Northern California

Laws Railroad Museum is an exciting side trip while passing through or staying overnight in Bishop, California. Thousands of travelers pass through Bishop on Highway 395 and miss one of California's most fascinating historical sites. The Laws museum and historical site preserve the Owens Valley … [Read more...]

Muir Woods is an easy day trip from the San Francisco area. A 30-minute drive along U.S. 101 will bring you to the main entrance. Visitors will find several trails that offer a variety of terrain and hiking difficulty. The Muir Woods National Monument is an old-growth coastal redwood forest. Due … [Read more...]

With its mystical green-colored waters, Grover Hot Springs State Park is the perfect destination to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday urban life. Situated on the east side of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range at the edge of the Great Basin Province and surrounded on three sides by high … [Read more...]

Situated high above scenic Humboldt Bay, Fort Humboldt was initially established in 1853, once provided protection from attacks by Native Americans on gold miners and settlers who migrated to the area after discovering gold. Today, a state historic park, Fort Humboldt, now quietly reminds us of … [Read more...]

El Dorado County is located in California’s historic Gold Country, in the foothills and Sierra Nevada Mountains. The western boundary contains part of Folsom Lake. The eastern border is the California-Nevada State line. El Dorado county’s largest city is the City of South Lake Tahoe, while the … [Read more...]

Marshall Gold Discovery Park is an idyllic park situated along California’s historic Highway 49, and straddling the South Fork of the American River is the birthplace of the Gold Rush. Located in present-day Coloma, California, Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is one of the most … [Read more...]

A fascinating house of a very eccentric wealthy Sarah Winchester. Sarah believed in spiritualism and added strange features to the house because of her odd beliefs and interests. The "Mystery" part of the name implies that you might find a "Haunted Mansion." Don't expect any animatronics ghosts … [Read more...]

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...]

The California North Coast has everything any traveler could want; stunning natural beauty, fabulous beaches, ancient redwood forests, historical landmarks, and possibly the best wine country in North America. One of the most significant advantages of traveling in NorCal is its easy access to … [Read more...]

Mono County is a diverse land of sagebrush-covered plains that lead to soaring, jagged peaks and dormant volcanoes in east-central California. Set between the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the California/Nevada border, this 3,000-square-mile county is 94% publicly-owned. Mono County … [Read more...]

Locke Historic District, earlier known as Lockeport, is a tiny town along the levee on Highway 160 just half a mile from Walnut Grove, California. How small is little? The population is about 75. Now, before you wonder what on earth could be worth your time in visiting a town of this size, let the … [Read more...]

Mendocino is both a city and a county in Northern California. Mendocino is a fun place to spend a day, a weekend, or an entire vacation. Majestic redwood forests and rugged north coast beaches are all within an easy drive of the town of Mendocino. The town of Mendocino was established in 1850. It … [Read more...]