Visiting California? Wildfires and Earthquakes Plague Another Summer

Any sizeable quake in California arouses renewed fears of the ‘Big One’ coming.  Those with plans to visit or backpack in California should keep up with the latest news and travel advisories. California is experiencing yet another shake and bake summer of earthquakes and fires - which tends to happen over there when Mother Nature gets hot and thirsty. 

A 5.4 earthquake hit the Los Angeles to San Diego area yesterday, causing buildings to sway and shake.  The epicenter of the quake was about 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County.  Evacuations were carried out and many buildings sustained cracks in walls, but thankfully no reported injuries.  Several aftershocks have rocked the area. 

Hundreds of wildfires have plagued California already this summer and currently a fire is burning close to Yosemite National Park.  The fire has destroyed about a dozen houses and hundreds more are threatened.  Anyone with plans to visit or backpack/camp in the stunning Yosemite Park should obtain updated travel advisories as several of the entrances to the park have been closed.  On Sunday a separate brush fire burned about 25 acres close to Los Angeles Zoo causing evacuation of several residents.

Chances are that your trip will be problem-free but remember that medical costs in the U.S. are astronomical so don’t take a chance and leave for your trip without Travel Insurance or Backpacker Insurance.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 at 12:35 pm and is filed under Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Travel News .

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