Unlike Lake Tahoe, and the central and southern Sierra, the northern Sierra is place to get away from the crowds and learn about California's rich cultural history. The hills and mountains of the northern Sierra were once filled with pioneers, miners, and prospectors hoping to strike it rich. While few of these early settlers found the riches they sought, the they did leave behind a rich history of historical relics and tall tales. Most photos courtesy of Adventure Taco .

The land of Ishi and Peter Lassen. The Lassen Backcountry Discovery Trail is where the northern Sierra meets the southern Cascades. It's a land that's rich in aboriginal and pioneer history, but its natural splendor an unspoiled wilderness will mesmerize any nature lover. Most photos courtesy of Adventure Taco . Be sure to check out the Lassen BDT trip report from Adventure Taco. Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating: Epic Trip Length: 181 miles, 3-5 days

In the high desert of eastern Oregon, lies a vast desert playa known as the Alvord Desert. Known for its isolation, rugged river canyons, and brilliant night skies, the Alvord Desert is bordered by the nearly 10,000 foot Steens Mountain; an awesome site to behold! Route Overview Trip Length & Season Adventure Rating:   Epic Trip Length:   299 miles, 4-6 days Season: Late June - October if you plan to drive up Steens Mountain, but it may open later in some years. Otherwise

Right smack dab in the middle of bigfoot country, that's where Six Rivers National Forest Backcountry Diccovery Trail is!

Death Valley, the famous home of the Manson Family. Things can get a bit weird out in this part of the desert!

With its rugged and wild coastline, majestic redwood forests, untamed rivers, and unspoiled wilderness, the Emerald Triangle Grand Traverse

Big Bend is a gateway to the wild west, and a land of volcanic spires, grand mesas, desert blooms, and expansive vistas.

The Mojave Road is one of North America's most iconic overland routes. Come visit the Mojave and discover what keeps people coming back.

Do wild mustangs, the high desert, lava tubes or volcanoes intrigue you? Then consider this portion of the California Backcountry Discover

With its redwood forests, spectacular mountains, and rugged coastline, the Lost Coast might just be the quintessential NorCal adventure!

If you're looking to get away from the crowds and explore an expansive wilderness, then "The Mendocino" has got you covered!

Mellow terrain and big views will provide beginner to expert offroaders with an unforgettable experience along California's world famous Big

Bucket list-- that's where this trail belongs. There's a reason this is one of the most popular offroad trails in North America.