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Here are ideas for activities with dads who like being in the outdoors, from running to hiking to birdwatching.
How 5 places named Inspiration Point stack up
Here’s what is reopening as statewide travel rebounds
If you have deep pockets, bunking in a camper van can be a bit like staying in a five-star hotel on wheels.
Sometimes, the journey to self-knowledge begins far from home in a stranger’s car.
The landmark Mt. Wilson Observatory reopens after COVID-19, plus wildfire closures.
By Rachel Schnalzer Design and illustrations by Jade Cuevas Good morning, fellow Escapists.
The EU will begin letting U.S. travelers in, but individual governments have authority to require test results or vaccination records.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday that cable cars will resume running in August with free ridership for a month.
Travel and COVID-19
Vaccinated Californians 18 and older will have a chance to win trips to San Francisco, Palm Springs, Anaheim, Los Angeles or San Diego in a new Vax for the Win lottery to be held July 1.
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The federal government isn’t willing to make a digital pass or app that attests to a person’s vaccination status. Several companies are trying to fill the void.
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Europe is opening up to Americans and others after more than a year of coronavirus restrictions, but travel rules across the Continent are patchwork.
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A kayaking legend tells his story of paddling from California to Hawaii in 1987, and a Bradbury teen goes up against a black bear.
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By Rachel Schnalzer Design and illustrations by Jade Cuevas Good morning, fellow Escapists.
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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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You can carry cash into the U.S., but you’ll need to let Customs know. Shouldn’t be a problem unless you lie about it.
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Less than 72 hours after 30 acres of volcanic rock collapsed into the sea, a new lava viewing area has opened at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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Follow these tips to dozens of parks, beaches and trails. See cool images from Yosemite. Test your California savvy. And surprise your dog.
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Hang out at the Cactus Ranch, pan for gold, raft the American River and view the redwoods from a rail bike.
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Spain is jump-starting its summer tourism season by welcoming vaccinated visitors from most countries as well as European visitors who can prove they are not infected with coronavirus.
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Many countries move from “do not travel” to “reconsider.”
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Beachgoers won’t find ticks crawling around on the sand, but experts say they might be lurking in brush or tall grass nearby.
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Here are five ways to discover Alaska this summer, but don’t dawdle in planning a trip.
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Disney has created a Comic-Con style celebration for its Marvel Avengers that’s relatively grounded in reality. Superheroes, they’re just like us.
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At parks and other attractions, thousands of jobs are unfilled
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Housesitting comes with responsibilities, but it can help stretch your vacation budget. Here’s how to find gigs.
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A stretch of Salvadoran shoreline called Surf City is the location for the final qualifying rounds for surfing’s debut as an Olympic sport this summer.
Where to go
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These trips will take you to priceless places, and our pro tips will help you dig deeper.
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These 50-plus hikes capture all that LA and Southern California has to offer. Use our filters to find the best type of hike by difficulty levels, length and type of view.
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These hikes showcase Southern California’s best ocean views, from Huntington Beach to Malibu
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Try these dozen routes to make you — and your pup — happy hikers.
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Spring, late fall and winter are the ideal times to visit nearby deserts
Things to do
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Southern California is facing triple-digit temps well into next week, so now is the time to uncoil the hose and give your plants a good deep drink to help them withstand the heat. Here are some tips for keeping your plants alive when the weather is blistering.
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We couldn’t do much to celebrate Juneteenth 2020. We’re making up for it now. Here’s a list of Juneteenth 2021 events around L.A.
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On Father’s Day, treat the plantsman in your life to one of these houseplants, in stock at Los Angeles plant stores.
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Pride Month is being celebrated in L.A. and around the world.
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You don’t need land to grow food. We talked to six L.A.-based experts who explain how you can easily grow veggies, fruits and herbs in pots on your balcony or any other small space.
