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  • Point Reyes, California

    Looking For Wildlife at Point Reyes National Seashore

    Sitting no more than 30 miles north of the bustling city of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore holds some of the greatest array of wildlife in California. Point Reyes looks like a strange growth off the Californian coast as it is geologically separated by the San Andreas Fault. Among it...
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  • Meet Caroline Beteta: President & CEO of Visit California

    Outbound: Can you explain what Visit Native California is? Caroline: Visit Native California is a first-of-its-kind initiative for our state that showcases California’s Native experiences while honoring our rich cultural heritage, lands and tribes. The effort is made possible by federal fund...
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  • Mount Tamalpais, California

    A Sunrise Hike on Mt. Tamalpais

    We found ourselves in Pacifica CA, known for its legendary September fog that makes you feel like an intruder in the city in the clouds. There celebrating the birth of my first niece, we were in search of a side adventure and planned a trip to Mount Tamalpais State Park, located just north of San...
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  • Muir Woods, California

    Your Guide to Visiting Muir Woods

    When you're looking to escape the city, or take a fun day-trip when visiting the Bay Area, you can't go wrong with Muir Woods National Monument, located in Marin County. Only 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, these towering trees will truly take your breath away. Filled with 1,000-year-ol...
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  • Sausalito, California

    Living’s Easy on a Sausalito Houseboat

    Last July I took one of the best road trips with a good friend of mine.  She was working in Oregon at the time so I flew out to meet her and we road tripped it along my favorite coast!  I had worked in the East Bay previously and had spent a little bit of time in Marin County, but not nearly enou...
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  • 5 Basic Tips for Vanlife Newbies

    1. Keep it simple. You don’t need much to get started – in fact, a bed in the back of simple set of wheels goes a long way. There’s so many impressive campervans out there, so many different ways to tailor a conversion to your needs, but - to paraphrase the wise Biggie Smalls – there’s a lot you...
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