Family 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

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

This is a nice overnight hike that's not too demanding and can be further extended into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness Area. From the parking area, cross through the campground and move across Big Meadow Creek. From here the trail ... More on Frommers

This hike climbs 1,400 feet past two waterfalls and a lake. After crossing the highway, the trail moves left around a campground. After 1.25 miles, follow the South Boundary Trail toward Viola Fall. You'll reach a paved road where ... 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

Essentially, this hike encircles a small length of the south fork of the Kings River. After hiking 2 miles on the river's north side, the trail splits and heads north to Mist Fall and Paradise Valley, or east across Bailey Bridge ... More on Frommers