Three Cool Canyons
Not all canyons can be grand, but we think these three are pretty cool. Give you summer a proper sendoff and plunge into these!
Big Sycamore, Big Views
A Hike in Big Sycamore Canyon, a Dip in Sycamore Cove Beach
The coolest part of the Big Sycamore Canyon Loop Trail in Point Mugu State Park? Every stretch offers something new, from rocky bluffs to grassy valleys, coastal views to majestic mountains. This 9-mile (round-trip) trail is best hiked in a counterclockwise direction. That way, t
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See the Redwoods in Humboldt County
Famous all over the world, see the mighty coastal redwoods of Humboldt County in Northern California.
Visit Humboldt CountyAlmost Easy
Mountain Biking Sullivan Canyon in Brentwood
Yes, it’s almost easy! That’s the beauty of Sullivan Canyon, that rare mountain bike ride in the Santa Monicas that doesn’t blast right up steep slopes. For the first 3 miles, you’re so enchanted by the huge oaks and sycamores that drape across and shade the trail, you barely not
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Hiking Tecolote Canyon Near Mission Bay in San Diego
“Tecolote” is the Spanish word for owl, perhaps suggesting that you would be wise to visit Tecolote Canyon, a secluded nature preserve near Mission Bay. The best way to enjoy it is via a 3.25-mile (round-trip) out-and-back hike—truly a hidden hoot! Park at the Nature Center and d
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