Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 at 11:18 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Help the Sequoias While Visiting the Sequoias

Help the Sequoias While Visiting the Sequoias

A hotel package that's made for Earth Day, and a few extra days, too. Read »

Monday, Feb 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Driving the Majestic Mountain Loop

Driving the Majestic Mountain Loop

Eager to get back into the mountains, sans chains? Spring is coming. Read »

Monday, Dec 17, 2012 at 10:55 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

A High Sierra Idyll

A High Sierra Idyll

Already dreaming of walking the High Sierra Trail? Plan now. Read »

Tuesday, Dec 25, 2012 at 9:54 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Winter Among the Giants

Winter Among the Giants

Peace, nature, and snow: It's the quietest time of the year in the sequoias. Read »

Saturday, Oct 6, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Spooky Sequoias

Spooky Sequoias

Take an eerie trip to the Sequoia National Park. Read »

Monday, Jul 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

High Sierra Getaway

High Sierra Getaway

The wait to stay at the High Sierra camp is usually months, but not now. Read »

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2012 at 2:17 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sequoia Horseback Riding

Sequoia Horseback Riding

Clip-clop underneath some of the largest trees on the planet. Read »

Saturday, Jun 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Going Car-Free in the Sequoias

Going Car-Free in the Sequoias

You long to wend your way through some of the world's most famous trees and not have to drive. That's a real option. Read »

Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Beauty of Bearpaw

The Beauty of Bearpaw

The High Sierra tent hotel is looking ahead to warmer days. Read »

Thursday, Dec 8, 2011 at 1:45 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Wuksachi in Winter

Wuksachi in Winter

Sweet on the sequoias in the snow? The park's big lodge has a special on. 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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