California Family Activities

During Free National Park Week, explore an expansive geothermal area in NorCal where steam rises from the ground. A clear blue pool is surrounded by rocky terrain, with evergreen trees lining the edges and covering distant hills. The sun glows brightly above the horizon in a clear sky.

Free National Park Week in NorCal

If you’re already reeling from the taxes you have to pay on April 18, here’s a chance to at least recoup a little of your […]

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A large whale shark swims underwater in clear blue-green water at the Aquarium of the Bay, with sunlight filtering through the surface. The shark's spotted pattern is visible along its broad, flat back as it swims beneath the surface, where scattered rays of light create a dappled effect.

Experiential Travel with EcoXpeditions

Partner Content When you explore the incredible Aquarium of the Bay on Pier 39 and wander below through the clear underwater tunnels that reveal the

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A vibrant meadow filled with blooming purple wildflowers stretches into the distance. Rolling hills covered in lush green trees bask under a clear blue sky, epitomizing the beauty of NorCal in spring. Small groups of people can be seen walking and enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Spring Wildflower Viewing in NorCal

Now that springtime is here, it’s time to get outdoors and pay homage to Mother Nature’s handiwork. Blooming orchards, bright swaths of field mustard, and

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A group of people is in a large hot air balloon basket, elevated high in the sky with an orange flame igniting the balloon above. The landscape below consists of vast fields and distant trees under a clear sky, reminiscent of Sonoma Wine Country Summer Adventures. Everyone is smiling and enjoying the ride.

Sonoma Wine Country Summer Adventures

With more square miles than Rhode Island, hundreds of wineries, spas, beaches, state parks and more, there’s always something fun going on in Wine Country.

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A person gracefully performs a yoga pose, balancing on one leg while holding the other leg behind them with one hand. The sun is setting or rising in the background, creating a golden, serene glow around the silhouette. The sky is softly clouded, reminiscent of Yoga Trikonasana's calm and balance.

Truck Stop Yoga: Trikonasana

Find your moment of zen anywhere on the road, at a truck stop of otherwise. Here is home trikonasana can get you there. Trikonasana (tri-ko-NAH-se-na), Triangle

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A dried, cracked landscape with visible shades of brown and tan. A single animal paw print, possibly from bay area wildlife, is pressed into the clay-like surface, highlighted by shadows and illuminated by sunlight. Small traces of green plant life emerge from some cracks.

5 Animals to Track in the Bay Area

The Bay Area is home to more than 50 species of mammals, 250+ species of birds, 20+ species of reptiles, and 10+ species of amphibians.

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The tail of a whale emerges from the water in front of a large bridge structure. The reddish-orange bridge and rocky background contrast with the ocean surface where one of the whales in Northern California is diving.

Know How to Spot These 5 Whales in Northern California

Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on Earth, with a spectacular tale of evolution. They began as land-dwelling, hoofed mammals more than 50

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