Northern California

El Dorado County can be found in California's Gold Country, nestled in the foothills and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Folsom Lake takes up a portion of the western border, while the California-Nevada State line marks the eastern boundary. The county seat is Placerville, and the biggest city is South … [Read more...]

California State Highway 49 runs nearly 300 miles through the center of California Gold Country. Starting in Sierra County, the "Mother Lode Highway" winds its way through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the central valley. Malakoff Diggins State Park Malakoff Diggins State … [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...]

Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a garden, a zoo, and an outstanding work of architectural engineering. The park occupies over three hundred acres of prime and pretty real estate on the Sacramento River in Redding, California. The Arboretum and Botanical Gardens occupy most of the land where Turtle … [Read more...]

The Aquarium of the Bay can be found near Fisherman's Wharf on Pier 39. It comprises two segments: ' Under the Golden Gate' and 'Under the Bay.' These sections provide a unique peek into the diverse marine life of San Francisco Bay and the expansive Pacific Ocean. Children can also engage in … [Read more...]

San Jose, California's third-largest city, is home to high-tech computer firms, which sit alongside farms, ranches, and open spaces between the San Francisco Bay and the surrounding hillsides. It's a culturally diverse old city, jam-packed with historic buildings, brilliant museums, many fine … [Read more...]

Inyo County is California's second-largest county. Highway 395 runs through the center of Inyo County along the Owens River Valley—the eastern High Sierra to the west and the White Mountains to the east. A road trip along Highway 395 is one of the most scenic in the nation. Did you know that Inyo … [Read more...]

Moaning Caverns Adventure Park, situated in the heart of California's Gold Country, offers a range of engaging activities for visitors. The cave's name originates from the moaning sound that used to reverberate through the entrance. Now, tourists can descend into the cavern by using a spiral … [Read more...]

Along the stunning Sonoma coastline, an expansive and exquisite park has been created by California. Dedicated to preserving this unique environment, Sonoma Coast State Park offers various activities for families, couples, and seniors. Sonoma Coast State Park stretches 17 miles along the coast … [Read more...]