Flowbiz!

Well, who knew Pineapple Express was more than a Seth Rogen movie? Stay safe, and when the storms pass, hike to some waterfalls that have come to life after heavy rains. That's what we call flowbiz!

Week: 01.17.2023
Regions: Southern CA

Skull On!

Hike Temescal Canyon in Los Angeles County For Great Views and Bonuses

Temescal Canyon not only has epic views, it's got a waterfall right now, one that only shows after big rains. Head out on this 4.6-mile loop.
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Best in Snow

Winter Getaway to Plumas County

winter adventure in Lassen
Mount Lassen in winter
Winter adventure in Lassen
There’s snow better destination for outdoor fun and events. Plumas County is a northern Sierra Nevada dreamland, with vast outdoor spaces, places, and races! Snowshoe Lassen Volcanic National Park, downhill ski at charming Coppervale Resort, and have a blast at the quirky Longboard Races.
Best Winter Adventures in Plumas County

Malibu-tiful

Hike to Escondido Falls in Malibu California

Malibu is the quintessential California beach town: 27 miles of coastal beauty and thousands of acres of neighboring parkland. See many of its natural highlights on this 3.75-mile out-and-back hike to Escondido Falls.
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Switzer-Land!

Hike to Switzer Lower Falls in Los Angeles County

Recent rains make the next several weeks a good time to visit Switzer Falls, a 50-foot two-tiered tumbler that roars after rains. There are a few ways to reach the waterfall, some more reliable than others. We recommend the 3.6-mile (round-trip) trail through a fragrant, shaded canyon paralleling a year-round stream to Switzer’s lower falls.
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