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I’m always surprised when an L.A. or San Francisco friend mentions that they haven’t been to Yosemite Valley: We Californians live within less than a half day’s drive to one of the most spectacular natural sites in the world.

How to Spend a Weekend in Yosemite With Kids

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Napa’s best-kept secret just might be that it’s incredibly kid-friendly.

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