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Superbloom? Or SuperSHROOM? California Storms Spawn Epic Mushroom Season

If you’ve been a regular on Instagram over the past few years, you might be aware of the “Superbloom” phenomenon—an explosion of wildflowers that blankets the California’s hillsides when conditions are right. But that’s not the only explosive botanical event the state has experienced of [...]

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25 Best Campgrounds Near San Francisco in 2023

Though there’s much to experience in America’s favorite city by the bay, it’s equally wonderful to get out of the urban area and explore the natural wonders Northern California has to offer. From the Central Coast to the vineyards of Napa, and the gold miners [...]

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15 Best National and State Parks Near San Francisco

California is famous for its natural beauty, from towering redwoods and rocky canyons to crashing waves and moonlike deserts. And the good news is that you don’t need to wander far to see it. In San Francisco, it’s all nearby—sometimes even inside city limits. Here [...]

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Snowy PCT May Open Late, Crushing Thru-Hiking Dreams

While skiers rejoice over California’s record 2023 snowfall, thru-hikers are biting their fingernails. If all that powder doesn’t melt fast, the PCT may open late—rendering a 2023 thru-hike impossible for many.  The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which crosses the length of the United States from [...]

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Meet Pat, a Tiny Mouse with a Larger-Than-Life Title  

This Pacific pocket mouse, named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart, just received an official Guinness award for a particularly impressive feat.  Pat now holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest living mouse in human care. The diminutive rodent, weighing no more than just three [...]

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Is California In Danger of its Biggest Wildfire Season Yet?

While California skiers are rejoicing over the state’s record-breaking snowfall this year, many wildland firefighters are starting to get nervous. Winter precipitation means spring plant growth—and to a wildfire, plants are nothing more than fuel.  Of course, California’s record-breaking precipitation does have some benefits. It’s [...]

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25 Best Campgrounds Within 2 Hours of Riverside/San Bernardino CA

Camping and Cali…they even sound made for one another. Makes perfect sense since there’s no shortage of great camping opportunities in the state of California, all 840 miles of it. The choices are virtually endless. With all that country and all those campgrounds, how do [...]

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The 12 Best Places to Stargaze in the U.S.

Humans have always been drawn to stargazing—and it’s easy to see why. The vast darkness juxtaposed against the brilliant dots of light evokes a sense of astronomical wonder that reminds us just how much more is out there beyond our own existence. In recent years, [...]

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8 Amazing RV Parks Across the US

Across the country, RV parks are quietly hosting campers in truly jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind settings. From insane views across mountain ranges to parks where you can sleep steps from the ocean, these resorts rival the very best 5-star hotels. Pro tip: Make reservations early! As you [...]

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Superbloom? Or SuperSHROOM? California Storms Spawn Epic Mushroom Season

If you’ve been a regular on Instagram over the past few years, you might be aware of the “Superbloom” phenomenon—an explosion of wildflowers that [...]

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25 Best Campgrounds Near San Francisco in 2023

Though there’s much to experience in America’s favorite city by the bay, it’s equally wonderful to get out of the urban area and explore [...]

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15 Best National and State Parks Near San Francisco

California is famous for its natural beauty, from towering redwoods and rocky canyons to crashing waves and moonlike deserts. And the good news is [...]

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Snowy PCT May Open Late, Crushing Thru-Hiking Dreams

While skiers rejoice over California’s record 2023 snowfall, thru-hikers are biting their fingernails. If all that powder doesn’t melt fast, the PCT may open [...]

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Meet Pat, a Tiny Mouse with a Larger-Than-Life Title  

This Pacific pocket mouse, named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart, just received an official Guinness award for a particularly impressive feat.  Pat now holds [...]

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Is California In Danger of its Biggest Wildfire Season Yet?

While California skiers are rejoicing over the state’s record-breaking snowfall this year, many wildland firefighters are starting to get nervous. Winter precipitation means spring [...]

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25 Best Campgrounds Within 2 Hours of Riverside/San Bernardino CA

Camping and Cali…they even sound made for one another. Makes perfect sense since there’s no shortage of great camping opportunities in the state of [...]

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The 12 Best Places to Stargaze in the U.S.

Humans have always been drawn to stargazing—and it’s easy to see why. The vast darkness juxtaposed against the brilliant dots of light evokes a [...]

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Environmentalists Defend Bald Eagles in Epic Showdown in California

This January, a group of California activists gathered around the base of gnarled ponderosa pine, planning to stand arm-in-arm before bulldozers if necessary. The [...]

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8 Amazing RV Parks Across the US

Across the country, RV parks are quietly hosting campers in truly jaw-dropping, one-of-a-kind settings. From insane views across mountain ranges to parks where you [...]

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