Northern California

Placer County, California, is located in Northern California and stretches from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe. Placer County offers numerous opportunities for day trips and is the perfect place to discover California's Gold Country. Placer County was known for its gold mining back in the 1880s, but … [Read more...]

Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark is located near the town of Volcano, California. Black Chasm draws visitors from near and far and makes a fun destination for a family day trip. Gold miners explored the carven in the mid1800s but found only stalactites, stalagmites, and limestone … [Read more...]

Sacramento Riverboat Cruise is perfect for a romantic getaway for two or a scenic, family-friendly day trip. A voyage down the Sacramento River Delta on a paddlewheel riverboat provides a unique experience that travelers will remember for a lifetime. With its awe-inspiring mix of wildlife and … [Read more...]

There are not too many places in California where you can visit a lake and be the only person there. Owens Lake near Lone Pine is an exception. This once 12-mile long 8-mile vast body of water was all but drained when the Owens River was diverted into the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913. Before … [Read more...]

Located in the heart of California Gold Country, Moaning Caverns Adventure Park offers visitors activities from mild to wild. The cavern's name comes from the moaning sound that once echoed out of the cave entrance. Nowadays, tourists descend into the cavern via a spiral staircase to explore the … [Read more...]

California's High Sierra region is best known for its majestic peaks, world-class ski resorts, and giant sequoias. Summer months are perfect for sightseeing, hiking, fishing, and camping. Winter visitors enjoy skiing and snowboarding: Ghost Towns, Historic Sites, Hot Springs, Campgrounds, and … [Read more...]

Just 36 miles from downtown San Francisco is the charming and historic waterfront town of Benicia. The combination of a vibrant art scene, historical landmarks, and excellent dining choices make this a place that can be enjoyed by one and all. As well as learning about the local history, there … [Read more...]

Angels Camp is located in California's gold country along Highway 49 and is a fun day trip destination to dig into California's Gold Rush history. Explore the town's historic downtown, visit a gold rush museum or go wine tasting at one of the many nearby Calaveras County wineries. Angels Camp was … [Read more...]

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a garden, a zoo, and an outstanding work of architectural engineering.  Located on the Sacramento River in Redding, California, the park occupies over three hundred acres of prime and very pretty real estate. The Arboretum and Botanical Gardens take up the majority … [Read more...]