Eureka California has escaped significant development that has changed the look of most coastal city’s north of San Francisco. The town is situated on the Humboldt Bay. At one time, Eureka was the north coast center for the fishing and the timber industries. Both industries are still crucial to … [Read more...]
Northern California
Columbia State Historic Park Day Trip
Standing as one of the few reminders of the California Gold Rush era, Columbia State Historic Park appears frozen in time as one of the best-preserved towns of the mid-19th Century. Established in 1850 by a small group of prospectors, the once second-largest city in California exploded into a … [Read more...]
Day Trip To Historic Truckee California
Day Trip To Historic Truckee California points of interest and things to do. Located close to Reno, Nevada, and the North Lake Tahoe cities of Tahoe City, Incline Village, and Olympic Valley is the charismatic mountain town of Truckee. Named after a Paiute Indian chief who helped thousands 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 available at the center. Hilmar's is the world's largest producer of natural American-style cheese and whey … [Read more...]
Stinson Beach San Francisco Day Trip
Stinson Beach is part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area. Stinson Beach is about a 30-minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge on California’s Highway 1. During the summer, thousands of people escape San Francisco and head toward Stinson Beach for a day in the sun. The surrounding hills offer … [Read more...]
Empire Mine State Historic Park Gold Country Day Trip
Hidden deep below the surface in Grass Valley is one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest, and richest gold mines in California, The Empire Mine. Part of what was once the most productive gold mining district in the state from 1850 to 1956, the Empire Mine produced 5.8 million ounces of … [Read more...]
Donner Memorial State Park Day Trip Activities
Located 6,200 feet in the Sierra Nevada just outside Truckee, California, Donner Memorial State Park was established to preserve and tell the darkest side of early pioneer life in California. It forever will stand as a reminder of how and where the Donner Party Camp met its unfortunate end when … [Read more...]
Harley Farms Goat Dairy Pescadero
First opened in 1910, Harley Farms Goat Dairy sits on 12 acres of pasture and today has over 200 alpine goats, several llamas, and an assortment of farm animals, including dogs and cats. Harley Farms produces critically-acclaimed cheeses, goat milk baths, farm milk paint, and beauty lotions, all … [Read more...]
Mono Hot Springs Historic Cabins Mineral Pools
Mono Hot Springs is located in the Sierra National Forest, northeast of Fresno. If you are looking for a fantastic wilderness experience with some of the comforts of home, then Mono Hot Springs Resort is well worth checking out. Upon completing the Kaiser Pass Road in 1927, visitors could venture … [Read more...]
Merced Day Trip California Central Valley
If you want 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...]
Trees Of Mystery Northern California Roadside Attraction
Perhaps one of the last remaining original roadside attractions in California, the Trees of Mystery opened in 1931 and offered a truly unique experience for both adults and children of all ages. There is so much to see and do in Northern California, and this unusual attraction should defiantly be on … [Read more...]
One Day in Sequoia Kings Canyon Parks
Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park's point of interest. Things to do and see along the General's Highway. Tucked side by side in the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains, east of the San Joaquin Valley. Both parks are connected by a single road that provides nearly 866,000 acres of outdoor adventure in the … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Classic California
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic California beachfront amusement park. Only three beach theme parks are open along the California coast Santa Cruz, Santa Monica Pier, and Belmont Park in San Diego. Most people head to the big-name parks like Disneyland and Magic Mountain to get their … [Read more...]
Dog Friendly Russian River Raft Trips
Relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery and let the current take you on a fun journey along California's Russian River. This is one adventure that you can bring your four-legged friend along. Russian River Adventures' inflatable canoe trips offer a refreshing alternative to exploring gorgeous … [Read more...]
Day Trip to Guerneville Things To Do & See
Heading into the town of Guerneville, you start to get a warm and fuzzy feeling. That's even before you start sampling the fine Sonoma wines produced in this part of the Russian River. A large sign announces that the town is “a hate-free community.” Approximately 5000 people are permanent residents … [Read more...]