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Sustainability may be the biggest test for the Golden State, reports Peter Huck.

Eveline Harvey is awed by the splendour of a world-renowned national park.

Established in 1890, this national park in California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1984. Its spectacular waterfalls, extensive hiking trails and immense granite formations attract millions of visitors each year.

Mariposa, in central California, has in its boundaries the alpine wilderness of Yosemite National Park.

Mariposa is holding its own against invading human industry, says Michael Dickison.

This spectacular stretch of coastline is packed with great places to relax, rejuvenate and recharge your batteries.

The nature of Los Angeles is revealed along this world-famous strip of coastline.

Lake Tahoe offers mountain beauty paired with casino bustle, writes Pamela Wade.

The USA's picturesque Highway 101 leads to one of the prettiest cities in the country.