The town sits at the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, serving as the gateway to the breathtaking Shasta Cascade region ...

While it doesn't get much attention, this California national park features a gorgeous mountain lake with blue waters that ...

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Take a dip in the cool setting of the volcano at Crater Lake KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON — Crater Lake has the clearest and deepest ...

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Photo courtesy of National ... park with the longest being a 33-mile segment of the Pacific Crest Trail. The trails in the park that are around the lake per se involve a lot of elevation gain. After ...

A Northern California park near Reno was named a top U.S. national park. See where it ranks and why it stood out.

Lassen Volcanic National Park ... a signature feature of the park. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The park also offers numerous hiking trails (including the Pacific ...