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Where to hike this weekend: the new John Nicholas Trail
Kimberly Gomes For the first time, South Bay mountain hikers and bikers can explore through Sanborn County Park via its newest addition, John Nicholas Trail. The 10-mile out-and-back trek takes hikers,...
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Discover pint size luxury in this teardrop camper
Photo courtesy of Gidget A few weeks back, I wrote about a travel-happy couple converting a school bus into a vacation vessel. While the tiny home movement is booming, not everyone wants to invest in a...
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Coastal day trip: Pescadero’s spectacular views, hiking and picnic spots
Kimberly Gomes/Sunset Publishing We’ve all got our usual trails–hikes we know like the back of our hand. After exploring every nook of my home hiking turf, I opted against my usual weekday trek and...
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Where to hike this weekend: Palos Verdes tide pools
Kimberly Gomes / Sunset Publishing Just 30 miles from the bustling city of Los Angeles is Palos Verdes–a beachfront town brimming with rolling hills and lush landscapes. If you love hiking, but have...
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Fall road trip: Colorado to Utah
Kimberly Gomes / Sunset Publishing As a California native, true fall color is hard to come by. Last October while the Bay Area lingered in Indian Summer, I ventured from Boulder, Colorado to Moab, Utah...
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Fall Road Trip, Day 2: Explore downtown Boulder
No Boulder trip is complete without a tour of Pearl Street. Considering the hefty selection of downtown eateries and shops, I’ve carved out a few gems worth exploring. Your options stretch far beyond...
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Fall Road Trip, Day 3: hiking through the Rockies
Nymph Lake (Kimberly Gomes / Sunset) After hiking and dining your way through Boulder, it’s time to explore more epic terrain. The Rocky Mountains are calling. Fortunately, this national park sits just...
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Fall Road Trip, Day 4: Sights along I-70 from Boulder to Utah
Kimberly Gomes / Sunset Publishing With Boulder in the rear view mirror, it’s time to venture West for Moab, Utah. Nearing the peak of Fall, there’s no better time to soak up the diverse landscapes and...
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Fall Road Trip, Day 5 and 6: The Arches National Park
Kimberly Gomes / Sunset Publishing On its own the town of Moab, Utah is as quaint as it comes. Yet, it resides amidst one of the most majestic National Parks in the Southwest: The Arches. Below you’ll...
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Fall Road Trip, Day 7: Canyonlands and T-Rex tracks
Kimberly Gomes / Sunset Publishing Unlike The Arches, few visitors take on all of Canyonlands in one day. It stretches across more than 500 square-miles. Regardless, this grand park is a must-see when...
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