Yosemite National Park covers an area of over seven hundred and fifty thousand acres, which is more than 3000 kilometres. That means the park is almost the size of Rhode Islands. It is not only the largest but also one of the least fragmented habitats in California. It attracts more than three million visitors every year.

You can find at least seven hundred different species of plants in the park. Out of these seven hundred, at least hundred and sixty are very rare. The unique soil and atmosphere of the park make it possible for these plants to survive.

This big park has thousands of small lakes and ponds, over two thousand kilometres of streams, over thousand kilometres of hiking trail and over five hundred kilometres of road.

Yosemite Park has a Mediterranean climate, which means a cold and wet winter and hot dry summer. Due to unfavourable weather conditions the park is closed from late fall to spring.

You can get involved in lots of activities in the park area. Until early fall you can take multiple day backpack trips. Bikers can rent their bike in the Yosemite Valley. Rock Climbing is also a very popular here.

Contact Information
Park Head quarters
Yosemite Nation Park
PO Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
Phone-(209)372-0200
Fax-(209)372-0220
Email- yose_web_manager@nps.gov

For more information visit- http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

We all know how fast life in California can be. It is one of the fastest places in the whole world. Life is sometimes hectic and stressful. There is always an option to forget the busy life, have some delicious food, spend some time shopping and enjoy the artistic architectural beauty of old town California. Plaza del Pasado in old town San Diego bring back the memories of old times.

This plaza was founded in 1821. It is sitting at the heart of the Mexican pueblo. It gradually turned into a town. All the activities and the presentations of the local artisans are inspired by nineteenth century San Diego life. It gives a unique taste of old San Diego life to both tourists and the locals.

If you want to experience the past history and culture through the taste of food, this is the place to be in. Every restaurant have authentic menu choices. They have the largest collection of margaritas in the world. Shopping here is another unique experience. All the wares and articles you see here, you won’t find it anywhere else. Early this year they opened an artists corner where local artists can present their hand made crafts.

Contact Information-
Plaza del Pasado
2754 Calhoun Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone- (866)378-2943

For more information visit here

There are several parks & recreation centers in California. The environment of all of them is simply breathtaking & awe inspiring. A getaway to any one of them can be a wonderful gift for your family. Some of the well-known parks of California are the Grizzly Creek Redwoods, Marshall Gold Discovery, Prairie City, GGNRA, Hearst Castle, Montana de Oro, Yosemite & Redwood National Park.

Located about twenty miles north of Santa Cruz, the Big Basin Redwoods State Park is the oldest park of California. Founded in 1902, this park is spread over 18,000 acres of land. The Waddle Creek Watershed, the delightful waterfalls, the beach & the fresh water marsh of the Theodore J. Hoover Natural Preserve can be viewed on visiting this park. This park houses different kinds of ecosystems. While passing through this park one can get to see conifers, chaparrals & riparian habitats. Canyons, valleys & animals such as raccoons, deer, bobcats & birds like egrets, woodpeckers, herons, etc. are all visible out here.

The Castle Rock Park is dense with the growth of Redwood, Douglas fir & madrone. Spread over 3,600 acres of land, this park is home to some beautiful natural canyons & the starting point of various trails.

A vacation in California can be refreshing indeed. There are several places to visit & endless entertainment opportunities out here. From museums to parks, from changing landscapes to shimmering beaches, from deserts to the rocky mountain ranges to ski resorts, you get all that you can probably expect. In fact, there is a plethora of outdoor sports, indoor entertainment & shopping & good food in California.

Among all the amusement parks, Disneyland tops the list. This park continues to hold its magical charm in spite of the fact that several such parks have come up in various parts of the world. Next in line comes the Universal Studio. Your visit to California is never complete without meeting Shamu the whale at Sea World in San Diego. You also get to see a variety of other sea mammals as well.

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco is also worth a visit for it is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. This apart, Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Nike Missile Site & Fort Mason is some of the important places in California. It is always better to get in touch with some good tourist guides to explore these places even better.