5 facts about California
- Even though the grizzly bear is California’s official state animal, none have been seen there since 1922.
- About 500,000 detectable seismic tremors occur in California each year.
- It's nickname is The Golden State.
- It covers an area of 37,253,956 square miles.
- In 1848 the California Gold Rush changed California dramatically.
What to do in California
Death Valley-
Death Valley encompasses much of the Death Valley National Park. Although regarded as the driest and lowest place in North America, Death Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities, historic sites and nature viewing.
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Death Valley encompasses much of the Death Valley National Park. Although regarded as the driest and lowest place in North America, Death Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities, historic sites and nature viewing.
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Venice Beach-
Venice Beach is one of Los Angeles most popular beaches. During the summer season and on weekends, the Ocean Front Walk fills up with street performers and people biking, rollerskating, swimming.
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Venice Beach is one of Los Angeles most popular beaches. During the summer season and on weekends, the Ocean Front Walk fills up with street performers and people biking, rollerskating, swimming.
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General Sherman-
General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in California.
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General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in California.
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SeaWorld San Diego-
There are daring rides and live shows. Through shows, displays and enclosures people can learn about the world’s oceans and the creatures that inhabit them such as dolphins, killer whales, walruses, penguins and Polar bears. Rides include a flume roller coaster, rafting through the Shipwreck Rapids and a simulated helicopter ride to experience the Wild Arctic. The main attraction however is the Shamu Show, which involves dancing fountains and talented performances by killer whales.
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There are daring rides and live shows. Through shows, displays and enclosures people can learn about the world’s oceans and the creatures that inhabit them such as dolphins, killer whales, walruses, penguins and Polar bears. Rides include a flume roller coaster, rafting through the Shipwreck Rapids and a simulated helicopter ride to experience the Wild Arctic. The main attraction however is the Shamu Show, which involves dancing fountains and talented performances by killer whales.
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Redwood National Park-
In this national park there are rivers and miles of coastline. There are guided walks and nature programs, there are also activities like horse riding, mountain biking, fishing for salmon and rainbow trout, and kayaking. There are routes through the forest for visitors to see the amazing redwood trees, wildlife and waterfalls.
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In this national park there are rivers and miles of coastline. There are guided walks and nature programs, there are also activities like horse riding, mountain biking, fishing for salmon and rainbow trout, and kayaking. There are routes through the forest for visitors to see the amazing redwood trees, wildlife and waterfalls.
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Disneyland Amusement Park-
It was opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney, he is the creator of Disney. Walt Disney came up with the concept of Disneyland after visiting various amusement parks with his daughters in the 1930s and 1940s.In 2011, the park hosted approximately 16.14 million guests, making it the second most visited park in the world that calendar year. According to a March 2005 report from the Disney Company, there are 65,700 jobs supported by the Disneyland Resort.
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It was opened on July 17, 1955. It is the only theme park designed and built under the direct supervision of Walt Disney, he is the creator of Disney. Walt Disney came up with the concept of Disneyland after visiting various amusement parks with his daughters in the 1930s and 1940s.In 2011, the park hosted approximately 16.14 million guests, making it the second most visited park in the world that calendar year. According to a March 2005 report from the Disney Company, there are 65,700 jobs supported by the Disneyland Resort.
I got the picture here.
Below is a slideshow.