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If you’re looking for a mountain getaway without the crowds of Lake Tahoe, there’s an alternative not too far away.

If you think you’ve been everywhere worth going in Northern California, chances are you’re sorely mistaken. From the Lost Coast to Monterey Bay, a handful of small communities are just as delightful as their better-known counterparts, minus the crowds. So, whether you’re looking for a local day trip...

These destinations are within an hour or so of San Joaquin County, highly scenic and relatively unique.

If you think you’ve been everywhere worth going in Northern California, chances are you’re sorely mistaken. From the Lost Coast to Monterey Bay, a handful of small communities are just as delightful as their better-known counterparts, minus the crowds. So, whether you’re looking for a local day trip...

Here is a guide to snowshoe and cross country skiing destinations close to Stockton and San Joaquin County:

Here are a few places where travelers can sate their wanderlust, access Northern California’s scenery, avoid big crowds and enjoy the great outdoors.

Dodge Ridge and Bear Valley resorts are open, and provide affordable skiing and riding options in San Joaquin County.

True West Magazine Across the West, historic hotels, guest ranches, lodges, restaurants and saloons eagerly await patrons. On a recent trip from Arizona to Washington, I stayed overnight at national chain hotels, local Airbnb cottages and condos and a historic hotel. Everywhere I spent the night on the way to and from Seattle, the owners were welcoming and helpful, the properties were clean and up-to-date and the neighborhood restaurants and shops were eager for visitors to return. In Nevada, O...