Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 at 1:43 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Badger Pass Opens

Badger Pass Opens

A lack of snow pushed the date; now the Yosemite play place is set to throw the gates wide on Thursday, Jan. 26. Read »

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:18 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Closing of Tioga

The Closing of Tioga

It's usually closed in the winter but it has been open, due to warm weather. But now? Snow. Read »

Friday, Jan 13, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Stow Cash, National Park It Up

Stow Cash, National Park It Up

The entry fee-charging national parks will waive admission over Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. Read »

Saturday, Jan 7, 2012 at 12:54 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Hikers Welcome at the Ski Hut

Hikers Welcome at the Ski Hut

More about strolling than schussing? Make for Glacier Point. Read »

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Lickety Split Bracebridge

Lickety Split Bracebridge

Even if you haven't got your velvet ruff at the ready, you can still make the Yosemite feast. Read »

Saturday, Dec 3, 2011 at 9:25 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Rock Face Rink

Rock Face Rink

Twirl at one of the world's most spectacular rinks. Read »

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 at 6:01 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Golden Leaves, Half Dome

Golden Leaves, Half Dome

It's getting more spectacular in one of the most spectacular places on earth. Read »

Monday, Nov 7, 2011 at 11:01 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Get Your Badger Pass Deals

Get Your Badger Pass Deals

The Yosemite play place opens in December. A sweet Tuesday deal starts in mid-January Read »

Wednesday, Nov 2, 2011 at 10:55 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Yosemite-Style High-Fiving

Yosemite-Style High-Fiving

If you've got a photo of you and a friend reaching for air in the national park, you've got a chance to win a getaway. Read »

Monday, Oct 24, 2011 at 7:43 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Raising a Glass at the Ahwahnee

Raising a Glass at the Ahwahnee

The Vintners' Holidays put the focus on lauded winemakers. And the beauty of Yosemite as well. 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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