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Far West
* Summer Hikes in the San Gabriels
Turn your back on the buzz of Los Angeles and find peace in these gentle mountains and craggy canyons.
* San Diego Sand
Four laid-back beaches for summer fun: Black's Beach, Torrey Pines, Del Mar, and San Onofre.


Book an Active Vacation
bullet Rivers, Rapids, and Riptide - Wild white water? Gentle rivers? Ocean currents? Raft, canoe, or kayak your way to adventure this summer.
bullet Top Biking Tours - Pedal through wine country, cycle across mountain passes, or fly down single-track with GORPtravel's best two-wheel adventures.
bullet Saddle Up! - Treat your posse to a taste of the Old West with a dude ranch vacation.

Mid-Atlantic
* Paddling Jersey's Summer Southlands
Escape the Garden State's crowds on five surprisingly remote waterways.
* Solitary Summer
Alberta's Lake Athabasca used to be the center of Canada's fur trade. Now it's hard to find a soul around, and author Sue Sutton likes it that way.

Europe
* Scenic Driving, Scandinavian Style
Norway's spectacular fjords set the scene for a breathtaking coastal cruise.

Beaches
* Great American Beach Adventures
Cool off and enjoy the summer with these five great coastal picks.

Fishing
* Summer Mountain Trout
A fish's eye view through the seasons.
* Blue-Medal Trout Waters
Five prime rivers for summer fishing.

Stargazing
* Summer Stargazing
An introduction to the constellations visible in the northern hemisphere.
* Viewing the Late-Summer and Autumn Sky
Spot elusive planets and catch an eclipse if you can.

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