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   Northern CA

   2016's Best Adventures

   2016 has been a year of many ... surprises. And adventures! From going on a hike in the High Sierra to discovering waterfalls close to home, here's to what we loved about 2016. In 2017 let's log on, and get out!

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2. 
   Southern CA

   Just for Kicks

   Some combos work perfectly together: eggnog and rum, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, soccer and golf as a hybrid sport… wait, what? This holiday season, grab friends and family to bend it like Beckham—on a golf course! Here are three great SoCal foot golf courses to get your kicks.

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3. 
   Northern CA

   Look on the Bright Side

   As the shortest day of the year approaches, look on the bright side! From a peak hike in the middle of the bay to an urban art walk and a lighthouse for spying gray whales, here are three ways to find some good light. Happy holidays, everyone!

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   Ready to Reno? We’re so with you! Reno Tahoe is the ultimate urban basecamp for gathering family and friends for all kinds of fall fun and festivities.

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5. 
   Southern CA

   Bright Lights, Big City Walks

   With holiday lights all aglow, LA is downright festive. Here are some easy urban hikes that are merry and bright!

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6. 
   Northern CA

   Redwood Walks

   It can be hard to find peace on earth at the local mall during the holidays. But a walk in a cathedral of coastal redwoods … now that brings a little joy to the world! Here are three redwood walks in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Be merry!

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7. 
   Northern CA

   Holiday Hikes

   Thanksgiving’s in the rearview mirror, but plenty of holidays are just ahead! Instead of the malls, put in some miles on these festive, fun, and easygoing hikes that’ll add a little spice to your outdoors life.

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8. 
   Southern CA

   Jolly Joy Rides

   Ready to roll with the holiday season? Orange County is ready for you with some of SoCal’s best biking trails. Here are three classic and mostly car-free bike rides that will keep things jolly, ride on time for the holidays!

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9. 
   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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10. 
    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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11. 
    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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12. 
    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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13. 
    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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14. 
    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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16. 
    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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17. 
    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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18. 
    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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19. 
    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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20. 
    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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21. 
    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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22. 
    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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