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  1. Northern CA

    Silent Hikes

    We like the festive, but sometimes you need a nature break. These are three of the best hikes you do for tranquil settings amid trees, water, glittering views, and a labyrinth.

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  2. Southern CA

    Spirited Away Hikes

    With the holidays in full gear, add some festive fun to your next hike. From Big Bear to Cherry Valley, here are three places to enjoy hikes with big views, wildlife, and a little peace and quiet. They’re also near to towns, farms, stores, and food spots that are fully in the spirit!

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  3. Woman standing on rocks overlooking mountain scenery at sunset in Los Angeles County at Cold Creek Trail in Moreno Valley
    Southern CA

    Short Sunset Hikes for the Holidays

    Shorter days and crisper air do bring a bonus: late day hikes can be beautiful thanks to the sun's golden touch. These three hikes are beautiful, short, and sunset sweet.

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  5. Two hikers at Bear Creek Redwoods Regional Preserve on a new trail.
    Northern CA

    Tranquility in the Trees

    If you find yourself in overdrive during the season of holly jolly, take a tree break. These three Bay Area hikes, including a new trail, offer tranquility amid oaks, redwoods, and mixed forest.

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  6. Northern CA

    Take a Break from Turkey Talk

    Hey! We're here too. Ready for some fresh air? We think these outings are really great, and that's not the turkey talking....

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  7. Woman hiking along the Vicente Bluffs Trail in Rancho Palos Verdes Southern California. The ocean is paralleling the trail.
    Southern CA

    Fresh Air Ahead

    Oh, fancy meeting you here! Looking for some fresh air? We like these lovely hikes that'll have you back in time for pumpkin pie.

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  8. Reno Tahoe

    Reno Tahoe Care Package

    This season give someone (and yourself!) the ultimate care package. Experience Reno Tahoe in a whole new light. This Biggest Little City in the World combines tranquility in mountainous nature with sizzling entertainment, vibrant art, and a stellar food and drink culture. It’s where sunset hikes and soothing natural hot springs intersect with disco tubing and fireside après. And then there’s this giant indoor Ferris wheel….

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  9. Northern CA

    Simply Ahhhtumn

    Take a breather with some easy and tranquil autumn hikes. See the changing colors, absorb beautiful views, and find tranquility at these three parks and preserves across the Bay Area.

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  10. Southern CA

    Fall Reset

    Ready, set, ready for a fall reset? Take a breather on these three fall-filling hikes.

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  11. Man hiking up a trail at Montara Mountain, with a view of the Pacific and Grey Whale sand beach in the background
    Northern CA

    Hikes to Clear the Cobwebs

    Who needs some fresh air? Thanks to various organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, these hikes are a vital part of lands saved from development and turned into nature havens for people and wildlife.

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  12. Woman walking in the Venice Canals of Los Angeles County
    Southern CA

    Waterside Walks

    Water, walking, waterside walking…take it easy and catch your breath on these tranquil strolls.

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  13. Northern CA

    Spidey Senses!

    Happy Halloween. We’re debunking the myth of one creepie crawly, the tarantula. Often called the gentle giants of the arachnid world, tarantulas are important to the ecosystem, and this time of year you have a good chance of seeing some on any of these three autumn-filled hikes with beautiful views.

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  14. Southern CA

    Pumpkin Spice Hikes

    You asked for it (not really) and we delivered. Time for that perfect autumn combo: autumn outdoors and pumpkin spice lattes. Here are three fall hikes perfect to do with friends and family, where you can find some nearby coffee … pumpkin-spiced!

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  16. Washington State

    State of Bliss

    Take a trip to the high desert this fall … the high desert you might not know but truly should! Washington State’s sunny and arid eastern side—from Wenatchee through Lake Chelan to the Methow Valley, bordered by North Cascades National Park—is an absolute revelation. Relish the apple capital of the world, the mountainous landscapes, rolling vineyards, pristine lakes, rivers, and waterfalls, and spirited small towns brimming with cuisine, art, and culture. Just a few hours east of Seattle, here’s a road trip itinerary to see this hidden gem of Washington State.

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  17. Northern CA

    Fall-filling Bike Rides in the Bay Area

    Rolling with the fall season is eye candy for those who like earthy neutrals and crisp air. From redwood grove picnic stops, to wineries, farmstands, and restaurants, these three bike rides in the Bay Area are absolutely fall-filling.

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  18. Woman walking on a hiking trail flanked by oaks at Volcan Mountain in San Diego.
    Southern CA

    So Fall-filling

    Who says California doesn't get all four seasons? Autumn in SoCal brings golden sunlight, earth-toned foliage, and pumpkins! Enjoy a change of scenery on these three fall-filling outings.

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  19. Woman and her dog walking by Lake Lagunitas
    Northern CA

    Quiet Hikes

    A quiet walk in nature is always a good idea. Clear your head and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors on any of these three hikes.

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  20. Southern CA

    Adventures in Food!

    We all like adventuring in the great outdoors, but you can't forget about the post activity noshing. We've rounded up a hike, bike, and urban walk with nearby places to grab a bite to eat.

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  21. Woman Walking down stairs to a beach called Cowell Ranch State Beach
    Northern CA

    Nature's Stairways

    We're stair-ing at you! The San Francisco Bay Area has an abundance of beautiful hikes with natural stairways built into nature, to help us all step up to brilliant panoramas. Here are three that look out to the sea...

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  22. Woman walking up a stairway surrounded by trees at Lacy Park in San Marino
    Southern CA

    Take the Stairs

    We've all heard it: it's healthy to take the stairs. And it's a lot more fun when those stairs are outdoors in nature. Here are three outdoor spaces with stairways to heavenly views and a beach.

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  1. Keough's Hot Springs

    Soaking Up History

    When you slide into the soothing water of Keough’s Hot Springs, you’re bathing in a piece of Owens Valley history.

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  2. woman hiking Buck Gulch Falls Novato

    Buck Wild!

    Tucked back beyond the residential ranch-style homes and golf courses of Novato in the North Bay is a wild and wondrous 30-foot waterfall that springs to life in the rainy season. Buck Gulch Falls in Novato’s Ignacio Valley Preserve is in peak flow right now, and it’s a short and Middle-earthy hike to reach it.

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  3. Grover Hot Springs

    State Park Soaker

    Set in an alpine meadow at 6,000 feet and surrounded by the 10,000-foot granite peaks of the Sierra, Grover Hot Springs State Park—just outside the town of Markleeville—has its very own hot springs.

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  4. Hike to New Lights

    For an enlightening late-day hike, catch the San Francisco skyline at sunset from high atop Ring Mountain in Tiburon. This 2-mile (round-trip) hike to Turtle Rock is a perfect late afternoon wander.

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  1. Redding Ironman Whiskeytown lake
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    New Year, New Goal: IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California

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  2. Woman swimming in Carson Hotsprings natural thermal pool

    Hot Springs, Naturally

    Thermal spring waters are famous for their curative, relaxing elements, and Reno Tahoe is filled with them! Sink into these amazing thermal respites for a wellness super soak.

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  3. O Enchanted Night!

    Prepare to be mesmerized! Holiday-season nights in Descanso Gardens are a magical interplay of lights and natural beauty that dazzle as you stroll through the Enchanted Forest of L

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  4. Hikers sitting on a large rock slab next to Three Sisters Falls in Cleveland National Forest Southern California near Julian

    Three Sisters

    Good things come in threes at this hike to a lovely trio-tiered waterfall in Cleveland National Forest. The 4.25-mile out-and-back hike rambles among rolling hills, with rocky mountain views as switchbacks take you down to a lush canyon and the falls.

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