Cheap Things To Do in Canyon, California

This hike through the Monarch Wilderness starts with a relatively easy trek to Deer Cove. After reaching Deer Cove, it's a steep ascent to 7,500 feet -- a 1,900-foot gain in 5 miles. From Deer Cove, hike 3.5 miles to a sandy knoll ... More on Frommers

This northernmost segment of the 31-mile East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail uses the Wildcat Creek, Belgum, San Pablo Ridge, Curran, Sea View, Lupine, and Vollmer Peak trails, along with Nimitz Way, to traverse Wildcat Canyon ... More on Trails

So it's a long drive, but after a hike in upper Kings Canyon, this is a great place to see what the canyon looks like from the bottom. The views here rival anything in the park, with peaks towering overhead and the river rushing ... More on Frommers

This easy loop showcases the natural history and beauty of the region. It passes near private cabins left over from the days before 1978, when the area was added to Sequoia National Park. The walk offers views ... More on Frommers

Begin by walking south along the ridge, where views of the valley and peaks dominate. On a clear day you can see Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest, the San Joaquin ... More on Frommers

This trail leads to the pretty Viola Fall. The first 0.5 miles mirrors the Big Stump Trail described above. From there, hike another 0.25 miles to the Hitchcock sequoia stumps. Notice the small sequoias in this area; they are descendants ... More on Frommers

This self-guided walk circles some of Sequoia National Park's most well-known and best-loved giants. The trail is a paved loop with a 200-foot elevation gain. Here you'll find the General Sherman Tree, considered to be the largest ... More on Frommers

This is one of the most scenic hikes in the foothills area. The walk leads to a deep gorge where the roaring Marble Fall spills in a cascade over multicolored boulders. From the parking area, begin hiking north up the Southern ... More on Frommers

Merritt College Anthropology Museum in Oakland, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find ... More on MuseumsUSA.org