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Teambuilding at Asilomar
In the era of the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, many employers are looking for ways to build rapport with their team and retain employees. One way you can do...
July Fore: Teeing off on National...
Summer is the time for getting away from it all. Whether you’re scheduling a family vacation or a getaway with friends, there’s something for everyone at the national parks across...
Great American Road Trips: Yosemite to...
Welcome to our first installment of the Great American Roadtrip series! In this series, we’ll cover potential road trips that will take you across our beautiful country and let you...
Celebrating National Park Week!
National Park Week in 2022 is celebrated from April 16 – 24. The celebrations range from digital to social to in-person events.
Family Reunions at National Parks
During the season of gathering, there’s no better time to brainstorm and plan your perfect future family reunion. Give thanks for the beauty that nature shares with us and be...
The Magic Carpet on the Pacific...
The "magic carpet" that blooms on the Pacific Coast is beautiful but, it is made up of an invasive species that is harmful to native plants & biodiversity.
In a Crunch Gift Guide: For...
The holidays are here! Don’t miss out on these nature-inspired gifts that will spark wanderlust in your adventure-seeking loved ones.
Let’s Embark to See the Monarchs
If you’re planning a trip to Pacific Grove, consider traveling between October and February to see the bright orange wings of the monarch butterflies.
Bring a Piece of the Park...
Nation's Vacation wants to help bring national parks to families with kids through fun interactive activities. Explore the parks through our printable coloring sheets and a word search!
Guide to Best Dishes and Dining...
We all love getting out in nature, breathing in the fresh air and taking in the sights of mountains, cliff-sides, and giant trees. But, just because you’re spending time in...
Go Whale Watching off the Monterey...
Whale watching is one of those things that a lot of people might dismiss—either for fear of not having their sea legs or because they think they might not even...
Hiking in Monterey
The Northern California Coastline is famous for its beautiful hikes. With breathtaking, salty ocean breezes on one side and staggering landscapes of forests, hills, and valleys on the other, you...
Biking the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation...
For a wonderfully two-wheeled summer excursion, it doesn’t get much better than riding along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail. With 18 miles of paved trails along Monterey’s coastline, this...
Asilomar State Beach / Pacific Ocean
The fine white sands on the California Coast (and particularly, at the Asilomar State Beach in Pacific Grove) are a beautiful, albeit non-tropical, place to enjoy the sun. If you’re...
Bird Watching in Monterey
The famous Monterey Bay is one of the world’s top birding destination for its incredible range of habitats and endemic species. With hundreds of species of local and migratory birds,...
Asilomar Walking Tours
Tours run Friday–Sunday, 10am Enjoyable and educational, this guided walking tour is a popular way to explore the famous coastal dunes of the Monterey Peninsula in California and learn about...
Monterey Area
Monterey is a weekender’s paradise filled with unforgettable seaside experiences. Monterey is a magical place. And it’s not just the California coastline, with its beautiful sand dunes and coastal habitat,...
Explore Highway 1 from Carmel to...
Being from the Central Coast, every time I visit the area I like to do the same trip – Simply because it is amazing. The trip starts along 17 mile...