Worth the Trip
Our daily look at deals and getaways
Friday, Aug 5, 2011 at 5:58 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Tram Tours with a Twist

Tram Tours with a Twist

The Yosemite Valley Floor Tour is a classic, but you can get deeper info, too. Read »

Monday, Jul 25, 2011 at 8:31 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Discover Your Inner Ansel Adams

Discover Your Inner Ansel Adams

Study photo form with the great artist's assistant? You can, in Yosemite. Read »

Monday, Jul 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Rafting Opens on the Merced

Rafting Opens on the Merced

The splashy stunner of a Yosemite trip'll paddle through Labor Day (most likely). Read »

Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 at 5:35 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Vintners' Holidays at The Ahwahnee

Vintners' Holidays at The Ahwahnee

The grand lodge has announced the line-up for the fall 2011 celebration. Read »

Friday, Jun 17, 2011 at 7:30 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Tioga Pass to Reopen

Tioga Pass to Reopen

The work on the winter-bound stretch is wrapping, just in time for summer. Read »

Wednesday, Jun 15, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Now This Is the Way to Welcome Summer

Now This Is the Way to Welcome Summer

June 21 is a fee-free day around the national park system. Read »

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Happy 90th, Evergreen Lodge

Happy 90th, Evergreen Lodge

The Hetch Hetchy-close landmark is featuring a special birthday package. Read »

Monday, May 9, 2011 at 6:42 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Waterfalls and Rainbows

Waterfalls and Rainbows

Word from Yosemite is that both wonders are in full fantastic force. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Mariposas in Mariposa

Mariposas in Mariposa

The Gold Country village celebrates its wing-pretty namesake, festival-style. Read »

Wednesday, Jul 6, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Horsetail Fall's "Firefall"

Horsetail Fall's

A famous Yosemite landmark is having its most famous fortnight. 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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