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Oregon
Somewhere Stellar
Shhh... Oregon has an astronomical secret. Deep in its high desert lies the largest certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary on the planet. And the stars aren't the only showstoppers. Hike technicolor hills and towering rock spires, soak in geothermal springs, enjoy a legendary cowboy feast, sip a beer where the night sky is on tap, and sleep in heavenly hideaways. This trip doesn't get five stars. It gets five billion!
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Northern CA
Strange Things
Who says you need a haunted house to get into the spirit? Take a walk on the strange side of the coast and South Bay. Follow a blufftop trail with ties to a long-lost town, hike above the crashing waves near a legendary lady in blue, and discover mysterious stone walls scattered across the South Bay hills. That’s the spirit…
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Extra-Celestial Central Oregon
Some trips promise you the moon and the stars. And this one delivers in a big way, plus throws in some extra planets for your viewing pleasure. From Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters to Antelope Basecamp in the remote high desert.
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Southern CA
Long Live the Legends
Halloween has us getting into the spirit of things, especially the spirits of the dearly departed. The thing is, some legends never die. Pay tribute to them at a cemetery of Hollywood stars, a resting place for literary legends, and a haunted hillside where even the family pets have a place in history. Fluffy, is that you?
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Outback to the Future
Some must-see destinations are written in the stars. Deep in Oregon's remote southern high desert lies the largest certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary on the planet. With 2.5 million acres of protected dark skies, you get the best of the celestial out here in what's known as the Oregon Outback, including geothermal soaks and an incredible playa that's a hidden gem.
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Extra-Celestial Central Oregon
Some trips promise you the moon and the stars. And this one delivers in a big way, plus throws in some extra planets for your viewing pleasure. From Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters to Antelope Basecamp in the remote high desert.
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Hollywood Endings
Hollywood legends may seem larger than life, but we all have to kick the bucket at some point. Still, the Hollywood Forever cemetery keeps legends’ spirits alive among 62 acres of green lawns, palm trees, landscaped gardens, and large, reflecting pools.
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Tree Town
Home to an estimated 21,000 trees and 100 acres of parkland, South Pasadena has earned its nickname: the City of Trees. This 2.5-mile neighborhood walk lets you experience its leafy canopy up close, winding through charming streets and three of the city’s beloved parks.
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Extra-Celestial Central Oregon

Some trips promise you the moon and the stars. And this one delivers in a big way, plus throws in some extra planets for your viewing pleasure. From Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters to Antelope Basecamp in the remote high desert.

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