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15 of the Best National Parks to Visit in the Winter

11/24/2023 by Kristin Addis 3 Comments

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Most people tend to plan their vacations for the summer months, but visiting national parks during the winter can offer a different perspective to some of the most beautiful sights in the USA. Plus, many national parks that are packed during the summer months can offer smaller crowds and better conditions when the weather is […]

My Top 11 Favorite Things to Do in California in December

11/10/2023 by Kristin Addis 1 Comment

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Dreaming of a December escape? There’s nowhere like California to make those winter fantasies come to life. From the Sierra Nevada’s snow-covered slopes to the Mojave Desert’s starlit skies, California offers a stellar variety of experiences perfect for the last month of the year. So bundle up — or strip down for a hot spring […]

8 Dreamiest Places to Enjoy Fall in California

10/06/2023 by Guest Blogger 1 Comment

This is a guest post by Jamie English. California may not be the first state you think of for your next fall getaway, but it is possible to do some incredible leaf-peeping here. Combine the changing colors of the trees with the state’s famous golden light and mildly cold temperatures, and California becomes its own […]

The 33 Best Things to do in Southern California (Local’s Guide)

06/17/2023 by Kristin Addis 4 Comments

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Sunny skies, laidback vibes, and pretty coastlines—these descriptions only capture a bit of Southern California’s charm. While most of the world may visit this half of California solely for Los Angeles, SoCal is home to plenty of natural and manmade spots worth visiting. From day trips to weekend getaways, check out the best things to […]

Northern Vs. Southern California – Which is Better?

06/11/2023 by Kristin Addis 1 Comment

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Northern vs. Southern California – what’s the difference, and which one truly reigns supreme? It’s a debate — a rivalry if you will — that is hotly contested by those of us born and bred in California. The two (or three, I’d argue), parts of the state are distinct from one another in so many […]

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