Southern California   Outdoor Activities


  • 03.29.12

    Epic Hikes
    Get your hiking game-face on! You'll need it for these epic treks with vast views. From 7.5 to 11 miles, we've got the scoop on a loop, a preview on a peak, and a way to get the most of the coast. Go big!
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  • 03.22.12

    Angeles Rising
    The 2009 Station Fire in Angeles National Forest burned for 52 days, consumed more than 160,000 acres, and turned verdant green mountains to desolate brown spaces. The smoke has cleared, so kick off the official start of spring by exploring recently reopened sections of the forest. Nature, nurtured.
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  • 03.15.12

    It's Easy Being Green
    Leprechauns, Shamrock Shakes, emerald-colored beers…all telltale signs of St. Patrick's Day this weekend. Kick things off by surrounding yourself in green on any of these three outdoor escapes. Turf's up!
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  • 03.8.12

    Joshua Jamboree
    Still haven’t found what you're looking for? Joshua Tree might have the answer. This is an ancient land of calming solitude and geographical extremes: Deserts dotted with whimsically wild trees, rock formations rising to soaring views, vibrant sunsets, and starry nights… Lucky for us, Joshua Tree is the closest national park to Los Angeles. Plot your escape to this wondrous place.
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  • 03.1.12

    Meet the Flockers
    With a reliable variety of birds logging some solid wing-time this winter, now's the opportunity to grab your binoculars and head to any of these stroll-worthy sites. Time to meet the flockers!
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  • 02.23.12

    Liquid Assets
    So you really want to see winter waterfalls but don't want to trek too far to do it? Here are three tumblers reached within a mile or less. The rush is on!
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  • 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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