Situated in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills, just east of the city of Oroville, and tucked away at the base of the Plumas National Forest, is majestic Lake Oroville. With 15,500 surface acres and 167 miles of forested shoreline, this man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam … [Read more...]
Northern California
Bass Lake Recreation Area A Unique Retreat
Long considered by campers, hikers and anglers to be the hidden gem of the Sierra National Forest, Bass Lake Recreation Area is one of Northern California's most popular outdoor recreation spots. Bass lake a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life with year-round activities. … [Read more...]
Pinnacles National Park Day Trip
Protected by the mountains east of central California's Salinas Valley, Pinnacles National Park is home to a collection of unique rock formations, hidden caves and beautiful peaks and valleys created by an extinct volcano. The park is an exceptional place to observe wildlife and is the nation's … [Read more...]
Sacramento River Delta Day Trip
With hundreds of miles of navigable waterways, the Sacramento River Delta, also known as the California Delta, provides a plethora of outdoor exploration opportunities, including boating, bird watching, camping and more. The Sacramento Delta is a great day trip for those living in the Sacramento … [Read more...]
Emerald Bay State Park Day Trip Things To Do
Only 3 ½ hours from San Francisco and 2 hours from Sacramento, Emerald Bay State Park preserves one of the loveliest and most photographed areas of Lake Tahoe. The Bay was carved in granite by the movement of glaciers. It is only one mile wide and three miles long and contains the only island in … [Read more...]
China Camp State Park San Francisco Day Trip
China Camp State Park is comprised of more than 1,600 acres of oak tree woodlands, sweeping bay vistas, pristine tidal wetlands, and whimsical grasslands. Roughly 20 miles north of San Francisco, China Camp State Park rests on the San Pedro Peninsula in San Rafael, California. Take Point San … [Read more...]
Convict Lake California High Sierra Day Trip
Located east of the Sierras, just off US Highway 395 south of Mammoth, Convict Lake is in a mixed pine-hemlock forest with aspen trees that turn golden in fall and surrounded by towering granite peaks. Appropriately named for a band of escaped Carson City convicts that escaped prison and had a … [Read more...]
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Day Trip
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 … [Read more...]
Huntington Lake Fresno Day Trip
Located 80 miles northeast of Fresno in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Huntington Lake was constructed in 1912. The lake is part of the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project that provides power to Southern California. The lake has four dams and feeds into Shaver Lake to the southwest. One of the most … [Read more...]
Exploratorium San Francisco A Great Family Outing
Exploratorium San Francisco is hands-on learning fun, at its best, making the world of science exciting and interesting for visitors of all ages. Located at Pier 15 in downtown San Francisco the modern facility designed to be eco-friendly, featuring innovative designs and construction to give … [Read more...]
June Lake Loop Points of Interest Things To Do
June Lake Loop is a 16-mile stretch of Route 158 that wraps around four picturesque lakes located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at Mono Basin’s southernmost rim. Much like the nearby Mammoth Lakes, the June Lake Loop is home to incredibly gorgeous vistas and countless opportunities for outdoor … [Read more...]
25 Best California Natural Hot Springs
California's Eastern Sierra region offers adventurous travelers numerous opportunities to soak and soothe the senses. Hot mineral water pools can be found in the upper Owens Valley to Bridgeport. Many primitive natural hot springs are located off Highway 395 and are maintained by locals. Check out … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Classic California
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic California beachfront amusement park. There are only three beach theme parks still open along the California coast Santa Cruz, Santa Monica Pier and Belmont Park in San Diego. Most people head to the big-name parks like Disneyland and Magic Mountain to get … [Read more...]
Skunk Train Day Trip Northern California Train Ride
Skunk Train-Fort Bragg California Northern California's Skunk Train at Fort Bragg is a 100-year-old train line that now operates as a tourist railway transporting thousands of visitors each year. The Skunk line runs 40 miles from Fort Bragg on the coast to Willits on US Highway 101. The train … [Read more...]
One Day in Sequoia Kings Canyon Parks
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park's point of interest. Things to do and see along the Generals Highway. Tucked side by side in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Both parks are connected by a single road that provides nearly 866,000 acres of outdoor adventure in the … [Read more...]
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