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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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Extra-Celestial Central Oregon
Some trips promise you the moon and the stars. And this one delivers in a big way, plus throws in some extra planets for your viewing pleasure. From Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters to Antelope Basecamp in the remote high desert.
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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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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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Extra-Celestial Central Oregon
Some trips promise you the moon and the stars. And this one delivers in a big way, plus throws in some extra planets for your viewing pleasure. From Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters to Antelope Basecamp in the remote high desert.
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Sweet Dreams Are Made of These
We’ve all heard it: Winter is coming! But it’s not here yet, so before summer’s out, plan your next getaway for an unforgettable stay! From a fire lookout in Sequoia National Forest to first-come, first-served camping in Yosemite, plus an all-season cabin resort near Tahoe, here are three amazing places to spend the night.
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Hikes & Beer!
Some hikes just go better when chased by a nice cold beer. Make that: All hikes just go better when chased by a nice cold beer. Have we had a few? You should too! Here are three great hikes close to three great local breweries. Hike, quaff, repeat (the quaff, that is).
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Eastern Sierra Seclusion
Set at 10,000 feet and surrounded by the alpine wonders of John Muir Wilderness, Rock Creek is an eastern Sierra treasure in the Inyo National Forest. It’s where you can hike among some of the best scenic lakes surrounded by the serrated drama of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Stairway Hikes to the Sea
It’s no secret that Santa Barbara is home to some of California’s most beautiful beaches—popular and hidden! Take things a step further … make that several steps further, by combining your beach outing with a stairway walk to the sea. Here are three!
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Bonus Sherpa: Lake Adventures
Ready to cool off? From Mammoth to Tahoe to Big Bear and Sequoia, here are a few outstanding ways to hike, bike, backpack or just lounge by some of California's most famous lakes. Better lake than never!
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Verdugo Views
Next to the San Gabriel Mountains lie the Verdugo Mountains, a small range with wild hiking trails that deliver big on elevation gain, and beautiful panoramas! Verdu-go!
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Hot for Summer Adventures
Time flies when you're hiking to peaks, kayaking through caves, biking by the sea, and playing disc golf on a mountain! We're almost halfway through our annual Weekend Sherpa Adventure Challenge, but there's still plenty of time left to get your free Weekend Sherpa T-shirt made by Marmot! Need a few ideas? From mountains to sea, here are some great ways to get outdoors this summer!
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Extra-Celestial Central Oregon

Some trips promise you the moon and the stars. And this one delivers in a big way, plus throws in some extra planets for your viewing pleasure. From Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters to Antelope Basecamp in the remote high desert.

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