Southern California   Outdoor Activities


  • 01.24.13

    Happy Feat
    Research shows that this is the most depressing time of year. Turn that frown upside down by soaking up some sun and suds, stoking a fire, and seeing things in a whole new light.
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  • 01.17.13

    Bonus Sherpa: On the House
    They're officially known as America's Best Idea, and they're even better when getting into them is free! Here are a few of California's National Parks offering complimentary entrance for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 21). Eureka!
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  • 01.17.13

    Cool Factor
    Winter in Yosemite is the magic season for viewing some of the park’s precious icons in near solitude and a spectacular light. Here are three ways to experience the Valley’s cooler side.
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  • 01.10.13

    Bonus Sherpa: Resolution Solution
    It’s not too late to kick-start your New Year's resolutions. All you have to do is head outdoors. Here are few ways to get 'er done.
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  • 01.10.13

    Peak Seeker
    Reach new heights in 2013 by hiking long or short to some SoCal summits—complete with panoramas. New year, new points of view!
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  • 01.3.13

    Light Savor
    Happy New Year! Kick things off in the right light: Winter’s low-hovering sun brings fresh hues (and views!) to 2013. Go-go-glow.
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  • 12.27.12

    Top 10 of 2012
    Top 10 lists come and go, but the outdoors are here to stay…which doesn’t make it any easier to choose just 10 of SoCal’s greatest hits for 2012. As we warm up for 2013, here are our picks for a bucket-list of bests.
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  • 12.20.12

    Cheer Factor
    It’s too big to wrap up and put a bow on, but we think of the great outdoors as the gift that keeps on giving. Here are some ways to jingle up some festive fun and support causes that are bringing joy to the wild. Jubilee!
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