California State Parks - information about natural and cultural resources, recreational events and activities for visitors to California's 264 state parks.

California Thirteeners - a definitive list of the 145 California peaks that are at least 13,000 feet tall. From the Vulgarian Ramblers Mountaineering Club.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park - The largest old-growth redwood grove in the world is located here. Drive the world-famous Avenue of the Giants through the world's tallest trees.

Santa Clara County Park - well done pages which include maps, park descriptions, listings of activities and reservation information.

Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education

Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve - California Location good resource on scenic site with pics and info on scenic lake area and sports (hiking, boating).

California Rivers from American Whitewater.

San Bernardino Regional Parks - listing of parks in the county -- includes information on camping and recreational opportunities.

Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network - Pictures and stories from an organization helping injured birds and animals.

San Diego Convention and Visitor's Center - Includes tons of information to help you plan your next trip to this wonderful city.

Hundred Peaks Section, Angeles Chapter, Sierra Club - Organization devoted to the exploration, enjoyment and protection of the mountain ranges of Southern California All of our 274 peaks are over 5000' elevation.

Backcountry Horsemen of California - Home Page of this organization dedicated to conserving backcountry wilderness and promoting gentle techniques for stock users. Includes information on the annual Rendezvous.

Magical Moments - Photographs of Yosemite, Tahoe, Emigrant Wilderness, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Big Sur, Mount Whitney, Devil's Postpile, Lassen, Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, and others in California.

Adventures in Wild California - A hot new IMAX-format movie from the producers of Everest. Surf 10,000 feet above the Pacific, ride a mountain of water at Maverick's Beach and climb the worlds largest living thing — a giant sequoia!

Southern California Wilderness - Descriptions and photos of wild areas in the Los Angeles -- Orange County region, including Angeles National Forest, Ronald W. Caspers Regional Park and the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve.

Bay Area Orienteering Club home page list general information about the club, schedule of events and related information. Group does map running in parks throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Grizzly Peak Cyclists, Inc. Home Page for a Berkeley based group of folks who enjoy bicycling.

CORBA - Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association - organization serving riders in the Santa Monica Mountains/Rim of the Valley Corridor of Southern California. CORBA promotes multi-use trails within the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California, performs trail building and maintenance, coordinates a volunteer bicycle patrols, and sponsors trips for kids.

Cal Hiking and Outdoor Society

California Kayak Friends.

Introduction to Hang Gliding at Mission Soaring Center - Pages cover history of hang gliding and modern hang gliding. Also includes the Hang Gliding FAQ and links to other hang gliding pages.

White Mountain Research Station - information on access to, research at and educational opportunities provided by this amazing research station. One of the center's facilities is atop White Mountain Peak at an elevation of 14,246 ft!

The Napa Valley Virtual Visit includes general information about the Napa Valley in addition to specific information on wineries, events, sightseeing and activities, lodging, dining, and shopping.

Calistoga Chamber of Commerce home page lists lots of information on things to do/see and places to stay/eat while in the area.

Coloma, California Local recreation information.

Official Heavenly Home Page - daily conditions, trail maps and other information about this resort in Lake Tahoe.

Monterey Peninsula Home Page includes information on Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Carmel by the Sea, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Monterey.

Palo Alto City Page.

Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce - listings for , hotels, bed and breakfasts, lodging, restaurants and other area businesses.

Greenbelt Alliance - land conservation organization in the nine county San Francisco Bay Area.

Sierra Climbing Memories - old time climbing photos and memories of Larry Williams, founder of Mountaineering Guide Service in the Palisades of California.

Local Guy's Guide to San Diego -"Tons'o content, gobs of opinion" from a San Diego native of 38 years.

Get Outside! The Bay Area Natural History Web Site - A monthly, updated web site which focuses on the seasonal and migrational natural events in the Bay Area.

Shasta County (Northern California Travel & Tourism Information Network) - Description of recreational activities, accommodations and travel directions, county map and calendar of events.

Skating Yosemite - A guide to visiting and skating Yosemite, with tour descriptions and photos.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - this state park is the site of the gold discovery and beginning of the great California Gold rush.

Lake Isabella - Kern River Valley - Sequoia National Forest Information - Guide includes hiking, camping, water sports and skiing information, maps, tourist services and directories.

Death Valley Tourist Information - Site lists trips into the Mohave Desert from nearby Ridgecrest, California, as well as scenic drives, hikes and camping facilities.

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District - Trail maps and descriptions of preserved areas and open space with more than 200 miles of trails, located on the San Francisco peninusla.

Catalina Island Guide - This site has info on camping, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and diving. Over 80% of this island off California is now protected by the Catalina Island Conservancy.