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   Desert Dream Trip

   Joshua Tree National Park is stunning in winter. Our top recommendations on exploring this dreamy desertscape in two days.

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   Short Hikes to Iconic LA Views

   You don’t have to climb to epic heights or hike great lengths to get stellar panoramas of iconic Los Angeles.

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   Lookout Adventures

   Some of the best views are from high atop a fire lookout. Here are three to put on your bucket list.

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   Live the SLO Life

   This year, live the SLO life. San Luis Obispo charms with its friendly vibe, Mediterranean climate, and fun adventures both in town and along the Central Coast.

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   Classic Peak Hikes

   Get 2020 vision when you conquer any of these three classic SoCal peak hikes.

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   Top 10 of 2019

   It's our last issue of 2019, and that means our Top 10 edition on the outdoor adventures you liked most this past year.

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   Fa La La Outside

   Get into the holiday spirit by getting outdoors. Whether you’ve got friends and family in tow, or you’re just looking for a solo breather, these are classic SoCal outings for the holidays.

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   The Coast Is Clear

   Go hike the hills, paddle to a lighthouse, and explore coastal caves near the classic beach town of Avila Beach.

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   Weather or Not: Holiday Outdoors

   Don't let the wet weather put a damper on your holiday plans. Here are some fun and easy ways to find holiday cheer (like beer!) and seek shelter if needed.

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    Everyone Outdoors for Thanksgiving!

    Happy Thanksgiving! Southern California has a bounty of beautiful outdoors to explore, from easy urban walks exploring architecture, to hiking up and down canyon ladders. Here are some great ways to adventure over the holiday.

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    Desert Holiday

    After the Thanksgiving dessert ... desert! With the holiday season coming in hot, do a different kind of turkey trot. Head to the desert. Here are few good ways to spend the upcoming holiday.

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    Gold Rush

    Who says there’s no fall in SoCal? Ours lasts right on through November! We have leafy trees, perfect weather ... and we have three hikes that are fall-out gorgeous.

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    Autumn Wonders

    Full moons, starry night campsites, art walks, and iconic hikes ... autumn in SoCal brings plenty of places to wander and ponder. Here are few to take you through the season.

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    Haunted Hikes

    In the spirit of Halloween, we give you some haunted hikes. Who ghosts there? Find out on these three boo-tiful hikes.

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    Live the SLO Life

    This year, live the SLO life. San Luis Obispo charms with its friendly vibe, Mediterranean climate, and fun adventures both in town and along the Central Coast.

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    Coast Into Fall

    The heat is on. So cool down, courtesy of the coast. From Back Bay biking with birds to an art walk with a short coastline hike nearby, and a classic stairway hike to the sand and sea.

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    Lovin' the Ruins

    California has always been a land of dreamers, and some of them have left traces of those dreams behind for us to explore. Discover ruins in remote mountain canyons and high on desert cliffs.

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    Full Moon Hikes for Lunatics

    Bright lunar light makes some folks a little wiggy—hence the word “lunatic.” Our feeling: You’d have to be crazy NOT to get out and hike under a big full moon from time to time!

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    Brewery Hikes

    In North San Diego County, all trails lead to beers! At least, if you take any of these three routes where four breweries are on standby, ready to quench your post-hike thirst.

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    Reach for the Pinnacles

    Rugged rock spires, deep caves, volcanic formations… Pinnacles National Park packs an adventurous punch, and—bonus—you might even get to see the famous, endangered California condor.

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    Three Cool Canyons

    Not all canyons can be grand, but we think these three are pretty cool. Give you summer a proper sendoff and plunge into these!

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    Urban Art Walks

    Get your art fix without stepping into a museum (not that there's anything wrong with that). These three urban walks have everything from colorful murals and creative installations to LA’s first World Heritage Site landmark, plus food and drink bonuses. Walk this way …

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