Davis' crowning jewel may well be the UC Davis Arboretum. The gardens are open 24 hours a day, and there is no admission fee. Visitors travel to the Arboretum for incredible gardens, interactive exhibits, guided tours, and to purchase plants for their home gardens. Founded in 1936, the UC Davis … [Read more...]
Northern California
Historic Niles Canyon Railway Day Trip
The Historic Niles Canyon Railway runs from Sunol to Niles and back, offering departures and arrivals from both towns on most Sundays throughout the year. The trains run more often for the "Wild Flower" specials in April and May. The trip takes about half an hour and takes you through Niles … [Read more...]
Tahoe City Day Trip Day Things To See & Do
Less than two hours north of Sacramento, at an elevation of 6,250 feet, Tahoe City rests on the edge of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the city offers breathtaking sights, great restaurants, and fun activities. Tahoe City provides travelers with a perfect getaway … [Read more...]
Lassen Volcanic National Park Day Trip
Lassen Volcanic National Park is California's Yellowstone. One of its main attractions is Lassen Peak, one of two volcanoes in the continental U.S. to erupt during the 20th-century. Despite its menacing past, however, Lassen Peak remains one of the most accessible volcanoes in the Cascades. The … [Read more...]
Point Arena Lighthouse San Francisco Day Trip
Point Arena Lighthouse Mendocino County The lovely Point Arena lighthouse is located at the end of a small peninsula. For over 100 years, the lighthouse has protected sailors from the rough shoreline and rocky outcroppings along the Pacific Coast. If you are traveling down Highway 1, make a side … [Read more...]
Lake Shasta Vacation Guide House Boat Rentals Things To Do
Cradled by towering pines and in the shadow of Mount Shasta, Lake Shasta is the largest artificial reservoir in California. Lake Shasta has been a recreation destination since 1948 and is the perfect destination to water ski, fish, swim, boat, or go hang out and watch the lake. Many visitors rent … [Read more...]
Muir Woods National Monument Day Trip
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...]
Grover Hot Springs State Park Camping Trip
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...]
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...]
Lake Oroville Floating Campsites Fishing Boating
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 artificial lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled … [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 many outdoor exploration opportunities, including boating, bird watching, camping, and more. The Sacramento Delta is a great day trip for those living in the Sacramento area and … [Read more...]
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