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Pack a picnic and introduce Mom to Mother Nature on these easy trails.
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The oddball sport 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.
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.
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.
A ‘slimmed down’ version of the state fair may return later this year, organizers say.
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.
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.
Travel and COVID-19
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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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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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Americans have more time to get the Real ID that will be required for boarding flights and entering federal facilities.
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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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Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks and a more intimate glimpse of nature.
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Fees go by different names but can add almost 5% to your tab.
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Are airlines downsizing the acceptable dimensions for a carry-on bag?
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Savor the views and camaraderie all the way from Chicago to Emeryville aboard Amtrak’s California Zephyr.
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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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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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Besides being budget-friendly, these rentals allow you to check in without human contact and avoid other guests.
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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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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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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.
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SeaWorld was the first to welcome them. But a state public health spokesperson confirmed that if fully vaccinated against COVID-19, people living outside California can attend. Disneyland and Universal Studios aren’t ready yet.
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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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The company announces that it’s emerging from the pandemic with a focus not on touring shows but on Las Vegas. SoCal visitors are key.
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Here’s what is reopening as statewide travel rebounds
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We covered 11 campuses and 1,100 miles, from Camarillo to Davis. What did we learn?
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8 ways to mark Earth Day, ornitherapy, and how to reserve campsites
