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California National Parks

Iconic national parks packed with epic landscapes and natural wonders

Untamed, unforgettable, unmissable. California’s national parks

California’s national parks showcase some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in the USA. From ancient redwood forests and vast desert valleys to granite cliffs, alpine peaks and coastal wilderness, each park offers its own take on wild California.

Whether you’re chasing iconic views, outdoor adventure or quiet moments in nature, these protected landscapes are made for exploration, discovery and unforgettable experiences.

Yosemite

Yosemite

One of the most famous national parks in the world, Yosemite National Park is big, bold and seriously impressive. Towering granite cliffs, roaring waterfalls and ancient sequoia trees set the scene, creating a landscape that feels larger than life.

 

Iconic viewpoints and well-marked hiking trails make it easy to get out there, whether you fancy a gentle wander or a full-on adventure.

 

First visit or fifth, Yosemite has a habit of blowing expectations out of the water and leaving you planning your next trip back before you’ve even left.

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Death Valley

Death Valley

Extreme, dramatic and completely unforgettable, Death Valley National Park is the hottest and driest national park in the USA. This is desert scenery on an epic scale, with vast salt flats, sculpted sand dunes and technicolour canyons that feel straight out of a sci-fi film.

 

Visit in the cooler months and you’ll see the landscape at its best, when the heat eases off and the desert shows off its raw, cinematic beauty in full.

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Sequoia

Home to the world’s largest trees by volume, Sequoia National Park is a real jaw-dropper. Walking among the giant sequoias is humbling in the best possible way, making you feel wonderfully small beneath these towering natural icons.

 

Add in scenic mountain trails and sweeping viewpoints, and you’ve got a park that serves up big-nature moments at every turn.

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Kings Canyon

Kings Canyon

Often paired with Sequoia National Park, Kings Canyon is deeper, quieter and every bit as impressive. Shaped by ancient glaciers, its dramatic canyon walls, rushing rivers and alpine scenery create a spectacular backdrop for exploration.

 

With fewer crowds and plenty of space to roam, it’s a dream for hikers and nature lovers looking to swap busy hotspots for pure, unspoilt wilderness.

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Joshua Tree

Where the Mojave and Colorado deserts meet, Joshua Tree National Park delivers some of California’s most surreal scenery. Sculpted rock formations and spiky, otherworldly Joshua trees create a landscape that feels totally unique, especially as the light shifts from golden hour to star-filled skies.

 

A favourite for stargazing, rock climbing and photography, the park also has a laid-back desert energy that’s pure California, perfect for slowing down, tuning out and soaking up the magic of the desert.

 

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