Expert Travel Advice to California

• Around the World Romance: Ideas for Pre-Valentine's Day Planning

  Whether you're gearing up for the big V-Day or just planning a romantic outing with your one and only, here are our five suggestions for romantic activities sure to ignite a spark. Away Practical Advice

• 30 Things Every Traveler Must Do Before They're 30

  They say life begins at 30, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't squeeze as much adventure as possible into your 20s. Here, Away.com editor Lacy Morris lists 30 things every person with a bit of wanderlust must see and do before they're 30. Away Top Ten

• 2013's Best Four-Day Vacations

  Don't let your valuable vacation days languish in some workplace-controlled bank. Get out there and take your vacation back in 2013!. Away Travel

• 2013's Best Two-Day Vacations

  Operation Vacation: Don't let your valuable vacation days languish in some workplace-controlled bank. Get out there and take your vacation back in 2013!. Away Travel

• Seven Places to Be on New Year's Eve

  With a new year comes new resolutions and we think your first one should be to celebrate the stroke of midnight by traveling to one of these unique locales identified by expert travel writers as some of the best places in the world to celebrate the holiday. Away Top Ten

• Five Great National Parks to Visit During the Holiday Season

  The summertime is notorious for outdoor getaways, but you’d be missing out if you overlooked some of the most-popular national parks during the holiday season. Sprinkled snow, morning fog, and a wide-open sky make national parks ideal for hitting up during the holidays. Gorp Top Ten

• Cross-Country Skiing: Five Great Places to Wax Your Skinny Skis

  Winter snow brings a fresh crop of sporting possibilities, and ski resorts around the United States are filling up with downhill enthusiasts. To get out of line and into the great wide open, we suggest strapping on the skinny skis and hitting up these five places for cross-country skiing in a more serene environment. Gorp Top Ten

• What's New for the 2012-2013 Ski Season

  Ski resorts are getting bigger, faster, and yummier. Check out all the upgrades for this season. Away Travel

• Top Five National Parks for Winter Fun

  Surprise! America's national parks are open for business during winter. Sure, your options may be a bit different than in the popular summer months, but adventurous souls will be mightily rewarded for their efforts. Gorp Travel

• The Seven Best Snow-Covered Adventures

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• Top Ten Budget Beach Vacations

  The best beach vacation destinations that won't stretch your wallet. Away Top Ten

• Our Favorite Haunts

  Places where things go more than bump in the night: A ghostly tour. Away Travel

• Six Great Destinations to Visit Over the Holidays

  Looking for a little escape this winter? Here are six destinations in the United States that are ideal for pumping up the holiday cheer. Away Top Ten

• Five of the Best Chinatowns in the United States

  Not all Chinatowns are created equal. Luckily, you’ve got us to guide you in the direction of the glowing red lanterns. Here are some of the finest Chinatowns in the United States. Away Top Ten

• How to See San Francisco on $50 a Day

  Are you a penny pincher with wanderlust? Don’t fret, here is our guide to seeing and enjoying the City by the Bay without spending more than $50 a day. Away Practical Advice

• Six Best City Hikes

  The gear experts at ActiveJunky.com, a partner of GORP.com, know the outdoors like the back of their hands. Here they guide you to six great city hikes across the country, with gear recommendations for each spot included. Gorp Top Ten

• Great American Road Trips for Fall Foliage

  Temperatures drop, jackets zip up, and the country takes on a comforting hue of fall colors—autumn is here. Leaf peeping is an age-old tradition, and one that only gets better with time. Here are four American road trips that will surely get your camera clicking. Away Top Ten

• Top 10 Wineries in Sonoma, California

  Vacation-rental website FlipKey, a partner of Away.com, picks ten of Northern California’s best wineries. If you aren’t a wine connoisseur yet, visiting one of these vineyards might make you change your tune. Away Top Ten

• Top Outdoors Vacations in Northern California

  Northern California has it all: a wild coast dotted with picture-perfect beaches; rugged granite peaks topped with snow; and primeval forests bristling with ancient trees. Of course, Northern California also has San Francisco, but you knew that already. Here are six top spots in NoCal that are easy to pair with the City by the Bay, or enjoy as trips in their own right—no city required. Gorp Top Ten

• Five Places to See Dead Celebrities

  More than 600,000 people visit Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, each year to pay homage to “the king,” Elvis Presley. But he certainly doesn’t have the market cornered. Here are five other noteworthy celebrity cemeteries worth a visit. Away Travel

• Seven of the Best Free Campsites in the U.S.

  The gear experts at ActiveJunky.com, a partner of GORP.com, know the outdoors like the back of their hands. Here they guide you to seven great free campsites across the country, with gear recommendations for each spot included. Gorp Top Ten

• The Best Park-to-Park Scenic Drives

  You don't get out there very often, so make the most of your time on the open road. Bag two national parks in one trip with these five scenic drives that start and end in some of the best spots in the West. Gorp Top Ten

• Five Unexpected Places for Fall Foliage

  Leaf-peepers are an assertive bunch, and during peak season the usual foliage suspects become more of a parking lot than an outdoor getaway. Here are our five secret and unexpected places to get in while the getting is good—sans the crowds. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Restaurants in Los Angeles

  Restaurant booking website Savored, a partner of Away.com, picks ten must-visit restaurants in Los Angeles. Try not to drool on your keyboard. Away Top Ten

• Seven Great Fishing Trips

  The best fly-fishing and deep-sea package trips. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Restaurants in San Francisco

  Restaurant-booking website Savored, a partner of Away.com, picks ten must-visit restaurants in San Francisco. Try not to drool on your keyboard. Away Top Ten

• Five Places Not to Be on Labor Day Weekend

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• Best Cities to See from a Bicycle Seat

  Here are our top cities for seeing the sites on two wheels and a handlebar. Away Top Ten

• Five of the Most Expensive Campsites in the U.S.

