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Short Hikes, Huge Views
Do good views always require big hikes? Nahhh! These three trails offer fantastic visual rewards in 5 miles or less.
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Beach You to It
It's not too soon to put some spring in your step with these Malibu hikes and beaches. Bu-yeah!
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Short Hikes, Cool Views
Who says good views require big hikes? These three tame trails in the East Bay offer visual rewards without adding extra miles.
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SponsoredExtra-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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Russian River Rediscovered
Here's your Russian River guide to redwood hikes, bike rides to wineries, and sunsets by the sea.
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Adventure Plan for Palomar
There’s a beautiful new trail at Palomar Arboretum, starry night camping on Palomar Mountain, and a panoramic lookout in Palomar State Park
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Love in the Great Outdoors
Some of the best dates happen in the outdoors. Whale watching, wine tasting, walking among murals or down to a restored lighthouse … whatever your outdoor loves may be, here are some options!
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Romancing SoCal
Some of the best dates are in the great outdoors. So show this to the one(s) you love and get out there!
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Winter Hikes in Napa
Before hitting the big Cabs, hit the big views! The cooler months are a fantastic time to do any of these three vista hikes that lead to huge panoramas.
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Winter Wander Falls
Short hike to a waterfall? Water you waiting for! These three hikes have some sweet features that go with their flow.
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Winter Wildlife Wonders
Elephant seals, birds of all feathers, combine a wildlife hike and a beer for a wild weekend!
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Small Towns, Big Adventures
Three small-town explorations for you that include waterfalls, murals, and fabulous vista hikes.
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Desert Dream Trip
Joshua Tree National Park is stunning in winter. Our top recommendations on exploring this dreamy desertscape in two days.
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Where to Whale Watch: 3 Top Spots
Whale hello there! Here are three of the top spots for combining hikes and wine tasting with amazing vantages for spying gray whales.
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SponsoredExtra-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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Short Hikes to Iconic LA Views
You don’t have to climb to epic heights or hike great lengths to get stellar panoramas of iconic Los Angeles.
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Lookout Adventures
Some of the best views are from high atop a fire lookout. Here are three to put on your bucket list.
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Easy Does It
Ease into 2020 by trying something new, from a new wine country hike to a new trail in the South Bay.
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Classic Peak Hikes
Get 2020 vision when you conquer any of these three classic SoCal peak hikes.
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New Year Peak Hikes
Kick off the decade with a classic peak hike in the Bay Area. Cheers to these views!
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Top 10 of 2019
It's our last issue of 2019, and that means our Top 10 edition on the outdoor adventures you liked most this past year.
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Top 10 2019 Adventures (Readers Favorites)
The 2019 outdoor adventures Weekend Sherpa readers most liked in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.
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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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View all StoriesAmerica's Best Urban Hike
Long ago we dubbed it the “Grand Walk” and said it was one of the most scenic and stunning trails in the West. We were wrong. This is the most scenic urban hike in America!
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Hike or Bike the Skyline
A new section of the Bay Area Ridge Trail is open for biking, hiking, or horseback riding along the 12-mile (out-and-back) Skyline Watershed Ridge Trail.
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Cycle California’s most famous wine valley on the car-free Vine Trail, an ambitious project going through the heart of Napa Valley. Park your car and ride 6 miles from Napa to Yountville for lunch.
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Stars, Steaks, and Strange Brews
Forget Michelin stars. Deep in Oregon's high desert, legendary Cowboy Dinner Tree is destination dining at its most deliciously down-to-earth, well worth the required reservation and desert drive to reach it.
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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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SponsoredExtra-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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