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  1. Northern CA

    Feast on This

    Happy Thanksgiving! The turkey's eaten, the pumpkin pie is polished off, and now you're looking around going ... What next? How about a few adventures you can do with family and friends over the weekend. Outside is always in!

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  2. Southern CA

    Adventure Feast

    Happy Thanksgiving! After the feast and the football, fill your time by taking things outside. Here are some top ways to explore. Grateful for the great outdoors!

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  3. Southern CA

    Maze Wanders

    Add a little wonder to your next outdoor wander in any of these three places where fall foliage and vibrant gardens meet up with mazes and labyrinths. Peace out(doors).

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    2024 Wildflower Walks Guide

    After spring rain … comes a rainbow of wildflowers! And the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is sharing the best places for seeing bountiful blossoms in their complimentary 2024 Wildflower Walks Guide.

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  5. Northern CA

    Hikes to Clear Your Head

    A walk in the woods is always good medicine. These three Bay Area hikes are just what the doctor ordered.

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  6. Northern CA

    Winter Classics

    Winter brings all kinds of adventures to California: photogenic coastal rambles, snowy Sierra outings, dancing in the desert... Here are some winter classics!

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  7. Southern CA

    SoCal Winter Classics

    Winter brings all kinds of adventures to Southern California: photogenic coastal rambles, snowy Sierra outings, dancing in the desert... Here are some winter classics!

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  8. Northern CA

    Coastal Cabins

    Feel like getting away? We know just the place. Unplug, unwind, and take a deep breath at any of these coastal cabins. Sweet dreams are made of these.

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  9. Southern CA

    Weekend Wine Down

    Ready to take a deep breath and wine down for the weekend? Temecula’s ready for you, with fall colors bursting, vineyards glowing, and fabulous wines flowing. Pair your sips with vineyard walks, sunset strolls, and picnic spots.

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  10. Southern CA

    Autumn Adventure Plan

    Something very mysterious happened at the end of October ... we got a little rain! Now that the skies have cleared, it's time to enjoy some autumn-tastic adventures, from hikes to bike rides and waterfalls.

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  11. Northern CA

    7 Wonders of Fall

    There are 7 more weekends left in fall, what are you going to do with them all? Here are 7 autumn-magical adventures to keep you out there!

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  12. Southern CA

    Haunted Hikes

    Who ghosts there?! You do, if you’re brave enough. Here are three haunting hikes to put you in the Halloween spirit. Bonus: They’re filled with boo-tiful views, too.

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  13. Northern CA

    Ride On Time For Fall Color

    Ready to roll with the change of seasons? The fall colors are strutting their stuff in forests, by rivers, and in the valleys. Here are three easy car-free bike rides that make for a truly color-fall adventure.

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  14. Northern CA

    Boo-tiful Views

    This Halloween, trade in the haunted houses for a visit to some of the Bay Area’s most famous abandoned battery structures, where interesting new things are found in the shadows and grand views are guaranteed. Boo goes there?!

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    2024-04-10

    2024 Wildflower Walks Guide

    After spring rain … comes a rainbow of wildflowers! And the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) is sharing the best places for seeing bountiful blossoms in their complimentary 2024 Wildflower Walks Guide.

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  16. Southern CA

    Epic Hikes of Santa Rosa Island

    Pearl-white sand beaches, grasslands where horses roam free, a deep slot canyon, and a grove of the country’s rarest pine … Southern California’s Santa Rosa Island is like no other. Grab a windbreaker: Here are three epic hikes for exploring the island’s top wonders.

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  17. Southern CA

    Peaks and Valleys

    A panoramic peak, a scenic gorge, a camping hideaway … and hardly anyone else on the trails! This fall set your sights on hidden adventures in Cleveland National Forest.

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  18. Northern CA

    Autumn Waterfalls

    Big waterfalls and fall colors? These three waterfalls outside of Redding are amazing anytime of year, but during autumn you get an extra color-fall adventure!

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  19. Southern CA

    Big Bear Beerfest!

    Why is it that a trip to the mountains just doesn’t feel right without beer? We don’t really need an answer … we just know that Big Bear is hosting its annual Oktoberfest on weekends throughout October, so you get to combine an authentic German experience with outdoor adventures that are pure California. Oh yeah, we’ll drink (beer) to that. Prost!

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  20. Northern CA

    Fleet Feat

    In case you haven’t (over)heard: Fleet Week is here! The Blue Angels’ weekend air show features amazing aerial acrobatics over San Francisco Bay, but you might feel like you have to perform some major stunts of your own just to get a good view. Instead, head to any of these places for a little adventure that can also get you some fantastic views of the Blue Angels in action. Sky’s the limit!

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  21. Southern CA

    New Observations

    Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Southern California comes up with something new, like some amazing points of view! From urban hikes in Los Angeles and San Diego to a blissful back-bay hike or bike, here are three thoroughly modern observation decks to give you a fresh (and fun!) perspective.

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  22. Northern CA

    The Other Sierra

    One of California’s best kept secrets is at its best for the next few weeks. The Owens Valley and adjacent Eastern Escarpment are otherworldly: ancient, remote, and rugged. Formed by volcanic and glacial events, this is a land where you’ll adventure among the oldest trees in the world, the highest peak in California, and scenery so stunning it’s been used as cinematic backdrop time and again. Go before the snow and you can enjoy some secluded camping, too!

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  1. Taking the Stage: Tyler Ranch

    Hike the recently opened Tyler Ranch Staging Area in Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, with 18 miles of new trails. This 6.5-mile loop up Sunol Peak is a challenge and rewards with exceptional views of seasonal iridescent hills.

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  2. Swing into Spring

    Swing into this 7.1-mile hike in the hills of Half Moon Bay! It’s got gorgeous views, fields of spring wildflowers, and a hidden rustic tree swing.

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  3. The Carson Show

    Carson Falls is ready for primetime. This three-tiered, 100-foot stunner is hidden back in a canyon outside of Fairfax and reached on a 3.25-mile (round-trip) hike.

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  4. woman kneeling and signing peak book at Mount Olympia in Mount Diablo State Park

    Double Up on Diablo

    Set the tone for 2024 with this twofer summit hike at Mount Diablo State Park. Embark on a 7-mile out-and-back up Mount Olympia and Diablo’s lesser-known summit, North Peak.

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  1. Hiker overlooking Bear Gulch Reservoir at Pinnacles National Park near Monterey

    Pinnacles of Spring

    Why hike at Pinnacles National Park? Spring's a beautiful time of year here. And you might spy the magnificent California condor soaring while you gain soaring views from the High Peaks Trail.

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  2. Caves in Mojave

    No one expects to see caves when they visit the desert, and that’s part of what makes Mitchell Caverns in the Mojave Desert such an interesting place. Go on a two-hour guided adventure tour through Mitchell Caverns in Providence Mountains State Recreation Area.

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    Port of Call

    Nestled by the sea on the majestic Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, Port Townsend is for travelers who treasure small town charm and natural beauty.

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  4. Lava Lava

    Once a land of volcanic activity, Mojave National Preserve shares plenty about its past via a quick yet adventurous hike to the Lava Tube in the Cima Dome Volcanic Field.

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