You don’t have to be a nature lover to understand the benefits of a nature trip or vacation. It’s something that you can feel when you’re in a beautiful natural setting, and scientific research backs it up. Spending significant time in nature has been shown to lower stress and improve your mood. Connecting with nature can even give you a sense of purpose and place in life.
Whether you prefer green spaces with lots of trees and plants or blue spaces near bodies of water, California provides lots of options. And it’s not just the landscapes – also consider the wildlife and the unique sounds of a destination when planning your next trip.
Spend the Weekend Exploring Pinnacles National Park
Pinnacles National Park is an exciting getaway with impressive rock formations, diverse wildlife, and outstanding hiking trails. Bring your camera! ... Read more
Learn Photography at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite
Experience Yosemite from behind a lens by learning photography at the Ansel Adams Gallery and bring home your own iconic ... Read more
Bring Your Camera for Mustard Season in Napa
Do you need a break from winter gloom? Brighten your mood by visiting Napa Valley during the mustard season, when ... Read more
Experience Winter Fishing near Mammoth Lakes
Are you looking for a new adventure? Most people don't think of fishing as a winter activity, but a trip ... Read more
Watch the Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo
Imagine seeing two-ton marine mammals with big noses battling it out on the beach. During the breeding season, watch the ... Read more
Make a Pilgrimage to Big Sur
Discover for yourself why writers like Henry Miller and Jack Kerouac considered Big Sur a sacred and spiritual place. You ... Read more
