State Bird: California Grouse

Fun facts on California:

• Born to the union - September 9th, 1850
• Capital - Sacramento
• Nickname - Golden State
• Motto - Eureka! (I have found it)
• State Flower - Golden Poppy
• State Tree - California Redwood
• State Animal - Grizzly Bear
• State Gem - Benitoite
• State Rock - Serpentine
• National Parks - 10
• National Forests - 18
• State Parks & Beaches - 278

Joshua Tree South Dispersed
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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The Salton Sea and surrounding area
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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San Diego
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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Sundance Meadows
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)
(Nightsky BLOG)
(Travel Day BLOG)

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Palomar Observatory
​(Read our blog post HERE)

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L.A. / Laguna Beach / Newport Beach
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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Palm Springs
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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Moreno Valley
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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Cherry Valley Lakes Resort
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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Las Angeles/La Brea Tar Pits/Santa Monica/Venice Canals/Queen Mary
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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Joshua Tree National Park
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)

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Joshua Tree North Dispersed
(For BLOG and more PHOTOS and VIDEOS, click​ HERE)