California Dreamin’: 7 Days, 5 National Parks

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From granite peaks to ancient trees and desert skies, California’s national parks offer incredible diversity — and yes, you can see the best in just one epic week. 🚗✨

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🗓️ Day 1 – Yosemite National Park

📍 Stay: Yosemite Valley
• See El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Falls
• Easy walk: Lower Yosemite Falls Trail
• Sunset at Tunnel View = magic
🌟 Tip: Book entrance reservations early!

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🗓️ Day 2 – Yosemite (Glacier Point + Mariposa Grove)
• Drive to Glacier Point for jaw-dropping views
• Visit Mariposa Grove to walk among giant sequoias
🌟 Early morning = fewer crowds & golden light

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🗓️ Day 3 – Sequoia National Park

📍 Drive: ~3.5 hrs south
• Visit General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth
• Hike Moro Rock for 360° Sierra views
🌟 Stay overnight in nearby Three Rivers or camp in the park

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🗓️ Day 4 – Kings Canyon National Park

📍 Right next to Sequoia
• Scenic drive along Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
• Hike to Zumwalt Meadow or Roaring River Falls
🌟 Less crowded than Sequoia, just as stunning

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🗓️ Day 5 – Drive to Death Valley

📍 Drive: ~6 hrs
• Scenic stops en route
• Sunset at Zabriskie Point or Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
🌟 Stay at Furnace Creek or Stovepipe Wells

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🗓️ Day 6 – Death Valley National Park
• Sunrise at Dante’s View
• Visit Badwater Basin (lowest point in North America!)
• Explore Artist’s Palette for surreal desert colors
🌟 Start early — it gets HOT

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🗓️ Day 7 – Joshua Tree National Park

📍 Drive: ~4 hrs south
• See the unique Joshua Trees & boulders
• Hike Hidden Valley or Barker Dam
• Sunset at Keys View
🌟 Finish your trip with desert serenity

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🚗 Quick Tips
• Get the America the Beautiful Pass 🎟️
• Bring lots of water, snacks, sun protection, and layers
• Book lodging or campsites early, especially in summer
• Use offline maps (some parks have no service)

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💬 Final Thought

In just 7 days, you’ll experience alpine cliffs, ancient forests, desert sunrises, and stargazing dreams. California’s parks are wild, wide, and waiting — and this is the road trip of a lifetime. 🌄🌴💫