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Hiking Avery’s Pond Trail in Placer County among best spring hikes

Newcastle, Calif.-  On a Tuesday morning, with a balmy, sunny 70+ degrees in the forecast and a few hours of early morning work already completed, the outdoors beckoned. We decided to take the call.

Exploring Folsom: Humbug-Willow Creek Trail a suburban treasure

Folsom, Calif. - Better late than never. The arrival of spring weather along with an adventure along the Humbug-Willow Creek Trail in Folsom offers a timely antidote for those averse to more dark clouds and cooler than average weather this time of year.

Lakes Basin: California Outdoor Recreation Paradise

Plumas County, Calif. - Encompassing heavily forested terrain, sweeping valleys, soaring peaks and pristine alpine lakes, the Lakes Basin Recreation Area is an outdoor lover's paradise. If escaping the day-to-day grind is on your to-do list

Explore Folsom: Trails and Bikeways Map

Folsom, Calif. - The City of Folsom has an extensive system of Class I bike/pedestrian trails, with more than 50 miles developed and ready to enjoy. Grant funding totaling more than $20 million has covered

Cronan Ranch Regional Trails deliver solitude and epic scenery on the American River

Pilot Hill, Calif. - Expansive vistas of California's gold country, rolling hills, mountain lions, horseback riders, and Class IV rapids along the South Fork of the American River offer a glimpse of what makes Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park, a California treasure.

Hiking Folsom: Black Miners Bar to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Folsom, Calif.- With spring in the air and warm sunshine finally returning, a day trip to Folsom with my son during his spring break was in order. Black Miners Bar would offer a starting point for our Monday morning.

Hiking Lincoln: Wilson Park to Coyote Pond Park during spring

Lincoln, Calif. - An annual favorite of ours for around two decades, this springtime hike from Wilson Park to Coyote Pond in Lincoln offers what we consider to be some of the best scenery in South Placer. Spring is magical here.

❤️7 reasons we love the Oregon Coast

Portland, OR - Many moons ago, while trekking up the West Coast to British Columbia, like so many others, we fell in love with natural beauty of the Oregon Coast. Each summer for more years than we can recall,

Oasis in Coachella Valley Preserve, just outside Palm Springs

Palm Springs, Calif.- During a trip to Coachella Valley, perception and reality clashed in spectacular fashion. The desert holds many secrets and surprises

Hope Valley, a fall foliage wonderland of quaking aspens and cottonwoods

Alpine County, Calif. - Dancing in bright hues of lemon yellow and pumpkin orange, groves of Aspen celebrate the arrival of fall in shimmering fashion. This is Hope Valley, California.

Malakoff Diggins, a step back in time and wandering bears

Nevada County, Calif. - Some of California State Parks don't always attract the attention they deserve. Thankfully, in the case of Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park we were afforded a great opportunity to have this 3,000 acre space and gem of history mostly to ourselves.

Griffith Quarry Park in Penryn offers an easy nearby hike and picnic spot

Penryn, Calif. - Looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a little history? A quick and easy hike awaits you on Rock Springs Rd in Penryn at the Griffith Quarry Park and History Museum.

Placer County Big Trees Grove of Giant Sequoias

Big Trees Grove, considered the northernmost reach of the Giant Sequoias, has been estimated to be quietly growing over this part of Placer County for 500 plus years.

Auburn Hiking: Black Hole of Calcutta Falls offers stroller-friendly family outing

Auburn, Calif.- Just on the outskirts of Auburn, lies the confluence of the North and Middle Fork of the American River and it's quite the popular family hiking destination. If you're looking to take in some of that beautiful Gold Country scenery and great river views

Hiking Yankee Jims Indian Creek Trail: Treacherous beauty in Placer County

Colfax, Calif.- When the weather is just right (which is often), early spring in these parts of Placer County brings an abundance of opportunity to enjoy a quintessential, outdoor California experience. Located about an hour's drive from Roseville

Castle Rock State Park, formidable beauty in the Bay Area

Los Gatos, Calif.- The Santa Cruz Mountains are beautiful. They can also be formidable and unforgiving. Castle Rock State Park offers impressive views and solitude.

Hiking Monte Vista Trail in El Dorado Hills turns into a perfect day

Monte Vista Trail in El Dorado Hills offers an opportunity to soak in some of the region's incredible beauty. Top it off with lunch and a cold one at the El Dorado Saloon and we'll call it a perfect day!

Hidden Falls: A great escape, but no secret

Auburn, Calif.- The name conjures up a remote, wilderness experience.  The reality is slightly less wild and distant than one might anticipate.

Cascade Head a terrific hike on the Oregon coast

Situated less than 90 miles southwest of Portland, Cascade Head is a UNESCO biosphere reserve sitting aside the Siuslaw National Forest a few minutes north of Lincoln City

Magnolia Ranch Trailhead Scenic Hiking Abounds

Coloma / Pilot Hill, CA- It was with excitement that we gladly returned along Highway 49 for a visit to the Magnolia Ranch Trailhead

Riverside County’s Beautiful Whitewater Preserve

Coachella Valley, CA - Deja Vu. Once again, I found myself unprepared. The vast and natural beauty of the United States is an embarrassment of riches

Joshua Tree National Park: What Are You Waiting For?

Joshua Tree National Park never disappoints. One of California's treasured destinations worth exploring.

Lassen Volcanic National Park: Wilderness of Wonder

Earth Shaking Experience in California Roseville, CA- How have we not been here sooner? That was the prevailing sentiment during...

South Yuba River State Park: Summer Cooldown

Penn Valley, Calif.- Looking for something to do that's a little more low-key and doesn't involve massive crowds or spending the day on the freeway?