A Little Grand Canyon? An Oxymoron?
Road Trip Guys • May 23, 2018
It may not be as big as its much more grandiose namesake, but worth a stop.
Located in Northern California, The Little Grand Canyon exposes layers of volcanic rock. Check it out, see the love locks, and enjoy the view!
What are Donner Pass, Donner Lake and Donner Summit all named after? The infamous Donner Party of course! Join Road Trip Guys on a visit to Donner Memorial State Park.
Looking for big trees? Join Road Trip Guys as we check out Calaveras Big Trees State Park. Encompassing the first grove of California's Giant Sequoia's ever spotted by Europeans, you won't be disappointed! We also check out a little of California's famous Gold Country and Highway 49.
Is this the smallest church in the world? Near the smallest mountain range in the world? Road Trip Guys share the story of a unique little shrine just off the road in Colusa County, California. They also take a drive through the smallest mountain range in the world and check out a wildlife refuge.
Road Trip Guys check out the ancient castle ruin of Kenilworth and uncover the intriguing story of the Castle, the Earl, and Queen Elizabeth I. Site of the largest Elizabethan Gardens in the world. This medieval castle is a place you don't want to miss!
Road Trip Guys are in the UK and share their experience visiting the world's most famous megalithic monument. They also discover another amazing ancient henge, one you can get right up close to and touch! Bonus: There is a medieval village in the middle of it!
The Russians Are Coming! Actually, the Russians came and went, but they left a fort in California. Fort Ross State Historic Park tells the fascinating story of Russian Settlement in California.
So how did an ancient Spanish monastery end up in Northern California? And can you visit it? Watch Road Trip Guys video on the Abbey of New Clairvaux to learn this fascinating story.
Want to re-live the California Gold Rush... but your time machine is broken? Not a problem! Check out Columbia State Historic Park, one of the most complete and accurate of California's Gold Rush towns. You can even stay in a faithfully restored Gold Rush era hotel!
Eureka! We have found them! Check out California's Beautiful Coast Redwoods. Road Trip Guys also visit the Northern California city of Eureka.
Are we alone in the universe? Road Trip Guys explore Hat Creek Radio Observatory where scientists are conducting the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Along the way they check out the Stand By Me bridge, and discover the interesting story of how Burney, California was named.