Explore the ghost towns of the Western States of America. Witness the remnants of abandoned buildings and experience the revival of some towns as popular tourist destinations. While some of these towns require a four-wheel drive to access, most can be explored in any vehicle. Visiting these ghost … [Read more...]
Top 10 California Train Trips Best Places to Ride Trains
Napa Valley Wine Train: Travel Past Vineyards and Wineries Napa Valley Wine Train has been in operation since 1989. The wine train can carry nearly 400 passengers through Napa Valley and usually makes two daily trips. A tier 4 locomotive engine pulls the Napa Valley Wine Train and travels adjacent … [Read more...]
Discover the Best California Lakes For A Camping Vacation
You'll love this list if you're searching for the best California lakes to pitch your tent or park your RV. These lakes are perfect for a weekend adventure or an entire vacation. Here are some of our top picks, from secluded Alpine Lakes to huge freshwater reservoirs. Activities include fishing, … [Read more...]
California Central Coast Day Trips Vacation Ideas
The California Central Coast region includes Ventura County and stretches north to Monterey Bay. This picturesque area features rugged coastlines, rolling wine country, and charming towns. Highway 1 is perfect for a road trip, offering stunning views and stops at attractions such as the Monterey Bay … [Read more...]
California Zoos, Aquariums, and Safari Parks
California Zoos and aquariums make an excellent destination for a day trip. Included on our list are large and small zoos & aquariums. California has some great places to view animals and sea creatures. If you have visited zoos or Aquariums, let us know in the comment section. And if we have … [Read more...]
The Big List of California Roadside Attractions
Road trips are incomplete without stopping at a roadside attraction. California highways once had hundreds of these attractions, many disappearing with the construction of multi-lane freeways. Today, a few original roadside attractions still exist, along with new "internet attractions" that have … [Read more...]
California Lookout Tower and Guard Cabin Camping
Experiencing a sunrise or sunset up close and personal, or witnessing nature's beauty from a bird's-eye view, is truly invigorating. To fully immerse oneself in the wilderness of California, spending a few days in a U.S. Forest Service lookout tower high above the forest floor is the way to … [Read more...]
Luffa Farm Nipomo Central Coast Day Trip
The Luffa Farm in Nipomo is a fun side trip while traveling highway 101 through California's Central Coast. Owned and operated by Deanne Coon, the Luffa Lady, the farm offers free tours Wednesday through Sunday from about noon to 4:00 pm. Luffas are part of the gourd family and are often used as … [Read more...]
Bug Out Bag Survival Kit How To Make One
A Bug Out Bag is a backpack or duffle bag with enough supplies to last for seventy-two hours after an emergency or disaster. Most homes have some emergency supplies, but what if you get stuck in a traffic jam or disaster strikes while you're out on the road? Bridges will be closed, traffic will come … [Read more...]