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Now Is The Best Time To Visit These Blooming California Poppy Fields

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By on California

California is so dreamy in the spring. The sunny weather is perfect for laying out by the beach, and bright orange poppies – our native state flower – will be starting to bloom. One of the best places to see this gorgeous floral display is Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve just outside of Lancaster, where the fields become filled with a sea of tangerine from March through May. And there’s no better time to visit than now – they recently announced that patches on the eastern end of the park are just beginning to open. The reserve is about two hours north…

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This 12-Mile Stretch Of The Oregon Coast Has The Most Amazing Views

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By on Oregon

The entire Oregon coast is beautiful, but there’s something especially dreamy about the southern end – where the landscape becomes more rugged with steep cliffs, sea stacks, and forested headlands. A perfect example of this is Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor. This linear park stretches for twelve miles near Brookings, in-between Highway 101 and the Pacific Ocean, with several places to pull-off and walk down to get breathtaking views. Along the road, several lookouts are marked by signs and have pull-off areas where you can park for free and walk down. Some of the key spots include Arch Rock (near…

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10 Views In Yosemite National Park That Will Make You Say “Wow”

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By on California

Everyone should experience Yosemite National Park at least once in their lifetime. Even as you’re driving into the valley you can get impressive views from the road. The landscapes, granite cliffs and dramatic waterfalls (including many of the tallest cascades in California) – have world-class beauty that is unsurpassed. But don’t just stop by to see the big hitters like Yosemite Falls – make sure to check out all ten of these amazing viewpoints. 1. Tunnel View Yosemite’s most famous viewpoint, Tunnel View, gives you a perfect vista of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome. It’s located by the…

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These 6 Beautiful State Parks Are An Hour Drive Or Less From Seattle

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By on Washington

One of the great things about Seattle is our prime location. We’re set along the beautiful Puget Sound and Lake Washington, only a few hours from the Pacific coast, and close to many areas for hiking, picnicking, boating, fishing, kayaking and camping. These state parks are only about an hour drive from the city or less, and perfect if you feel like getting out but don’t want to travel far. 1. Dash Point State Park Dash Point sits on the shores of Puget Sound between Federal Way and Tacoma. The park has a huge campground, miles of several trails for…

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Why Smith Rock State Park Should Be On Your Bucket List

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By on Oregon

Smith Rock may not be a national park, but this hidden gem of Central Oregon is more than bucket-list-worthy. The state park is widely known for its world-class hiking & climbing opportunities, and the views of sheer basalt and tuff cliffs are seriously larger-than-life. Nestled in the High Desert, by the towns of Redmond and Terrebone, Smith Rock is widely considered to be the birthplace of modern sport climbing. The Crooked River snakes its way through the dramatic canyon, with hiking trails of various lengths throughout, and opportunities for both novice and experienced rock-climbers. Aside from drawing in climbers from…

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