Category California

Computer History Museum

Models and parts of a UNIVAC system on display at the Computer History Museum.

The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California is definitely a must for computer enthusiasts and historians alike. This museum is home to the world's largest collection of computing artifacts, and features interactive exhibits that take you on a journey through the history of computing.

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Zabriskie Point

Towering golden rock formation of Zabriskie Point with the Panamint Range in the background.

There's no shortage of dramatic rock formations in Death Valley National Park. But one that is (arguably) the most iconic is Zabriskie Point. This striking struckure rises out of ancient badlands older than Death Valley itself. It was formed by erosion of sediment left by Furnace Creek Lake when it dried up 5 million years ago, long before Lake Manly and Death Valley as we know it. Today, it is the gem of the Ameragosa Range, the eastern mountain range flanking Death Valley National Park

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Dante’s View

Colorful salt flats paint the floor of Death Valley as seen from Dante's View.

So many of the iconic stops in Death Valley are on the valley's floor. Badwater, the Sailing Stones, and the Devils Golf Course are all fairly low elevation. For many, the opportunity to see the park from above is most common while driving CA-190 over the Panamint Range and into the Badwater Basin. While the drive includes many stunning vistas, they are hard to compare to the colorful marbleized salt flats of the Death Valley floor and Badwater Basin as seen from Dante's View.

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Montaña de Oro State Park

Man in a green shirt walking the coastline of Montaña de Oro State Park at sunset.

The California Coastline is awash in scenic draws. We could spend years exploring the state's coastal forests and delicate tidepools and constantly find new, remarkable places. That said, there is one park that regularly draws in, whenever we are in the area. Montaña de Oro State Park is located in Los Osos, south of Morro Bay and north of Pismo Beach and offers the full California coast experience: rugged rocky cliffs, sandy beaches, and thriving local wildlife.

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