I was attempting to find Carson Pass and the Pacific Crest Trail on Yelp but this works…read more I always Use this beautiful highway to cross the Sierras whether on the motorcycle or in a car. The best time to travel is during the week because there is much less traffic. Of course you may find a camper in your way but just relax and enjoy the ride. The road gets really nice after you pass through the historic town of Jackson. You begin the climb through the forest, past a couple of beautiful lakes and you find yourself at the summit. This is a must stop. There is a Ranger's cabin / store that is open during the day. It's usually manned by either Rangers or some very knowledgeable volunteers. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses Carson Pass at this spot. You can park and hike or backpack from this spot. Make sure you have the proper gear food and water before heading out! There are trail maps available and you can also get some great advice from the Rangers as well as other hikers!. The views from the top of the pass are incredible as you descend the east side of the mountains. Take your time and enjoy the beauty!

I want to share California State Route 88 with you as it was one of the unexpected awesome…read morediscoveries on my trips through California. I used it to get from Yosemite to Lake to Tahoe - I headed north on 49 and turned right onto 88 at Jackson and turned off it north onto 89 to get to Tahoe. Providing you don't get stuck behind something slow and wide on the road, it's a smooth ride - most people seem to head up 50 but they would be missing out on the amazing scenery on 88. As you head ever upwards with markers telling you the rising elevation every 1000 feet, you suddenly come out onto the most amazing view of the surrounding mountains and a series of lakes, including Silver Lake and Caples Lake. There are lots of pullouts to get pictures and it's nice that there are plaques telling you a bit of the history of this route - it used to be the Old Emigrant Road and the mind boggles to think of the pioneers struggling over this elevation in their wagons. Much easier in a hire Toyota Corolla on paved roads. In the spring, there is still ice in the lakes, which makes for some dramatic pictures. If you travel between Yosemite and Tahoe on this route, the drive will seem less like traveling but more like part of a sightseeing journey.

The Jackson Rancheria RV Park is a breeze just off Highway 88 in Jackson, California…read more This RV park easily accommodates large rigs, with plenty of pull‑through sites as well as back‑in spaces. The park is divided into four RV areas, each with its own unique feel. There are two pools: one designed more for kids, and the other a simpler, quieter pool that adults tend to prefer, though both are fully family‑friendly. A couple of clubhouses are also available for group events if needed. Campsites come with full hookups--power, water, and sewer--along with generous green spaces between sites that make the whole area feel open and relaxed. Each site includes a picnic bench, which is surprisingly convenient. Security patrols the park regularly, creating a very safe environment. The property is pet‑friendly, with plenty of grassy areas for dogs and a paved walking trail that loops around the entire campground. I was actually surprised at how many dogs were around when I really looked but no barking or other surprises on the grass. In other words, very responsible dog owners. A shuttle runs on a regular schedule to pick up guests and take them to the main casino, where you'll find gambling, restaurants, and a variety of activities. The views are spectacular, with densely wooded hillsides, rolling terrain, and plenty of wildlife including deer, squirrels, and more. It's a beautiful, peaceful setting that adds a lot to the overall experience.

We've been here once before, but this trip they stuck us in the middle of one of the new sections…read morethat opened a few months ago, and it was a total nightmare. Out of control kids everywhere. My travel trailer was hit twice with soccer balls. One time broke my Starlink stand of course no parents to be found. The pool was full of drunk, loudmouth, foul mouth adults, and again unsupervised kids. The partying went on until after midnight. Not a pleasant experience. The icing on the cake was upon checkout I stopped at the office to inform them of the issues we had experienced the previous day and night and they just threw a comment card at me - didn't seem much interested Last time I'll ever go there. Posted a video review too: Jackson Rancheria RV Park Review | New Sections Are Finally Open! https://youtu.be/XWCGqmdiyaI

We have used Ride w/friends 3-4 times. They are always on time to pick us up at home and at the…read moreairport. Drivers are friendly and drive safely. You know the name of the driver and the make of the car before hand and they always text a reminder. Very professional! Diane Bagdonas El Dorado Hills

This service is FANTASTIC! We attended a large party in Fiddletown and didn't want to drive home…read moreafter hours of imbibing. They picked us up in Somerset, and several hours later brought us back home. Communication was terrific, price reasonable, and the two drivers we had were very personable. Planning to use them again for airport transportation.

