Summary: This unique loop hike is all about offering outstanding views of redwoods, waterfalls and creeks. Location: This hike exists as part of the Big Basin Redwoods Park, which is located in Santa Cruz County as part of the National Park Service. The Hike: This is a strenuous 11 mile loop hike of the Santa [...]

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Lake Henshaw is located in: Santa Ysabel, CA Phone: 760-782-3501 Is boating allowed? Absolutely, and if you don’t have your own, you can easily rent one right at the lake. This is a very boater-friendly lake and there is more than enough room to go around. Overcrowding is rare. There are a few access fees [...]

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Tom Stienstra, the nation’s top-selling outdoors writer, invites you to spend the night under the stars with the latest edition of Moon California Camping. Extremely comprehensive and packed with useful information, Moon California Camping covers more than 1,500 camping options throughout the state, from sites nestled among towering redwoods to remote backcountry destinations in the High Sierra to sun-drenched, beach-side campgrounds. Detailed descriptions, directions, contact information, and Tom’s signature “scenic rating” are provided for each site. Tom also includes lists of the be

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