With all there is to see and do in this area — home to the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains and California’s historic Gold Country — it’s difficult to know where to begin. How about… …in tiny Coloma (where the California…
This idyllic area’s “Mother Lode” nickname pays tribute to its history as a top gold-producing region, but it could also…
When you speak of California wines, most people think of the Napa-Sonoma Wine Country. What they often don’t…
You’ll no doubt quickly notice the common denominator in the list below. History buffs LOVE the Sierras and Gold Country museums and the “step back in time” experiences they offer. The list below is (generally) arranged geographically, traveling from north…
The Lake Tahoe area is a pristine natural environment that sits on the border between California and Nevada. The state boundaries actually run through the middle of the lake, and each state also has a county border within it. In…
No matter the season, Lake Tahoe’s stunning beauty makes it an ideal destination for your California vacation, holiday or weekend getaway. How can you miss, really, when your playground includes America’s second-deepest natural lake, some of its most spectacular mountains,…
Set aside as a National Park in 1890 and designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite National Park is known…
The discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill near Coloma triggered the Gold Rush of 1849, a momentous period for…