Category: Destination

Destination: Mammoth

Bordered to the north by the eastern entrance to Yosemite and surrounded by the vast Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness, Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding eastern Sierra is the perfect destination for both an adventure-filled vacation as well as a peaceful and serene getaway.

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Destination: Yosemite Valley

Yosemite became a national park in 1890, and now, 125 years later, the valley has become a destination for millions. Come fall and winter, things slow down considerably and there are few, if any, lines at the park stores or venues and no crowds on the trails or in the campgrounds.

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Destination: Groveland

Groveland is quickly becoming a destination hub for California outdoor enthusiasts. Situated on the south bank of the Tuolumne River and surrounded by Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland is home to beautiful foothill terrain on the doorstep of Yosemite.

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Destination: San Luis Obispo

On the 101 just about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the old mission town of San Luis Obispo (also known as just San Luis or the even simpler SLO) has mountains, wine country, a year-round farmerโ€™s market, and easy access to stunning beaches. Itโ€™s also got some amazing year-round weather, and no matter what level youโ€™re at in just about any outdoor adventure, you can find a way to challenge and indulge yourself in and around SLO.

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Half Moon Bay

If youโ€™ve driven between San Francisco and Santa Cruz along scenic Highway 1, youโ€™ve passed through Half Moon Bay. Chances are, you were on your way to somewhere else, and your experience was that of stop lights and fast food restaurants along a congested main thoroughway.

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Theย California Enduro Seriesย @ca_enduro took to the High Sierra for Round 4 of the 2023 season.

The sold-outย Northstar Enduroย delivered two days of intense racing in stellar conditions (dreamy temps! hero dirt!) atย Northstar California Resortย in Truckeeย August 19-20.

Read the recap at adventuresportsjournal.com/northstar-enduro-2023.

๐Ÿ“ธ: Northstar Enduro 2023 Pro Women champion Amy Morrison @amymo_11 by @bixxel.media

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Out now! Issue #130 a path to the path. We recognize that outdoor adventure is the path and great photos are the path back to the path. Sometimes we lose our way and great photos help us stay inspired. โ 
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To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the @yosemiteclimbingassociation, guest editor and YCA director @timmyoneill presents five climbing photos that changed the game, including the stunner on our cover of Ron Kauk in Tuolumne Meadows by Chris Falkenstein. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธโ 
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If you have temporarily lost your way, we hope you find a hard copy of this issue, and it helps you find the path out of your summer doldrums and into the magic of fall colors. Thanks for reading! ๐Ÿ“–โ 
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Click the link ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• in our bio for this issue's Editor's Note โ€” A Path to the Path, Contemplating the Tao โ€” by Matt Niswonger. โ 
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Cover Photo: Chris Falkentsteinโ 
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#print #printmagazine #independentmedia #outdoors #californiaโ  #climbing #Yosemite #adventure #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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PSA: In anticipation of Hurricane Hilary, @castateparks has closed three state park units. Also, the public is urged to stay out of the ocean due to a high surf advisory in Southern California this weekend.โ 
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See link in bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• for more info and resources. โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ Negley Stockman / Unsplashโ 
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#PSA #HurricaneHilary #StaySafeโ 
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Exciting news โ€” California State Parks and Sempervirens Fund have joined forces to expand Castle Rock. This includes a new park entrance and acres of pristine landscapes. ๐ŸŒฟ โ 
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The $4.21 million in acquisitions for six properties by State Parks are the first for the agency in the Santa Cruz Park District since 2011 and the first anywhere in the state since 2021. ๐ŸŽ„โ 
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Click link in bio ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’• to learn more. โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ Dennis Yuโ 
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๐Ÿ“– #CastleRockStatePark #NatureExpansion #DiscoverMore
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Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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#climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj
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Our upcoming Fall Issue features an article by @alexhonnold 's mom โ€” @dierdre_wolownick_honnold โ€” on the benefits of climbing at ANY age. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝโ  Keep an eye out for the print edition. โ 
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In meantime, you can click the link in our bio ๐Ÿ”—๐Ÿ’• to read how Dierdre has been rewriting the rules of adventure in her senior years. ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿฝโ€โ™‚๏ธโ 
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โœ๏ธ @chrisvanleuven, 2021โ 
๐Ÿ“ธ Jannette Wing Pazerโ 
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#climbing #climbingforlife #climbingseniors #lasportiva #myasj
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Public Announcement: Parking at Kings Beach State Recreation Area in Tahoe will be temporarily closed until 1PM this Wednesday, August 9 for the annual Tahoe Summit. โ 
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Online registration for the Tahoe Summit is now closed, but you can register the day of at the event.โ 
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Learn more via the link in our bio. ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”—โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธ California State Parks, 2019. Photo by Brian Baerโ 
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Michele Lamelin's four-legged trail partner, Anneke, enjoying a day on the trail in Oakridge, Oregon. ๐ŸŒฒโ 
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In this photo, Anneke is modeling Ruffwearโ€™s snazzy new Trail Runnerโ„ข Dog Running Vest. ๐Ÿ•๏ธโ 
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Check it out in our latest issue's Gear We Love, or click the link in our bio to learn more. ๐Ÿ”— ๐Ÿ’•โ 
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๐Ÿ“ธโ  @michele_and_annekeโ 
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#trailrunning #dogs #trailrunningdogs #ruffwear #outdoor #adventures #oregon #california #adventuresportsjournal #myasjโ 
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