Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 at 12:38 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Skating at Yosemite's Famous Ice Rink

Skating at Yosemite's Famous Ice Rink

Take a chilly twirl in a truly epic setting. Read »

Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Wawona Hiker Package

Wawona Hiker Package

A sequoia-close landmark again offers a popular strut-about deal. Read »

Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

High Sierra Camps Opening Dates

High Sierra Camps Opening Dates

Have you been putting "getting away from it all" off? Stop that. Read »

Friday, Jun 22, 2012 at 6:54 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Yosemite Wine Holidays

Yosemite Wine Holidays

Can autumn be far away? The Ahwahnee lines up its top wine event. Read »

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Evergreen Lodge's Cool Pool

Evergreen Lodge's Cool Pool

A pretty Yosemite property gives its pool a makeover. Read »

Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Tioga Gets Its Reopen Date

Tioga Gets Its Reopen Date

It's one of the main signs of the coming of summer in the Sierra. Read »

Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 at 8:23 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Yosemite HD

Yosemite HD

It's nearly National Park Week. Here's a new time-lapse film to get you pumped for all of that free admission. Read »

Sunday, Apr 8, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Earth Day in the National Parks

Earth Day in the National Parks

Go on a Earth Day bike ride in of the world's most beloved valleys. Or celebrate a candlelit Earth Hour at the Wuksachi. Read »

Thursday, Mar 1, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Oh, Here's Winter, Finally

Oh, Here's Winter, Finally

Spring is on its way. So what's this? Snowfall at some top ski areas? Read »

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Fall in Winter

The Fall in Winter

Ever seen sunshine set a waterfall alight? Make for Yosemite. 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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