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  1. Southern CA

    Turning Over a New Leaf

    Ready to turn over a new leaf? Autumn is too! It's a good time to slow things down and take a walk on the leafy side. From historic neighborhood trees to hidden urban forests and a surprising grove of redwoods, these three LA-area walks are just the thing for branching into a new season.

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  2. Northern CA

    Autumn Roll Call

    That cooler morning air, followed by midday sun splashing across golden hills as leaves float down from the trees … yeah, let’s go for a ride! These three Bay Area bike (and hike) trails serve up a mix of signature big views, bold reds (redwoods and wine!), and wide-open spaces.

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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.

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  4. Northern CA

    Get That Autumn Glow

    Who says California doesn't get all the seasons? This time of year, the Golden State gets a glow-up: Hillsides turn honey-gold, city skylines shimmer, and coastal perches catch the last rays of the day. Here are three ways to fall for the Bay Area...

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  1. Sponsored

    Chasing Dark Skies: Southern Oregon

    Hot springs, hiking, lodging, antelope, and one of the world’s best places for looking up at night.

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  2. Woman with her arms outstretched to the rolling hills scenery while on a rock outcrop at Barnabe Peak in Samuel P Taylor Sate Park in Marin

    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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  3. 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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Trending Stories SoCal

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  1. Lagoon Swoon

    We all love an underdog story, especially in the shadow of the greats. Enter a truly SoCal coastal version: Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Though situated next to Surfrider Beach, a fa

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  2. Woman hiking the San Onofre Bluffs Loop Trail to San Onofre State Beach in San Diego County

    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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  3. Tahoe's Trio of Lake Vistas

    They say good things come in threes, and it’s true when you embark on this 8-mile (round-trip) hike in Tahoe’s Desolation Wilderness. It gives you three excellent lake vistas: Eagl

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