Category: Travel
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Rafting through the Grand Canyon is every bit as magical as it sounds
The top of the Grand Canyon is so far from the river below that it can be hard to see. Hikers joining the rafters midway through the trip had to hike a long way down to the meeting point at Phantom Ranch. (Courtesy Kali Smolen) Floating down the Colorado River offers new perspectives, ancient rocks…
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How to spend a perfect day in Santa Cruz, based on your travel style
Visitors wade in the water at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, Calif., on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group) Bored with the Boardwalk? Here’s your guide to exploring a different side of Santa Cruz This story was first published in The Mercury News on Aug. 7, 2023. Nestled between…
Kate Bradshaw 