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

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.

Week: 12.04.2024
Regions: Northern CA

New Trails at Bear Creek

Hike New Trails at Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

Two hikers at Bear Creek Redwoods Regional Preserve on a new trail.
Looking for new trails? Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve has added 170 acres of forest, grassland, and historical sites. Hike this 3.5-mile loop through the new addition.
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Something to Look Forward to

Discover Shoulder Season in Reno Tahoe

Spring for the West’s most dynamic mountain town – Reno, Nevada. The city’s very nature brings limitless possibilities for all seasons, including shoulder season! Here are some Reno Tahoe adventures to spring for in the new year.
Plan for Shoulder Season in Reno Tahoe

The Occidental Tourist

Grove of Old Trees in Occidental

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The Grove of Old Trees in Occidental is 33 hidden acres of towering redwoods and the only privately owned preserve in Sonoma County that's free to the public. Hike one of two flat loop trails shaped like an upside-down peace sign.
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High and Mighty in the East Bay

Hiking Oakland's Redwoods Regional Park

Tucked beyond Oakland’s bustling city streets is Redwood Regional Park, a secluded escape of second-growth redwoods that’s treasured among locals for its canopied forest and dog-friendly trails.
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  4. Paint Brushy

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    Light This Way

    Hidden in the bucolic hills of Paso Robles lies one of the greatest light shows on earth. The lighted art exhibition, Sensorio, is as if the rainbow magic of the aurora borealis was plucked from the sky and planted in the fields.

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