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outdoors in California : the essentials

Nature Reserves in Agua Dulce

Vasquez Rocks

Rock climbers, nature lovers, non-rock climbers, and geography/geology enthusiasts will love Vasquez Rocks, a free park managed by

Gardens in Eureka

Sequoia Park Garden

Nature Reserves in Santa Cruz

Wilder Ranch State Park

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Fantastic walk in the park, enjoying the beautiful weather, fabulous views and an amazing weather. Enjoy CA! A walk in the park

Nature Reserves in Glendale

Deukmejian Wilderness Park

Tucked up in the Foothills of Los Angeles, Deukmejian Wilderness Park offers a type of quiet that is uncommon throughout the South

Gardens in Pasadena

Arlington Garden

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Arlington Garden is a lovely spot in Pasadena that doesn't cost a dime to visit. It’s the city’s only dedicated public garden that

Lakes in Castaic

Castaic Lake

You don’t need to go to the beach to soak up some sun and go paddle boarding. Castaic Lake, located in the northern part of Los An

Nature Reserves in Long Beach

El Dorado Nature Center

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Gardens in La Canada Flintridge

Descanso Gardens

Nestled near the intersection of the 2 and 210 freeways in the foothills, Descanso Gardens is a gem of a botanical garden in the L

Waterfalls in South Lake Tahoe

Cascade Falls

This moderate, short hike (which is about 2 miles round-trip) is a must-do when in the Lake Tahoe Area. It’s right next to Emerald

Viewpoints in Eureka

Stahl Peak Lookout

When the country in Montana was a bit wilder, men and women used to spend their summers perched in somewhat crazy mountain top cab

Hiking in Lincoln

Rogers Pass

Rogers Pass – the Montana version, not the more famous one in British Columbia – marks a noticeable transition for travelers. West

Skiing in Lincoln

Copper Creek

Copper Creek separates Stonewall from Red Mountain. It's a popular spot on the edge of the alpine, but accessible by road in summe

Waterfalls in Livingston

Pine Creek Falls

We needed a hike that was long enough to get into a natural area, but short enough that the three kids in our party -- all 3 years

Cliffs in Bodega Bay

Bodega Bay

Jagged cliffs topped with wildflowers plunge into turquoise waters. A bracing Pacific Ocean breeze sculpts cypress trees into diag

Gardens in Los Angeles

Angel's Knoll

Hiking in Alta

Middle Teton

I had only decided to climb in the Tetons the morning before, and even after setting out from the Lulpine Meadows trailhead I was

Hiking in Los Angeles

Beachwood Canyon Trail

Rivers in Venice

Venice Canals California

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