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   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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2. 
   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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3. 
   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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   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

   Long Weekend, Local Outdoor Adventures

   Need a little outdoor inspiration for a long weekend? How about hiking up to Inspiration Point, or to the top of a Palm Springs peak, or to waterfalls! Here are a few ways to let off a little steam and enjoy the outdoors.

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6. 
   Northern CA

   Long Weekend Wanders & Ponders

   Ahh the long weekend—a chance to catch your breath, get a breath of fresh air, and enjoy breathtaking views! From stairway walks to hikes in electric green hills or to waterfalls and sunset views, here's how to make the most of the three-day weekend!

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7. 
   Northern CA

   Where to Watch a Winter Sunset

   Sunsets are like campfires—sometimes it’s good to just sit around and watch them. Here are three short hikes to sunset spots that’ll warm your spirit during the winter season.

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8. 
   Southern CA

   Sweet Snowshoe Hikes

   Valentine’s Day is on its way. No plans? No worries! Make some snow hearts with your sweetheart. Here are three snowshoe hikes worth swooning over. Ready, set, snow!

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9. 
   Southern CA

   Hikes To Do Now in Palm Springs

   Bag a peak, hike to brunch, see a waterfall: These three hikes in Palm Springs are in top form right now, with favorable weather, flowing falls, and easy access to downtown’s food and drinks.

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10. 
    Northern CA

    Rain Or Snow: Let's Go!

    There’s rain, there’s snow, oh the places you’ll go! From waterfalls and cross-country skiing, to walking on sand dunes and spying gray whales, here are some fun adventures to weather the storms!

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11. 
    Southern CA

    Waterfall Hikes!

    When it rains, it waterfalls, so hike to some of LA's top oases soon. Enjoy the water boon on these three adventures in the San Gabriels.

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12. 
    Northern CA

    Partly Sunny with a Chance of Hiking!

    Wow, those rain dances really worked! Sneak in a hike this weekend to see winter's effect on our beautiful slice of Northern California. From hiking to a waterfall with your dog, to ridge walking in the East Bay, to wandering the hills in the Santa Cruz Mountains—weather or not, let's hit the trails!

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13. 
    Northern CA

    Waterfall Obscura

    Some waterfalls go under the radar. That is, until rain brings them to life. Here are three South Bay and Peninsula hikes with lesser-known waterfalls and beautiful scenery to boot!

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14. 
    Southern CA

    Rain, Snow: Adventures always a go!

    There's rain, there's snow, so where do you go? From snowshoeing and waterfalls, to hiking sand dunes and catching sunsets, here are some adventures to avoid the winter blues.

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    Reno Mountain High

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16. 
    Northern CA

    Break for It

    2017 might be off to a wet and wild start, but don’t let rainy weather dampen your adventurous spirit. From giving meditation a try in a lush coastal setting, to bagging a less-known peak when the sun pokes through, here are three North Bay outings ready for you!

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17. 
    Southern CA

    New Year, New Points of View

    In 2017, let’s log on, and get out! Here are three hikes perfect for clearing your head, contemplating your New Year’s goals, and gaining a fresh perspective.

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18. 
    Southern CA & Northern CA

    Adventure Around the Bend

    Bend, Oregon, is having more than a moment. It’s having a ball as the West’s best adventure land, less traveled! This friendly and hip Central Oregon destination is crafting up some of the best beers in the world, is super dog-friendly, and has an awesome downtown. And with more snow than they’ve had since 1924, the winter adventures are absolutely glorious.

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19. 
    Southern CA

    Best Adventures of 2016

    Before ringing in the New Year, how about a "scroll" down memory lane: Here's a list of 2016's top adventures in Southern California. In 2017 let's log on, and get out!

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20. 
    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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21. 
    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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22. 
    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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