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  • Activities for Couples in Northern California

    Outdoor-oriented couples have a wealth of activities to choose from when visiting Northern California. You can hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, climb Mount Shasta, a volcano in the Cascade mountain range, or explore the ancient redwood forests in Redwood National Park. read more

  • Top Family Resorts in California

    Outdoor adventure enthusiasts often travel with their whole family and it can be challenging to coordinate a vacation plan that satisfies everyone. Fortunately, there are a variety of resorts in California that offer outdoor activities for children and adults and many of them are located next to some of the state's most scenic natural areas. read more

  • San Felipe Hotels

    San Felipe, Mexico is located about 120 miles south of the United States border in Baja California. Outdoor enthusiasts visit this town to enjoy a variety of activities, such as snorkeling, fishing, hiking and rock climbing. San Felipe is well known for its pristine beaches, where you can unwind and enjoy the sunshine, or participate in water sports such as… read more

  • Motels in Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara is a premier destination in California for outdoor enthusiasts. Spend days surfing, body boarding, boating or kayaking and take some time to hike local trails. Enjoy the beauty of the beach while you hike along trails such as Carpinteria Bluffs, Devereux Point Loop, Arroyo Burro and El Capitan to Refugio and then rest near by. There are not ver… read more

  • How to Plan a California Vacation Online

    From surfing the waves under the sun in Malibu to hiking through Yosemite National Park to cross-country skiing near Lake Tahoe, California is home to a multitude of outdoors activities for adventure seekers throughout the year. The Golden State offers miles and miles of beaches, trails, streams, mountain terrain and parks. With all that there is to do, the… read more

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  • Fun Things to Do in Southern California

    Outdoor lovers will find Southern California to be an entertaining place to visit. Offering miles of scenic coastline that include popular beaches such as Malibu, Newport, Laguna Beach and Dana Point, the southern portion of the state… read more

  • The Best Spas in Palm Springs, California

    Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Palm Springs, California for the warm weather, hiking trails and rock climbing. Visitors can hike to the top of Mount San Jacinto for amazing views of the Coachella Valley or ski down it in the winter. This… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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