By Diana Marcum, Los Angeles Times There was the distinctive noise of something falling. Plop. Plop. Plop. It was …
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Palm Springs beyond the poolside: lonesome hikes, alien-inspired architecture and a poignant art museum
By Brendan Kiley, The Seattle Times Allegedly, Palm Springs became Palm Springs through a quirk in contracts …
Winter is a wild time along the San Diego coast. How to spot whales, octopuses and more
By Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times There’s something special about a Southern California beach in winter …
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Average airfares still lower than pre-COVID, but not forever
By Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Airfares are still, on average, down from pre-pandemic prices, but they’re …
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‘Hey, boys, you’ve got to keep it down’: In this Washington state town, noisy sea lions are a real scene
By David Gutman, The Seattle Times It’s gray out. Again. It is gloomy. And damp. And dark. And the virus …
Travel for Two: Like grapes on a vine, Lodi will grow on you
By Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service The first time I visited Lodi was out of curiosity. The second time, …
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Not your average ski trip: 3 memorable things to do in California’s Big Bear
By Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times There are many sides to Big Bear, a winter sports destination nestled in the …
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‘Bleisure’ trips boom as travellers mix work and play
By Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg News It’s an age-old question: “Business or pleasure?” For …
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Famed mountain lion P-22 makes dramatic appearance in Los Angeles backyard
By Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times Leilani Fideler received an alert that her backyard motion sensor had detected …
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Washington’s Port of Kalama eyes $32.2 million in 2022 capital projects
By Marissa Heffernan, The Daily News The Port of Kalama, in Washington state, plans to spend about US$32.2 million …
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Travel for Two: Visit Sonoma County for the wine — but also for its culinary delights, stunning views
By Mary Ann Anderson, Tribune News Service There’s no denying the lure of California’s wine country. …
A very Yosemite Christmas: 4 must-try winter adventures in the park
By Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times Good day, fellow Escapists. As I think back over my travels during 2021, a …
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