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    OUTDOORS: Destinations for wilderness seekers

    We all need a lesson in humility once in awhile. Usually, mine come when unforeseen circumstances arise in the outdoors. But last week mine came printed in the newspaper and I put it there myself.

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    Families have lots of options to ride rails

    Since 1971, Amtrak has carried most of California's passenger rail traffic on both standard long distance routes and short distance urban light rail routes.

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    Adventurous can reach great heights

    Alaska's Mt. McKinley, also known as Denali, is the highest point in North America. It rises 20,320 feet, nearly four vertical miles above sea level. After Denali, 22 summits in Alaska, Canada, and Mexico are next on the list before you get to California's Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the United...

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    For scenic hiking, head up Highway 120

    Last summer's "road guides" for exploring the Sierra Nevada on Highways 4, 88, and 395 produced a lot of positive feedback from readers, so this weekend's planned opening of Highway 120 through Yosemite's high country and some of the most jaw-dropping mountain scenery in California is the perfect...

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    OUTDOORS: Kayaking trip around Morro Bay rocks

    There are many different ways to explore landscapes. Some are easily enjoyed with the freedom and speed of a car.

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    BLAUERT: Enjoy the colors of spring at Sierra Foothill Conservancy

    Looking for something to do this spring before the wildflower season is over? The Sierra Foothill Conservancy has a lot of hikes, classes, and family activities planned on its Mariposa County preserves and conservation easements.

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    Yosemite a treasure to be preserved

    Two weekends ago I snowshoed from Badger Pass to Dewey Point on the South Rim of Yosemite Valley. Although the snow was melting quickly in the warm weather, most of the trail was still covered by 18-24 inches of snow.

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    Music of wild calls this man

    I've enjoyed western music for a long time. Built on ancient traditions that were reborn in the landscape of the American West, it's a genre of American music that has seen a rise in popularity over the last 20 years.

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    Hike Sutter Buttes for hilly variety

    The Sutter Buttes are the only major exception to the Valley's flatness. This small volcanic mountain range rises from the floor of the Valley near Yuba City and has a geologic past completely independent from that of the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Ranges.

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    SJ Valley offers endless array of outdoor options

    "Have you run out of places to write about yet?" It's a question I get asked fairly often. Given California's nearly unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities, it's a question I will always be able to answer with an unqualified "No."

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