Long Live Summer!

As we approach the final stretch of summer, savor the good stuff. These popular summer adventures made a lasting impression, and can help make your summer last just a little bit longer...

Week: 08.28.2024
Regions: Northern CA

Bucks Up!

Kayak and Picnic at Bucks Lake in Plumas County

Greater California
Dog Friendly, Water, Relaxing
Come on in, the water is beautiful. Whether you like swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddling, or heading out on a bigger boat, Bucks Lake is a high mountain haven that’s easy to access, blissfully uncrowded, and surrounded by sandy beaches, picnic areas, pines, and aspens.
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Bike, Beers, Shore Thing!

Bike then Beer at Redwood Shores on the Peninsula South Bay

Peninsula & South Bay
Bike Rides, Dog Friendly
Woman taking a photo on a bike path
The coastal community of Redwood Shores may be known for its tech campuses, but this 8.5-mile bike loop explores the natural side of this beautiful peninsula. With a brew pub bonus!
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Sleeper Hit

Camp and Kayak at Utica Reservoir in Stanislaus National Forest

Greater California
Water, Relaxing, Dog Friendly, Overnight Escapes
Camp and Kayak at Utica Reservoir in Stanislaus National Forest
It's all about the water, and the camping, at Utica Reservoir in Stanislaus National Forest, a High Sierra reservoir perfect for kayak explorations and pitching your tent with the lake in the background.
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BBQ by the Bay

Barbecue and picnic at China Camp State Park in Marin

North Bay
Relaxing, Dog Friendly, Hikes
Picnic spots don't get more "on the Bay" than at China Camp State Park. This sprawling state park in Marin has several panoramic picnic spots (with BBQ grills) right on the shores of San Pablo Bay.
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Sublime in Sanborn

Hike Summit Rock Loop in Sanborn County Park

Peninsula & South Bay
Hikes, Dog Friendly
Located right next door to Castle Rock State Park, lesser-known Sanborn County Park packs mighty beauty within a small hike on the 3-mile Summit Rock Loop.
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A Hiker looking over a mountain range

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