By Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times There’s something special about a Southern California beach in winter …
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Travel for Two: Like grapes on a vine, Lodi will grow on you
By Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service The first time I visited Lodi was out of curiosity. The second time, …
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Not your average ski trip: 3 memorable things to do in California’s Big Bear
By Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times There are many sides to Big Bear, a winter sports destination nestled in the …
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Ruffles, Patches and Flame — learn whale names and where to find them!
If you’re lucky enough to spot a whale up close, you’ll probably spend the first few seconds of the …
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Forget Taco Tuesday. In San Diego, it’s time for the Taco Trolley
San Diego’s recently expanded Trolley system has extended the Blue Line from the U.S.-Mexico border to La Jolla in …
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Famed mountain lion P-22 makes dramatic appearance in Los Angeles backyard
By Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times Leilani Fideler received an alert that her backyard motion sensor had detected …
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Travel for Two: Visit Sonoma County for the wine — but also for its culinary delights, stunning views
By Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service There’s no denying the lure of California’s wine country. …
A very Yosemite Christmas: 4 must-try winter adventures in the park
By Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times Good day, fellow Escapists. As I think back over my travels during 2021, a …
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This year, celebrating the triumph of light over darkness is more meaningful than ever
On the night of the November new moon, when the sky is at its darkest, Diwali celebrates light. In some regions it …
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Why wait for winter? Ski season starts this fall!
The day many cold-weather enthusiasts wait months for is quickly approaching: the opening of ski season here on the West …
Where history and imagination take flight: A selection of the West Coast’s aeronautical museums
No matter what kind of plane it is, I can’t help looking up — I am fascinated by flight. When you consider …
Preserving hope and creating peace: Discover the West Coast’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Travel has many faces. Chances are, if you travel for any reason, from business to pleasure, there’s an …
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