Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Monday, Nov 28, 2011 at 5:45 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Festive Fortnight

Festive Fortnight

Making for Mendo in early December? You've got a slate full of seasonal goodies before you. Read »

Wednesday, Nov 2, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Winding Rails and Mushroom Hikes

Winding Rails and Mushroom Hikes

If you're heading to Mendo's mondo Mushroom Festival, swing by the Skunky for a fun(gi) ride. Read »

Tuesday, Oct 18, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mendocino Mushroom Festival

Mendocino Mushroom Festival

Vino and fungi are the stars of the week-plus celebration. Read »

Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mendocino Music Festival

Mendocino Music Festival

The fortnight-long festival opens with bits by Gershwin and Bernstein. Read »

Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:07 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

World's Largest Salmon BBQ

World's Largest Salmon BBQ

The grills are getting hot in Noyo Harbor. Read »

Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Father's Day Tasting Weekend

Father's Day Tasting Weekend

A wine-wonderful road trip to Mendo County with your main guy? Oh yeah. This could be one for the retellings. Read »

Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Foamy Finale for the Mendo Whale Fests

Foamy Finale for the Mendo Whale Fests

Microbrews, a run, and delicious chowdery reign in Fort Bragg. Read »

Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Skunky Says Summer's Coming

Skunky Says Summer's Coming

And just in time for the Mendo area whale fests. Read »

Monday, Feb 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Whale Watching by Horseback

Whale Watching by Horseback

The Mendocino Whale Festival has an intriguing option for equestrians. Read »

Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 at 9:43 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mendocino Whale Festival

Mendocino Whale Festival

The beautiful ocean giants are the stars, but wine-sipping is part of the ocean-close weekend. 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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