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Call for Entries: Hostelling International's Creative Competition
June 11, 2009
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Call for Entries: Win 100 days Down Under
May 14, 2009
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Call for Entries: "IOU Respect" International Exchange Program
March 14, 2009
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Plug in to the Point Reyes National Seashore with new podcasts, videos, and more
March 6, 2009
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Call for Entries: STA World Travel Internship
January 30, 2009
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Trek coast-to-coast on the American Discovery Trail
January 22, 2009
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Amtrak USA Rail Pass now available to U.S. and Canadian residents
December 10, 2008
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Call for Entries: "Discover the World" Essay Contest for Girl Scouts
November 7, 2008
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Pick your path with California State Parks' new online guide to hiking trails
July 24, 2008
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Travel News

Cycle the city with self-guided San Francisco bike routes
June 25, 2009
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Explore the state capital with Downtown Sacramento Walking Tours
June 19, 2009
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Rafting adventures await along the American River
May 20, 2009
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"Sunday Streets" events return to San Francisco this summer
May 20, 2009
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New exhibit digs deep into Abe Lincoln's past (and his pockets)
May 20, 2009
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Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands re-opens to visitors on June 15
May 12, 2009
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The Cream of the Crop: Farmers' markets offer fresh options for travelers
May 6, 2009
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Amtrak offers discounted tickets for National Train Day
April 29, 2009
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art opens new rooftop sculpture garden
April 29, 2009
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Savor California's coastal bounty at Pescadero farms
April 4, 2009
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From jewelry to vinyl to Warhol, new San Francisco museum exhibits bloom in spring
March 18, 2009
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Angel Island Immigration Station re-opens to visitors on April 1
February 24, 2009
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The Exploratorium unveils new outdoor exhibits in Fort Mason, beginning March 13
February 14, 2009
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Watch the presidential inauguration in San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza, January 20
December 10, 2008
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All aboard The Golden Gate Express at San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers
November 12, 2008
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California Academy of Sciences re-opens in Golden Gate Park
August 14, 2008
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Pitch in for California Coastal Cleanup Day, September 20
August 8, 2008
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Give something back to the Point Reyes National Seashore
July 11, 2008
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Hostel News

Join us in celebrating 100 years of hostelling (August 22-30)
June 29, 2009
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"Etienne!" screens at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse and Marin Headlands hostels (June 19-20)
May 11, 2009
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Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel is now a Certified Green Business
April 24, 2009
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Community Walls mural unveiled at the San Francisco City Center Hostel
March 25, 2009
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HI-San Diego hosts 2nd annual peace-building conference (April 24-26)
March 13, 2009
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New Travel Education workshops debut in San Francisco
February 10, 2009
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Join the Winter Walking/Music Tour at the Marin Headlands Hostel (Feb. 8)
January 30, 2009
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Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel is now a Certified Green Business
December 23, 2008
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Watch "Surfing 50 States" at the Annual HI Member Party, January 14
December 17, 2008
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50th Anniversary Year Wrap-Up: Winning stories, event photos, and more
December 1, 2008
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Beat the chill with Winter Weekday Specials at four coastal hostels
October 29, 2008
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Annual Lighting and Celebration at Pigeon Point Lighthouse
October 29, 2008
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50th Anniversary Celebration: Thanksgiving Potluck at the Marin Headlands Hostel
October 23, 2008
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50th Anniversary Celebration: Staff Art Exhibit at the Sacramento Art Walk
October 23, 2008
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50th Anniversary Luncheon Celebration: A Salute to the Golden Anniversary of Golden Gate Hostels
September 30, 2008
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50th Anniversary Celebration: Labyrinth Building at the Redwood Hostel
September 30, 2008
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50th Anniversary Celebration: Haunted Hostel Halloween Festival at Point Montara Lighthouse
September 30, 2008
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"Broken Wings" photography exhibit at the Marin Headlands Hostel, through December 1
September 18, 2008
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Golden Anniversary of Golden Gate Hostels: A three-month series of free hostel events!
August 29, 2008
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50th Anniversary Celebration: Seaside Sunday BBQ at Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel
August 29, 2008
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