  You won’t build up any backcountry cred at these posh spots, but even the most hardcore need a little time off. Here are our favorite places to camp in style. Gorp Top Ten

• Five Places to Cool Off in August

  These August vacation spots guarantee that you’ll beat the heat while having plenty of summer fun. Away Top Ten

• Top Five Places To See July 4th Fireworks

  Summer's first kick-off party is undoubtedly Memorial Day, though we think the 4th of July takes the cake for the biggest and the best intro to the sweltering heat. So fire up the grill, ice down some beverages, and look to the night sky in observance of America's birthday. Here are the top five places to see fireworks in the USofA. Away Practical Advice

• VIDEO: Top July 4th Celebrations

  July 4th means fireworks, parades, and BBQ! Away.com shares our favorite places to celebrate Independence Day. Away Travel

• Top Five Places to Dangle Mid-Air

  Ever have days when you want to just let it all hang out there? Skip the public nudity—these are the days to rock the aerial tramway. Away Top Ten

• Secrets from the Park Ranger Files: Yosemite

  Part 5 of 6: These funny, scary, and downright bizarre true stories come from rangers in some of America's favorite national parks. This week we hear from a ranger in Yosemite National Park. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Spring Break Destinations for Families

  What's your pleasure? Our Family Travel Expert Christine Loomis compiles ten excellent (and easy) spring break destinations for your family. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Budget-Friendly Vacations for Families

  Money is always an issue when it comes to plotting that annual outing for you and your brood. But these ten locales rank high on adventure and affordability. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Surfing Spots

  From classic longboard waves to get-tubed-every-time surf breaks, we bring you ten timeless surf locales. Away Top Ten

• The Seven Best Food and Wine Adventure Trips

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• Top Five Burger Towns for Memorial Day

  Sink your teeth into our favorite hamburgers this Memorial Day weekend. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Backpacking Loops

  There’s a reason serious hikers love taking on a loop—you never see the same thing twice, and you end where you started. Here are our top ten backpacking loops in the United States, from wildflower fields of the Maroon Bells to the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Destination Marathons

  Some people's idea of vacation is a weekend spent stagnant next to an infinity pool—and there is nothing wrong with that. For others, it means logging some serious miles in crowded city streets, on pink-sand beaches, and through quiet hill country. Here are our picks for top ten destination marathons (with a few other kinds of races sprinkled in) from New York to Paris. Away Top Ten

• California's Top Whitewater Rafting

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• Take the Plunge: America's Best Hot Springs Towns

  Escape the stresses of everyday life by sinking into a hot-springs pool in a historic spa town—and immerse yourself in everything else it has to offer. Here are ten must-visit places. Away Top Ten

• The Top Ten Island Hikes

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• The Ten Best Short Backpacking Hikes in the San Francisco Bay Area

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• Top Ten 4th of July Celebrations

  Celebrate America's Independence Day in style this year. Here, we've picked our ten favorite spots. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten National Park Bird-Watching Sites

  Where to go to make your life list grow. Gorp Top Ten

• The Top Ten Parks for Wind Sports

  Parks where wind and water collide. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Urban Escapes

  Green spaces near city places. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten National Park Historic Lodges

  Where the accommodation is part of the park experience. Gorp Top Ten

• Top National Parks to Say "I Do" or "I Will"

  Finding the perfect setting in the perfect setting. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Extreme Destinations

  Some people push life to the limits, seeking out locations from the pages of Guinness World Records like they are a packing to-do list. These ten destinations represent the most extreme climates in the world and offer unparalleled stories once you land back on home turf. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Hikes with Dogs

  Our favorite dog-friendly hiking trails will inspire you to get outside with your best furry-faced pal. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Day Hikes in the Southwest

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• Top Ten Day Hikes in the Pacific Northwest

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• Top Ten Landscapes of the Silver Screen

  Every so often there comes a movie that is an instant classic and a landscape forever reminiscent of its moment on the big screen. Completely parti pris, though open for dispute, here is our list of the top ten iconic landscapes of the silver screen. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Prisons to Visit

  Alcatraz, San Francisco, California. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Warm-Weather Winter Wildlife Refuges

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• Top Ten North American Train Journeys

  For a front-row ticket to North America’s natural beauty, hop a train bounding over majestic mountain peaks, deep lakes, and wide-open prairies. In this case, the best view is from the most outdated seat, and the journey far surpasses the destination. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Long-Distance Hiking and Biking Trails

  Load up your backpack for a day, weekend, week, or longer. On these lengthy hiking and biking trails, you can really go the distance. Gorp Top Ten

