This largely wild island with whale-watching is a wildlife & nature haven and home to black bears.

Vancouver Island

Ksenia Papicheva

Ted Nokonechny

Quentin Bonnaudet

Daniel Vogel

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A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

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Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak.

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Devin Lavelle

Gaurav Aggarwal

Christophe Godfroid

Kushan Costa

Morten Göricke

Renowned desert park draws campers & hikers with its geologic wonders & signature Joshua trees.

Joshua Tree National Park

Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Long, slender 15-mile inlet hugging the coastline dotted with oyster shacks, wildlife & hiking.

Tomales Bay

Aditya Sane

Sergiu Coroi

Caroline Buster-Brown

Daniel Garcia RM

Tom Ryan

Russian River

Jeffrey Magner

Stefan van Dinter

JD Rinde

John Jones

Dramatic crater with boiling sulfuric hot springs, volcanic steam plumes & hiking paths.

Noboribetsu Jigokudani Valley

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Tien Dat Le

王廣隆

黃秀珠

This scenic park known for its virgin redwood trees features interpretive exhibits & hiking paths.

Hendy Woods State Park

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