6 weekend getaways from San Francisco to avoid the big tourist crowds.
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make the journey your destination
The drive between Banff and Jasper may be one of the most epic I have seen (top contenders are road trips on the Pacific Highway in the U.S., drive through the Scottish Highlands, and the Connemara coast of Irelands). Breathtaking views at every turn – unspoiled and serene vistas of lakes, waterfalls, forests, and more…
Read MoreThe juicy droplets resting on a carpet of lively green foliage The sun, a golden white, shining upon them both. A gentle, effortless waft of cool breeze, undisturbing but distinct. The earth, the sun, wind, and water, all powerful in their own right Co-existing, colluding in unity rather than fighting for prominence I sit in…
Read MoreLush forests, sparkling lakes, snow capped peaks, quiet camping respites, boiling geysers, active volcanoes, Mount Lassen National Park has it all! Fortunately, Mount Lassen is still relatively less popular than the far more popular Yosemite and Big Sur getaways, so we found it to be a perfect escape for July 4th weekend this year. Just…
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