California Hiking

Marin Is Your New Year’s “Fun-olution”

Make Marin County your launchpad for an unforgettable 2025

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Guided Trails and Tales: 3 Group Activities in Marin

Marin County is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers with countless ways to explore activities safely with friends or in a group environment.

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A split image of three waterfalls surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain. The left image shows Cataract Falls with a small, mossy cascade. The middle image features Vernal Falls, a tall waterfall with a powerful flow. The right image displays Faery Falls with a gentle stream—perfect destinations for waterfall hikes in the Bay Area.

7 Dreamy Waterfall Hikes in the Bay Area and Beyond

This year’s rains have fed countless waterfalls around California, and outdoor enthusiasts are looking for the best waterfall hikes in the Bay Area and beyond.

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A tranquil river winds through a grassy meadow surrounded by dense pine forests and mountains along the John Muir Trail. The sun is setting behind the ridge, casting a warm, golden glow over the landscape and illuminating the sky in shades of blue and orange.

The John Muir Trail: An Epic Journey Through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park

Featured Photo: Courtesy of Victor Volta For most backpackers who are fortunate enough to experience the John Muir Trail in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, the

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A serene beach scene at dawn with gentle waves lapping the shore. Misty hills loom in the distance under a pale pink and orange sky, creating a tranquil and atmospheric landscape on the Lost Coast.

Stones Unturned: Hiking California’s Lost Coast

25 miles of Northern California coastline—left alone. The Lost Coast is America’s westernmost point. It is a singular, stunning stretch of coastal wilderness: undeveloped and

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A scenic ocean view at sunset features waves crashing against dark rocks. The shoreline curves gently, with white foam from the waves spreading across the beach. Rolling hills and a mountain range are visible in the distance under a sky with scattered clouds—perfect for a road trip along the Lost Coast.

How to Road Trip the Lost Coast

The Lost Coast is proof that if you don’t build it, they won’t come. What wasn’t built along 90 miles of pristine California coastline north

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A coastal scene with a sandy beach and rocky shoreline, perfect for wildlife watching in Northern California. Numerous seals lounge on the sand near the water as ocean waves gently roll onto the shore, with a grassy cliff rising on the left side of the image.

NorCal Winter Wildlife Watching

If you’re looking for something interesting and affordable to do this winter in Northern California, Mother Nature puts on some pretty good free shows. Much

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A man and a child stand on a small staircase looking into the cockpit of an old aircraft inside a large hangar, enjoying one of Sonoma County's family-friendly adventures. An elderly man in a blue shirt and cap stands near the cockpit, while another person in a mask observes from behind.

Family-Friendly Adventures in Sonoma County

If you want to win that “Parent of the Year” award, keep reading. I spend a lot of time goofing around on weekends, checking out

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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 picturesque vineyard landscape during golden hour, with rows of grapevines stretching across rolling hills in the heart of Wine Country. The sun casts a warm light on the scene, highlighting the lush greenery of the vines and surrounding trees, with mountains in the background.

Wine Country Vineyard Hiking Adventures in Sonoma County

If you’ve never done it before, you’re just going to have to trust me on this one: Taking a guided vineyard tour in Sonoma County

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