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   Oscars Gone Wild!

   Celebrate the Oscars this weekend with short hikes through SoCal’s long film history. Here are three old movie ranches where the setting is the star of the show.

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   Spring Hikes

   Ahhh, sunny spring days! With all of winter's rain, the trails are super-charged. Here's a roundup of some SoCal spring hiking classics.

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   Long Weekend, Local Outdoor Adventures

   Need a little outdoor inspiration for a long weekend? How about hiking up to Inspiration Point, or to the top of a Palm Springs peak, or to waterfalls! Here are a few ways to let off a little steam and enjoy the outdoors.

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   Savor Summer in Paso Robles

   Ready for the “Great California Road Trip”? Keep it real and rolling in bucolic and beautiful Paso Robles. This down- to-earth destination has everything you need to enjoy the coolest experiences.

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   Sweet Snowshoe Hikes

   Valentine’s Day is on its way. No plans? No worries! Make some snow hearts with your sweetheart. Here are three snowshoe hikes worth swooning over. Ready, set, snow!

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   Hikes To Do Now in Palm Springs

   Bag a peak, hike to brunch, see a waterfall: These three hikes in Palm Springs are in top form right now, with favorable weather, flowing falls, and easy access to downtown’s food and drinks.

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   Waterfall Hikes!

   When it rains, it waterfalls, so hike to some of LA's top oases soon. Enjoy the water boon on these three adventures in the San Gabriels.

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   Rain, Snow: Adventures always a go!

   There's rain, there's snow, so where do you go? From snowshoeing and waterfalls, to hiking sand dunes and catching sunsets, here are some adventures to avoid the winter blues.

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   New Year, New Points of View

   In 2017, let’s log on, and get out! Here are three hikes perfect for clearing your head, contemplating your New Year’s goals, and gaining a fresh perspective.

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    Adventure Around the Bend

    Bend, Oregon, is having more than a moment. It’s having a ball as the West’s best adventure land, less traveled! This friendly and hip Central Oregon destination is crafting up some of the best beers in the world, is super dog-friendly, and has an awesome downtown. And with more snow than they’ve had since 1924, the winter adventures are absolutely glorious.

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    Best Adventures of 2016

    Before ringing in the New Year, how about a "scroll" down memory lane: Here's a list of 2016's top adventures in Southern California. In 2017 let's log on, and get out!

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    Just for Kicks

    Some combos work perfectly together: eggnog and rum, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, soccer and golf as a hybrid sport… wait, what? This holiday season, grab friends and family to bend it like Beckham—on a golf course! Here are three great SoCal foot golf courses to get your kicks.

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    Bright Lights, Big City Walks

    With holiday lights all aglow, LA is downright festive. Here are some easy urban hikes that are merry and bright!

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    Jolly Joy Rides

    Ready to roll with the holiday season? Orange County is ready for you with some of SoCal’s best biking trails. Here are three classic and mostly car-free bike rides that will keep things jolly, ride on time for the holidays!

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    Savor Summer in Paso Robles

    Ready for the “Great California Road Trip”? Keep it real and rolling in bucolic and beautiful Paso Robles. This down- to-earth destination has everything you need to enjoy the coolest experiences.

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    Adventure Feast

    Happy Thanksgiving! After the feast and the football, fill your time by taking things outside. Here are some top ways to explore. Grateful for the great outdoors!

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    Maze Wanders

    Add a little wonder to your next outdoor wander in any of these three places where fall foliage and vibrant gardens meet up with mazes and labyrinths. Peace out(doors).

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    SoCal Winter Classics

    Winter brings all kinds of adventures to Southern California: photogenic coastal rambles, snowy Sierra outings, dancing in the desert... Here are some winter classics!

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    Weekend Wine Down

    Ready to take a deep breath and wine down for the weekend? Temecula’s ready for you, with fall colors bursting, vineyards glowing, and fabulous wines flowing. Pair your sips with vineyard walks, sunset strolls, and picnic spots.

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    Autumn Adventure Plan

    Something very mysterious happened at the end of October ... we got a little rain! Now that the skies have cleared, it's time to enjoy some autumn-tastic adventures, from hikes to bike rides and waterfalls.

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    Haunted Hikes

    Who ghosts there?! You do, if you’re brave enough. Here are three haunting hikes to put you in the Halloween spirit. Bonus: They’re filled with boo-tiful views, too.

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    Epic Hikes of Santa Rosa Island

    Pearl-white sand beaches, grasslands where horses roam free, a deep slot canyon, and a grove of the country’s rarest pine … Southern California’s Santa Rosa Island is like no other. Grab a windbreaker: Here are three epic hikes for exploring the island’s top wonders.

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