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Quick release: leaving the grind behind near Lake Tahoe.
Quick release: leaving the grind behind near Lake Tahoe. (Andy Anderson)

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Quick release: leaving the grind behind near Lake Tahoe.
(Photo: Andy Anderson)

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Rock climb! Paddle whitewater! Witness real life!


Classic scenery and shockingly modern thrills.


Like NoCal, ‘cept the water’s warmer and days are sunnier.


Heaven’s due north. It’s called Wisconsin.


It’s the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Water sports, anyone?


Packed with mountains high, rivers deep, and bliss nearby.


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This hot town has plenty of stay-cool escapes.


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