The Top 10 Outdoor Stories of the Year
Less scroll time, more soul time...that's how it goes when you get out to explore our great Golden State. Jingle all the way to the end of the year by checking out our Top 10 stories of 2025.
Week: 12.17.2025
Regions: Northern CA
Volcanic Activity
Hike Lassen Peak in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Northern California is home to one of the most unique ecosystems in the country: Lassen Volcanic National Park. The region features geothermal areas, including the largest dome volcano in the world, Lassen Peak. Hike to the top of this active volcano on a 5-mile out-and-back.
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A Hike Every Month with the 2026 POST Hiking Calendar
Ready to have a happy new year by getting outdoors more? Start with a hike. Make that 12 hikes. We’ve got just the inspiration with the all-new, complimentary 2026 POST Hiking Calendar.
2026 POST Hiking CalendarAloha from California
Hike-in and Camp at Lake Aloha in El Dorado National Forest
Say Aloha without leaving California with a 7-mile out-and-back hiking adventure to Lake Aloha in El Dorado National Forest. You can also camp here, a premier place for stargazing.
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Fly-fishing lessons and adventures with Reno Fly Shop in Reno Tahoe
Learning to fly fish is one of the most fun and beautiful ways to connect with nature, family, friends, and yourself. It’s also a great way to truly experience the magic of a place. Make that place Reno Tahoe, where a fly fishing adventure with Reno Fly Shop is like being planted in a plein air painting of dreamy outdoors.
Read the full storySweet and Salty
Camp on the Sonoma Coast at Salt Point State Park
Located on Highway 1 about 18 miles north of Jenner, Salt Point State Park is wild, scenic, and one of the most beautiful places to do some classic coastal camping.
Read the full storyGood Heavens
Hike to the Top of Angel Island's Mount Livermore
The 4-mile hike to the top of Angel Island offers Bay-mazing scenery. Some people claim you get a five-bridge view: Richmond-San Rafael, Bay, Golden Gate, San Mateo-Hayward, and Dumbarton bridges.
Read the full storyWheels Down Calero
Mountain Bike a Beginner Friendly Trail at Calero County Park
New to mountain biking and searching for beginner-friendly trails? Head to Calero County Park! This 9.5-mile loop is a gentle, scenic ride through rolling hills.
Read the full storyCrushin' on Russian Ridge
Hike Russian Ridge Open Space in San Mateo County
We can't always guarantee timing, but wildflowers love Russian Ridge. In spring this park can be a tapestry of colors, but even if the flower power isn't full on, the views sure are!
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Experience the Extraordinary Sensorio Lighted Art Exhibition in Paso Robles
Hidden in the bucolic hills of Paso Robles lies one of the greatest light shows on earth. The lighted art exhibition, Sensorio, is as if the rainbow magic of the aurora borealis was plucked from the sky and planted in the fields.
Read the full storySequoia Re-opens Crystal Cave
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Re-Opens Crystal Cave for Tours
Step inside Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park's hidden world by visiting the newly re-opened Crystal Cave—the only cave in the parks open to the public. Closed for four years, this rare marble karst cavern is welcoming visitors once again, but only through the summer season!
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Do a less traveled route to Mission Peak in the Bay Area
Mission Peak is one of the Bay Area’s most popular mountains, with many hikers climbing every weekend. Skip the crowds with this 6-mile loop up the less-traveled southern route.
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