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   Northern CA

   Will You Go Out With Us?

   Go out this summer and do any activity we've ever written about in Weekend Sherpa (seriously, there's 10 years' worth of outdoor activities!) and earn yourself some excellent gifts, including a Weekend Sherpa t-shirt and travel wine glasses from our "partner in wine," Line 39. Here are few ideas to get you going!

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2. 
   Southern CA & Northern CA

   Free and Wild in Joshua Tree

   Joshua Tree National Park in spring is full of color, and visitors! But these three hikes in the heart of the park take you away from the crowds and into the park’s solitude, where signature trees grandstand, boulders are bountiful, and wildflowers paint the landscape like a rainbow. Bonus: Free admission this weekend for National Park Week!

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3. 
   Northern CA

   Waterfall Rager!

   The more it rained, the harder they fell … and they're still falling … waterfalling. Hit the trails this spring on any of these Bay Area flows that are all the rage right now!

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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. 
   Southern CA

   Waterfalls, Wildflowers, Wow!

   Wanna make a colorful splash this Easter weekend? Here are some hikes with waterfalls, wildflowers, or a brilliant combo of both. Hop to it!

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6. 
   Northern CA

   The Great Urban Outdoors!

   Who said getting into the great outdoors meant getting out of the city? Get your nature fix in city limits by hiking a secret stairway in Oakland or exploring a couple of handsome parks in San Francisco.

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7. 
   Southern CA

   Springtime Stairway Walks

   Who's game to take the stairs? Put a spring in your step this season by hiking any of these SoCal staircases leading to hidden wonders!

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8. 
   Northern CA

   Hidden Forests

   Can't see the forest for the trees? Sure you can! Take some time this weekend to walk through one of these hidden forests. It's like a cleanse for your mind!

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9. 
   Southern CA

   Call of the Wildflowers!

   It's our best wildflower season in years! Here are three SoCal hikes for seeing a dazzling array of color and blossoms.

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10. 
    Southern CA

    Last Chance Waterfalls

    Ah, what a little rain will do for Southern California. Early spring is our time to savor storm-fed streams tumbling into seasonal waterfalls that are often dormant due to droughts. Drink up on these three see-them-while-you-can hikes!

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11. 
    Northern CA

    South Bay Spring Trailing!

    Some hikes just know how to spring forward, especially after plentiful rains. From a hike to a hidden redwood grove to epic green hills and stunning panoramas, here are three South Bay ramblers to jump-start your spring trailing. Tip: Look for blooming wildflowers too!

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12. 
    Southern CA

    Green Hikes & Guinness

    There’s something about a verdant landscape that lightens hearts and makes Irish eyes smile. We salute St. Patrick’s Day and the spirit of Éire with three hikes in this greenest of seasons—plus a suggestion for a post-hike beer (or two!) to cap off the end of each outing. Sláinte!

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13. 
    Northern CA

    Hikes & Beer!

    You know what's better than a beer on sunny spring day? A hike and a beer! Here are some local adventures with a refreshing reward.

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14. 
    Southern CA

    Magic Hour Wanders

    With the time change happening this weekend (spring forward!), take advantage of the last of short days. Here are three sunset-view hikes to say goodbye to winter.

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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. 
    Northern CA

    Tahoe's Snowy Spring Adventures

    Tahoe is having more than a moment—it’s having a snow season for the ages, which will go well into spring! From gliding to secret beaches to reaching summits with wondrous Sierra views, here are three cross-country ski adventures in their spring prime.

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17. 
    Southern CA

    High Hikes with Bragging Rights

    When winter storms clear the SoCal skies, stunning vistas unfold. Here are three hikes with enough elevation gain to make you feel proud for living near such wild beauty. And for reaching the top!

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18. 
    Northern CA

    Marsh Mellow

    Migratory birds got a little surprise this winter—water, water everywhere! Flock to one of these tranquil spots in the Bay Area and beyond to catch some feathery fun.

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19. 
    Southern CA

    Oscars Gone Wild!

    Celebrate the Oscars this weekend with short hikes through SoCal’s long film history. Here are three old movie ranches where the setting is the star of the show.

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20. 
    Northern CA

    Mount Tam Waterfalls!

    Two of our favorite things: Mount Tam and waterfalls! If ever there’s a season to go on a waterfall hike, it’s right now. Here are three amazing excursions on the North Bay’s favorite mountain, where water is all the rage.

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21. 
    Northern CA

    Spring Hikes

    With all of the winter rain, this spring is super-charged! Here's a roundup of close-to-home spring hiking classics!

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22. 
    Southern CA

    Spring Hikes

    Ahhh, sunny spring days! With all of winter's rain, the trails are super-charged. Here's a roundup of some SoCal spring hiking classics.

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