Shasta Cascade Region
This fascinating region features lava beds, volcanoes and arguably the state's most beautiful waterfall. Millions of waterfowl migrate annually through the nations first wildlife refuge.

North Coast
Explore a grove of majestic redwoods without the crowds. Reserve a camping site or even run a marathon among the towering giants. Visit the home of American author and adventurer Jack London.

Central Coast
View the fascinating world beneath the sea through the eyes of a marine biologist. Explore undeveloped sections of the Monterey Peninsula, 1000 foot high rock pinnacles and the picturesque rolling foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains.

Central Valley
Experience California's frontier life of the 1850s and 1860s! Actors play the parts of soldiers, blacksmiths and other town members. Visit the only town in California founded, financed and governed by African Americans.

Gold Country
Ride the trains used in the filming of High Noon and Little House on the Prairie at the famous Railtown. Visit the Empire Mine which produced 5.6 million ounces of gold during 100 years of operation.

High Sierra Region
View the spectacular "tufa towers" along the shores of one of the oldest lakes in North America. Visit a gold-mining ghost town that was once home to 10,000 people or stroll through groves of giant sequoias.

Desert Region
Explore broad valleys full of desert fora and fauna, dramatic mountain ranges, cliffs, buttes, canyons and rock formations, caverns filled with intricate limestone formations and the largest state park in the contiguous United States.