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Short 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
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SponsoredChasing Dark Skies: Southern Oregon
Hot springs, hiking, lodging, antelope, and one of the world’s best places for looking up at night.
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.
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.
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SponsoredChasing Dark Skies: Southern Oregon
Hot springs, hiking, lodging, antelope, and one of the world’s best places for looking up at night.
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.
VIEWAutumn Wonders
Full moons, starry night campsites, art walks, and iconic hikes ... autumn in SoCal brings plenty of places to wander and ponder. Here are few to take you through the season.
VIEWHaunted Hikes
In the spirit of Halloween, we give you some haunted hikes. Who ghosts there? Find out on these three boo-tiful hikes.
VIEWCoast Into Fall
The heat is on. So cool down, courtesy of the coast. From Back Bay biking with birds to an art walk with a short coastline hike nearby, and a classic stairway hike to the sand and sea.
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Chasing Dark Skies: Southern Oregon
Hot springs, hiking, lodging, antelope, and one of the world’s best places for looking up at night.
Southern Oregon’s Certified Dark Sky Sanctuary & Parks
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Barnabe Bonanza
Sure, there are higher mountains in Marin (Mount Tam) and easier ascents (Mount Burdell), but is there a more expansive North Bay view? Barnabe Peak in Samuel P. Taylor State Park offers a glorious panorama including Mount Tam, Mount Diablo, and Mount St. Helena.
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Tamtastic Sunset
Sure, the East Peak of Mount Tam is absolutely spectacular at sunset, but some magic-hour enthusiasts head to a nearby spot, Trojan Point, for a little more personal space in their panoramic viewings.
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Headlands Over Heels
People come from all over the world to get a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge. Get a dramatic and novel view of the bridge without all the people on this moderate 6-mile hike in the Marin Headlands.
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Bluffing Good!
Lovely coastline, beautiful beaches, unique geological history, and picturesque sandstone cliffs with limited foot traffic in San Diego County? Head to San Onofre State Beach and the 5-mile San Onofre Bluffs Loop Trail.
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Can We Get a Whoop Whoop!
City, mountain, and ocean views all in one hike? Whoop whoop! It’s no surprise the the Kenter Fire Road and Whoop-de-Doos Trail (a combo of fire road and singletrack) is a favorite among local mountain bikers and hikers alike.
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Waterfall Hunter
If you ask a local in Reno about one of the best hiking trails in town, odds are high they’ll point you to Hunter Creek Falls. It’s a year-round favorite, but it absolutely shines in spring, when desert peach wildflowers make a splash—and so does the marquee waterfall.
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