Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is the site of what was once the world’s largest hydraulic gold mine. Malakoff Diggins is located 26 miles northeast of Nevada City. When it was first discovered, the settler thought that there was no gold to be found at the park and called it “Humbug.” In reality, there was […]

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=666 is about 10,200 acres (40 square kilometers) of semi-wilderness redwood forest that is suitable for many outdoor activities. It is located four miles north of Aptos, California on Aptos Creek Road. It was logged to the ground between 1883 and 1923, so the forest today is a […]

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park is located in California’s San Diego County. Split between a Mediterranean climate and a semi-arid environment, San Diego’s weather is mild all year. Visitors to Cuyamaca Ranch State Park can expect temperatures between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. There is seldom need for more than a light sweatshirt or jacket even […]