Worldwide Parks and Recreation Areas with Sightseeing

Mount Rainier National Park is anticipating an early spring opening this year although a spring snow storm has delayed the original opening date for Chinook & Cayuse Passes. The park remains open with normal winter closures with the following exceptions: Westside and Ricksecker Roads are now open but may close due to snowfall. Due to record low snowfall Paradise snowplay is closed for the season and snowshoe walks are cancelled. THE PARK REMAINS OPEN to snowshoeing, snow boarding and cross-country skiing where snow levels permit. read more...

Phone: 360-569-2211   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Ashford   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Backpacking, Sightseeing, Cross Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Rock Climbing, Auto Touring, Snowshoeing   Details Provided By: Mount Rainier National Park

Rising out of the chaparral-covered Gabilan Mountains, east of central California's Salinas Valley, are the spectacular remains of an ancient volcano. Massive monoliths, spires, sheer-walled canyons and talus passages define millions of years of erosion, faulting and tectonic plate movement. Within the monument's boundaries lie 24,000 acres of diverse wildlands. The monument is renowned for the beauty and variety of its spring wildflowers. A rich diversity of wildlife can be observed throughout the year. read more...

Phone: 831-389-4485   Price Range: $3 - $5   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Paicines   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Monument   Activities: Birding, Hiking, Sightseeing, Wildlife Watching, Rock Climbing, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Pinnacles National Monument

These parks are home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons, and huge trees. Thanks to their huge elevational range, 1,500' to 14,491', these parks protect stunningly diverse habitats. The Generals Highway climbs over 5000 feet from chaparral and oak-studded foothills to the awe-inspiring sequoia groves. From there, trails lead to the high-alpine wilderness which makes up most of these parks. Beneath the surface lie over 200 fascinating caverns. read more...

Phone: 1-559-565-3341   Price Range: $0 - $5   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes  
Nearest Popular City: Three Rivers   Nearest Lake/River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Hiking, Backpacking, Sightseeing, Cross Country Skiing, Wildlife Watching, Rock Climbing, Auto Touring, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing, Tours   Details Provided By: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks