Our daily look at nearby getaways
Devils Postpile: Remote, Stark, and Stunning
The Sierra-based national monument has its 2013 opening date. Read »
June Mountain Set to Reopen
The Eastern Sierra ski destination has re-thrown open the doors wide. Read »
Mammoth to Stay Open Through Memorial Day
The Sierra ski destination keeps the slopes running. Read »
Mammoth Opens the Whole Mountain
The Eastern Sierra ski destination has thrown open the doors wide. Read »
Snow in the Sierra
Haven't had your fill of fall yet? It's wrapping in some parts of the state. Read »
High Sierra Camps Opening Dates
Have you been putting "getting away from it all" off? Stop that. Read »
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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
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
People the world over book their vacations in Los Angeles. You can, too.
From wine tasting in Temecula to visiting Shamu at Sea World.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
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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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