The most beautiful places of California
The best of California
California is one of the most colorful states in the western US. You will find both the largest cities, the beautiful coastline, and a host of amazing national parks. You can drive through an orange harvest in one day and walk a little further in the snow-covered Sierra Nevada. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places of California
Yosemite National Park
The region between rock giants
Yosemite National Park is world famous for its magnificent granite rocks, waterfalls, redwood forests. In the Yosemite Valley you can find El Capitan – the highest rock face in the world, which is over 900 meters high. This California-based National Park was founded in 1890. Since 1894, it has been a UNESCO heritage site. There is also the largest waterfall in the US, but it is often dry in the summer. continue reading
Sequoia national park
The place with the largest trees in the world
In the Sierra Nevada Mountains live the very old and the largest trees of the world – Sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) live . At the site of their largest occurrence, the Sequoia National Park was declared. Here you will also find the largest tree of the world, General Sherman. continue reading
Redwood national park
The Highest Trees on Earth
Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) is a group of four parks in northern California in the United States. This area consists of the Redwood National Park and Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith and Prairie Creek State Parks. The total size of reservation is 542 km2. The park has 45% of Sequoia sempervirens – the highest tree on Earth. continue reading
Joshua Tree national park
Rock Formations and beautiful Joshua Trees
Just less than 200 kilometers east of Los Angeles is located a beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. Here you will find not only the desert and mountain views of the surrounding mountains, but also the beautifully rounded cliffs and the famous Joshua Tree. There are not only short walks from the parking lots, but also long hikes to the local wildlife. continue reading
Death Valley National Park
The warmest place in the world
The Valley of Death is undoubtedly a beautiful and interesting park. Just really need to count on the immense heat. In 1913, the world's highest temperature was measured at 56.7 ° C. It is also possible to get below the sea level at –86 meters below sea level. Which is on the dried lake. And then it's nice to follow a sign when one gets above and below the surface. This is not the only thing the park has to offer. There are also dunes and deserts and special rock formations. belongs to the yo continue reading
San Francisco
California's most beautiful city
After the conquest by the Americans in 1847, the city was given this name. The city has about 1 million inhabitants. It is a very popular destination and has a lot to offer. Places such as Golden Gate, Alcatraz, Lombard Street, Pyradmid, Chine Town, Fish Market, Coit Tower and, last but not least, the Twin Peaks lookout point with a beautiful view of the whole city and Downtown. For myself I say I like it more than Los Angeles. continue reading
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
The world's highest redwoods
In earlier times, virtually the entire western coast of California was covered by the impenetrable Sequoia sempervirens, the world's tallest trees. Now we find here only a few nature reserves preserving the rest of this beautiful forest. One of them is Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The tallest tree here is The Parson Jones Tree (94 meters high). continue reading
Big Sur
Famous coastal road
One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world can be found in Big Sur region. The road leads boldly high up the cliffs. Along the way are several beautiful bridges, including the most famous – Bixby Bridge. In addition, there are a number of beautiful beaches. continue reading
Los Angeles
The largest city in the west of the USA
Los Angeles, abbreviated as L.A: is the second largest city in the US. The population of the whole agglomeration reaches about ten million. Apart from the relatively small downtown with skyscrapers, there are mainly low buildings, so the city is really very large. The most famous neighborhood is Hollywood with its Walk of Fame and then seaside towns such as Santa Monica. continue reading
Mono Lake
Lake with fairytale towers
Mono Lake is a salt lake in California. Due to the drop in water level, the tufa tower rise. This towers can be found mainly in the South Tufa Area. Really interesting place to visit, not just for photographers continue reading