• The Top 10 Untamed Roads

  Celebrate extremes of human—and automotive—endurance with our pick of the most back-to-nature and bone-rattling rough tracks. Away Top Ten

• The Top 10 Historic Trails

  Experience the rich history of the U.S., from Native American culture and the Civil War, to the gunslingers of the Wild West and the civil rights movement. Away Top Ten

• The Top Ten Potential Future National Monuments

  The shortlist of public lands angling for national monument status has leaked—and here's our top picks. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Mountain Resorts for Summer Fun

  Mountain resorts have long been ski and snowboard stalwarts. But don’t discount these vacation spots as summer playgrounds. Here, our ten favorite mountain resorts that offer year-round fun. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten U.S. Art Cities

  For a culture-minded vacation—whether you want to admire breathtakingly beautiful art, stimulate your creativity, or get provoked by the edgy and offbeat— here's our list of ten don't-miss cities. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Memorial Day Destinations

  Let's take our hats off to our country and those who have served for it. Head to any of our top ten Memorial Day getaways and enjoy what the long weekend is all about—good food, good friends, and celebrating freedom. Here is our guide of where to go, where to stay, and, perhaps most importantly, where to eat. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Historic Hotels

  The Mission Inn, Riverside, California. Away Travel

• Top Ten College Towns

  Crowned in history and school spirit, college towns are known for their captivating atmospheres and the residents' abiding devotion. Due to their overwhelming hospitality and unique community offerings, these top ten made our list of the most visit-worthy U.S. college towns. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Speciality Spas

  Spas are in, and no 21st-century resort can afford to be without one. While you can be massaged, exfoliated, and pampered in thousands of establishments in hundreds of locales, there are some spas that reach beyond the ordinary, making them standouts on the ever growing spa circuit. Here, our ten favorites. Away Top Ten

• Travel with Children: Top 10 City Breaks

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• Top Ten Ski Resorts to Down a Local Beer

  Après addicts unite! Check out our picks for the resorts that really put the "ski" into brewski. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Getaways to Beat the Winter Blues

  The seasons change, and, along with your tan, the sunny chirpiness of your world gives way to winter's chills. Don't let the fight against Mother Nature get you down; instead, get on down to Mexico, or one of our other top picks. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Sea Views to Dine For

  Blissful vistas, the crash of waves on the shore, and fresh, salty air to whet the appetite make these oceanside eateries a treat for all the senses. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Literary Watering Holes

  Many writers have used bars, pubs, or cafes as temporary or even permanent offices. Some remain haunts of writers, while others are merely haunted by their ghosts. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten National Parks for Biking

  Death Valley National Park. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Destination Wedding Locations

  Muir Beach, California. Away Top Ten

• May Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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• December Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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• August Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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• October Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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• January Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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• March Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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• February Parks and the Outdoors Travel Guide

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• Top Ten Bike Tours for Foodies

  What better way to sample the culinary delights of a region than by pedaling along its backroads, enjoying the scenery and working up an appetite for the next meal. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten U.S. Fall Birding & Nature Festivals

  Leaf-peeping is certainly a favorite fall pastime, but here's another one that's for the birds. Each fall, billions of our feathered friends migrate across North America, heading south for warmer weather and better food supply. Take in this spectacle of nature at one of our favorite birding festivals. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Family-Friendly Summit Hikes

  Hiking is a great family pastime, to be sure, but the concept of "peak bagging" adds an exciting twist to these family strolls. Away Top Ten

• California Wine Country for All Ages

  There's no need to book a babysitter the next time you want to visit northern California's wine country. Napa and Sonoma offer family-friendly travel options for the entire brood. Away Practical Advice

• Top Ten Unique National Park Lodges

  Drakesbad Guest Ranch, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten 4th of July Celebrations

  Celebrate America's Independence Day in style this year. Here, we've picked our ten favorite spots. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Refined U.S. Music Festivals

  Cabrillo Festival, Santa Cruz, California. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Summer Music Festivals

  Coachella, Indio, California. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten American Family Adventures

  Adventure need not stop now that kids are in tow. With a slight change in activities and destination, your adventurous side can continue on as always, except now you'll sport a car-seat and an extra suitcase. Gorp Top Ten

• The Top 10 City Circuits

  Follow in the wheel tracks of some of the world's greatest racing drivers in a selection of Grand Prix and other famous auto-racing street circuits. Away Top Ten

• Best Places to Learn to Surf

  Need an idea for where to take your next vacation? Why not visit a surf camp? You'll soak up some rays, hang in a laid-back beach town, and meet a ready-made group of travelers soaking up the local culture. Find our top ten places to learn to surf below. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Eco-Resorts in North America, Caribbean, and Central America

  Gaia Napa Valley Hotel, American Canyon, California. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Wildflower-Viewing Spots

  California. Gorp Top Ten

• Planning A Babymoon

  Escaping on one last vacation before giving birth should be a rite of passage for all expecting couples. Here's how to make it happen. Away Practical Advice

• Top Ten Foodie Destinations

  There are those of us who travel, and there are those of us who travel to eat. Call us epicures, gourmands, or gluttons. Whatever moniker you choose, just keep the pasta alfredo coming and the pinot gris flowing, and we'll all get along just fine. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Food Festivals

