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The Perfect Shasta County Weekend Getaway

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The Perfect Shasta County Weekend Getaway

Only 4 hours from the Bay Area, the Shasta Cascade makes the perfect weekend getaway with its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views

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Hiking to Heart Lake — Mt. Shasta, CA

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Hiking to Heart Lake — Mt. Shasta, CA

It's not often you'll get to experience such scenic mountain views from just a short one mile hike. The views of Mt. Shasta are one of a kind from this memorable vista.

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Mossbrae Falls Hike — Shasta Cascade region, CA

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Mossbrae Falls Hike — Shasta Cascade region, CA

Mossbrae Falls, which looks like a magical curtain of cascading water, has to be one of the crown jewels in the Shasta area. 

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Backpacking Duck Lake Pass Trail — Mammoth, CA

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Backpacking Duck Lake Pass Trail — Mammoth, CA

Less than 10 miles roundtrip, the Duck Lake is the perfect overnight backpacking trip to experience classic Sierra lakes and mountains.

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Hike and Climb Eagle Lake Buttress — Desolation Wilderness, CA

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Hike and Climb Eagle Lake Buttress — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Hiking to Eagle Lake combined with climbing Eagle Lake Buttress make for a great day adventure of mountaineering, alpine views, and fun routes.

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Latourell Falls Loop Hike — Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

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Latourell Falls Loop Hike — Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Sitting at 249 feet and being the third tallest waterfall in the gorge, Latourell Falls can be hiked as a short 2.4 mile loop through a lush forest

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Ramona Falls Hike — Mt. Hood Wilderness, Oregon

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Ramona Falls Hike — Mt. Hood Wilderness, Oregon

Ramona Falls is an impressive 120 foot cascade that makes for the perfect looping day hike excursion from Portland, Oregon.

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Nymph, Dream, & Emerald Lake Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

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Nymph, Dream, & Emerald Lake Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

If you only have time for one hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, this is a great choice for jam-packed alpine views in just a few miles.

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Labyrinth Slot Canyon — Lake Powell, UT

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Labyrinth Slot Canyon — Lake Powell, UT

Only accessible through Lake Powell, Labyrinth Slot Canyon has the same colorful sandstone walls as the famous Antelope Canyon.. but without the crowds and fees!

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Northern California Redwoods: 3 Day Road Trip Itinerary

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Northern California Redwoods: 3 Day Road Trip Itinerary

Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? In this post I'll lay out a sample road trip itinerary up along the scenic Highway 1

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Tree Swing at College Cove — Trinidad State Beach, CA

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Tree Swing at College Cove — Trinidad State Beach, CA

View the particularly picturesque College Cove, part of Trinidad State Beach, CA from the trails on the cliffs above, or better yet, from a clifftop tree swing.

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Wedding Rock Trail — Patrick's Point State Park, CA

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Wedding Rock Trail — Patrick's Point State Park, CA

The highlight of Patrick's Point State Park, Wedding Rock is an overlook with an impressive and expansive view of the rugged California NorCal coast.

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Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

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Stout Grove Hike — Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP, CA

Stout Grove could very well be the best of all redwood hikes with its peaceful vibes, lush ferns covering the floor, and old-growth sunlit trees.

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Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

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Fern Canyon — Prairie Creek Redwoods SP, CA

Fern Canyon is one of my favorite hikes along the NorCal coast. This short, easy hike takes you up a canyon covered with 8 different types of ferns.

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Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

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Grieg-French-Bell Grove - Humboldt Redwoods SP, CA

Truly a unique and hidden spot, the lush sorrel covering the forest floor gives off serious magical fairytale vibes