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   Give Mom These Gardens

   This Mother’s Day weekend, go garden-variety! These five botanical gardens are worth a high five for Mom.

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   Enchanting Hikes, Right Now

   Forest, trees, wildflowers, and wondrous rock formations—what’s not to love about these three spring-primed hikes? Get enchanted.

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   Worth the Trip: Point Reyes National Seashore

   Point Reyes National Seashore’s 71,000 acres are a marvel of diverse wildlands. With limited cell service (off-grid-lite), a day here means fewer notifications, more noticing: miles of undeveloped coastline, vibrant wildflowers, dramatic sea cliffs, hidden coves with elephant seals, and more. Here's a marquee way to spend a day in Point Reyes.

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   Marquee Marin

   There may be no better place to find the best in coastal outdoors than the Marin Headlands. Bluff-side hiking trails, beautiful sandy beaches, big Pacific views, an iconic lighthouse, and unique lore in the area’s historic batteries are all part of the action here.

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   Whoop De Doo Hikes!

   Can we get a whoop whoop? Inspired by a trail that’s having a moment in SoCal, these fabulous hikes deliver whoop-de-doos, big views, and wildflowers too.

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   Starry Adventures You'll Moon Over

   With Artemis in the headlines, now’s the time to head out and look up. From star parties to moonlight hikes and ranger-led night programs, here are a few ways to celebrate all things cosmic.

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   Fresh and Up!

   Great hikes aren’t just about reaching the summit. Along the way you also get some sweeping views, coastal overlooks, and iconic vantage points. Here are three with fresh perspectives.

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   Beach Time!

   When the heat’s cranked, these beach-based outdoor adventures deliver coastal chill, camping, and beautiful scenery.

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   Getting Figgy With It

   Tree’s company on these three urban walks in L.A.—each featuring an impressive Moreton Bay fig tree, historic and cultural perks, and refreshing extras like a waterfall, ice cream, and beer. Fig yeah!

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    LA’s Urban High Ground

    L.A.’s urban hikes are showing off right now—green hillsides, sweeping views, and trails just high enough to deliver a fresh perspective. Here are three that deliver higher-ground views.

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    Longer Days for Classic Peaks

    The clocks are about to spring forward. You go up. Chase the longer light on these classic peak hikes.

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    That Green Glow

    Okay, rain did its thing. The hills are glowing. Now’s your window for vivid greens, sweeping views, and maybe even a few early wildflowers. Hit these urban and wild hikes and bike rides while the shamrock shine lasts.

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    All Aboard the Mendocino Coast

    Where dramatic—and secret—headlands meet a rollicking sea and a historic train winds through fragrant forest, Mendocino invites you to slow down, stay awhile. Ride the rails to a redwood grove with a beverage bar and bonus hike, wander wild bluffs and windswept beaches, then toast the day in a postcard-perfect village with a thriving culinary scene. This is Mendo-time.

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    Romance Right Quick!

    Caught without a Valentine's plan? Oof. We don’t have all the answers, but we do have a few suggestions for a fun date in the great outdoors. Get sweet on them. 

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    2026-09-30

    Marquee Marin

    There may be no better place to find the best in coastal outdoors than the Marin Headlands. Bluff-side hiking trails, beautiful sandy beaches, big Pacific views, an iconic lighthouse, and unique lore in the area’s historic batteries are all part of the action here.

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    Going for Gold in the Golden State

    The Winter Olympics don’t have to be a spectator sport. California has all the right stuff for chasing your own golden moments. From learning to curl to lacing up skates with Half Dome as your backdrop, these winter sports celebrate the spirit of the Golden State.

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    Sealed with a Kiss

    You don’t need to head out on the water to see Southern California’s seals and sea lions. These three coastal spots invite you to bike, wander, and explore while catching close-up views of these big beauties, with plenty of nearby parks and places to stroll by the shore. Sea, yeah— see ya there!

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    Cozy Sunlight Hikes

    Go get your sun glow. Winter's combination of sunlight sifting through clouds or beaming in a crisp and cleansed sky makes for some inspiring scenery. Here are three places to go for a hike and to bask in the comfort of cinematic winter sunlight.

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    Parks In Their Prime

    Snow, sun, seasonal temperatures … it’s all culminating in a winter of wide and wild adventure options—from sunrise desert hikes and snowy sequoias to waterfalls and dune-scapes, these four mystical wanders in national parks, preserves, and recreation areas are some of the best for the season.

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    Post Rain Adventure Perks

    It's been wet and wild, so go be wet and wild. With skies scrubbed clean and the H2O flowing, discover the best place to witness a sunset viewing of a "now you see it, now you don't" desert lake, plus have a couple of waterfall experiences. Here are some ways to soak in the start of 2026.

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    Hot Soaks to Start the New Year!

    Happy New Year! Warm up to 2026 with these great places to find hot soaks at natural springs both rugged and spa-some.

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    Merry Wetness

    Merry Christmas! We're not sure who ordered the Pineapple Express but as we all try to go with the flow, there's a new podcast episode of "Take It Outside" and some ideas on things to do that let you be inside, too (in case of rain). Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. See you in 2026!  

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