Joost's Favorite Destinations

Yosemite National Park
California, United States
Yosemite is the 3rd oldest national park in the United States (Established October 1, 1890), and one of the favorite parks in the world.  With over 800 miles of trails, it's a nature-lover's... more
Mount Tamalpais State Park
California, United States
North of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais State Park rises majestically from the heart of Marin County. Mount Tamalpais captures our attention with its sweeping hillsides... more
Mojave National Preserve
California, United States
Mojave National Preserve is a large (1.6 MM acres) park that consists of spectacular desert with unique vegetation and wildlife. The park offers great hiking, backpacking, camping, 4-wheel driving... more
Arastradero Preserve
California, United States
Arastradero Regional Preserve is an easily accessible park that offers a good trail network, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, trail running and horse back riding. It offers great views on... more
California, United States
California, United States
Henry W. Coe State Park
California, United States
Barely an hour’s drive southeast of San Jose, Henry W. Coe State Park – the largest state park in northern California - protects and preserves 87,000 acres of scenic hills and mountain ridges.... more
El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
California, United States
Looking for ancient sandstone formations? Plane crash sites? Fantastic bridges? El Corte Madera Creek Open Space Preserve is for you. Thanks to a flurry of logging in the late 1800s and early... more
California, United States
Sawyer Camp Trail
California, United States
Sawyer Camp Trail is a recreation area mostly used by walkers, runners and bikers. It runs along the San Andreas Fault, which holds the Lower Chrystal Springs Reservoir here. The trail starts... more
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve
California, United States
Windy Hill offers sweeping views on the San Francisco Bay from its steep trails. The difference in elevation between its highest and lowest points is about 400 m (1300 ft). Windy Hill's 3 main... more
Amsterdam
North Holland, Netherlands
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is mostly know for its canals and typical architecture. Amsterdam offers world-class sightseeing and museums, and it's a great city to see on foot... more
Angel Island State Park
California, United States
Perched in the midst of gorgeous San Francisco Bay, Angel Island State Park offers truly spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island... more
Acadia National Park
Maine, United States
Acadia National Park attracts more than two million visitors each year. With many different facilities and attractions in the park, there is something to interest everyone. Hiking, and... more
Arches National Park
Utah, United States
Arches National Park in eastern Utah, is a highlight of any trip to the Southwest.  The bright red rock against the deep blue sky will help even the most amateur photographer take stunning photographs.... more
Canyonlands National Park
Utah, United States
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona, United States
Grand Canyon National Park pretty much speaks for itself; anyone who has been there will know this.  For those yet to go, the Grand Canyon will consistently make your jaw drop even for seasoned... more
Kings Canyon National Park
California, United States
John Muir considered Kings Canyon as a rival to Yosemite Valley. The view of the canyon is breathtaking and a portal to extensive hiking opportunities. Home to granite peaks and wild rivers,... more
Petrified Forest National Park
Arizona, United States
California, United States
California, United States
Verbier
Switzerland
Verbier is one of the Alps' more challenging ski areas. In Summer it's a great place for hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering and more exotic Alpine sports like paragliding. 
California, United States
Big Sur
California, United States
Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the central California coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language... more
San Francisco
California, United States
San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination, renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks,... more
Stanford Dish
California, United States
The Stanford Dish is a popular running, walking and hiking area bordering the Stanford University Campus. The area is named after the large radio telescope that can not be missed. The main loop,... more
Lake Tahoe
California, United States
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the United States. It is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City, Nevada. Lake Tahoe... more
Yosemite Valley
California, United States
Yosemite Valley is by far the most popular area of the park, attracting visitors from every corner of the workd. It is home to the most famous sights as we well as the largest crowds. The valley... more
Wawona and Mariposa Grove, Yosemite
California, United States
Wawona is in the south western part of Yosemite National Park and is much less visited compared to the Valley. There are several highlights of this area including the Mariposa Grove of Giant... more
San Francisco Bay Area
California, United States
The San Francisco Bay Area is over 7,000 square miles (land mass) and home to more than 7 million people.   The Bay Area  includes nine counties that touch San Francisco Bay: - In the... more
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California, United States
Superlatives define Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. California’s oldest state park - covering more than 18,000 acres from sea level to more than 2,000 feet elevation... more
Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
California, United States
Located in the heart of the beautiful Napa Valley wine country, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park offers camping at 50 campsites, picnicking, swimming, and hiking trails that go through stands of... more
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
California, United States
Deriving its name from the offshore rocks at Punta de los Lobos Marinos, Point of the Sea Wolves, where the sound of the sea lions carries inland, the reserve has often been called "the crown... more
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area
California, United States
Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is located on the east side of the Providence Mountain range and has dramatic views of the surrounding Mojave Desert. The lower elevations feature many... more
San Gregorio State Beach
California, United States
San Gregorio State Beach includes a protected, driftwood-strewn estuary at the back of a wide, sandy beach - with grassy bluffs along the coast. The estuary is home to many birds and small animals.... more
Twin Lakes State Beach
California, United States
Twin Lakes State Beach has a mile of sandy shoreline, popular for swimming and picnicking. The adjacent Schwan's lake is a good location for bird watching. Report a compliment or problem... more
Palo Alto Baylands Park
California, United States
Palo Alto Baylands Park is a good place for a walk, run or bike ride
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
California, United States
Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is a great place to go to walk around and escape the city atmosphere. Home to the De Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Flower Conservatory, several... more
Napa And Sonoma Valleys
California, United States
Napa & Sonoma: About an hour north of San Francisco are the two valleys of Napa and Sonoma.  World-famous for their wine, fine dining, natural beauty, arts and events, Napa and... more
Atacama Desert
Antofagasta, Chile
The Atacama Desert in Chile is the word's driest desert. It is home the word's highest volcano Ojos del Salado. 
Cerro Vicuñas
Catamarca, Argentina
Cerro Vicuñas (19,904 ft / 6,067 m) is a volcano in the Atacama Desert in Chile, adjacent Ojos del Solado. The mountain can be climbed without technical difficulty, but the altitude, extremely... more
Tokyo
Tōkyō, Japan
Kyoto
Kyōto, Japan
Kyoto is one the most visited cities in Japan and for good reasons. The only city not destroyed during the bombing raids of world war II, because of its rich cultural heritage, it is filled... more
Rancho San Antonio County Park
California, United States
Rancho San Antonio County Park offers good hiking and trail running. Several challenging trails through this park lead to Black Mountain, whose summit is located in adjacent Monte Bello Open... more
Monterey Bay
California, United States
Perfect Area for Jogging, Biking or just Walking.  Tons of cool stuff to look at.   A shutter bugs dream area.    Breathtakeing sites in all directions.   Check... more
San Jose Ca
California, United States
Everything within 20-30 miles radius of San Jose Area. At one Time you could just Click on the activity of your choice and find lots of trails to DO IT on. However Everytrail has gone down... more
California, United States
Arizona, United States
Arizona, United States
California, United States
California, United States
California, United States
California, United States
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
California, United States
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is a U.S. National Recreation Area administered by the National Park Service that surrounds the San Francisco Bay area. It is one of the most... more