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  1. Bay Area's Best Winter Sunsets

    As we head towards daylight savings how do you say goodbye to winter? With a sunset! Here are three Bay Area spots with beautiful views for watching the sun go down on the season.

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  2. Presidential Sweet!

    Good things come in threes—including the number of days this weekend! Whether it’s going on a hike or taking a leisurely city stroll, we have some ideas to make your President’s Weekend sweet!

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  3. Pizza Hikes!

    Roses and chocolate? Nah. How about a hike and pizza? Get all hot and heavy on any of these three North Bay hikes, with a savory bonus afterwards. Pizza my heart!

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    Tram to Cool Treks

    Elevate your fun, getting whisked from palm trees to alpine wilderness on the world’s largest rotating tramcar. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports you up and away on a 2.5-mile scenic route from the desert floor to the refreshing wilderness of Mount San Jacinto State Park.

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  5. Oh My Goodness!

    Doing good and getting outdoors? Goodness gracious, sign me up! These three local nonprofits are doing good for the great outdoors, and giving you fantastic opportunities to adventure right alongside them.

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  6. Waterfalls for Right Now!

    Rain, rain, oh waterfall rain! Grab your jacket and hit the trails this weekend. It's a great time to go with the flow!

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  7. Mountain Town With the Most

    They say that Mt. Bachelor just outside of Bend, Oregon, is a volcano. But we could swear it's a magnet, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from all across the West. The glorious mountain town of Bend offers every kind of adventure in winter: ski, hike, snowshoe, river surf (!) .... And with 24 craft breweries, your thirst for more adventure is easily quenched.

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  8. San Francisco's Colorful Outdoors

    Ready for a radiant year? From a hike to an urban wander and a historic gem in Golden Gate Park, these colorful San Francisco adventures will have you looking on the bright side this 2018.

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  9. Summit Hikes for the New Year

    Out with the old, in with the New Year: Start things off with a fresh perspective by taking a hike to any (or all) of these South Bay heights. 2018 is looking up!

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  10. Views on High

  11. Views on High

    Winter really is the best time of year to get out on the trail and climb up to a view. And we're loaded with great options in the Bay Area. Shelve the winter blues and bag one of these peaks with a view!

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  12. Top 10 Adventures of 2017

    A wise man once said looking back is looking forward. Actually, we just made that up. But we do enjoy looking back at some of your favorite adventures from 2017. Here's to getting outside even more in 2018!

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  13. Easy Peasy Holiday Bike Rides

    The holidays are rolling, so roll with them! Whether you prefer wine country, Point Reyes, or the Saratoga foothills, we have some scenic bike rides for all to enjoy. Jingle all the way!

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  14. Deck the Trails

    One of the best gifts we could ever get? Open space! And thanks to so many fantastic organizations throughout the Bay Area, we have a lot of it to enjoy. Here are three loop hikes in open spaces that’ll make your day merry and your scenery bright. Bonus: They’re all dog-friendly!

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  15. Sponsored
    2025-06-11

    Tram to Cool Treks

    Elevate your fun, getting whisked from palm trees to alpine wilderness on the world’s largest rotating tramcar. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports you up and away on a 2.5-mile scenic route from the desert floor to the refreshing wilderness of Mount San Jacinto State Park.

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  16. Oh, Santa!

    Oh, Santa ... Rosa! Want to support the North Bay after October’s devastating wildfires? Get up there and visit! Whether it’s going on a hike, visiting a winery, or picking up your Christmas tree, we have a few ways to celebrate the season in Santa Rosa!

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  17. 6 Thanksgiving Walks in the Bay Area

    Put down the pumpkin pie… okay, just one more slice. Now, grab a fleece and take a walk! Whether it’s with the whole family or getting some headspace of your own, we’ve got six walks in the Bay Area to ease into the weekend.

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  18. New To You

    A new peak to bag, a crab feast after a coastal hike, and a better way to spend Black Friday, by seeing redwoods ... here are three ways to liven up your adventure list for the next few weeks. Certified fresh!

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  19. Easy in Mendocino

    Shorter days, crisper air, and the ocean’s moodier side … from headland hiking and whale watching to hidden beaches and a stunning lighthouse, here are three ways to explore, relax, and max out on gorgeous coastal scenery in a few of Mendocino’s state parks.

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  20. No Stress November

    It happens. Holidays kick in and stress would like to RSVP to the party. Clear your head and stretch your legs on these easy adventures.

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  21. Holiday Hikes

    Deck the halls? How about deck the trails! Whether you're hankering to bag a peak or just want to watch for whales on a Pacific hugging stroll, here are some holly-jolly adventures for you. Ho ho hike!

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  22. Redwood Reunion

    Seeing the devastation of the North Bay fires, we're reminded that it's all too easy to take for granted some of the amazing natural beauty we have in the Bay Area. These three South Bay hikes through redwoods are worth appreciating right now.

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  1. Field of Light at Sensorio in Paso Robles

    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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  2. Bucks Up!

    Come on in, the water is beautiful. Whether you like swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddling, or heading out on a bigger boat, Bucks Lake is a high mountain haven that’s easy to access, blissfully uncrowded, and surrounded by sandy beaches, picnic areas, pines, and aspens.

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  3. Surfboards and tents for shade are set up on the beach at Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area in the Swim Lagoon Area

    Switchbacks and Swimming Holes

    Hike hard, play hard! This 7-mile out-and-back in Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area is a great workout with payoff vistas and a relaxing post-hike picnic and dip in the water.

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  4. Roaring Good Time

    There’s nothing quite like the majestic beauty of California’s redwood forests. Now, imagine experiencing those towering giants aboard a historic 19th-century steam train. Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton is home to some of the oldest and most authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines in America.

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  1. Two kayakers on Upper Klamath Basin on tour with Sky Lakes Wilderness Adventures

    Zen & the Art of Kayaking

    It’s the most meditative and relaxing experience you’ll ever have on a kayak. Yes, you read that right, a Zen experience on a kayak. It all happens in beautiful Klamath County when you head out on a guided tour with Sky Lakes Wilderness Adventures.

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  2. A Rose in the Pines

    A crackling fire, a bottle of wine, a bubbling Jacuzzi tub with a waterfall … now the big question: Marvin Gaye tunes or not? In the morning (ahem) it's breakfast in bed and a leis

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  3. Alex Villicana, Villicana Winery and Re:Find Distillery

    Locals' Feature: Alex Villicana

    Tech booms, AI revolutions, okay that’s all fine, but you wanna know what else is really cool? Being a pioneer in a world-famous industry that—in Paso Robles—remains solidly down to earth. When Alex Villicana established Villicana Winery in 1993, he clearly had grape expectations...

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  4. Two people fly fishing on the Truckee River with guides from Reno Fly Shop

    Zen and the Art of Fly Fishing

    Learning to fly fish is one of the most fun and beautiful ways to connect with nature, family, friends, and yourself. It’s also a great way to truly experience the magic of a place. Make that place Reno Tahoe, where a fly fishing adventure with Reno Fly Shop is like being planted in a plein air painting of dreamy outdoors.

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