  Get ready for palate-pleasing, tummy-tempting, finger-licking-good food as we guide you to the world's best food festivals. Bon appetite!. Away Top Ten

• Stimulating the Slopes

  California. Away Travel

• Get Your Cold One Here: Top Ten NFL Football Stadiums

  This football season, turn off NFL Sunday Ticket, and venture out to these ten football stadiums, the cream of the crop. If scoring tickets to a game proves too elusive, bring some brews and don your best paraphernalia to tailgate outside with all the die-hard fans. Away Top Ten

• The Top Ten U.S. Roadside Attractions

  Make getting there part of the fun by dropping in (or re-routing to) one of these ten fantastic, weird, wonderful, and surprising roadside attractions. Away Top Ten

• Family Travel Survival Guide: San Diego, CA

  A So Cal native provides a guide to the best the city has to offer families. Away Travel

• Get Outta Town: San Francisco

  Head across the Golden Gate Bridge and explore the headlands around Mount Tamalpais State Park, Point Reyes, and Stinson Beach. Away Travel

• Get Outta Town: Los Angeles

  Cross creeks, traverse semi-arid desert, and delve through thick forest, all on the doorstep of metropolitan Los Angeles. Away Travel

• Take Me Out to the Ballpark: Top Ten Baseball Stadiums

  Be a part of America's favorite summer pastime and catch a game at one of the country's ten best baseball stadiums, or just check out the sights in these great American cities. Away Top Ten

• Northstar-at-Tahoe Mountain Bike Park

  Truckee, CA. Away Top Ten

• San Francisco

  Kayaking in the city by the bay. Away Travel

• Top Ten Active Beach Vacations

  From biking to kayaking, horseback riding to swimming, snorkeling to hiking, these beach destinations will keep your heart racing on your next vacation. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Family Vacation Spots in North America and Mexico

  Our family-travel expert Steve Jermanok hones in on his favorite places to vacation with the entire brood. Gorp Top Ten

• Dream Destinations for Families

  The Ahwahnee Hotel (Yosemite National Park, California) and Riviera Maya (Mexico). Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Family Vacations for Wildlife

  Traveling with your family may always seem a bit wild, but visit one—or several—of these spots and you'll encounter the world's real wild side. Away Top Ten

• Venice Beach: Old World Italy Meets Funky SoCal Beach Culture

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• The Inner Mission: Tacos and Tattoo'd Buildings

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• Squallywood or Bust

  A new Squaw Valley USA ski clinic gets you up-front and center on the resort’s best inside lines—and the silver screen. Away Travel

• After the Fires: San Diego Rises from the Ashes

  Travel writer and San Diego resident Debbie K. Hardin gives us an on-the-scene perspective of the city, along with an excerpt from her book Great Destinations: San Diego and Tijuana, demonstrating why there's so much to love about this resilient locale. Away Travel

• First Tracks

  California and British Columbia. Away Travel

• Jawbone to Lake Isabella

  Excerpts from California Desert Byways: 68 of California’s Best Backcountry Drives (Wilderness Press). Away Travel

• October Family Travel Guide

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• December Romantic Travel Guide

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• September Family Travel Guide

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• August Family Travel Guide

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• July Family Travel Guide

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• Dives and Drives

  Southwestern Swimholes: Head out west for monster dives and better sun. Gorp Travel

• Rethinking Conservation

  The National Landscape Conservation System. Gorp Travel

• June Romantic Travel Guide

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• May Family Travel Guide

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• April Family Travel Guide

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• February Family Travel Guide

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• March Romantic Travel Guide

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• January Romance Guide

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• Moveable Feasts

  A Culinary Tour Case Study: San Francisco. Away Travel

• Best Family-Friendly Hotel Chains: Embassy Suites Hotels

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• Weekend Wining in Northern Napa Valley

  Spend a weekend sipping wine, bathing in volcanic mud, and floating in mineral water. Away Travel

• Ultimate Insider Slumber Parties: Museum and Zoo Overnights

  Looking for an adventure close to home? Want to dodge the crowds at the country's busiest theme parks? Then spend the night with dinosaurs, sharks, penguins, or Egyptian mummies at the ultimate insider slumber party. Museums and zoos all over the country host sleepovers for families, where fun and education mesh together in an exciting evening adventure. Away Travel

• Where can a guy get a good shave and a massage?

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• Pacific Coast

  Cruise from Olympic National Park, Washington, to San Diego, California. Gorp Travel

• Rides, Animals, Action!

