Kern River Camping areas include the Lower Kern River, Lake Isabella, and the Upper Kern River. State-run campgrounds, private resort style campgrounds, and free camping areas can all be found along the Kern River Valley. There are plenty of free (dispersed) campsites along the Kern River. If … [Read more...]
California Central Valley Day Trips Things To Do
Tehachapi Day Trip Beautiful Murals, Museums, and Trains
The town of Tehachapi has made a name for itself because of the numerous murals that adorn virtually every wall in site. At every turn, a new and fascinating piece of artwork reveals itself. Many of the murals depict an important historical event, or a famous citizen, now passed. There are too … [Read more...]
Arroyo Seco Campground Day Use Hiking Camping
More than just a beautiful gorge with a river running through it, Arroyo Seco campground located just west of Soledad, California is a rural but urbanized facility in California’s westernmost national forest. Situated at an elevation of nearly 1,200 feet, and surrounded by chaparral shrubs and … [Read more...]
Lake Isabella Camping Trip Things To Do
Lake Isabella Camping Trip things to do while visiting this Kern County lake. Lake Isabella is Nestled in what is known as the Kern River Valley between two sections of the Sequoia National Forest. Surrounding communities are the towns of Lake Isabella, Kernville, Bodfish, Caliente, and Wofford … [Read more...]
Outlets at Tejon Ranch Deals and Discounts
Right, where Interstate 5 and California Highway 99 meet is the home of the newest outlet mall in Southern California. Let’s welcome the Outlets at Tejon Ranch. Outlet Mall Hours Monday – Saturday: 10 am to 9 pm Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm The Outlets at Tejon Ranch is everything you would expect from … [Read more...]
West Kern Oil Museum Kern County Day Trip
West Kern County Oil Museum is well worth a visit for if you live in the area or are traveling along Highway 5 between Southern and Northern California. In the early 1920s, West Kern County was a forest of oil derricks. Thousands of towering oil wells pumped out black gold day and night. There is … [Read more...]
Stockton Day Trip Things To Do Points of Interest
The Central Valley city of Stockton is located in the middle of the rolling hills and bucolic vistas of the San Joaquin Valley's farm and vineyard country. But it's not just Stockton's location that makes it a good fit for day-trippers in northern California. Stockton is the hub of the California … [Read more...]
Fresno Zoo Day Trip California Central Valley
Located in the center of Roeding Park in Fresno, California, the smaller than average the zoo sits on 46 acres and is home to nearly 700 animals and over 200 different species. Visitors from all over the state come to see the zoo's various animals in habitats created to mimic they're own, … [Read more...]
Gilroy Premium Outlets Day Trip
With over 100 outlet stores, many of them upscale, Gilroy Premium Outlets is a shopper’s paradise. Spread out over four separate buildings, the outlets contain just about anything a person would want to buy From designer clothes, shoes and handbags to jewelry and other accessories, to luggage to … [Read more...]
Gilroy Day Trip Garlic Capitol of the World
Gilroy is a town of about 60,000 located in Santa Clara County. It is a bedroom community for the famous Silicon Valley and a balanced blend of agriculture, residential and retail offerings. For many people, when they hear Gilroy, they think garlic. While Gilroy is coined the Garlic Capital of … [Read more...]
Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center Tour
Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center is a fun place to stop while traveling through California's Central Valley. Cheese samples, self-guided tours, sandwiches, and cheese products are all available at the center. Hilmar largest producer of natural American-style cheese and whey products in the … [Read more...]
Visalia Day Trip California Central Valley
Visalia is an interesting place to visit for a day or a great place to stay for anyone exploring beautiful Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park. Both parks are within an easy driving distance from Visalia via the Generals Highway (Hwy 198.) Visalia features a vibrant historic … [Read more...]
Sierra Railroad Dinner Train Oakdale California
Day-trippers report that the Sierra Railroad is no longer in operation. Travelers journeying through California's Central Valley looking for a unique dining experience should check out the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train. Launched in the 1970s, the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train playfully imitates … [Read more...]
Merced Day Trip California Central Valley
If you are looking to spend a day soaking up the essence of rural Central California, then it’s time for a trip to the “Gateway to Yosemite”– Merced, California. Less than two hours by automobile from Yosemite National Park, Merced has a lot to offer travelers with a wide variety of attractions, … [Read more...]
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...]