Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

Weekend Sherpa Podcast: Take It Outside

05.19.2025

Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what’s happening outdoors in California—and a few points beyond!

New Episode, Spring Into Summer! Camping on a remote coastal beach, bear sightings on a less remote coast (!), the possible forever closure of Yosemite’s High Sierra Camps’ tent cabins, and one of the best road trip vacations you can do that is sure to please everyone (even the dog!): Paso Robles! Paso is a down-to-earth revelation, home to one of the world’s coolest lighted art shows (Sensorio), world-class and unpretentious wineries with full food menus; e-bike and side-car tours; a vibrant and creative downtown with a huge central park; great places to stay; and new experiences like guided horseback tours at a historic ranch with wildflowers, wildlife, and wowing views of the Santa Lucia mountain range. Later in the podcast, Brad and Holly talk to Alex Villicana, an innovator in the evolution of Paso’s wine and spirits community. Alex is the Vintner/Distiller/Proprietor at Villicana Winery & Re:Find Distillery.

Show Notes:
Road Trip to Real California

Villicana Winery

Re:Find Distillery
@refinddistillery

Sensorio
@sensoriopaso

Paso Robles Inn
@pasoroblesinn

Central Coast Trailrides
@centralcoasttrailrides

Cass Winery
@cass_winery

TravelPaso
@travelpaso

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