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Celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Nov. 17

admin — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 02:04:11 +0000

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Stay at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel, a historic, coastal hostel located next to a 140 year-old lighthouse.

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Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Novermber 17, 2012 10am-4pm

The Pigeon Point Lighthouse has been shining it's light across the Pacific for 140 years! Come celebrate that amazing legacy with us, the California State Parks, and the Coastside State Parks Association on Saturday, November 17.

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Tour California lighthouses along coastal Highway 1

admin — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:37:28 +0000

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Stay at one of our Northern California hostels on the coast, and you're sure to spot a lighthouse!

Check out this map of all five lighthouses, linked via Coastal Highway 1. The journey from north to south is a little less than 200 miles.

Beacons that once guided sailors safely to shore, relics of pre-GPS navigation, and monuments to maritime culture, lighthouses are typically a hallmark of hazardous coastline, found often in places that are particularly rugged and dramatic.

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HI opens new, eco-friendly hostel in Boston's Theater District

admin — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:24:15 +0000

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Boston Hostel

Last month marked the opening of Hostelling International USA's newest facility, a 480-bed hostel in the heart of downtown Boston. HI-Boston's spacious new building offers modern, stylish, and friendly accommodations for travelers looking for an affordable place to stay in the vibrant capital city of Massachusetts.

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Riding Route 92: Your eastern gateway to the coast

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:35:29 +0000

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Stay at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel or the Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel, 21 and 7 miles (respectively) from Route 92.

Check out Allison's photos from her trip down 92.

I've always found a magical allure to hitting the open road. Being a city dweller, walking is pretty much all I do, so getting out of town and looking at an open stretch of road from the driver's seat is really thrilling. On my latest adventure, I explored Route 92, which runs east to west from the San Francisco Bay, over the mountains to the coast. It's a nice alternative route to get to Coastal Highway 1 and the Pigeon Point or Point Montara lighthouse hostels.

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Pigeon Point outdoor education programs now available for fall bookings

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:15:18 +0000

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Stay at the historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel.

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Exploring New Horizons

Many people remember the first time they hugged a giant redwood, encountered a banana slug, or glimpsed the Pacific Ocean. For some, these are travel memories -- but for a lot of Californians, those first-time experiences happen through outdoor education.

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Watch video performances from Travel Tavern: Stories from the Road

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:08:04 +0000

Travel Tavern: Stories from the Road

Our first Travel Tavern event was a big success! We'd like to thank the 150+ people who turned out, our co-presenters at Tripping and Meet, Plan, Go!, and especially our eight storytellers who awed and inspired the audience with their stories from the road.

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Inside Scoop: Jane's Guide to State Parks near the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:54:37 +0000

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Stay at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel, close to State Parks, beaches, and trails.

Many State and County Parks await visitors to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse, and Jane Mauss, the weekend housekeeper at the hostel, is a great resource for outdoor explorers. Born and raised on the San Francisco peninsula, she's made Pescadero her home for over two decades. Jane is pictured here riding her beloved donkey, Johnny Appleseed, who also knows the trails and beaches of Pescadero well. If you don't spot him on the trails near the lighthouse, look for him on stage! He'll be "performing" this spring in the San Francisco Ballet's production of Don Quixote.

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Call for Entries: World Storytelling Day

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:34:59 +0000

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Visit us on Facebook.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2012

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Book 4,000 hostels worldwide with Hostelling International's new iPhone app

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:00 +0000

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Visit the Hostelling International website, or go to the Apple Store to download the app.

Hostelling International has released a new iPhone app that allows travelers to browse HI's network of 4,000+ hostels, read reviews, and book on the go.

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Winter Weekday Special: Get your third night free at the Point Montara and Pigeon Point lighthouse hostels

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:44:04 +0000

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Reserve your weeknight coastal getaway at the Point Montara or Pigeon Point lighthouse hostel.

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This winter, treat yourself to a weeknight coastal getaway and get three nights for the price of two! Both Northern California lighthouse hostels -- Point Montara and Pigeon Point -- are offering the third night free for stays falling on Sunday - Thursday nights, excluding holidays. This offer applies to both private rooms and dorm beds, so take your pick!

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