Our daily look at nearby getaways
Birdies Below Sea Level
The Inn at Furnace Creek recently reopened for the season, meaning duffers can take to one very famous green. Read »
Furnace Creek Inn Reopening Special
The Death Valley landmark prepares to open for its 84th year. Read »
What's Beneath Scotty's Castle
If you're headed for Death Valley this summer, you can chill out underground. Read »
Clip-Clopping in Death Valley
The Furnace Creek stables offer one- and two-hour guided trail rides. Giddy up, indeed. Read »
A Desert Landmark Reopens for Winter
Temps are cooling off, which means the Furnace (Creek Inn) is heating up for the season. Read »
About
A good time is just a short drive away, and Worth the Drive points you in the right direction. It's a daily look at nearby getaways, festivals and sweet deals.
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Travel Kit
Hotel deals around the Golden State that don't nab all your gold.
Giant drive-through donuts? We got your giant drive-through donuts right here.
Attractions, eateries and secret spots that we won't tell the tourists about.
Unique hotels, ethnic festivals -- yes, there are reasons to drive north.
Pools and glow-in-the-dark margaritas and dice and nice suites. Oh yeah. You're going.
When you have to/want to take the kids along.
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Authors
ALYSIA GRAY PAINTER
Alysia Gray Painter has served as the West Coast Managing Editor for AOL CityGuide, as well as the Los Angeles editor; she has also written for Bark magazine, McSweeney's, Modern Humorist, and PBS programs and publications.
Becky Stickney
Becky Stickney is an editor for NBCSanDiego.com and has been a San Diego resident for more than 12 years. She's a mom who loves to travel around the Southwest, looking for interesting places to visit and photograph.
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