Category Archives: outdoor adventure

The California Zephyr is Amtrak’s Scenic Train Ride to Tahoe

photo credit: Anthony Albert for New York Times Locals and tourists alike enjoy going to Lake Tahoe from the San Francisco Bay Area. The potential to-do list in Tahoe is endless and includes: Winter outdoor activities: Skiing (downhill and cross … Continue reading

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Cliffside Lodging in Peru’s Sacred Valley

Peru’s Sacred Valley, gateway to Machu Picchu and home to several other spectacular Incan sites, offers travelers amazing views and vistas. Now, the cliffs of this valley have become a lodging choice! Take a look at Slate’s coverage of the … Continue reading

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Stargazing in the Bay Area

It’s notoriously difficult to see the stars at night in urban areas. If you’re a northern California stargazer who loves views of the night sky, there are a few spots that will work for you. The San Francisco Chronicle has … Continue reading

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Mountain Home Inn – San Francisco Bay Views

Following up on yesterday’s post, there is a terrific inn & restaurant (with bar) on the drive up to Mount Tamalpais, in Marin County north of San Francisco, California. This restaurant & inn is called the Mountain Home Inn. It’s … Continue reading

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Mount Tamalpais – Views of San Francisco Bay Area

Photo credit: Ben Davidson Spending some time in San Francisco? Here’s a fantastic day trip: Go across the Golden Gate Bridge to visit Mt. Tamalpais State Park and Muir Woods. There are plenty of trails on Mt. Tam (as the … Continue reading

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Monterey Bay, California: Views and Things To Do

Monterey Bay, California, has so much to offer for view lovers. Beautiful coastal scenery, wildlife, the occasional breaching whale. Fall is the perfect time to visit this coastal area of northern California, as there is often less fog than in … Continue reading

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Yangshuo and Moon Hill (Guangxi, China)

The stunning karst mountains of Yangshuo should be on every view lover’s travel list. You can hike to the arch on Moon Hill to take in the view, go for the more rugged mountain climbing approach to catching a great … Continue reading

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500 Ultimate Travel Destinations

Lonely Planet is publishing a new book on its 500 top travel destinations in the world. There are a lot of incredibly beautiful places on the list, sure to whet the appetite of any view lover.

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Waterfalls Around the World

Here is a fantastic slide show of waterfalls around the world. The photos were aggregated from Instagram and published recently on Huffington Post.

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Waipio Lookout on the Big Island of Hawaii

One of the many stunning vistas on the Big Island of Hawaii. Thank you to my friend Raj Raheja for the photo. You can hike, ride horses, or take a 4-wheel drive to this area of the Big Island.

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White Mountains, New Hampshire

National Geographic Traveler Magazine recently ran a terrific article on the White Mountains of New Hampshire by Joyce Maynard. Inspiring writing for hikers and people looking for peak experiences. Wonderful vistas available on the hikes in this area! Here’s a … Continue reading

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Claremont Canyon, Berkeley, California

Looking for a hike overlooking the San Francisco Bay? Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve in Berkeley, California, is just what you’re looking for! You’ll get views of the bay, San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Berkeley campus. One … Continue reading

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Haiku Stairs (Stairway to Heaven), Oahu, Hawaii

This amazing trail, the Haiku Stairs, was recently featured in a terrific article on 30 Surreal And Beautiful Places in The U.S. (That article will give you even more ideas for places to go for amazing views!) You can see … Continue reading

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Waterfall Views in Big Sur, California

Big Sur, California, is a magnificent area for view lovers to explore. Beautiful trails, spectacular views of the rugged California coast. This is McWay Waterfall, shot from the Overlook Trail, in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, one of California’s most … Continue reading

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The View from Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah

Dead Horse Point State Park, just outside of Moab, Utah, is a terrific place for canyon views. The AAA magazine Via says the park “offers arguably the country’s best single view of the Colorado River.” If you’re visiting Arches or … Continue reading

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World’s Most Amazing Cliffs

If you love the great outdoors and are always looking for adventure with your views, check out this amazing spread from Travel and Leisure on the World’s Most Amazing Cliffs.

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