Ancient forests, dramatic peaks and alpine lakes are what immediately meets the eye in in the North Cascades. But there is much more than beauty in this Washington mountain range.
Living in the city means that you can feel like you’re a long way from wilderness. But actually many cities have wild places you can enjoy without having to go too far from home.
The southern Los Padres National Forest is an urban recreation escape, 100 miles from San Francisco. Its 100-mile expanse of land stretches between California’s Snow Mountain Wilderness and Lake Berryessa.
If you're thinking about a spontaneous jaunt to a national park anytime this spring, now is the time to do it. April 21 -29 is National Park Week, which means free admission.
