Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 9:40 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Mushrooms of Morgan Hill

The Mushrooms of Morgan Hill

The San Jose-close burg gets the fun(gi) going. Read »

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 at 3:13 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Wild Mushrooms of Healdsburg

Wild Mushrooms of Healdsburg

A number of restaurants are giving fungi the spotlight for a weekend. Read »

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mushroom Mania, Monterey-Style

Mushroom Mania, Monterey-Style

Beverages, spa treatments, and foraging excursions? It's fall all right. Read »

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 12:50 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mushroom Time in Morgan Hill

Mushroom Time in Morgan Hill

Family activities and gourmet booths are part of the community's annual Memorial Day celebration. 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, May 18, 2011 at 1:10 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mushroom Mardi Gras

Mushroom Mardi Gras

Morgan Hill is celebrating its favorite fungus with a family carnival and 'shroomy to-dos. 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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