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5 California state parks for hiking and camping this summer

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© Provided by CNN McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park From prehistoric redwood trees to crystalline seas, California is cherished by nature lovers for its beautifully diverse biomes. While national parks like Yosemite and Death Valley receive most of the attention, state parks offer scenic beauty with the added bonuses of lower (and sometimes free) admission prices and fewer tourists. © Provided by CNN Adventure Medical Kit Mountain Series Hiker Medical Kit For adventure-seekers who prefer to avoid crowded national parks, read on to discover five of the most enchanting California state parks, along with an essential gear guide for hiking and/or camping in them. Be sure to check the California State Parks website before you make plans, as some areas may be closed or have new regulations in place because of Covid-19 concerns. Also, check out our guide to safer camping during a pandemic for additional expert advice on what to pack. However, to be as far away from other peopl
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Exploring Kelleys Island State Park: camping in a yurt, hiking, fishing, floating in Lake Erie

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© Susan Glaser, cleveland.com/cleveland.com/TNS The small but scenic beach at Kelleys Island State Park in Ohio. KELLEYS ISLAND, Ohio — I could hear kids laughing on the beach when I turned out the light in my tent. When I turned it back on, at 5:30 a.m., the only sound I heard was birds chirping. I woke up early enough to catch a gorgeous summer sunrise on the Lake Erie shore at Kelleys Island State Park. I took a few photos, then waded into the lake, all alone in the water. Kelleys Island has long been my favorite Lake Erie island, and the state park here one of my top Ohio parks. But I’ve always been a day-use visitor, taking the ferry over with my bike in the morning, returning to the mainland in the evening. What a difference a couple of nights makes. I brought my car this time, loaded with food and minimal camping equipment (there was a kitchen, after all, in my yurt). And I prepared to stay a while. © Susan Glaser, cleveland.com/cleveland.com/TNS The Kelleys Isla
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