Hetch Hetchy / Wapama Falls – easy hike w/o kids, difficult w/ kids due to sun exposure and rock steps.Yosemite Falls – easy approach and easy hike if you’d like to get to the top of the Lower Falls.Bridal Veil Falls – easiest mini-hike ever and really cool with kids.Nevada Falls and Half Dome – really incredible views and hiking in the Sierra forest, access to the back of Half Dome – medium w/o kids.Since we were here with the kids this time, we didn’t do too intense of hiking, but have some suggestions: The granite cliffs, valley floor and ample waterfalls make every turn in the Park more amazing than the last, and make it integral to a west coast National Parks trip. Yosemite National Park is unlike any other place we’ve been. Joshua Tree National Park is awesome and you’ll be so glad you started here!Īllotted time in Joshua Tree: up to 2 days, 1 is plentyĮven though Yellowstone was the first National Park ( Sequoia was second), Yosemite was the first collection of Federally protected lands in the United States. Cap Rock for an easy nature trail with incredible Joshua Trees and desert life.Cholla cactus garden – not an actual garden, but a naturally occurring grove.Highlights to not miss if you’re just doing one day include: You could spend two days here touring, or just make it a day trip from Palm Springs.
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It’s not just a grove of the bizarre Joshua Trees, but it’s full of hiking spots, bouldering, super blooms, cactus fields and even palm oases. Let’s start in one of the most unusual landscapes in California: Joshua Tree National Park. Note: if you’re doing a west cost RV road trip, be sure to book your campsites in advance! It’s tricky to get same-day reservations in the west coast National Parks. Do some sightseeing in LA and then some hiking in Palm Springs, then begin the official road trip. If you choose to start in California, begin by flying into Los Angeles or Palm Springs. You can do this road trip through the west coast National Parks starting either in California or Washington. Other west coast National Parks to visit.Where to stay at Mt Rainier National Park.
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