Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by strong winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself.
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Nestled among the Little San Bernardino Mountains, the desert oasis at Big Morongo Canyon is one of the 10 largest cottonwood and willow riparian (stream) habitats in California. The upstream end of the canyon lies in the Mojave Desert, while its downstream portion opens into the Colorado Desert.
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Wind power is the use of air flow through wind turbines to mechanically power generators for electricity. Wind power, as an alternative to burning fossil fuels, is plentiful, renewable, widely distributed, clean, produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation, consumes no water, and uses little land.
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The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the worlds largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
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Yosemite Mariposa County, home of Yosemite National Park, welcomes you to experience majestic Yosemite in all four seasons. Explore all the things to do in Yosemite, such as seeing awe-inspiring vistas, granite icons, breath-taking waterfalls, and discovering fascinating history, while staying in Mariposa County. Whether it is your first time visiting Yosemite National Park or you are a seasoned veteran traveler, you will always find something new to do here. Search for events, lodging, dining, directions and more here.
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The Yosemite Valley Visitor Center has an exhibit hall, where you can learn how Yosemites spectacular landscape was formed, how people have interacted with it through the centuries, how wildlife adapts and survives, and how your national park continues to evolve. A free 23-minute film provides a stunning overview of Yosemites splendor.
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This is The One—the one that Ansel Adams made famous in his shot of Yosemite Valley(Yosemite National Park) from Inspiration Point. Bridalveil Fall is one of Yosemites most iconic waterfalls, probably second only to its big sister, Yosemite Falls. You can easily hike the paved trail up to the base of Bridalveil Fall and in peak flow you will enjoy the drenching mists that swirl at the base of the falls. A poncho is recommended in early spring. The trail is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly as long as your furry friends are on a leash.
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The town of Mariposa, first settled in 1849, is the southernmost in the Gold Rush chain of towns.
In your travels through Mariposa, you might hear it referred to as the -Mother of Counties-. When California was granted statehood in 1850, Mariposa County was by far the largest county, comprising about one-fifth of the state.
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Francis Beach has a campground with 52 individual sites, some suitable for tent camping, others for trailers or recreational vehicles. Some campsites have electrical hookups. Water and sewer hookups are not available, but there is a dump station and a water filling station. Rental RVs are not allowed to be dropped off or picked up from the park.
Addr : 95 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
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The Fort has been called -the pride of the Pacific-, -the Gibraltar of the West Coast- and one of the most perfect models of masonry in America.
From its vantage point overlooking the spectacular Golden Gate, Fort Point defended the San Francisco Bay following Californias Gold Rush through World War II. Its beautifully arched casemates display the art of 3rd system brick masonry and interacts gracefully with the Golden Gate Bridge.
Fort Point was built between 1853 and 1861 by the U.S. Army Engineers as part of a defense system of forts planned for the protection of San Francisco Bay.
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