nature
Meet General Sherman – the Largest Tree in the World (By Volume)
This Giant Sequoia contains California history, Civil War history, and a whole lot of wonder, all within its ultra-thick bark.
Rediscover Childhood Magic in California
Who says kids are the only ones allowed to have fun?
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Sea of Wonders: An Itinerary Through California’s Stunning Shoreline
California's Curious Coastline
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Sweet California: A Culinary Guide to Tasty Treats Across the State
A Sweet Escape in the Golden State
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The Wildest West: Explore California’s Ghost Towns and Gold Fever Legacy
Gold! Can you dig it?
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Ancient California: A Journey Through Time and Prehistoric Places
Unearthing Wonder in California
Incredible Stories and Places
Towering trees, magma mountains, and grass grazers
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All The Science Bubbling Beneath California’s Most Volcanic Park
At Lassen Volcanic National Park, learn all about how magma turns to mountains—then hike to the top of them.
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parks
The Surprising Story of the 10 Bison Roaming Golden Gate Park
A herd of the largest land mammal in North America thrive in the country’s third-most-visited urban park, in the heart of San Francisco.
California is Everyone's Playground
Explore epic and unexpected places for family fun.
California Day Dreams
Learn about inspiring and unusual jobs from the people who do them.
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aquariums
From Shark Tanks to the Deep Sea: A Day in the Life of a Monterey Bay Aquarist
What it’s like to care for fascinating animals at an aquarium on the edge of the Pacific.
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fauna
The Park Ranger Who Lives and Works in the Hottest Place in North America
In a vast, remote land of extremes, wild animals, plants, and humans adapt to survive.
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food
A Day in the Life of a Fortune Cookie Maker at the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
In the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown, a favorite dessert is still made the old-school way.
DIY Field Guides
Explore natural wonders of the Bear State with confidence and curiosity.
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Irvine, California
Peter the Anteater Statue
This bronze statue commemorates the strange and beloved mascot of UC Irvine—the only university to be represented by a giant anteater.
Burney, California
Burney Falls
The flow from this waterfall sometimes comes out of springs below its rim.
Whitethorn, California
Enchanted Forest
A grove of "candelabra redwoods" deep in California's Lost Coast.
Joshua Tree, California
World Famous Crochet Museum
An old California photo stand has been turned into a shrine to the cozy art of crochet.
Cathedral City, California
Museum of Ancient Wonders
Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.
San Diego, California
