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   Northern CA

   Waterside Wanders

   Whether it's a lake, a reservoir, or a quiet bay, here are three trails to savor the season and take in some reflection time.

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   Southern CA

   Beer Here Now

   The glass is more than half full on these three hikes that end in beer(s). Get your fill of outdoors with huge mountain views and a beach to beach ramble that goes between breweries. Here's to hikes, and beer!

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3. 
   Southern CA

   Summer Sunsets

   Summer's not over yet! Bid a slow goodbye to the season by savoring some sunsets in these three special places where you can hike, stroll, or just relax.

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   Reno Mountain High

   Take your vacation to new heights with some of the season’s most original events, and plenty of outdoors to explore. Fall for it all in Reno Tahoe.

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5. 
   Northern CA

   Stairways to Heavenly Views

   Quiet pathways, iconic ocean views, incredible hilltop perspectives, art—oh yeah! Step up to these Bay Area stairway hikes for heavenly views.

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6. 
   Northern CA

   Summer Nights

   Summer nights and the living is easy. From a picnic at sea to a lighthouse hike and a place to see a perfect starry night, here are three great bets to savor the season.

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7. 
   Southern CA

   Sunsets, Starry Nights, and Moonlight Hikes

   Sunsets, starry nights, and a moonlight hike ... nature's light is genius at these three places to trek, camp, and enjoy some sunset viewing, too.

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8. 
   Northern CA & Southern CA

   CA Backpacking and Wilderness Hikes

   California’s Sierra Nevada is a boon of wilderness wonders, from waterfalls and lakes to quiet and secluded backcountry camping amid forest and jagged peaks. Here are three amazing backpacking adventures, including a few that can be done as long day hikes.

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9. 
   Northern CA

   Coastal Camping and Hikes

   As the summer keeps coasting, get coasting! These three camping spots are blissfully brought to you by beautiful coastal locations that are prime time for pitching your tent by the water.

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10. 
    Southern CA

    Summer Hike Refresher

    Hot summer days are sending a message: pair your outdoor adventures with some fresh brews. After you bag these peaks or log the miles on these select hikes, refresh yourself at these excellent breweries nearby.

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11. 
    Southern CA

    Park Yourself Here

    Trying to find a parking spot in LA … not fun! Trying to find a park in LA … hey now, that's pretty fun! Head out on a park- hopping bike ride, linger at a classic place for sunset viewing, and set your sights on a hidden mountain with iconic views.

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12. 
    Northern CA

    Long Live the Redwoods

    Massive and resilient, redwoods survived the Ice Age—and now they’re also having to endure the climate crisis, with a lot of help from heroic firefighters. In appreciation of redwoods, resiliency, and the heroics of first responders, here are three beautiful places to find respite in the redwoods.

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13. 
    Sun Valley Idaho

    Here Comes The Sun

    Inhale, exhale, and stay sunny this summer. Sun Valley, Idaho, is famous for its epic outdoors, but nature nurtures in so many different ways here: mountain yoga, summit hikes filled with flowing waters, wildflowers and vast alpine views, and car-free bike trails to botanical gardens plus fresh food stops. Oh, and those romantic dark sky starry nights...

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14. 
    Northern CA

    Summer Wheeling

    Summer breeze feels better on two wheels. From a multi-use trail that hugs the coastal blufftops to an easy rolling ramble through wine country, these bike rides were meant for easy wheeling.

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15. 
    Sponsored

    2026-09-02

    Reno Mountain High

    Take your vacation to new heights with some of the season’s most original events, and plenty of outdoors to explore. Fall for it all in Reno Tahoe.

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16. 
    Southern CA

    A Walk Among Oaks

    A walk in the woods can be good medicine, and seeing the forest for the trees can also be beneficial. These three hikes feature beautiful and resilient oak trees along with big views for extra inspiration.

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17. 
    Southern CA

    Firework Hikes

    Grab a headlamp and a sense of adventure to do any of these hikes in LA at sunset. And 4th of July bonus: the chance to catch some distant fireworks!

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18. 
    Northern CA

    Fourth and Out!

    Beyond the BBQs and parades, find some time to relax and reflect in the great outdoors. From kayaking in wine country to walking beneath giant redwood trees, we have some ideas to get your summer swinging.

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19. 
    Northern CA

    Long On Summer!

    Longing for a long hike? Well, you've come to the right time of year! Summer lets you linger later on the trails, and these three longer hikes are worth the miles.

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20. 
    Southern CA

    Okay, Malibu

    Summer! Ocean breeze, Pacific views, beach, blanket, beautiful hikes … okay, Malibu, you’re the quintessential California town to help kick off all the adventures.

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21. 
    Northern CA

    For Hank

    In celebration of Hank and all dogs (including the ones who now run free in our hearts), here are some of Hank's favorite dog-friendly things to do in Northern California.

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22. 
    Southern CA

    This One's for Hank, and All Dogs

    In celebration of Hank and all dogs (including the ones who now run free in our hearts), here are some of Hank's favorite dog-friendly things to do in Northern California.

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