Our daily look at nearby getaways
Fee-Free Days in the National Parks
The first of the "pay no admission" days of the year is just ahead. Read »
National Public Lands Day
It's a fee-free day to give back to our wild spaces; give back and admire them, too. Read »
National Parks and the Solar Eclipse
Heading up the state to try and catch the solar event just ahead? The National Park Service has some recs for you. Read »
National Parks Say "Thank You" to Veterans
The parks that charge fees will waive them in honor of Veterans Day Weekend. Read »
Now This Is the Way to Welcome Summer
June 21 is a fee-free day around the national park system. Read »
Share the Experience Photo Contest
The National Park Foundation wants your best snapshot. The prize? A national park trip, natch. Read »
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Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals, warmer weather -- yes, there are reasons to head south.
From wine tasting in Temecula to visitng Shamu at Sea World.
Culture, wine, boating, hiking, beachcombing, museums. You don't have to drive far to get away.
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