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6 Dusty Old California Towns Ideal for a Long Fall Weekend

Forget the hayrides and pumpkin patches. A better fall awaits.

Four-Hour Rule: Oakhurst

Five-star inn or "glamping caboose" — it's your call

The Four-Hour Rule: Lake Tahoe, NV

Nothing says crisp like autumn on the water

My Secret Campground: Brian Heifferon

The Outbound Collective founder on his favorite spot

Get Outta Town This Weekend

It's not too late to book your Labor Day getaway

4-Hour Rule: Big Sur Island

Consider this last-call for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

My Secret Campsite: Obi Kaufmann

Follow the author of The California Field Atlas to the Sierras

A Chunk of the PCH Just Became the Prettiest Bike Path in America

Big Sur's landslides came with a serious silver lining

15 Can’t-Miss Gems Hiding in California’s State Parks

Biking. Hiking. Surfing. Off-roading. Let’s review.

The 8 Best Hike-In Campsites in Northern California

Hear that? That's the sound of no neighbors for miles.

This Is How You Handle SFO

From burgers at Gott's to the post-flight shower

Four-Hour Rule: Healdsburg

The meal of your life is at this inn, awaiting your arrival

How Do You Feel About the Words “Potentially Active Volcano”?

Two ways to see Mt. Shasta: One from a cabin, one from the top