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How to #OptInside
Getting a little stir crazy? Covid-19 has unfortunately shut down a lot of open space. What to do? We have a few ways to bring the great outdoors indoors. We've called it #OptInside. Check out the list of easy things to do indoors.
VIEWSocial Distance Hikes & Bike Rides
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite easy hikes and bike rides around SoCal. Due to the changing dynamics, please check the official websites to learn about and updates in status.
VIEWLast-minute Waterfalls
When water falls: waterfalls! While it may not last long, the wet skies have perked up some natural waterworks around SoCal. Go get 'em while you can.
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The best kind of getaway? Less time on logistics, more time on memory-making. Jackpot! You’ve got Reno Tahoe.
ViewShort Hikes, Huge Views
Do good views always require big hikes? Nahhh! These three trails offer fantastic visual rewards in 5 miles or less.
VIEWBeach You to It
It's not too soon to put some spring in your step with these Malibu hikes and beaches. Bu-yeah!
VIEWAdventure Plan for Palomar
There’s a beautiful new trail at Palomar Arboretum, starry night camping on Palomar Mountain, and a panoramic lookout in Palomar State Park
VIEWRomancing SoCal
Some of the best dates are in the great outdoors. So show this to the one(s) you love and get out there!
VIEWWinter Wander Falls
Short hike to a waterfall? Water you waiting for! These three hikes have some sweet features that go with their flow.
VIEWSmall Towns, Big Adventures
Three small-town explorations for you that include waterfalls, murals, and fabulous vista hikes.
VIEWDesert Dream Trip
Joshua Tree National Park is stunning in winter. Our top recommendations on exploring this dreamy desertscape in two days.
VIEWShort Hikes to Iconic LA Views
You don’t have to climb to epic heights or hike great lengths to get stellar panoramas of iconic Los Angeles.
VIEWLookout Adventures
Some of the best views are from high atop a fire lookout. Here are three to put on your bucket list.
VIEWClassic Peak Hikes
Get 2020 vision when you conquer any of these three classic SoCal peak hikes.
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SponsoredFall for It All in Reno Tahoe
The best kind of getaway? Less time on logistics, more time on memory-making. Jackpot! You’ve got Reno Tahoe.
ViewTop 10 of 2019
It's our last issue of 2019, and that means our Top 10 edition on the outdoor adventures you liked most this past year.
VIEWFa La La Outside
Get into the holiday spirit by getting outdoors. Whether you’ve got friends and family in tow, or you’re just looking for a solo breather, these are classic SoCal outings for the holidays.
VIEWThe Coast Is Clear
Go hike the hills, paddle to a lighthouse, and explore coastal caves near the classic beach town of Avila Beach.
VIEWWeather or Not: Holiday Outdoors
Don't let the wet weather put a damper on your holiday plans. Here are some fun and easy ways to find holiday cheer (like beer!) and seek shelter if needed.
VIEWEveryone Outdoors for Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Southern California has a bounty of beautiful outdoors to explore, from easy urban walks exploring architecture, to hiking up and down canyon ladders. Here are some great ways to adventure over the holiday.
VIEWDesert Holiday
After the Thanksgiving dessert ... desert! With the holiday season coming in hot, do a different kind of turkey trot. Head to the desert. Here are few good ways to spend the upcoming holiday.
VIEWGold Rush
Who says there’s no fall in SoCal? Ours lasts right on through November! We have leafy trees, perfect weather ... and we have three hikes that are fall-out gorgeous.
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Fall for It All in Reno Tahoe
The best kind of getaway? Less time on logistics, more time on memory-making. Jackpot! You’ve got Reno Tahoe.
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Afternoon on the Island
What is it about tiny islands in the middle of lakes? There’s something that just draws you in. It’s even more fun when getting there is half the adventure because you have to reach it by canoe, kayak, paddleboat, or a ranger-guided boat tour!
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SponsoredChase Fall Colors & Family Fun in Reno Tahoe
Ready to Reno? We’re so with you! Reno Tahoe is the ultimate urban basecamp for gathering family and friends for all kinds of fall fun and festivities.
ViewThis Is Paradise
Granite mountain-scape, superb sunset views, crystal lakes, and shoreline campsites … the trip to Paradise Lake in Tahoe National Forest lives up to its idyllic name.
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Aloha from California
Say Aloha without leaving California with a 7-mile out-and-back hiking adventure to Lake Aloha in El Dorado National Forest. You can also camp here, a premier place for stargazing.
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Don’t go dismissing the Los Angeles River as merely a 51-mile concrete channel. It’s a genuine urban artery that links real neighborhoods, and its riverside bike/ped paths endear i
ViewComing Up Roses
Looking to spice up your hiking life? Give your partner a rose—Mount Rose! The 10-mile out-and-back peak hike goes up to one of the grandest views in all of Lake Tahoe. Get ready f
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Underground Garden
Looking to escape the summer heat? Head to Fresno and discover its cool secret: the Forestiere Underground Gardens–an enchanting garden and architecture oasis like no other.
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Sequoia Re-opens Crystal Cave
Step inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park's hidden world by visiting the newly re-opened Crystal Cave—the only cave in the parks open to the public. Closed for four years, this rare marble karst cavern is welcoming visitors once again, but only through the summer season!
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