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Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

Come sample the waves and catch some rays on the white sands of the beach most synonymous with surfing and the Aloha spirit.

Take advantage of excellent night skiing opportunities as well as a range of challenging runs at this popular resort.

Hermosa Beach is about as perfect a beach town as you’ll find anywhere in the world. 

When this mountain’s very long ski season ends, great mountain biking begins. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and fun events year-round.

A place of spectacular beauty and constant thrills, this little village is set amid soaring snow-capped mountains.

A cool spot where you can play volleyball, sample some music or enjoy a picnic by day, then drink and dance in the bars by night.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Hit the slopes in Washington’s largest ski area and admire the striking views of nearby Mount Rainier.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Visit this action-packed Idaho ski resort, which has exciting options of skiing on two mountains, biking, hiking, horseback riding and mountaintop restaurants.

Speed down snowy runs, play golf on championship courses and enjoy exhilarating activities in the Adventure Zone at this year-round mountain resort.

When this mountain’s very long ski season ends, great mountain biking begins. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and fun events year-round.

Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.

A place of spectacular beauty and constant thrills, this little village is set amid soaring snow-capped mountains.

Speed down snowy runs, play golf on championship courses and enjoy exhilarating activities in the Adventure Zone at this year-round mountain resort.

Visit this action-packed Idaho ski resort, which has exciting options of skiing on two mountains, biking, hiking, horseback riding and mountaintop restaurants.

Experience the great outdoors at one of California’s premier mountain resort areas, where winter and summer promise adventures that are fun for the whole family.

Experience the great outdoors at one of California’s premier mountain resort areas, where winter and summer promise adventures that are fun for the whole family.