Northern California

Winters rests on the foothills of the Coastal Range, nestled between Sacramento and Napa Valley. This cozy little town is a perfect day trip from Sacramento or the bay area. Many visitors travel in winters to visit the local wineries. Winters is an up-and-coming wine country, not as famous as its … [Read more...]

Black Chasm Cavern National Natural Landmark is located near Volcano, California. Black Chasm draws visitors from near and far and makes a fun destination for a family day trip. Gold miners explored the carven in the mid1800s but found only stalactites, stalagmites, and limestone … [Read more...]

South Yuba River State Park is a popular destination situated on the Yuba River in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The park offers visitors scenic vistas and an abundance of outdoor adventures. The park features nearly 20 miles of Gold County from Malakoff Diggins State Historical Park to … [Read more...]

Lake Sonoma is created by the Warm Springs Dam, which holds back the waters from Dry Creek. During a regular rainfall season, the lake has nearly 50 miles of shoreline. Lake Sonoma is about a two-hour drive from San Francisco and less than an hour's drive from Santa Rosa. The most popular … [Read more...]

Placer County, California, is in Northern California and stretches from Sacramento to Lake Tahoe. Placer County offers numerous opportunities for day trips and is the perfect place to discover California's Gold Country. Placer County was known for its gold mining back in the 1880s, but gradually, … [Read more...]

In the Inyo Mountains high above the Owens Valley, Cerro Gordo Ghost Town, a once-booming mining town, sits abandoned and alone. It wasn't always this way. Throughout the 1800s, Cerro Gordo (or the “Fat Hill”) was pumping out thousands of tons of high-grade silver, lead, and other metals. Pablos … [Read more...]

San Francisco Botanical Gardens is an enjoyable day trip destination located in Golden Gate Park. Admission is affordable and only costs a few dollars. Access is free for members, school groups, veterans, and San Francisco City & County Residents. This beautiful garden features more than … [Read more...]

The “Valley of the Moon,” Sonoma Valley, is where rich history and modern pleasures collide. California winemaking started 200 years ago and is where good restaurants, state-of-the-art spas, and adventurers thrive. Not as well-known or touristy as its neighbor Napa Valley, Sonoma’s kick-back vibe … [Read more...]