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Calipatria is a city in Imperial County, California. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, then make a trip to East Jesus, then get impressive views of Davis-Schrimpf Seep Field, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Salvation Mountain.

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Palm Springs to Calipatria is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. In November, daytime highs in Calipatria are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Chiriaco Summit.

Chiriaco Summit is a small unincorporated community and travel stop located along Interstate 10 in the Colorado Desert of Southern California. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of General George S. Patton Memorial Museum.

For maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Chiriaco Summit driving holiday planner.

Getting from Calipatria to Chiriaco Summit by car takes about 1.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Chiriaco Summit can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. On the 7th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

Step off the beaten path and head to Ryan Mountain and Cap Rock at Joshua Tree. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at International Banana Museum and Keys Ranch. When in Joshua Tree National Park, make a side trip to see Ladder Canyon Trail in Mecca, approximately Mecca away. There's lots more to do: stroll through Arch Rock Nature Trail, trek along Split Rock, identify plant and animal life at Cottonwood Spring, and take in the awesome beauty at Eureka Peak.

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You can drive from Chiriaco Summit to Joshua Tree National Park in an hour. In November, Joshua Tree National Park is slightly colder than Chiriaco Summit - with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): get great views at Mohave Point, take an in-depth tour of Tusayan Museum, make a trip to Moran Point, make a trip to Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, and finally contemplate the long history of Hermit's Rest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Mon): take some stellar pictures from Hopi Point, then trek along Hermit Trail, then take in breathtaking views at Hermit Road, and finally stop by Lookout Studio.

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Getting from Joshua Tree National Park to Grand Canyon National Park by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in November: highs in Grand Canyon National Park hover around 14°C, while lows dip to -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Cima.

Cima is a small unincorporated community in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California, in the United States. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Hole in the Wall.

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Getting from Grand Canyon National Park to Cima by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cima, with highs around 27°C, while nights are warmer with lows around 14°C. On the 14th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Take a break from the city and head to Titus Canyon and Darwin Falls. Get a sense of the local culture at Harmony Borax Works and Eureka Mine. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Death Valley National Park: Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (in Amargosa Valley) and Gold Point Ghost Town (in Goldfield). The adventure continues: explore the fascinating landscape at The Racetrack, steep yourself in history at Charcoal Kilns, explore the activities along Badwater Basin, and take in the dramatic natural features at Zabriskie Point.

For where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Death Valley National Park day trip website.

You can drive from Cima to Death Valley National Park in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Cima in November, expect Death Valley National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 22°C and 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Pioneer Yosemite History Center. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Four Mile Trail and Panorama Trail. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yosemite National Park: Sonora (Tuolumne County Museum & Veterans Memorial Hall & Military Museum). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at McGurk Meadow, take some stellar pictures from Yosemite, Tunnel View, trek along Gaylor Lake, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Yosemite Valley Loop Trail.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park travel planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Death Valley National Park in November, you will find days in Yosemite National Park are little chillier (14°C), and nights are colder (-8°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to take a bus to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Visiting Mono Lake County Park and Inyo Craters will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Mammoth Crest Trail and Mono Basin Historical Society. There's more to do: stroll through Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Mammoth Lakes trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by bus from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Lakes takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, daily temperatures in Mammoth Lakes can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

Step off the beaten path and head to Sequoia Sightseeing Tours and Big Stump Basin. Get a sense of the local culture at General Sherman Tree and Cedar Grove Visitor Center. It doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail and explore and take pictures at Generals Hwy.

To see ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park trip itinerary planner.

You can take a bus from Mammoth Lakes to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in 3 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Mammoth Lakes in November: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 6°C. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.