California

Everyone thinks of Disneyland and movie stars when they picture California. To learn more about the real California, check out these sites: The Gold Rush California´s gold rush was one of the most important events in California history. Check out this PBS site to learn more. California Missions Take a virtual tour of the missions, built by Catholic missionaries in California´s early days. Then visit the real thing! Yosemite National Park The giant sequoia trees here are nature´s largest living things. Recent Earthquakes California is famous for its earthquakes. Find out if there has been one recently where you are going.