Southern California   Outdoor Activities


  • 07.5.12

    Big Time
    Mammoth Lakes may be best known for skiing. But during summer this outdoors mecca delivers big-time on 100-mile panoramas, shark-tooth peaks, powerhouse hiking trails, and countless turquoise lakes where you can take it all in. Go big.
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  • 06.28.12

    Go Fourth!
    The Fourth of July is coming right up! No plans yet? Here are a few ways to enjoy the freedom of the great outdoors. 
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  • 06.21.12

    Beach Fuzz
    Summer is officially here! Celebrate by kickin’ it old-school with a day at the beach. But not just any beach…here are three where the footprints are few and far between.
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  • 06.14.12

    Things Are Looking SUP
    It’s official: stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) isn’t going anywhere. Every year this watersport gains in popularity and accessibility. Here are three great ways to say what’s SUP to summer.
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  • 06.7.12

    Field Trip!
    Right up there with substitute teachers and show-and-tell, field trips were a highlight of the good-old school days. Escape the workspace for a getaway to any of these lush oases among urbanity. No permission slip needed!
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  • 05.31.12

    Pitch Hits
    Break out the Jiffy Pop, camping season is here! From mountain highs to valley lows, here are three places that deserve a pitch.
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  • 05.24.12

    Memorial Momentum
    With the unofficial start of summer kicking off this weekend, head out for  any of these adventures right in our own backyard. Make it official!
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  • 05.17.12

    River Coaster
    Roll up the pant leg: it's Bike Week! We're pedaling the theme forward with three great rides that follow one of SoCal's most precious resources: The San Gabriel River—running 60 miles from mountain to sea. Ready, set, ride!
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