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   Northern CA

   Ranch Trails, Open Skies

   Ready to ranch out on some new adventures? These ranchlands from the Bay Area to Monterey offer hiking and biking trails in full bloom. From wildflowers to wild scenery, here are three top places to explore.

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2. 
   Southern CA

   Enchanting Hikes, Right Now

   Forest, trees, wildflowers, and wondrous rock formations—what’s not to love about these three spring-primed hikes? Get enchanted.

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3. 
   Northern CA & Southern CA

   Worth the Trip: Point Reyes National Seashore

   Point Reyes National Seashore’s 71,000 acres are a marvel of diverse wildlands. With limited cell service (off-grid-lite), a day here means fewer notifications, more noticing: miles of undeveloped coastline, vibrant wildflowers, dramatic sea cliffs, hidden coves with elephant seals, and more. Here's a marquee way to spend a day in Point Reyes.

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   Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

   The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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5. 
   Northern CA

   Shore Thing: Bike to Beaches

   Grab spring by the handlebars! These three Bay Area bike rides to beaches are primetime, with beautiful scenery, birds, brewpub breaks, and plenty more to keep you rolling. Ride on.

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6. 
   Southern CA

   Whoop De Doo Hikes!

   Can we get a whoop whoop? Inspired by a trail that’s having a moment in SoCal, these fabulous hikes deliver whoop-de-doos, big views, and wildflowers too.

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7. 
   Northern CA

   Celebrate Space—Right Here on Earth!

   With Artemis lighting the way, it’s a good time to look up—and get outside after dark. From observatory star parties to ranger-led night walks under some of the darkest skies around, here are a few stellar ways to celebrate space, right here on Earth.

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8. 
   Southern CA

   Starry Adventures You'll Moon Over

   With Artemis in the headlines, now’s the time to head out and look up. From star parties to moonlight hikes and ranger-led night programs, here are a few ways to celebrate all things cosmic.

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9. 
   Northern CA

   Snap, Crackle, Poppies!

   California poppies should be popping right about now, joined by plenty of other beautiful blooms on these three Bay Area hikes and bike rides, all with big, bold views to match.

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10. 
    Southern CA

    Fresh and Up!

    Great hikes aren’t just about reaching the summit. Along the way you also get some sweeping views, coastal overlooks, and iconic vantage points. Here are three with fresh perspectives.

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11. 
    Northern CA

    Five Stars for Angel Island State Park

    Angel Island State Park may fly under the radar compared to other San Francisco Bay icons, yet it more than holds its own as a stellar standout, with panoramic views at every turn, picnic-perfect spots, scenic trails, hidden beaches, museums, and historic sites. Catch a ferry and make a fulfilling day of it.

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12. 
    Southern CA

    Beach Time!

    When the heat’s cranked, these beach-based outdoor adventures deliver coastal chill, camping, and beautiful scenery.

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13. 
    Northern CA

    Cruz Control

    When the weather heats up, the Santa Cruz coast delivers the perfect cool-down: beachcombing, biking along a bountiful shoreline with an iconic lighthouse, and sweet strolls to the sand. Time to shift into Cruz control.

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14. 
    Southern CA

    Getting Figgy With It

    Tree’s company on these three urban walks in L.A.—each featuring an impressive Moreton Bay fig tree, historic and cultural perks, and refreshing extras like a waterfall, ice cream, and beer. Fig yeah!

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    Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

    The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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16. 
    Southern CA

    LA’s Urban High Ground

    L.A.’s urban hikes are showing off right now—green hillsides, sweeping views, and trails just high enough to deliver a fresh perspective. Here are three that deliver higher-ground views.

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17. 
    Northern CA

    Marsh Madness

    The Bay Area’s wetlands are prime in winter and early spring, and with so much preserved habitat to explore, it’s hard to settle on just one spot. So consider this your wetland bracket: three places we recommend right now.

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18. 
    Northern CA

    Savor These Peak Hikes

    When the clocks spring forward, so should you—on these classic peak hikes. Chase the longer light and savor these summit views.

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19. 
    Southern CA

    Longer Days for Classic Peaks

    The clocks are about to spring forward. You go up. Chase the longer light on these classic peak hikes.

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20. 
    Northern CA

    Peak Green

    Rainy, dry, rainy, dry, rainy … dry?! Mother Nature’s been toggling the settings, but the skies are scrubbed, the hills are shamrock green, and everything’s sparkling. These hikes and bike rides have that fresh-from-the-rain glow. Clarity mode, activated!

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21. 
    Southern CA

    That Green Glow

    Okay, rain did its thing. The hills are glowing. Now’s your window for vivid greens, sweeping views, and maybe even a few early wildflowers. Hit these urban and wild hikes and bike rides while the shamrock shine lasts.

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22. 
    Northern CA & Southern CA

    All Aboard the Mendocino Coast

    Where dramatic—and secret—headlands meet a rollicking sea and a historic train winds through fragrant forest, Mendocino invites you to slow down, stay awhile. Ride the rails to a redwood grove with a beverage bar and bonus hike, wander wild bluffs and windswept beaches, then toast the day in a postcard-perfect village with a thriving culinary scene. This is Mendo-time.

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