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Call for Entries: Hostelling International's Creative Competition

June 11, 2009 Read more

Call for Entries: Win 100 days Down Under

May 14, 2009 Read more

Call for Entries: "IOU Respect" International Exchange Program

March 14, 2009 Read more

Plug in to the Point Reyes National Seashore with new podcasts, videos, and more

March 6, 2009 Read more

Call for Entries: STA World Travel Internship

January 30, 2009 Read more

Trek coast-to-coast on the American Discovery Trail

January 22, 2009 Read more

Amtrak USA Rail Pass now available to U.S. and Canadian residents

December 10, 2008 Read more

Call for Entries: "Discover the World" Essay Contest for Girl Scouts

November 7, 2008 Read more

Pick your path with California State Parks' new online guide to hiking trails

July 24, 2008 Read more
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Biking the bay

Cycle the city with self-guided San Francisco bike routes

June 25, 2009 Read more

Explore the state capital with Downtown Sacramento Walking Tours

June 19, 2009 Read more

Rafting adventures await along the American River

May 20, 2009 Read more

"Sunday Streets" events return to San Francisco this summer

May 20, 2009 Read more

New exhibit digs deep into Abe Lincoln's past (and his pockets)

May 20, 2009 Read more

Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands re-opens to visitors on June 15

May 12, 2009 Read more

The Cream of the Crop: Farmers' markets offer fresh options for travelers

May 6, 2009 Read more

Amtrak offers discounted tickets for National Train Day

April 29, 2009 Read more

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opens new rooftop sculpture garden

April 29, 2009 Read more

Savor California's coastal bounty at Pescadero farms

April 4, 2009 Read more

From jewelry to vinyl to Warhol, new San Francisco museum exhibits bloom in spring

March 18, 2009 Read more

Angel Island Immigration Station re-opens to visitors on April 1

February 24, 2009 Read more

The Exploratorium unveils new outdoor exhibits in Fort Mason, beginning March 13

February 14, 2009 Read more

Watch the presidential inauguration in San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza, January 20

December 10, 2008 Read more

All aboard The Golden Gate Express at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers

November 12, 2008 Read more

California Academy of Sciences re-opens in Golden Gate Park

August 14, 2008 Read more

Pitch in for California Coastal Cleanup Day, September 20

August 8, 2008 Read more

Give something back to the Point Reyes National Seashore

July 11, 2008 Read more
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HI 75th anniversary poster

Join us in celebrating 100 years of hostelling (August 22-30)

June 29, 2009 Read more

"Etienne!" screens at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Marin Headlands hostels (June 19-20)

May 11, 2009 Read more

Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel is now a Certified Green Business

April 24, 2009 Read more

Community Walls mural unveiled at the San Francisco City Center Hostel

March 25, 2009 Read more

HI-San Diego hosts 2nd annual peace-building conference (April 24-26)

March 13, 2009 Read more

New Travel Education workshops debut in San Francisco

February 10, 2009 Read more

Join the Winter Walking/Music Tour at the Marin Headlands Hostel (Feb. 8)

January 30, 2009 Read more

Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is now a Certified Green Business

December 23, 2008 Read more

Watch "Surfing 50 States" at the Annual HI Member Party, January 14

December 17, 2008 Read more

50th Anniversary Year Wrap-Up: Winning stories, event photos, and more

December 1, 2008 Read more

Beat the chill with Winter Weekday Specials at four coastal hostels

October 29, 2008 Read more

Annual Lighting and Celebration at Pigeon Point Lighthouse

October 29, 2008 Read more

50th Anniversary Celebration: Thanksgiving Potluck at the Marin Headlands Hostel

October 23, 2008 Read more

50th Anniversary Celebration: Staff Art Exhibit at the Sacramento Art Walk

October 23, 2008 Read more

50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration: A Salute to the Golden Anniversary of Golden Gate Hostels

September 30, 2008 Read more

50th Anniversary Celebration: Labyrinth Building at the Redwood Hostel

September 30, 2008 Read more

50th Anniversary Celebration: Haunted Hostel Halloween Festival at Point Montara Lighthouse

September 30, 2008 Read more

"Broken Wings" photography exhibit at the Marin Headlands Hostel, through December 1

September 18, 2008 Read more

Golden Anniversary of Golden Gate Hostels: A three-month series of free hostel events!

August 29, 2008 Read more

50th Anniversary Celebration: Seaside Sunday BBQ at Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

August 29, 2008 Read more
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