  Summer Guide to California's Parks. Away Travel

• Best Base Camps

  Aloha Lakes Area (California). Gorp Travel

• Los Angeles Area Hikes

  Escondido Canyon and Falls. Gorp Travel

• Sun, Vineyards, and Peaks: The San Francisco Loop

  See the California heights by striking the Yosemite- and Tahoe-blessed interior before a taste of the decadent in a Napa-Sonoma home stretch. Gorp Travel

• Show Me the Parks

  Leave Sin City for the jackpot of all adventure-filled road trips, rolling through Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon, Bryce, Zion, and Death Valley national parks. Gorp Travel

• Backyard Playgrounds

  Whether it's for a few hours or a few days, we've all got to get away sometime. Since we can't always explore the Amazon after work or trek Tibet in a weekend, we bring you an inspired list of the country's best city-centric, all-natur. Gorp Top Ten

• Desert Camping Done Right

  Desert Hot Spots. Gorp Practical Advice

• Monterey: Overview

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• Beverly Hills: Glitz, Glamour, and Hollywood-Style Romance

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• Santa Barbara: Romance on the “American Riviera”

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• San Francisco: The Bay to Your Heart

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• Kayaking: Top Destinations

  Away General

• Climbing & Canyoneering: Top Destinations

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• Thru-Hiker's Guide to America

  John Muir Trail Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Santa Barbara: Top Attractions

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• San Francisco/Napa: Top Attractions

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• Monterey: Top Attractions

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• Palm Springs: Top Attractions

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• Beverly Hills: Top Attractions

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• San Diego: Top Attractions

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• Lake Tahoe: Top Attractions

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• San Francisco: Top Attractions

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• Orange County/Anaheim: Top Attractions

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• Los Angeles: Top Attractions

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• Hiking & Backpacking Big Sur

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Fall Forests

  High-Sierra Majesty: Inyo National Forest, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten U.S. Road Biking Routes

  Highway One, California. Gorp Top Ten

• San Francisco Top Trails

  The Presidio. Gorp Travel

• Los Angeles Top Trails

  Temescal Canyon. Gorp Travel

• Secret Cycling in the City by the Bay

  Over 1,000 acres, an endless maze of singletrack, Eucalyptus-lined descents to the crashing Pacific.... Sometimes rules are made to be broken. Away Trip Idea

• San Francisco Area Hikes

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• How I Came to Know and Love the Backcountry

  North American Hot Spots. Away Travel

• Sky-high Intoxication

  Take the annual celebrations to new heights. Away Travel

• A Blistered Kind of Love

  Reunited with Meadow Ed. Gorp Travel

• A Blistered Kind of Love

  One Mid-trail Year Older. Gorp Travel

• Yosemite: Half a Century of Dynamic Rock-Climbing

  North America Wall. Gorp Travel

• A Blistered Kind of Love

  Trail Angels. Gorp Travel

• A Blistered Kind of Love

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• The Tahoe Rim Trail

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Deserts

  North American Desert. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Romantic Hideaways

  Ten places worldwide, the exotic and the down-home, where Hallmark Cards' honeyed tendrils are yet to exploit. And for that, we can be thankful. Away Top Ten

• Top Ten Extreme Ski Slopes

  Beyond Black: The World's Top 10 Classic Steeps. Away Top Ten

• Don't Try This At Home

  Five for the Experts. Gorp Travel

• Off-the-Rails Adventure

  Skiing at Lake Tahoe, California. Gorp Travel

• Nordic Northern California: Hut-to-Hut Across the Sierras

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• Top Ten Off-the-Rails Adventure

  Inline skating in San Francisco, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Summer Biking at Ski Resorts

  All Tired out on the Slopes. Away Travel

• Downhiller's Delight

  Mountain Biking the Ski Slopes. Gorp Travel

• America's Triple Crown

  Pacific Coast Trail: Up Mt. Whitney. Gorp Travel

• Hiking Big Basin Redwoods State Park

  First for a Reason. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Treks

  North America: California's High Sierra. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Less-Extreme Rock Climbing Routes

  Climbs for the Rest of Us. Gorp Top Ten

• Hit the Ground Running

  Trails to Try — West. Gorp Travel

• Top U.S. Flatwater: Southwest

  Green River: Utah's Desolation Canyon. Gorp Travel

• The Pacific Crest Trail: An Annotated Bibliography

  Guides and Reference Works: The Essentials. Gorp Travel

• Joshua Tree Climbing Clinic

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten All-Time Classic Whitewater Rafting Trips

  Tuolumne, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Weekend Wanderlust

  San Francisco Bay Area. Gorp Travel

• Boomerang Backpacking

  High Sierra. Gorp Travel

• Blooms & Dunes

  Springtime in Death Valley. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Parks for High-Summer Wildflowers

  The West: John Muir Country (Yosemite National Park, California). Gorp Top Ten

• Jennifer Whitcomb: PCT Thru-Hiker

  Week 1 on the Pacific Crest Trail. Gorp Travel

• No-Snow Zones

  Monterey Ranger District, Los Padres National Forest. Gorp Travel

• Ballard and Walker: PCT Thru-Hikers

  One Thousand Miles. Gorp Travel

• Ballard and Walker: PCT Thru-Hikers

  THE Mountains. Gorp Travel

• Ballard and Walker: PCT Thru-Hikers

  Southern California. Gorp Travel

• Sand, Snow and Solitude

  Barren Homecoming. Gorp Travel

• Dayhiking the Eastern Sierra

  Wilderness Hiking at its Finest. Gorp Travel

• America's Triple Crown

  Hiking on the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide Trails. Gorp Travel

• Jennifer Whitcomb: PCT Thru-Hiker

  Week 5 on the Pacific Crest Trail. Gorp Travel

• Ballard and Walker: PCT Thru-Hikers

  Tehachapi Times. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten San Francisco Getaways

