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Canyoneering involves moving up and down steep slot canyons, using climbing, crawling and rappelling. And, in my case, praying, cursing and regretting my decision to leave L.A.
Pack a picnic and introduce Mom to Mother Nature on these easy trails.
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The federal government is extending the requirement that travelers wear face masks on planes, trains and buses.
Spring, late fall and winter are the ideal times to visit nearby deserts
Europe surrounds us in L.A.. But not all Euro substitutes are created equal.
How to master slot canyons, plus COVID-19 on Mt. Everest
With travel demand increasing, Frontier Airlines announces new service from Burbank to Phoenix, Las Vegas and Denver starting July 15.
Climb a 250-foot crater north of Joshua Tree, take a gondola ride in Long Beach or pan for California’s state gem in Coalinga this weekend.
As travelers begin to plan vacations as COVID-19 cases wane, road trips to outdoor destinations are emerging as a popular choice.
Travel and COVID-19
Business owners in Nepal’s Solukhumbu region, which draws mountaineers from all over, are buried in debt, with almost no income and no relief in sight.
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The Cactus Ranch feels secret, special even, because as far as nurseries go it’s relatively unknown. During the week, the property is a wholesale nursery business, closed to the public. But on weekends it’s open to anyone.
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A ‘slimmed down’ version of the state fair may return later this year, organizers say.
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Try an easy hike in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or Joshua Tree. Or help clean up the L.A. River, go moon bathing or check out a mountain lion mural.
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From Malibu to La Jolla, here are five Southern California trails that do something most hikes don’t — take you to the edge of the ocean.
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Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks and a more intimate glimpse of nature.
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Now in its 100th year, the southern Utah park welcomes 4.3 million visitors annually. And that’s not easy.
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Now that curbside pickups have been banned, arriving passengers have new choices to make, and understanding LAX-it will be crucial.
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Like the blast of a ship’s whistle or the click-click-clack of train wheels, travel can be insistent.
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Penguins and otters at Monterey Bay Aquarium are said to have perked up since members began visiting recently. Reopening to the public is days away.
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These bizarre rock spires are reminiscent of Arrakis, Tatooine and other legendary science fiction settings. But visitors don’t need to travel galactic lengths to get there.
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Pop musician Joe Jonas collaborated with travel agency Expedia to give away three-dimensional replicas of his hand to soothe nervous travelers.
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The European Union’s executive branch proposes easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as its COVID-19 vaccination campaign picks up pace.
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Besides being budget-friendly, these rentals allow you to check in without human contact and avoid other guests.
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Cruise ships can sail from U.S. ports with customers if 95% of guests and 98% of crew are vaccinated, under new CDC guidelines.
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Plus snap photos for the City Nature Challenge, go roller skating and learn how to stay safe on a desert hike
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Looking for somewhere to go this weekend? Take an architectural road trip around Palm Springs, find some ‘moon trees’ or cruise newly reopened Highway 1.
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Americans have more time to get the Real ID that will be required for boarding flights and entering federal facilities.
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The European Union is finalizing plans to allow visitors from the U.S. to come to the 27-nation bloc this summer in an effort to revive tourism.
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It’s National Park Week, so indulge in the great outdoors at one of these five Southern California parks.
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Spot marine life large and small in Cambria, treat yourself in Harmony or become a seal expert in San Simeon.
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Light at Sensorio, closed since December due to the pandemic, reopens today with a new exhibit made from 17,000 wine bottles
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It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you.
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Wine-tasting adventures in Napa and Sonoma valleys, plus the Las Vegas experience and favorite buildings in L.A. and San Francisco
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and work crews stood on the freshly paved and marked roadway to celebrate the reopening of the main artery to and from Big Sur.
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Welcome to car wars, the rental version, another side effect of the pandemic.
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Nature preserves offer purposeful experiences, plus Earth Day activities and why you should take down your bird feeder
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A unique way to celebrate Earth Day? Marveling at sponges grown on a farm three hours from L.A.
