My bucket list is to visit all 59 US National Parks. So far, we've visited over 30... here's one of them.

Lassen National Park is up there with the newest national park, Pinnacles, as most obscure in California. This park used to be a volcano that went off in the not-so-far past. Lassen boasts mountains, lakes, and thermal features. Go in the winter for less crowds and lots of #snow!

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HI Sacramento Hostel

Downtown Sacramento

Mariae

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

WHOLE Family - Barrette - Hostel

North Sacramento

Robert

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31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026

WHOLE Family - Rosemont - Hostel

Rosemont

Edgardo

The Hostel California

Bishop

SEIJIRO

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6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Moderne Hostel

Mammoth Lakes

sean

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4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Clair Tappaan Lodge

Soda Springs

EDDIE

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Top Central Valley Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean hotel, a little bit old but well maintained. The staff were also nice and friendly. I did not try their breakfast, but there are many restaurants around. Also a Costco is just not far from the hotel. In general, I had a good experience there and will stay again if I am in the area. "

Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Hotel, wonderfully decorated for Christmas. The accessible room was large enough for even a large wheelchair to maneuver. Breakfast was in the on-site diner up a slight hill. Waffles, eggs, sausage, fruit, all the necessities of a positive buffet breakfast. "