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25 Things To Do In Northern California…
Northern California is a great place to live in or visit. Just about everyone knows about NorCal's major attractions. Yosemite National Park, Fishermans Wharf, and Monterey Bay. This list highlights lesser-known travel … - continue reading -
Napa Valley Day Trip Top 16 Things to Do…
There is a famous welcome sign in the Napa Valley that features a quote from Robert Louis Stevenson. It reads “… and the wine is bottled poetry.” Wine is often the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the Napa … - continue reading -
Day Trip to Bodega Bay From San…
The small coastal town of Bodega Bay is probably best known for its cinematic past which has been engulfed in Hitchcock horror, but this pleasant town on the Sonoma coast has a lot more to offer and is the perfect destination … - continue reading -
Tomales Bay Day Trip From San Francisco…
In Marin County, only 40 miles north of San Francisco, visiting the Tomales Bay Region is like visiting another world. Tomales Bay is a long, narrow strip of water that opens off of Bodega Bay. Because it is an outcropping … - continue reading -
Santa Cruz Day Trip Things To Do &…
Located south of San Francisco and just north of Monterrey, is Santa Cruz. The beach and ocean are a big part of the Santa Cruz lifestyle and the area is well known for sailing, swimming, surfing, and paddling. Santa Cruz … - continue reading -
Moss Landing Day Trip Kayaking Fresh…
Moss Landing is a sleepy little fishing village that time has forgotten. Located halfway between Santa Cruz and Monterey most people visit this area to explore Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine. Elkhorn Slough is located … - continue reading -
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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 … - continue reading -
Nimbus Fish Hatchery Day Trip…
Nimbus Fish Hatchery is situated on the banks of the American River. The hatchery was constructed to replace the salmon and steelhead runs that were blocked by Nimbus and Folsom dams. Nimbus is more than just a spawning … - continue reading -
California State Railroad Museum Day…
California State Railroad Museum is located in the old town section of Sacramento, California. You can spend an entire day looking around this interesting museum. On hand are full-size locomotives and passenger cars of every … - continue reading -
Old Town Sacramento Day Trip Things To…
The state capital of California, Sacramento, plays a key role in politics and decision-making for the state, but there’s a different side to the city as well. The Old Town District gives a fascinating look into what has … - continue reading -
Brannan Island State Recreation Area…
Brannan Island State Recreation Area is halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento along the east bank of the Sacramento River. Brannan is not entirely an island, but it is surrounded on three sides by water. For day use … - continue reading -
Day Trip to Apple Hill Orchards U-Pick…
Apple Hill has been the perfect traditional fall family destination for a half a century, with its mix of kid-friendly activities and adult attractions, which includes over 50 u-pick apple ranches, a Christmas tree farm, a … - continue reading -
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Emerald Bay State Park Day Trip Things…
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 … - continue reading -
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 … - continue reading -
Mono Lake California Eastern Sierra Day…
Mono Lake is a saltwater oasis of the Great Basin located just 13 miles from Yosemite National Park in California’s Eastern Sierra. Although it has suffered for decades at the hands of humans diverting water from its … - continue reading -
Alabama Hills Owens Valley Road Trip…
Alabama Hills Owens Valley Road Trip points of interest you don't want to miss. Take a drive in the Alabama Hills’ “movie flats” and walk in the footsteps of the Lone Ranger, Russell Crowe, Gene Autry, and Mel Gibson. Or … - continue reading -
Visiting Mammoth Lakes Things To Do and…
For over 100 years, Mammoth Lakes has drawn thousands of visitors to enjoy the area’s spectacular natural beauty. In addition to the town’s proximity to the stunning Yosemite National Park, the area surrounding Mammoth offers … - continue reading -
Bishop California Day Trips Points of…
Bishop California is a little town with a large history. It is located in Inyo County and has a population of under 4,000. Originally named Bishop Creek, it is the most populated place in Inyo County. Bishop is known as … - continue reading -
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Red Rock Canyon State Park Day Trip…
Resembling the mysterious landscape of a distant planet, Red Rock Canyon State Park covers approximately nine square miles of badlands and exposed, angled, mudstone strata that span both sides of California Highway 14 in the … - continue reading -
Bass Lake Recreation Area A Unique…
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 … - continue reading -
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 … - continue reading -
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 … - continue reading -
Mercey Hot Springs Fresno County Hot…
Mercey Hot Springs is located in a remote corner of Fresno County. The nearest town is Los Banos, 35 miles from the resort. If you are looking for a quiet place to relax and rejuvenate, Mercey Hot Springs is it. Mercey Hot … - continue reading -
Caswell Memorial State Park Camping…
Caswell Memorial State Park is located along the Stanislaus River near the town of Ripon, California. The Park is about an 80-mile drive from San Francisco and is a nice destination for a weekend camping trip. Caswell … - continue reading -