After recent winter storms dumped up to 15 feet of snow on Yosemite National Park in some areas, it has been closed with no estimated time of reopening.
Introducing California's national parks
Meghan O'Dea
12 days ago
California boasts more national parks than any other state, beating out even famously scenic states like Alaska and Utah. And the Golden State's 10 national parks certainly show off the diverse landscapes you can find on the west coast, from the towering redwoods of NorCal, the arid deserts of SoCal, the iconic flora of Joshua Tree and the surreal geologic snapshots of past volcanic eruptions and the movement of glaciers.
From crown jewels of the whole system like Yosemite to remote marine ecosystems like Channel Islands National Park, California's national parks certainly pack a punch. Indeed, not only are there ten parks proper, but a bevy of other protected places run by the national parks service, including national monuments, wilderness areas, seashores, and preserves.