California’s national parks showcase some of America’s most remarkable natural wonders. Yosemite is famous for its towering waterfalls, while Death Valley holds records for extreme heat and dryness. Sequoia & Kings Canyon is home to the giant General Sherman Tree, and Lassen features four volcano types. Joshua Tree offers dramatic desert landscapes, while the Channel Islands, Redwood and Pinnacles parks add unique wildlife, forests and volcanic formations—making California a paradise for nature lovers.