Google's iffy bike routes

Riders say that Google's new bicycling routes are sissy, glitchy, unnecessarily long. One says it was "trying to kill her." Your take?

Little cabin by the lake

Celebrate the arrival of spring with an overnight stay at one of these 10 cabin-sporting lakes. Here are some of Tom Stienstra favorites.

Best of the best outings

Get ready to head outside. Tom Stienstra reveals his top picks for hikes, bikes, swims, camping, boating for this time of year.

America's Cup rundown

Wondering what all the hoopla is about? Here's an American Cup guide to help you keep up your end of the conversation at the next party.

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AVERY ISLAND'S TREASURES

by motherlode

3/5/2010 6:09:00 AM


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64 inches at Tuolumne Meadows

In the backcountry of Yosemite National Park at 8,600-foot Tuolumne Meadows, the snowpack depth is 64 inches...

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Outdoors Features

Lone, lovelorn wolverine found

Almost 90 years after wolverines supposedly went extinct in California, "Buddy" is apparently searching for a mate that he might never find.

Bear Valley bliss

It might not be the biggest resort in California, but the small-time feel and the ability to ski through the trees to your housing makes Bear Valley a gem.

Get ready for outdoor fun

After months of rain and gloom, you and your gear probably could use a spring tune-up. Tom Stienstra shows you how »

Let it slide

In S.F.'s Eureka Valley, you'll find a mini-park consisting of some concrete slides, a lovingly tended community garden of native plants and Kite Hill.

5 places to rock your world

From Red Rock Canyon near Vegas to Mount Diablo's Rock City, these spots will get you back in touch with your inner geologist.

Hiking

No excuses, couch potatoes
No excuses, couch potatoes

Dozens of mostly free organized adventures in the Bay Area are available through the spring and early summer from a network of volunteers.

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Cycling

Bike camping in the Bay Area
Bike camping in the Bay Area

It's this simple: Decide what you need to spend a night outside and then put it on your bicycle and ride somewhere.

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Surfing

Mavericks: The stuff of legends
Mavericks: The stuff of legends

Wave faces topped 50 feet, wipeouts were brutal and frequent, and Chris Bertish took home $50,000. Photos | more surfing.

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Ski & Snow

What's your favorite ski area?

What's your favorite ski area?

After flitting between the powder of Utah, the steeps of Colorado and the fondulicious French Alps, this ski writer says one area is "the best."


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