The entire day in Yreka can easily cost less than $60, including gas, lunch, and museum fees. Porterville nestles at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering budget-friendly natural beauty.

The 160-acre park is located within Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest, and features a grove of Giant Sequoia trees. With 71 campsites, campers can fish (a license is required), hike, visit ...