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Enjoy Biking, Boating and Sipping in Redding, California

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Redding, California, is a city full of adventure opportunities! Find yourself on an e-bike tour, exploring the city and its surroundings in a fun and eco-friendly way, or out on Shasta Lake with endless opportunities for boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming. Whatever you decide to do, though, be sure to end your day with a cool beverage from one of the local vineyards or breweries, to reflect on time well spent on your California vacation.

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Pick Your Path in Bishop, California

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With so much to discover in the lower 48, we rarely go back time after time to the same destination. But when an area has as much to discover as Bishop, California, it’s easy to book a return trip. This small town with a regional population of 10,000 is nestled in between the Sierra Nevada and White Mountains on the eastern side of the Golden State. Not to be confused with a road-side pitstop on the way to Yosemite National Park, Bishop is a year-round outdoor mecca that knows how to keep its locals and tourists busy.

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California from Sea to Yosemite: The Southern Central Valley

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California’s Central Valley is the heartland of California. It stretches past farm stands, along country roads, and through uniquely artistic communities right to the gates of some of the nation’s most renowned national parks such as Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. Follow this itinerary to explore the southern portion of this 400-mile long heart of California.

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Wildlife Watching, No Binoculars Necessary

We live in an amazing world where your connection to wildlife doesn’t have to be cut off any more than your connection with your human loved ones. With the help of modern technology and streaming services, you can now go wildlife watching online, no binoculars necessary.

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Check Out These Towns from Your Home!

We found some great tools to aid your daydreaming as you follow the recommendation to “dream now, visit later.” Get a taste of these great towns by checking out their impressive virtual tours.
Start by strolling through Stockton, California. The virtual tour is easy to use, and it starts with an overview of town and then moves from one point of interest to the next under your direction. As you cover the sidewalks and streets between locations throughout town, you start to develop an understanding of the city. You can even enter some buildings to preview those experiences.

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Best Kept Secrets Along the West Coast, USA

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Summer is always a popular time to travel. However, when it comes to planning your trip to the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, it’s time to change it up. Fall is the ideal time to visit since crowds have dispersed, colors are breathtaking, outdoor activities are at their best, and the culinary scene is mouth-watering. Discover the perfect activity-packed, fall vacation as you take a journey around the Northwest section of Highway 101 on the West Coast, USA. To fully enjoy your time, be sure to plan ahead, make reservations, and always recreate responsibly.

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