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4th of July — Santa Cruz Style

June 22, 2015

All of the red, white and blue fun to be had in Santa Cruz this Independence Day.

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In Destination Tags 4th of July, Independence Day 2015
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Mark Your Calendar: Sommerfest at Tourist Club this July

May 31, 2015

Get ready! Tourist Club opens its exclusive doors in the redwoods just a few times a year.

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In Bay Area, Destination, Hiking
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Last-Minute Memorial Day Plans: Montara State Beach

May 21, 2015

This gorgeous beach along Highway 1 won't disappoint.

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Destination: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

April 17, 2015

Looking for a new adventure this Memorial Day? Here are two.

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Hike Your Heart Out: Clouds Rest, Yosemite

April 8, 2015

 If you’re looking for a real butt-kicking experience you can complete in one day, hiking the 9,926 foot mountain Clouds Rest from the Yosemite Valley floor may be the adventure for you. Here’s what you need to know to successfully reach the top and back in one piece before dark.

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In Destination, Hiking Tags yosemite, Clouds Rest, Yosemite Valley
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5 California Trail Races For Beginners

April 1, 2015

Why limit your daily miles to concrete or treadmills, when California has so many beautiful trails to offer. The best way to get started? Sign up for a short trail race.

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In Destination, Running, California
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Destination: Boonville, California

May 19, 2014

Our favorite weekend retreat is so original it actually used to have its own language, Bootling! Don't let that scare you off though - it's long since abandoned. Founded in 1862, Boonville is the most charming little town in vineyard-rich Anderson Valley, and it's just 115 miles north of San Francisco. 

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In Destination, California Tags Boonville, Anderson Valley, Wine country
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Treehouses, a glamper's dream

September 22, 2013

One of my favorite destination websites Tablet Hotels. They do all the hard work and find both luxury and affordable retreats all across the globe. Hotels on budget, glamping meccas, extreme modern, extreme decadent. And now treehouse hotels: 

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In Glamping, Destination Tags glamping, treehouse, hotel, destinations, Nicaragua, Zihuatanejo, Mexico, Costa Rica
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