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Glamping resorts that combine the rugged appeal of a camping trip with the luxury amenities of a high-end hotel have been popping up in wilderness destinations around the world. Read on to discover seven of our favorite spots for getting away from it all without leaving behind too many comforts of home.

Dotted all over the state from the dense forests of the northern coast to the high Sierras and amid the southern deserts, countless hot springs beckon you to soak in their steaming waters. Such an experience promises to relieve aching muscles and lull you into a sense of thorough relaxation. If you’re ready to add a hot spring sojourn to your adventure bucket list, check out some of the following spots in California.

When it comes to choosing a restaurant, you’re likely to make your decision based on the obvious factors—food, service, ambience, etc. But for a few special eateries scattered across the United States, all of these features take a backseat to what’s outside the dining room.

Asking for the best breweries in Los Angeles is like asking for the best chocolate in Switzerland. The Golden State produces about 3,285,525 barrels of craft beer every year, according to the Brewers Association—that’s three and a half barrels for each Californian.

It’s time to start planning for music festival season. And without calling out any names where music and camping catastrophes are concerned, let’s just say you can never overplan. Whether you’re heading to your first ever festival or you’re on first-name terms with security at Coachella, the more preparation you can put into your trip the greater the enjoyment.

Could there be more to surfing than the smooth progress of wax over water? Mental health experts think so. There’s abundant evidence that the exercise, environment, and community around surfing are beneficial to mental health.

Still struggling with intense sunlight, even with your shades on? It’s time to go polarized. Making the switch is easy if you’re unboxing a new pair. Just look on the label. If you’ve found an older pair in the house, however, and want to know whether it’s ready for anything the outdoors can throw at it, here’s how to check if it’s good to go.

So you’ve been tasked with planning the ultimate bachelor or bachelorette weekend. It’s an exciting endeavor, but before the fun begins you have to figure out all the details that go into such an event. After all, it’s the last hurrah before they walk down the aisle, so it’s got to be good.

Whether you’re setting your sights on the 2022 Winter Olympics or just hoping to conquer the bunny hill before spring, there are only a few weeks of ski season left for winter sports lovers. Before we say farewell to fresh powder, we’re hoping to squeeze in one or two more ski weekends—and the towns in this article are at the top of our list.