Need an excuse to cut out of work early and call it a weekend? Say you’ve got a fever … spring fever! Here are a few hikes and bike rides that are at their prime, giving you a reason to spring into the weekend!
Morning on the mountain, afternoon at the beach, and in between both: banner ocean views. It’s all within 3 miles’ reach on the Peninsula when you get an early start at Montara State Beach. From the parking lot, beeline for…
So, you wanna give your love the sun, the moon, the stars … okay. But to turn it up to 11 you’re gonna have to give the planets too! Good thing there’s a state park hike for that. And it…
Going with the flow has never been better on the Merced River in Yosemite Mariposa County. Winter’s snowpack has the wild and scenic Merced River in top form. So, water you waiting for?
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Ride your bike on a car-free trail and take a break at an alehouse ... yes, please! Backed by looming Mount Diablo, the East Bay’s Contra Costa Canal Trail is an easygoing 23-mile (all-in) trail following its namesake canal, passing…
Ingredients for a lush and lovely hike in Berkeley’s backyard: Just add water. And wildflowers! It all comes together in Tilden Regional Park. Hike in a landscape of greenery and wildflower scenery on a quick 2.5-mile loop. Begin hiking on…
Imagine if there was a bike-friendly paved trail that circled Yosemite Valley’s floor, hitting all the highlights … well, in fact, there is! Rent your wheels and grab a map from the Yosemite Valley Lodge or Half Dome Village and…
Grab some small, portable lawn chairs, a thermos of hot…
January is a peak time to spot one of the…
The East Peak of Mount Tamalpais couldn’t be more accommodating:…
The Owl Trail, Marin’s swooping seashore tramp, offers bonuses in…
With all the wine in California, you’d think it would…
It just might be the best view in Napa. And…
The scent of redwoods and ferns mingled in winter’s crisp…
Locals call it Bart Park, but the distinguished nature of…
Think big picture. Then hike to it. At 5,456 feet,…
Did you know there’s a college tucked up in Napa…
Get into Joshua Tree National Park early and hit the classic…
The peak of Mount Diablo is known for its hundred-mile…
