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    May 11th, 2015

    Half Moon Rising

    Pacific coastline, tantalizing trails, beaches, bluffs, and shipwrecks beneath the sea … from…

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    May 4th, 2015

    Beer Gardens for Mom

    It’s that time of year … to thank Mom with beer! And don’t forget lots of flowers. Here are three…

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    April 28th, 2015

    State of Play

    How many state parks does California have? 279! How many have you explored? Start counting! To…

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    03.24.2021

    Wildflower Hiking Guide

    Thanks to recent rains and warmer weather emerging, California’s wildflowers will be lovely this spring! So how do you find the best in bloom? Download POST’s complimentary Wildflower Hiking Guide to find the best hiking trails with wildflowers around the Peninsula and South Bay…

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    April 22nd, 2015

    Let's Be Dorks

    Fanny pack: check. Sun visor: check. Ego: leave it at home. It’s time to explore your local outdoors…

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    April 7th, 2015

    Less Beaches? Mo Beaches!

    If mo money means mo problems, then what do mo beaches give you? Mo bliss! Head to Monterey to do…

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    March 24th, 2015

    What's New?

    A new pair of shoes, that new car smell… We all love new, and the North Bay has some new ways to get…

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    March 18th, 2015

    Redwoods Rambles

    The Santa Cruz Mountains are home to some of the most beautiful redwoods on earth. With wildflowers…

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    March 10th, 2015

    Strong and Rugged

    Do you like the strong rugged types? With all due respect to Big Sur, there’s another stretch of…

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    March 3rd, 2015

    Swing Down to the Coast

    There’s a reason people like hiking to high places in San Luis Obispo. This Central Coast…

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    February 25th, 2015

    The Great Artdoors

    Next time you want to get your art fix, step outside for a hike. Here are three top places to see…

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    February 17th, 2015

    Roadside Attractions

    Some of the best scenery this time of year is found just off major thoroughfares where tranquil…

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    February 3rd, 2015

    Hikes to Brunch

    Don’t just go to brunch, hike to brunch! From East Bay to North Bay, here are three great hikes with…

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    January 24th, 2015

    Graytest Hits

    Gray is the unofficial color of winter, which can be a good thing. Here are a few ways to put a…

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    03.24.2021

    Wildflower Hiking Guide

    Thanks to recent rains and warmer weather emerging, California’s wildflowers will be lovely this spring! So how do you find the best in bloom? Download POST’s complimentary Wildflower Hiking Guide to find the best hiking trails with wildflowers around the Peninsula and South Bay…

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    January 20th, 2015

    Winter Beaches

    Beach-going in the summer? So cliché. Hitting the beach in winter? How avant-garde! Here are three…

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    January 13th, 2015

    Tahoe Time

    It’s home to the largest alpine lake in North America, some of the world’s best ski resorts, and off…

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    January 6th, 2015

    New Perspectives

    Start 2015 with a fresh point of view. From bluff strolling bliss to a secret mountain ridge ramble…

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    Wildflower Hiking Guide

    California’s wildflowers will be lovely this spring! So how do you find the best in bloom? Check out POST’s complimentary Wildflower Guide to find the best hiking trails with wildflowers.

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    Tam It All

    The hills have gone green just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, and this 7.5-mile lollipop loop hike passes through some of Mount Tam’s lushest spots, with bridges, creeks, a waterfall, and big views.

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    Headlands Over Heels

    People come from all over the world to get a glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge. Get a dramatic and novel view of the bridge without all the people on this moderate 6-mile hike in the Marin Headlands.

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    Moore Wildflowers!

    Napa's got poppies on parade! Hike the 4.3-mile Valentine Vista Trail at Moore Creek Park. It's spectacular for views, and the spring wildflowers are a colorful bonus!

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    Truly Grand Day Hike

    One of the best spring day hikes in the Grand Canyon? See layer upon layer of the park’s grandeur—including the river—on this 3-mile (one-way) journey to Skeleton Point via the South Kaibab Trail.

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    Do it Yourself Walking Tour of Solvang

    Solvang has long been described as a “little slice of Denmark in Southern California." Experience the historic village on a 3-mile walk that explores the architecture, food, wine, and green space.

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    Pinnacles of Spring

    Why hike at Pinnacles National Park? The wildflowers are in overdrive during spring. And you might spy the magnificent California condor soaring while you gain soaring views from the High Peaks Trail.

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    Stairstruck in Hollywood

    Beachwood Canyon in Hollywoodland has an action-packed adventure with A-list workouts, big-budget views, and a stair-studded cast. Running time is 1.25 miles with five staircases

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