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On a Mission for murals, margaritas, and a picnic in the park
August 26, 2010
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Get a taste of the vineyard -- without driving to Napa
August 17, 2010
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Backyard Retreat: 48 Hours in the Marin Headlands
July 30, 2010
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Arts, history, and politics converge in Civic Center Plaza
June 30, 2010
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Don't pay full price: Local websites offer big discounts and deals
June 3, 2010
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Get a taste of California at a local farmers market
May 7, 2010
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Call for Entries: National Park Travel Writing Contest
April 20, 2010
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Love the view from San Francisco's best lookouts
March 29, 2010
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Call for Entries: IOU Respect international exchange in Morocco
March 16, 2010
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Call for Entries: Lonely Planet's "One Planet, 100 Million Stories" photo contest
February 24, 2010
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Call for Entries: Frommer's Cover Photo Challenge
February 22, 2010
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Call for Entries: "World's Unluckiest Traveler" Contest
January 15, 2010
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Transit and Trails: How to hike the Bay Area, car-free
October 17, 2009
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Travel News

San Francisco summer is coming! Get outdoors in Golden Gate Park
August 24, 2010
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SF Bay Guardian lists nearby hot spots in their "Best of the Bay 2010"
July 29, 2010
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New tours into Sacramento's hidden underground begin July 10
June 28, 2010
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Celebrate Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and festivals
June 18, 2010
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Smelling the roses in the City of Trees: 48 hours in Sacramento
May 27, 2010
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SF Weekly's "Best of San Francisco" highlights hot spots near hostels
May 25, 2010
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Ride Easy: Muir Woods shuttle runs May - September
April 22, 2010
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Weird SF: Experience the strange, unusual, eccentric side of San Francisco
April 12, 2010
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Easter in San Francisco: Big Wheels, Hunky Jesus, and more
April 1, 2010
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All Aboard: Ride a steam train along the historic Sacramento Southern Railroad
March 24, 2010
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Audubon Canyon Ranch opens for spring
March 18, 2010
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New exhibits at The California Museum celebrate cultural diversity in the Golden State
February 23, 2010
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SF IndieFest unspools 15 days of "absolutely independent" film + parties (Feb. 4-18)
January 26, 2010
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Dive into local brews during SF Beer Week (Feb. 5-14)
January 25, 2010
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SFMOMA celebrates 75 years of innovation
December 30, 2009
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Point Reyes shuttle bus service starts Dec. 26
December 22, 2009
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Dock of the Bay: Visiting San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
December 21, 2009
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San Francisco craft fairs offer hip, handmade holiday goods
November 25, 2009
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'Tis the Season: Holiday events in Sacramento
November 25, 2009
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Bird's-Eye View: Point Reyes Christmas Bird Count (December 19)
November 25, 2009
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Hostel News

Movie Nights: Now playing at a hostel near you
August 26, 2010
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SF City Center Hostel now serving $1 all-you-can-eat pancakes and eggs
August 18, 2010
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Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel celebrates 30 years
July 19, 2010
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New Discount: Bike Sacramento with Practical Cycle
July 12, 2010
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Marin Headlands and SF Fisherman's Wharf hostels offset their carbon footprints
June 21, 2010
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New Hyannis hostel opens on Cape Cod in July
June 10, 2010
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Watch non-stop World Cup action at the Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
May 20, 2010
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Breaking Ground: Point Reyes Hostel to get bigger, greener
May 19, 2010
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In Memoriam: Bill and Ruth Nelson, lifelong advocates of youth hostelling
May 18, 2010
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You're Invited: Book release party at Point Montara Lighthouse (May 22)
April 27, 2010
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Stay one night free with the Amgen Tour Package
April 26, 2010
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You're Invited: Two Community Walls Art Receptions (May 18, 19)
April 15, 2010
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Meet up for wine & cheese, Fridays at Cafe Franco
March 26, 2010
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You're Invited: Community Walls art reception (April 29)
March 19, 2010
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New group facility "The Plant" opens at the San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf Hostel
February 26, 2010
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HI-San Francisco Video Premiere Party (March 9)
February 18, 2010
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New HI-Whistler hostel to open at the 2010 Olympic Athlete's Village
February 18, 2010
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HI-Marin Headlands welcomes Molly Salyer as new General Manager
January 31, 2010
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Three California hostels are among the Top 10 customer-rated in the world
January 31, 2010
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Travel in the Age of Obama: Ten Tips for Everyday Ambassadors, Jan. 27
December 23, 2009
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