Fourth and Out!
Beyond the BBQs and parades, find some time to relax and reflect in the great outdoors. From kayaking in wine country to walking beneath giant redwood trees, we have some ideas to get your summer swinging.
Week: 06.29.2022
Regions: Northern CA
Napa's Wild Side
Explore the gentle Napa River with Napa Valley Paddle
It’s wine country’s Amazon. The gentle Napa River is an ecological—and recreational—delight. And Napa Valley Paddle sets you up for maximum enjoyment of this experience.
Read the full storyThe Art & Soul of Sun Valley
Beautiful Outdoors Meets Arts & Culture in Sun Valley
By its very nature Sun Valley is like a fine work of art ... from the mountainous landscape and alpine lakes, to starry nights. But Sun Valley isn’t just a premier destination for beautiful outdoors. It also has a thriving arts and culture scene.
Plan Your Sun Valley VacationDam Tam!
Hiking Mount Tam's Alpine Lake
Hike in the Sierra without leaving the Bay Area! Well, at least it seems that way. The sparkling reservoirs on the north side of Mount Tamalpais offer miles of hiking trails and the kind of peaceful forest sensation that could be a stand-in for low elevation Sierra Nevada.
Read the full storyEasiest Best Hike in the World
Hike to Yosemite's Sentinel Dome and Taft Point
Choose the easiest and most view-rewarding hike in Yosemite. Okay, we’ll go first: the combination of hiking to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point. Both of these lookouts are within a couple miles of each other on Glacier Point Road
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Hike Mount Tam's Matt Davis Dipsea and Steep Ravine Trails to Stinson
This 8-mile (round-trip) hike is a pure classic, with redwoods, water-flows, and soaring views of the coastline. Oh yeah, and that ladder!
Read the full storyRedwoods, Beach, Banner View!
Hike Among Redwoods at Henry Cowell State Park
Explore among the redwoods in Henry Cowell State Park on this magical 5-mile hike featuring the big trees, a beach, and a beautiful view from an observation deck.
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