Claremont Revival

A Short Hop to Mammoth Mountain

Daily, nonstop flights to go from San Jose to Mammoth this winter.

Hawaii Gold

Our 50th State celebrates Its golden anniversary, yet remains worlds away.

By Sarah Sung

Concert Guide: Quick trip to Tahoe, epic show with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson

Outdoor concerts at Harvey's in South Lake Tahoe are a sublime summer experience.

Pete Crooks

Win a Ski Package to Mammoth Mountain

Enter to win a killer getaway package to Mammoth, including roundtrip airfare on Horizon Air's new direct flight from San Jose.

Win a night at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz

Looking for an easy summer getaway? Here's your chance to stay at a beautifully renovated hotel on the California coast.

Pete Crooks

Open Road with Doug McConnell airs Monday nights on PBS

You can also catch this fantastic travel and outdoors show on OpenRoad.tv.

Doug McConnell

Doug's new show—Open Road with Doug McConnell—debuts tonight

Longtime Bay Area Backroads host explores the West on his new PBS show.

Minding the Mines

Doug McConnell revisits Black Diamond Mines and announces the debut of his new show on PBS.

By Doug McConnell

Getaways: Yountville’s Moveable Feast

Get great holiday deals in Wine Country.

By Susan Safipour

Getaways: Wine Country Cooking Classes

Experienced chefs and newbie home cooks alike can love a gourmet cooking class!

By Mandy Behbehani

Features: Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Hidden paths in the Berkeley hills offer a stunning mix of nature, architecture, history, and scenic beauty.

By Matt Isaacs

Photography by Martin Sundberg

One Fine Night: Oakland's Uptown

An hour by hour buzz log to help you navigate through what's hip and hot in Oakland's new Uptown district.

By Ethan Fletcher

Staycation Guides

Check out these two local travel books for tips on having a great trip close to home.

By Kristen Haney