Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Nature Holidays in California

A natural vacation in California leads travelers in the westernmost and most populous U.S. state. In this case, California extends from north to south over an area of 1200 and a width of 400 kilometers. In addition to countless days of sunshine and beautiful cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, is characterized by a particular state of this beautiful coast with white sand beaches and a very varied landscape. For nature tourists is the former Mexican territory is an absolute paradise with attractions that are available worldwide only here.

One of the most beautiful natural attractions of California include the many Redwood National Park. In them can be visited with giant redwood-covered surfaces and reach the most copies at an altitude of over 100 meters and a circumference of 8 to 10 meters. In its vicinity you can find various ferns, mosses and orchids. Particularly common this imposing tree in Northern California is to be found.

Also impressive is the Point Reyes National Seashore. This picturesque area combines superb coastal scenery and unique meadows and pastures. A highlight is the presence of songbirds, hawks and various shore birds. In good weather conditions can be seen from the lighthouse even whales.

Other attractions include the Lake Tahoe and Mount Shasta. The very deep Lake Tahoe offers visitors one of the world's largest fresh water resources with an amount that could even put the entire state of California under several feet of water. Mount Shasta is a huge volcano, which rises several hundred feet into the air. Visitors are invited to climb it and take advantage of the magnificent view from the volcano summit.

Nature Holidays - National Parks
California, which is also the paradise of National park. The state is home to a variety of natural beauty, which is like no other. An example is the Channel Islands National Park, back to the regular visitors far into the past. This can be observed in addition to some unspoiled nature different whale species. Visitors who arrive in the winter, you can admire a fascinating natural spectacle of elephant seals and sea lions as protagonists. Even from a distance you can hear the roar of these magnificent mammals. Once one is in sight, so watch as elephant seals and sea lions wallow at the booths of the many coves and endless beaches.

One of the most beautiful and famous parks include Año Nuevo State Reserve, Yosemite National Park and Acadia National Park are among the most beautiful regions on this planet has to offer and amaze visitors with its unique landscapes regularly animal and plant life and breathtaking. Furthermore, you can, thanks to numerous activities, varied nature and sometimes very well-guarded regions, several days in these National Parks and gets to spend every day to see new attractions.