Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Horseback Riding Through Yosemite Backcountry

Horseback Riding Through Yosemite Backcountry

The Yosemite Valley Stable is open for the summer season, Giddy up! Read »

Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 6:12 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Happy 100th, Avalon!

Happy 100th, Avalon!

Catalina Island's biggest city throws a centennial party. Read »

Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:19 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Lovable, Photographable, Soon: Ugliest Dog Contest

Lovable, Photographable, Soon: Ugliest Dog Contest

Have a snaggle-toothed hound? There's still time to enter. Read »

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A Sign of Summer: Tioga Road Opening

A Sign of Summer: Tioga Road Opening

The highway across the Sierra has a tentative opening date. Read »

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Mysterious and Magnificent Candelabra Tree

The Mysterious and Magnificent Candelabra Tree

The much-photographed wonder is inside the Trees of Mystery. Read »

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

What to Do Around the Southern Sierra

What to Do Around the Southern Sierra

It's a place synonymous with summer road trips. Read »

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Train Day at a Train Landmark

Train Day at a Train Landmark

The California State Railroad Museum will waive admission. Read »

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

17-Mile Drive (by Segway)

17-Mile Drive (by Segway)

Call it a fresh way to take in the waves, cypress trees, and views. Read »

Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8:12 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Happy 100th, Mountain Play!

Happy 100th, Mountain Play!

The "Sound of Music" will sing at the rustic Mt. Tamalpais venue. Read »

Friday, May 10, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Where to See the Amgen Bike Tour

Where to See the Amgen Bike Tour

The Amgen Tour is making eight runs around the state; find your watch spot. Read »

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A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Trip points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit

GET A ROOM

Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.

LA GETAWAY

Unique hotels, ethnic festivals, warmer weather -- yes, there are reasons to head south.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

From wine tasting in Temecula to visitng Shamu at Sea World.

BAY'S BEST

Culture, wine, boating, hiking, beachcombing, museums. You don't have to drive far to get away.

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