All in Southern CA

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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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   Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

   The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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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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   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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    Peaks and Valleys

    A panoramic peak, a scenic gorge, a camping hideaway … and hardly anyone else on the trails! This fall set your sights on hidden adventures in Cleveland National Forest.

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    Take the Exit to the Best of the San Francisco Peninsula

    The San Francisco Peninsula is proof that some of Northern California’s greatest surprises are hiding just off Highway 101. All you have to do is take the exit.

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    Big Bear Beerfest!

    Why is it that a trip to the mountains just doesn’t feel right without beer? We don’t really need an answer … we just know that Big Bear is hosting its annual Oktoberfest on weekends throughout October, so you get to combine an authentic German experience with outdoor adventures that are pure California. Oh yeah, we’ll drink (beer) to that. Prost!

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    New Observations

    Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Southern California comes up with something new, like some amazing points of view! From urban hikes in Los Angeles and San Diego to a blissful back-bay hike or bike, here are three thoroughly modern observation decks to give you a fresh (and fun!) perspective.

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    Rise to the East

    The next few weeks are some of the best of times to visit one of California’s best kept secrets. Ancient, rugged, and remote, Owens Valley and the adjacent Eastern Escarpment are the otherworldy flipside to the well-trodden Western Sierras … a visual passage of ancient volcanic and glacial occurrences, a place of cinematic history, a land where superlatives properly apply as you adventure among the oldest trees in the world and the highest peak in California. Go before the snow and snag some great camping, too!

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    Falling for Santa Barbara

    School’s back in session, autumn is hinting, and you want a quick weekend getaway that's easygoing and beautiful. From hikes to cruiser bikes and a basecamp that's pure glamp, here’s how to shoulder the season Santa Barbara style.

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    Stairway Walks in LA

    Who wants to take the stairs?  Explore some of LA's hidden neighborhoods and small parks while getting great views along the way. You are the stair master!

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    Fall Classics of Southern California

    The orange crush of autumn is here. From stunning sunsets to hikes showcasing the warm hues and pumpkin comforts of harvest, here are some SoCal classics worth falling for.

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    Summer Wind Down

    Game face. There’s just two weeks left to complete the Weekend Sherpa Adventure Challenge 2016—all you have to do is get outdoors, then pick up your free t-shirt made by Marmot, along with other cool stuff. To give you some ideas, we’ve rounded up the most popular outdoor adventures done by you, the readers, this summer! Two weeks left: You’ve got this!

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