Worth the Drive
Our daily look at nearby getaways
Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

High Sierra Camps Opening Dates

High Sierra Camps Opening Dates

Have you been putting "getting away from it all" off? Stop that. Read »

Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Tioga Gets Its Reopen Date

Tioga Gets Its Reopen Date

It's one of the main signs of the coming of summer in the Sierra. Read »

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Merry Fishmas

Merry Fishmas

It's nearly that time of year again in the gorgeous Eastern Sierra. Read »

Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM
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By Becky Stickney

Tahoe Resorts Open For Season

Tahoe Resorts Open For Season

Powder-hungry skiers and snowboarders can look forward what resorts have to offer this season. Read »

Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

The Capitol's California Christmas Tree

The Capitol's California Christmas Tree

A white fir growing in the Central Sierra will serve as the big tree in D.C. Read »

Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Sierra Nevada Turns 30

Sierra Nevada Turns 30

The Chico brewery is doing it up with a dinner, and a whole lot of brews. Read »

Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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By Alysia Gray Painter

Beer Camp

Beer Camp

You could be going back to school this September. Course: brewmastery 101. Read »

About
A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit

GET A ROOM

Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.

LA GETAWAY

People the world over book their vacations in Los Angeles. You can, too.

SPOTLIGHT SAN DIEGO

From wine tasting in Temecula to visiting Shamu at Sea World.

WAKE UP IN VEGAS

Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.

Authors
ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER Alysia Gray Painter has blogged for NBCLA.com since October 2008, covering Los Angeles go-outs, restaurants, museums, hotels, as well as nearby Worth the Drive destinations. She served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
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