The weather's warm and the kids are out of school, so tell us:

Magnificent Kings Canyon is only open in the summer, from mid-May through mid-November. It's part of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, which boasts spectacular scenery and the biggest giant sequoias - and is far less crowded than Yosemite. Located in east-central California, Sequoia National Park can be seen in a long day trip from either Los Angeles or San Francisco, but plan to stay a little longer to take it all in.

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Summer is a time for shooting stars, one of the state's best classic film festivals and trips to places that aren't open any other time. Check out the Summer Getaway Guide to find out where all the summer fun is.

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All this talk of concerts and outdoor theatre has us wondering about your travel habits. So tell us: