A Midsummer Weekend's Dream
A Midsummer Weekend's Dream: You're on a bike, you're on a hike, you're on a beach, you're on the river ... here are 6 great ways to mix it up outdoors this summer. Summer dreams do come true!
Week: 08.05.2020
Regions: Northern CA
Ridgetop Rolling
Bicycle Ride the Nimitz Way Trail in Berkeley's Tilden Regional Park
Tilden Regional Park is the flagship of the East Bay Regional Parks system. And its best views? Find them along Nimitz Way, a paved, multi-use ridgetop trail. We recommend biking this trail for about 4 miles.
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National Parks Road Trip in Northern California and Southern Oregon
Love national parks? Love road trips? Combine the two on one fabulous Circle of Discovery route in Northern California and Southern Oregon! This itinerary features 7 national parks with wondrous features.
Circle of Discovery Road TripGone Rogue!
Float an Inflatable Kayak Down the Rogue River in Southern Oregon
If one thing can make you feel like a kid at summer camp, it’s spending a day on the river, rafting, floating, cannonballing off cliffs—eureka! One of the best rivers in the West to float is the Rogue River.
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Black Sands Beach Upper Fishermans in the Marin Headlands
Nearly a mile of slate and black sand, expansive views of San Francisco, and just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin's Black Sands Beach is the size of Baker Beach—without the crowds.
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Hike to Sweeney Ridge Between Pacifica and San Bruno on Sneath Lane
Situated at 1,200 feet on a ridgeline between Pacifica and San Bruno, the scenery from Sweeney Ridge and the San Francisco Bay "Discovery Site" is quite grand. Combine views and some history on this outing.
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Go Hiking at Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve in the Bay Area
If your idea of a good summer party is hitting the trails, then Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve makes a very festive venue. Bursting with colorful wildflowers and exuberant wildlife, this locals’ favorite (tucked away in a San Carlos suburb) seems to be celebrating right now. Li
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