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• Top Ten Los Angeles Getaways

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• Mountain Trout

  A Fish's Eye View through the Seasons. Gorp Practical Advice

• Top Ten Summer Parks

  Yosemite National Park. Gorp Top Ten

• Out on the Waves

  Deep Sea Fishing Near San Francisco - Golden Gate Salmon. Gorp Travel

• Shirtsleeve Steelheading

  Warm Weather Angling for these Sleek Trophies!. Gorp Travel

• Native Californian Trails

  Hiking in Indigenous People's Footsteps. Gorp Travel

• The King of Salmon

  Fishing for Chinook in Alaska. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  North and West Backcountry. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  Humans in Yosemite. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  Trails of Yosemite's West-Central Lands, between the Tuolumne River and Highway 120. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Train Rides

  California Coast, United States. Gorp Top Ten

• Caspers Wilderness Park and Santa Rosa Plateau - Natural Environments in Orange County's Big Backyard

  Natural Environments in Orange County's Big Backyard. Gorp Travel

• California's Waterfalls

  Viewing the Best in Waterfall Magic. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  Trails of the Tuolumne Meadows Area, south and east of the Tioga Road. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  Trails of the Tuolumne Meadows Area, north of the Tioga Road. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  West-Central Lands, between the Tioga Road and Yosemite Valley. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Offbeat Summer Parks

  Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Gorp Top Ten

• San Juan County

  Dogs and The San Juan Islands. Gorp Travel

• South Sierra Backpacking

  Exploring out of Bear Dam Junction and Onion Valley Trailheads. Gorp Travel

• Hiking with Kids in the Santa Monica Mountains

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Rain Forests of the Pacific Northwest

  A Web of Life. Gorp Travel

• Rescue on the South Face of Half Dome

  A Personal Account. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  The Living Yosemite. Gorp Travel

• San Jacinto Wilderness

  Precipitous Peaks outside Palm Springs. Gorp Travel

• Autumn Escapes

  West Coast. Gorp Travel

• Inyo Mountains Wilderness

  Gorp Travel

• San Gorgonio Wilderness

  On and around Southern California's Highest Peak. Gorp Travel

• Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail

  The Carson Range. Gorp Travel

• Rafting the Rogue

  Wildlife and History. Gorp Travel

• On the Rock

  Teaching Kids to Climb, Part II. Gorp Travel

• Ventana Wilderness

  Hiking. Gorp Travel

• The Beckoning Isle

  Cycling Angel Island State Park. Gorp Travel

• Camping California's Wild Coast

  Manchester State Beach. Gorp Travel

• Trinity Alps Wilderness

  Northern California's Most Spectacular Mountain Wilderness. Gorp Travel

• Great Snowshoe Hikes in North Tahoe

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Biking in Sonoma County

  Russian River Region. Gorp Travel

• Tent Camping the Sierra Nevada

  Chute Hill and Highlands Lakes Campgrounds. Gorp Travel

• Mondo Mount Diablo

  Two Spectacular East Bay Bike Rides. Gorp Travel

• Camper's Classic Jerky Marinade

  Just Add Water. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Most-Isolated National Parks

  Death Valley National Park, California. Gorp Top Ten

• The Upper Klamath (and Beyond)

  The Top 18 River Rafting Expeditions in Northern California. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  Evolution of the Yosemite Landscape. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• The Klamath Challenge

  Wise Rafters Skip Sections. Gorp Travel

• Turtle Mountains Wilderness

  Gorp Travel

• Trails of San Gabriel

  Three Primo Hikes in the Mountains above Los Angeles. Gorp Travel

• An Ocean at Your Doorstep

  Hike from Cars and Crowds to Beachfront Bliss in Southern California. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Beaches in the United States

  Best Biking: Santa Monica to Torrance (California). Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Northern California Adventures

  Best of Northern California. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Los Angeles Adventures

  Top 10 Los Angeles Area Campsites. Gorp Top Ten

• Jump into Spring

  Raft the American River. Gorp Travel

• Summiting Shasta

  A One-Day Assault on one of California's Tallest Peaks. Gorp Travel

• Coastal Hikes Around San Diego

  Short Walks along the Pacific. Gorp Travel

• San Diego Sand

  Four laidback beaches: Black's Beach, Torrey Pines, Del Mar and San Onofre. Gorp Travel

• The Sierra High Route

  A Journey at Timberline. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten U.S. National Parks

  7. Sequoia & Kings Canyon, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Riding California's Central Coast

  Nirvana on Horseback. Gorp Travel

• Lassen Volcanic National Park

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Whitney or Won't We?

