Southern California


  • 02.16.12

    Backyard Adventures
    For Presidents' Day weekend we put together a sampler of adventures found right out your back door. Seize the holiday, Southern California!
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  • 02.9.12

    Keeping Up with Cupid
    Did Valentine's Day weekend sneak up on you? Not to worry! Romance can still happen with a frolic in the great outdoors. Add a loaf of bread, some cheese, a bottle of wine, and—voilà!—l'amour fou. Here are some last-minute excursions that won't cost a fortune—or require reservations!
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  • 02.2.12

    Early Riser
    With the sun rising at around 7:00 a.m., now's the best time of year to catch it in action. Grab a thermos and get to any of these prime spots for watching one of nature's best shows. Here comes the sun!
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  • 01.26.12

    Sequoia Serenity
    California's first national park is home to world-famous trees, including the biggest one on Earth. Yet even with such mighty credentials, Sequoia National Park sees few visitors in the winter. Snow or no, this is the place to go!
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  • 01.19.12

    Bonus Sherpa: Winter Heat
    When the chill eventually creeps in, find comfort and warmth at any of these winter respites.
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  • 01.19.12

    Hikes and Hearths
    We may not get extreme winters in Los Angeles, but it's technically the season. So take a hike in the 'elements' and warm your bones afterward at a few nearby places, complete with hearty hearths.
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  • 01.12.12

    Something's Brewing
    So far winter is serving up some seriously warm weather, just as local breweries are serving up seasonal flavors. Making now the perfect time to pair the great outdoors with crafty beers. Something's brewing!
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  • 01.5.12

    Rise to the Occasion
    Happy New Year! Winter wraps clear skies around mountain summits, so start 2012 by taking a peak and relishing some of the Southern California's best panoramas.
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