Northern California   Outdoor Activities


  • 01.24.13

    Hot Soaks
    Winter’s big chill shouldn’t leave you out in the cold. From hot tubs to hot springs, here are a few places for soaking yourself silly in soothing suds.
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  • 01.17.13

    Tahoe Out of the Ordinary
    Downhill skiing and snowboarding get all the glory in Tahoe, but the diverse terrain here brings a widely expanded winter sport motif. From the thrill of snowkiting to snowshoeing up to epic panoramas, here are three ways to expand your Sierra action palette.
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  • 01.10.13

    Take Things Higher
    Now that you’ve eased into the new year, it’s time to take things up a notch…or a few thousand feet! Here are three peak hikes that are ideal to tackle in winter. Rise to the occasion!
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  • 01.3.13

    Easy Does It
    Happy New Year! Ease into 2013 by exploring new horizons best served on a cool winter's day.
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  • 12.27.12

    Top 10 of 2012
    Compiling a Top 10 list is like gathering around a fire with good friends…so many warm memories. As we gear up for 2013, here are some standouts from 2012. Hooray for local wanderlust!
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  • 12.20.12

    Good Jolly
    Happy holidays from the team at Weekend Sherpa! We’re out exploring and getting warmed up for 2013! Meantime, we don’t want to leave you in the cold.
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  • 12.13.12

    Knotty and Nice
    It’s tough to tie a ribbon around it, but we think the great outdoors is the gift that keeps on giving. So we’re extending holiday cheers to all the nonprofits helping to keep our parks alive. Here are a few ways to jingle up some festive fun and support good causes. Joy to the wild!
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  • 12.6.12

    Warming Trend
    Cooler weather and the festive season mean it’s time to kindle some warm memories. The North Bay’s got just what you need to heat things up. Here are three great places to gather around the hearth with family and friends.
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