California Science Center is a state-of-the-art science center organized into different themed worlds, ideally suited for curious visitors of all ages. The centerpiece of the Science Center is the Space Shuttle exhibit located in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion. Along with the space shuttle, a … [Read more...]
Visiting Mammoth Lakes Things To Do and See
For over 100 years, Mammoth Lakes has drawn thousands of visitors to enjoy the area’s spectacular natural beauty. In addition to the town’s proximity to the stunning Yosemite National Park, the area surrounding Mammoth offers endless hiking, biking, fishing, and camping options for the outdoors … [Read more...]
Silverwood Lake Day Trip Activities Things To Do
Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area is set high in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest, capturing the imagination with vistas of snow-capped mountain peaks reflected on a stately lake that the 249-foot Cedar Springs Dam formed. The lake is an angler’s paradise and provides plenty of … [Read more...]
San Francisco Chinatown Day Trip
San Francisco’s Chinatown is the oldest in North America and the largest Chinese community outside Asia. The first residents began building the city in the 1840s, and since then, it has been highly influential in the history and culture of Chinese immigrants to the United States. Chinatown is … [Read more...]
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary Imlay Nevada
Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Imlay, Nevada. The sanctuary was initially located nearly 2000 miles away on the outskirts of Chicago. The rescue zoo quickly grew too large to manage on the property and moved west to 160 acres of prime Northern Nevada real estate. It was recently … [Read more...]
Brannan Island State Recreation Area Camping Day Use
Brannan Island State Recreation Area is halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento along the east bank of the Sacramento River. Brannan is not entirely an island, but it is surrounded on three sides by water. For day use, the park has a substantial six-lane boat launch and swimming area on … [Read more...]
Greystone Mansion Beverly Hills Day Trip
Greystone Mansion makes an enjoyable side trip while visiting Beverly Hills. The Mansion is only open for public tours one day each month, so advance tickets are a must. Day-trippers are welcome to walk around Greystone Mansion Park free of charge. You can peek inside the windows, stroll around … [Read more...]
Stockton Day Trip Things To Do Points of Interest
The Central Valley city of Stockton is located in the middle of the rolling hills and rural vistas of the San Joaquin Valley's farm and vineyard country. But it's not just Stockton's location that makes it a good fit for day-trippers in northern California. Stockton is the hub of the California … [Read more...]
Day Trip on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Traveling Through History
The Virginia Truckee Railroad offers visitors three trip options. Two short lines and one all-day train excursion. Most visitors take the 35-minute journey from Virginia to Gold Hill. If you have more time, the 24-mile round trip from Carson City is definitely the best choice. Please sit back and … [Read more...]
Visalia Day Trip California Central Valley
Visalia is an exciting place to visit for a day or a great place to stay for anyone exploring beautiful Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park. Both parks are within easy driving distance from Visalia via the General's Highway (Hwy 198.) Visalia features a vibrant historic downtown … [Read more...]
Lone Pine Highway 395 California Eastern High Sierra
Lone Pine was founded in the 1880s to provide provisions to the local miners. The Carson Colorado Railroad, which serviced the Owens Valley, dropped off supplies and picked up produce grown in the surrounding farms and orchards. After the water was diverted to the Los Angeles Aqueduct in 1913, … [Read more...]
Potato Chip Rock Day Trip Lake Poway Recreation Area
Potato Chip Rock is an eight-mile round-trip hike from the parking at Lake Poway Park lot to the top of Mt. Woodson. The walk up to Potato Chip Rock is steep, with little or no shade, and may not be suitable for novice hikers. This trip is best made in the early morning or late afternoon. On … [Read more...]
Calaveras Big Trees State Park Day Trip
The giant sequoia, which now only grows on the west slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is one of California’s original icons. When you walk among these giants, you are in the presence of the oldest living things on the planet. At least one sequoia was known to be 3200 years old! The Calaveras … [Read more...]
San Francisco Ferry Building Day Trip
The San Francisco Ferry Building is a San Francisco landmark and can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. Since its beginning, the ferry building and terminal have seen many changes. The most significant change was when bridges were constructed for railway traffic, which … [Read more...]
Carson City Day Trip Things To Do
Carson City makes a great day trip from Reno. A short 30-minute drive takes you to the capital of Nevada, a modest town named after the famous legendary trapper, scout, and explorer, Kit Carson. Steeped in history, Carson City sits on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra … [Read more...]