{"product_id":"moon-best-of-california-state-parks-top-50-parks-in-the-golden-state-9798886471656","title":"Moon Best of California State Parks: Top 50 Parks in the Golden State","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom rocky coastal coves and sandy beaches to verdant forests and quiet desert camps, experience the natural wonders of the Golden State with \u003ci\u003eMoon Best of California State Parks\u003c\/i\u003e! 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We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jenna Blough,Kayla Anderson,Moon Travel Guides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Moon Travel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.33h x 5.51w x 0.71d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798886471656\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenna Blough\u003c\/b\u003e grew up on the edge of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, where she was allowed to run wild, instilling a love of the outdoors early on. After her parents dragged her and her sister on a cross-country road trip of epic proportions, she developed an equal appreciation for Wild West roadside attractions, historic sites, and wilderness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jenna eventually found the California desert to be her geographic soul mate. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eMoon Joshua Tree \u0026amp; Palm Springs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMoon Death Valley National Park\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Jenna received an undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, an MA in English literature, and an MFA in writing. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband Ryan Jones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKayla Anderson \u003c\/b\u003eis a freelance writer based in Northern California. She grew up in Redding, graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University-Chico, and now lives in North Lake Tahoe. For the last 20 years, she has been writing about people, places, and products all around The Golden State and beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She regularly contributes to \u003ci\u003eEnjoy Northern California Living \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003e Sierra Nevada Ally, Tahoe Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTahoe\u003c\/i\u003e magazine; and is continually impressed by what she discovers in the places she loves. 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