  Hiking to the Highest Point in the Lower 48. Gorp Travel

• South-of-Yosemite Wonders

  The World's Second Largest Tree and More Sierra Spectacles. Gorp Travel

• Lost Coast Romance

  Map of Mattole River to Smith-Etter Road. Gorp Travel

• Lost Coast Romance

  Hiking the California Coastal Trail through the wilds of Humboldt County. Gorp Travel

• Nose in a Day

  A First-person Account of one of Climbing's Great Accomplishments. Gorp Travel

• Mountain Biking Sequoia National Forest

  Single Track in a Truly Enchanted Forest. Gorp Travel

• Biking Cuyamaca Rancho

  Desert Rides near San Diego - Green Valley Loop. Gorp Travel

• Tahoe Alpine Skiing

  Playground of the Western World. Gorp Travel

• Escaping Los Angeles

  Mountain Biking the Santa Monicas. Gorp Travel

• Baja Norte: Sea of Cortiz near Santa Rosalia

  Camping Baja's Best Beaches. Gorp Travel

• Pedal Into L.A.'s Trolleyed Past

  Mountain Biking in California's San Gabriels. Gorp Travel

• Tahoe Cross-Country Ski Areas

  A Skinny-Skier's Mecca. Gorp Travel

• Tahoe's Top Attractions

  Introduction. Gorp Travel

• Regional Guide

  Overview - Monterey and the Central Coast. Gorp Travel

• Chips Ahoy!

  Mountain Biking Silicon Valley. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten National Forests in the United States

  Sierra National Forest, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Leisurely Hikes in Yosemite

  Tuolumne Meadows and the Tioga Road. Gorp Travel

• Regional Guide

  Overview- Tahoe. Gorp Travel

• The Two Yosemites

  Seeing the Whole Park for the First Time. Gorp Travel

• Trinity Toppers

  The Top Trails in Northern California's Trinity Alps. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten California Mountain Bike Singletrack

  Top Ten California Singletrack. Gorp Top Ten

• Tough and Easy: Two Southern California Rides

  Mountain Biking at Pt. Mugu State Park. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Nicaragua Adventures

  Wildlife Viewing. Gorp Top Ten

• On the Trail of the Pony Express

  Following the Pony Express National Historic Trail. Gorp Travel

• Hiking the John Muir Trail

  Happy Isles to Reds Meadow Hot Springs. Gorp Travel

• L.A. Dog Lover's Escapes

  Dog Days In and Around L.A. Gorp Travel

• Weekend Backpacker San Francisco

  Hot Bay Area Overnighters. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Active Spring Vacations

  San Francisco, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Phoenix Spring Escapes

  Five Great Excursions in the Valley of the Sun. Gorp Travel

• Bald Eagles — Guaranteed!

  Winter at Tule Lake Refuge. Gorp Travel

• Kirkwood, California

  The Best Snowboarding in North America. Away Trip Idea

• Top Ten Getaways for Tiny Travelers

  Top Wilderness Camp. Gorp Top Ten

• High on the Ridge

  Two Great Hike and Bike Trails Above San Francisco Bay. Gorp Travel

• Exploring the Anza-Borrego Desert

  Gateways to the Area: An Introduction to the Western Region. Gorp Travel

• Regional Guide

  Family - Southern Oregon Cascades and the Southern Coast. Gorp Travel

• Seldom-Seen Sierra

  Hiking Sequoia National Park's Mineral King Area. Gorp Travel

• San Francisco Outdoors

  An Activity Guide for California's Golden Gate. Gorp Travel

• One Hundred Hikes in Yosemite

  Selecting Your Hike. Gorp Travel

• Alone on an Island (in San Francisco Bay)

  Angel Island State Park. Gorp Travel

• Sturgeon

  The Northwest's Hottest New Fishery?. Gorp Travel

• California Coastal Trail

  Rainforest to desert, and everything in between. Gorp Travel

• A Yosemite Dream Trip

  Mount Conness Loop. Gorp Travel

• Largemouth Bass

  To Catch a World Record. Gorp Travel

• Biking the Estero Trail

  Quintessential Point Reyes Full of Challenge and Surprises!. Gorp Travel

• A Golden Opportunity

  Trout Fishing at Inyo's Cottonwood Lake. Gorp Travel

• Zen of Ten

  Discovering Ten Of Southern California's Best Eco-Touring Adventures. Gorp Travel

• Kern River: The Details

  Gorp Travel

• Marin County for Dogs

  The Inside Scoop on Where to Take Your Pooch. Gorp Travel

• Superstitions and Legends

  Trail Riding the Sonoran Desert. Gorp Travel

• Walking with the Stars

  Three Great Hikes Near Los Angeles. Gorp Travel

• Weird Music and Wild Ways

  Winter adventures on California's Other Side of the Hill. Gorp Travel

• Tahoe Rim Trail

  Building a 150 Mile Loop for Hiker, Horse, and Skier. Gorp Travel

• Inyo National Forest

  Hiking - Rock Creek Canyon. Gorp Travel

• Inyo National Forest

  Hiking Mammoth Lakes. Gorp Travel

• Inyo National Forest

  Hiking - Mono Lake Area. Gorp Travel

• Hiking in the Columbia Gorge

  A Sampling of Hikes from a Family Outing to a Great Multi-Day Walk. Gorp Travel

• Arizona Borderlands

  The Many Faces of the Desert. Gorp Travel

• The Cataract Trails

  On Marin County's Mount Tamalpais. Gorp Travel

• Point Reyes National Seashore

  California. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Ancient Forests of the United States

  Redwood Park, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten National Parks for Wildlife Viewing

  Channel Islands National Park, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Wetlands: Boom and Bust

  Wetlands to Visit. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Places to Encounter Whales

