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‘We’re going to change the world’
‘We’re going to change the world’
S’lacio Bankston struggled on the icy pitch, lost his footing and backed off. Later, the 20-year-old refocused and invoked Mohammed Ali to pump himself up: “Float like…
2020’s good news happened outdoors
2020’s good news happened outdoors
As the coronavirus sent people running for cover last spring, Joe Owen ran to help others. The Danville soccer coach trotted up Mount Diablo (13 miles and 3,400 feet…
Bring on the map makeover
Bring on the map makeover
Before thousands of climbers ascended Mount Whitney every year, a group of Buffalo Soldiers reached the summit in 1903. The first African Americans to climb the mountain also built its…
California cyclists complete cross-country excursion
California cyclists complete cross-country excursion
On the toughest bicycle trek any of them had tried, Day 7 ranked as the toughest day. As the team pedaled on State Route 375 through Nevada’s hottest desert…
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Hike to San Antonio Falls
Trailhead: Logging museum at White Pines just outside Arnold Length: 4.5 miles one way; 9 miles round trip Time…
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Hike to San Antonio Falls
Trailhead: Logging museum at White Pines just outside Arnold Length: 4.5 miles one way; 9 miles round trip Time: 3-4 hours round trip Dog-friendly? Yes! Getting there: From town of Arnold, take a left on Blagen Road…
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2020’s good news happened outdoors
As the coronavirus sent people running for cover last spring, Joe Owen ran to help others. The Danville soccer coach…
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‘We’re going to change the world’
S’lacio Bankston struggled on the icy pitch, lost his footing and backed off. Later, the 20-year-old refocused…
