Parks In Their Prime
Snow, sun, seasonal temperatures … it’s all culminating in a winter of wide and wild adventure options—from sunrise desert hikes and snowy sequoias to waterfalls and dune-scapes, these four mystical wanders in national parks, preserves, and recreation areas are some of the best for the season.
Week: 01.14.2026
Regions: Northern & Southern CA
Oh Snow Nice
Winter Hiking and Snow Play in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Live in California long enough, and you’ll come to know the rite of passage called “going to the snow”–when we ditch our fair-weather cities and towns in search of winter weather. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks deliver a winter wonderland worth a visit if there’s been a good dose of snow.
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Sunrise Hike from Zabriskie Point in Death Valley
The sunrise at Zabriskie Point makes a grand entrance, with the light ascending slowly and washing over the golden badlands. It’s signature Death Valley. It’s also a great starting point for one of the Valley’s marquee hikes.
Read the full storyNew Year, New Goal: IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California
IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California in Redding
2026 is off and running! And swimming. And biking. Don't get left behind! Commit to one of the upcoming year’s most exciting endurance events—IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California in Redding.
Register Now for IRONMAN 70.3 Northern CaliforniaFall for These Falls
Hike to Beautiful Whiskeytown Falls near Redding
Chase waterfalls in Redding’s Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. This 42,000 acres of wilderness park is home to four waterfalls. Hike to the tallest, the three-tiered, 220-foot Whiskeytown Falls.
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Visit Kelso Sand Dunes in Mojave National Preserve
The hike to the top of Kelso Dunes in the Mojave National Preserve is only 3 miles (out and back), but you’ll feel like you’ve hiked much farther by the time you’re done.
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