Parcs et nature en Californie

California's Natural Wonders

This collection spans California’s varied ecosystems, from the towering giant sequoias of the Sierra Nevada to the 4,800-year-old Methuselah bristlecone pine in the White Mountains. It features desert landmarks like Joshua Tree National Park and the limestone Mitchell Caverns, alongside coastal destinations such as Malibu’s El Matador State Beach and San Diego’s Mission Bay. Notable sites include the volcanic Mono Basin, the monarch butterfly sanctuary in Pacific Grove, and the sprawling Modoc National Forest, offering a comprehensive look at the state’s protected natural heritage.

California's Natural Wonders — Carte

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Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park is an American national park in the southern Sierra Nevada east of Visalia, California.

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Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is an American national park in southeastern California, east of San Bernardino and Los Angeles and north of Palm…

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El Matador Beach

A beautiful beach with many small coves hidden along the shore. Not very facilitated, but has its own charm.

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Mission Bay Park

Mission Bay is an artificial, saltwater bay located south of the Pacific Beach community of San Diego, California created from…

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Grizzly Giant

The Grizzly Giant is a giant sequoia in Mariposa Grove, located in Yosemite National Park.

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Presidio of San Francisco

The Presidio of San Francisco is a park and former U.S. Army post on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Francisco,…

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Monarch Grove Sanctuary

Quite a rare opportunity to visit an actual butterfly sanctuary in local eucalyptus grove.

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a state park of California, United States, preserving mainly forest and riparian areas in the watershed…

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Diaz Lake

Diaz Lake, elevation 3,674 feet, is located in the Owens Valley, just south of Lone Pine, California, United States. It covers 80 acres.

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Trinity Lake

Trinity Lake, previously called Clair Engle Lake, is an reservoir on the Trinity River formed by the Trinity Dam and located in Trinity…

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Del Valle Regional Park

Scenic lakeside regional park featuring hiking, horseback riding, boating, and camping opportunities. It includes a large lake with water sports and accessible amenities.

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Mono Basin National Scenic Area

The Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area is a protected area in Eastern California that surrounds Mono Lake and the northern half of the…

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Modoc National Forest

Modoc National Forest is a 1,654,392-acre U.S. national forest in Northeastern California.

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Methuselah

Methuselah is a 4,853-year-old Great Basin bristlecone pine tree growing high in the White Mountains of Inyo County in eastern California.

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Methuselah

Methuselah is a 4,853-year-old Great Basin bristlecone pine tree growing high in the White Mountains of Inyo County in eastern California.

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Genesis

The Genesis Tree is a giant sequoia that is the seventh largest tree in the world.

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Mitchell Caverns State Park

The Mitchell Caverns, within the Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve, are three solution limestone caves, only two of which are open to the…

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Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

The Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is located in the Providence Mountains, within the Mojave National Preserve in San…