  Western Hemisphere: California Coast, Between Big Sur and Fort Bragg. Gorp Top Ten

• Spanning the Gender Gap

  Does a Woman Have to Be One of the Boys to Excel in Climbing?. Gorp Practical Advice

• Water Trails

  Western Water Trails. Gorp Travel

• The Best Places to View Bats in the United States and Canada

  The Vacationer's Guide To Bat Watching, Part I. Gorp Travel

• Revealing Routes on El Cap

  Yosemite's Rock Chief. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Epic Bike Rides

  Pacific Coast Highway. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Scenic Drives in the United States

  West: Wild Wild West: California 1, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten Winter Outdoor Family Getaways

  California Dreaming: Lake Tahoe, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Escaping Winter's Chill

  Hiking at Mojave National Preserve. Gorp Travel

• A Congress of Eagles

  The West. Gorp Travel

• Observing the Fall Bird Migration

  Southwest. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Spots for Experiencing Sharks

  Pacific and Indian Oceans: Southern California. Gorp Top Ten

• Winter Diamonds

  Yosemite National Park, California. Gorp Travel

• Winter Wandering

  The West. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten U.S. Campgrounds

  Kirk Creek Campground: California. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten National Parks for Rock Climbing

  Joshua Tree National Park, Cailfornia. Gorp Top Ten

• Sequoia Revealed

  Early Spring Splendor in the High Sierra (for those in the know). Gorp Travel

• Top Ten National Park Campgrounds

  Channel Islands National Park, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Paddling Our Wild Shores

  Point Reyes National Seashore, California. Gorp Travel

• The Why and Who of Loaded Bicycle Touring

  Why Tour?. Gorp Travel

• Climbing Joshua Tree National Park

  Four Classic Destinations in the Land of Contrast. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Kid-Tested Rivers

  Colorado River, California and Arizona. Gorp Top Ten

• Family Weekender: San Francisco

  Quick Escapes for Bay Area Families. Gorp Travel

• The World of the Coast

  Top Coastal Destinations. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Mountain Bike Meccas (Beyond Moab)

  Downieville, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Don't Leave the Kids at Home

  Four Spots for Skiing Vacations Family-Style. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Camps in North America

  Camp Marooned: East Anacapa Islet, Channel Island NP, California. Gorp Top Ten

• California Highway One

  Monterey. Gorp Travel

• Top Ten Parks for Spring

  Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Gorp Top Ten

• Top Ten U.S. Caves

  How Low Can You Go: Moaning Cavern, California. Gorp Top Ten

• Crown Jewels In Winter

  Brief Respites of Backcountry Solitude. Gorp Travel

• Over the Snow on Big Feet

  Snowshoeing for Fun and Fitness. Gorp Practical Advice

• 15 Great Wildlife Viewing Trips

  Adapted from Watching Wildlife. Gorp Travel

• Wild & Scenic Rivers - California

  Gorp Travel

• Rogue/Umpqua Scenic Byway - Oregon Scenic Drives

  Gorp Travel

• All-American Roads - U.S. Scenic Drives

  Gorp Travel

• Smith River NRA Backroads Guide - California Scenic Drives

  Gorp Travel

• National Scenic Byways and Other Recreational Drives

  California. Gorp Travel

• Highway 49 Guide - California Scenic Byway

  Gorp Travel

• Stairways into Winter

  Ice Climbing. Away Travel

• Board to Death!

  The Tops in Snowboarding Ski Resorts. Away Travel

• Attack of the Single Track

  North American Mountain Biking Areas. Gorp Travel

• Following the Fin: Shark Diving

  Away Travel

• Off the Road Again: America's Top 4x4 Destinations

  California: Rubicon Trail and Death Valley National Park. Gorp Travel

• Easy Riding: The Ultimate Motorcycle Tours

  Arizona and Utah: The Great Southwest. Gorp Travel

• Winter Wonderlands: North America's Top Ten Ski Resorts

  Away Travel

• Knee-Deep Novices: Ten Great Ski Resorts for Beginners

  Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sunday River, and Deer Valley. Away Travel

• Drunk on Love: Honeymooners Stomp through the Santa Barbara Vineyards

  An Intoxicating Exploration of the Santa Ynez Valley. Away Travel

• Seven Windsurfing Wonders of the World

  Baja, California: Escapades and Escapes. Gorp Travel

• Travel through a Kid's Eye

  Pack Llama Trips: Family Fun on the Trail. Away Travel

• The Tops in Touring: Road Cycling's Best Spots

  Oregon and California: Biking the Pacific Coast Highway. Away Trip Idea

• Thar She Blows: A World of Whales

  Baja and the California Coast. Away Travel

• Nordic Lights: The Best in Cross-Country Skiing

  California: Sierra Hut-to-Hut Cross-Country Tour. Gorp Travel

• Presidential Treats and Retreats

  Traveling in the footsteps of the POTUS. Away Travel

• In Olympic Footsteps: A North American Tour

  The echoes of games past and future still ring out in cities throughout the continent. Away Travel

• Life's a Natural Beach

  Five Fab Shore Breaks Awash in Unspoiled Beauty. Gorp Travel

• America's B-Sides

  Unsung Sites on a U.S. Tour. Gorp Travel
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