Take a Hike | Earth Day
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In honor of Earth Day this year, we are recommitting ourselves to getting off the couch and getting outside. With some of us tentatively starting to creep back toward normal life, we are rediscovering our favorite places in the great outdoors and celebrating our beautiful planet.
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For our local friends, I asked the Elsie girls (and our lone man in the shop, my dad JP) to tell me about their favorite hikes, beaches, and secret spots are in the Bay Area. Here they are - go ahead, feast your eyes and say a thank you to our gorgeous Mother Earth.
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Yosemite Valley
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"Our whole family of 5 has never been to Yosemite in all the years that we've lived in the Bay Area. So this spring, we're finally doing it! We booked a stay at AutoCamp Yosemite and can't wait to take in all the beauty." - Laurie & JP
Land's End & Sutro Baths
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"Somehow in my 20 years of life growing up in the Bay Area, I had never been to Land's End. I went recently with a friend for the first time to take pictures of the scenery with my film camera, and I was in awe. It's my new favorite spot." - Andie
Point Lobos
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"Point Lobos is my happy place. I love to take my 2 year old son Griffin there and breathe in the fresh air. It's the perfect reset on a Sunday afternoon." - Kelsey
Mount Tamalpais
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"My husband Kia and I love to hike Mount Tam together. It's right in our backyard, and the best way to escape the city for a little while." - Sepi
Muir Woods
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"Muir Woods is one of the most peaceful places in the Bay Area. Whenever I need some fresh air and time to clear my head, a walk in the woods always does the trick." -Michele
Half Moon Bay - Cowell Purisima Trail
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"The Cowell Purisima Trail is the hidden gem of Half Moon Bay. I always pack a picnic and spend the whole afternoon taking in the beautiful scenery." -Terri
Big Sur
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"My husband Nick and I have been dreaming of a Big Sur road trip ever since we watched Big Little Lies. I can't wait to take my camera and capture all that stunning coastline." -Anna
Tennessee Valley Trailhead - Mill Valley
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"My kids and I love to do weekend hikes here. All the rolling hills lead straight into a beautiful view of the coast and beach access. You really can't beat it." -Terra
Point Reyes National Seashore
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"My sister, mom, and I recently did a day trip up to Point Reyes Lighthouse and stopped for lunch at Nick's Cove. I had never been, but it was an absolutely perfect day! I am determined to go back before I leave for college." -Katie
Catch up on some of our past trips and travel tips, near or far from home >