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  1. Southern CA

    Foodie Adventures

    Some outdoor activities just go better when there’s food involved. And Southern California is filled with fresh and delicious cuisine and treats. Here are three places to go for a most flavorful hiking, biking, or walking adventure.

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  2. Northern CA

    Super Pedals + Petals

    When the wind’s in your hair, a Bay Area spring is in more than the air...it's all over the hills and trails too! Here are some bike rides (or hikes) where the season is showing off its best stuff.

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  3. Southern CA

    Peaking Now in Los Angeles

    With spring peaking, it’s a scenic time to hike some peaks! From a summit less traveled to a dramatic icon, take a peek at these three peak-bagging adventures.

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    Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

    The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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  5. Northern CA

    Spring for These Summits

    The wildflowers are flowing, the green hills are rolling, and things are looking up! Way up. Head out and up to these three Bay Area summit hikes currently bringing some spring bling!

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  6. Southern CA

    Lookout, L.A.!

    Some things are not to be overlooked, including these beautiful overlooks that look out over some of LA’s most iconic scenery, with hiking trail bonuses to boot!

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  7. Northern CA

    Bloom Shakalaka

    It's raining wildflowers! A benefit of big rains followed by warm weather is gorgeous scenery festooned by flowers. Here are some places currently blossoming with flora, fauna, and fabulous views.

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  8. Southern CA

    Wild and Flowers

    The term "superbloom" is kinda like a superhero movie; it doesn't always live up to the billing. But these three places are super for outdoor adventures with a bonus: they're likely to have good wildflowers blooming right now. Super! 

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  9. Northern CA

    Poppy Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area

    The Bay Area has some great pop ups in spring, specifically, the California poppy, popping up now. Here are some hikes and bike rides that can pop with poppies.

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  10. Southern CA

    Peak Season

    Marvel at panoramic vistas: check. Get in a great workout: check. Just wanna bag a peak: way to summit up! These three peak hikes bring some spring blooms and big views. Take a peek, then take a peak!

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  11. Northern CA

    Spring Blooms

    Rain may have dampened some things, but there's a bright spot on the horizon: Wildflower season is making a run for it, with blooms scattered up and over the mountains and green hills of the Bay Area. Here are three places for seeing spring’s early blossoms while also enjoying big views!

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  12. Southern CA

    Low Key Outdoors

    Wait for it, wait for it ... now?! When the weather clears, try some of these quieter outdoor escapes that offer good views, places to relax, and vast open space for seeing things on the bright side!

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  13. Northern CA

    Spring In Your Steps

    With a break in the rains, the scenery is starting to pop with flowers, greenery, and big time scenery. From waterfalls and wildlife to flower power and stairways to heavenly views, celebrate the season with these spring bling adventures.

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  14. Southern CA

    Park Hops, Beer Hops

    Hop into spring with some park hops and beer hops! These three urban adventures feature fantastic cities with greenway trails, green parks and gardens, and excellent craft brewhouse bonuses. Get hopping!

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    2026-06-03

    Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

    The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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  16. Northern CA

    Irish Spring

    You're gonna have to wait a bit for trails to dry, but there'll be plenty of green on the scene at these East Bay parks that are part of the John Muir Land Trust. When the skies clear, spring for some hikes, bike rides, and guided walks.

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  17. Southern CA

    Spring Forward

    Spring forward, ideally past all this weather. While waiting for many parks and trails to reopen, try some of these urban walks that end in spots to grab a bite to eat and drink.

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  18. Southern CA

    Best Supporting Scenery

    It may be rain delayed, but you can celebrate the Oscars in an outdoors fashion. These three adventures are in places that provided supporting scenery for three Best Picture nominated movies: The Fabelmans; Everything Everywhere All At Once; and Top Gun Maverick....

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  19. Northern CA

    Gray's Anatomy

    We understand if you’re hiding under the covers until the wild weather subsides, but when you’re ready here are three places to go gray-whale watching, with bonuses like food, wine, beer, even a hot tub!

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    Northern CA & Southern CA

    Snow Daze

    Now that all of California is a snow-globe, give it time, and when it's safe to venture out, try some of these snowy adventures that will take us into spring.

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  21. Northern CA

    Pitch Perfect Hikes

    Hike. Camp. How about hike + camp? Whether you just want to go on a fabulously scenic day hike or bike ride, or would prefer to pitch a tent and add camping to your adventure, these three Bay Area spots have got options! Take your pick, and be ready to pitch!

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  22. Southern CA

    Winter Glow

    Get that natural glow, naturally! Head outdoors for an afternoon hike where winter sunshine is sublime. Here are three to do, including bonus guided options for a classic park.

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  1. Purely Purisima

    Take a relaxing hike on the lower section of Purisiima Creek Trail in Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.

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  2. Been There, Dome That

    Surrounded by granite domes, craggy peaks, and miles of hiking trails, the High Sierra landscape of Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park is famous for good reason. For a truly grand view, take a short hike to bold—and bald (except for snow at times)—Lembert Dome.

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  3. Wapama Wows

    Hetch Hetchy can be overlooked in Yosemite National Park because of its more remote location and limited facilities. But this is where you’ll also find one of the best day hikes in the park: Wapama Falls.

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    Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

    The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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  1. Ballona Beach Hopper

    This easygoing bike escape is proof that you don't have to drive for hours to feel the vast benefits of nature. The Ballona Creek Bike Path is part of the “Park to Playa Regional Trail,” a 13-mile network connecting parks and open spaces from Baldwin Hills to the Pacific Ocean.

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  2. Lookout Ahead!

    A 3.7-mile loop hike to Boucher Hill Fire Lookout in Palomar Mountain State Park reminds us just how stunningly beautiful are the mountains of this remote, lightly visited portion of northern San Diego County.

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  3. A Thousand Steps to Paradise

    A picture is worth a thousand words, but is a gorgeous beach in Laguna worth a thousand steps? The answer is yes, though the question is moot, because it’s only 223 steep steps down to the 400-yard stretch of sand known as 1000 Steps Beach.

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  4. Strawberry Peak Lookout Hike

    Strawberry Sunday

    The 2.5-mile (round-trip) lollipop loop climb to the Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout near the town of Lake Arrowhead dishes up some delicious views.

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