Can't believe I haven't left this review sooner! What a fantastic outing, experience, workout and…read moreall around good time! HUGE TIP INCOMING: Bring mouth, nose & eye protection! Read on.... We were staying at the Ione Hotel and saw the flyer. What an interesting concept, but I'll bet they charge something ridiculous for it. Nope! Went to their website and all the details, waivers and booking were easily done through there. $99 for a tandem bike make $48.50 "doable" so we booked "The Golden Hour Ride" for the next evening. Directions were perfect, with vertical flags at the turnoff point, leading to a large gravel parking lot. The small ticket window is on a blue and white, refurbished train car, housing the gift shop as well. Once you're checked in, you can relax under the tent on the Adirondack chairs, play corn hole, watch the crew get the rail cars ready and take pics/video of it! Once the rail cars were ready, we were asked to find our car and stand by it. On the loading side, each car had the name of the Reservation - How cool! And smart - what're gonna do, have John Q Public argue about which car he WANTS to ride? No, a temporary label on the car is perfect. We felt special seeing our names, the company looks organized and everyone wins! After a brief but thorough coverage of safety details and how the cars function, the guides got us underway. Because these inactive rails cross active roads, the guides space themselves ahead, behind and in the middle of the rail cars. I really felt the whole team was extremely safe, professional and personable. The journey up to the Sunnybrook Turnaround (about 30 minutes), was fun and a small bit of a workout - that's coming from someone who has a hard time remembering what a workout is! Put your strongest peddler in the "driver's" seat or, in my case, the one who WANTS to peddle. (Pssst...this also means the person in control of the speed and braking on the return downhill, so chose wisely! Hubs figured this out too late. Sorry, bud, should've volunteered to peddle uphill!) The turnaround was before sunset and it was lovely. There were more red Adirondack chairs dotting the hillside, spread out, to give couples and families some space, but also some clusters a few feet apart, in case you're a larger group or feel like getting to know your fellow riders. We were at the turnaround for 20-30 minutes. Other couples, having done this before, brought some light picnic goodies and a blanket and toasted to the hills. Sláinte! Watching the crew turnaround the rail cars was really interesting. Again, professional and safe! The return was THE BEST! Downhill almost the whole way. Remember that HUGE TIP I mentioned at the beginning? Well, try not to smile as much as I did and definitely DON'T laugh heartily with joy. I think I scraped at least 3 bugs off my teeth and swallowed one more before I remembered to raise my scarf over my nose and mouth. Thank goodness I had my sunglasses! Some little buggers met their timely demise during my euphoric return. When we returned, I quickly bought one of everything in the gift shop, so delighted was I with this experience. I now tell anyone I hear heading north into Gold Country 'You MUST try the Rail Explorers in Ione, CA!' and I, myself, look forward to returning. But also...I just might pack my scarf and sunglasses and head to one of their many other experiences, soaring through the bluegrasses of Kentucky? And elevated train trellis over a gorge in Iowa?? Or maybe creekside in the Catskills??? I could plan whole vacations around this fun way of exploring. Cheers! "CC"

Fun & Unique Railbike Adventure, inspired by Korean drama!…read more Apparently, modern commercial railbike tourism in the U.S. goes back to 2012, when Mary Joy Lu saw a couple riding a railbike on a Korean TV drama. She was so intrigued that she flew to South Korea to meet the designer, which eventually helped bring the railbike concept to the U.S. Pretty cool that a Korean drama helped inspire this whole thing! Parking: Free and plenty of parking in the complex. Restroom: 1 unisex porta-potty. I did not see a large multi-stall air-conditioned restroom at all! They also have a small gift shop in case you forgot your hat or need drinks/snacks. There's a 20-minute break in the middle, then the staff turns the railbikes around and you ride back the same way. The railbikes are custom 2- or 4-seaters with electric pedal assist, so you don't have to work too hard to keep them moving. We even passed through some hidden seasonal sunflower fields! The ride back felt much faster because we were going downhill. There are several railroad crossings along the route. The staff will stop the cars and put up the road barriers/signs so the railbikes can pass. It was actually pretty fun waving at the cars as we went by, and they waved back! For the 4-seater, one person sits in the right-back seat and is basically the designated "driver." They control the brake and have to keep pedaling the whole time, while the other 3 people can take a break from pedaling whenever they want. The railbike was going a little faster than my comfort level at first but after a few miles I got used to the speed and was able to enjoy the ride more. A few things I'd improve: * No shoe/foot latch. My feet felt a little unstable when the railbike was going fast and I had to keep pedaling. * No roof/cover on the railbike. It was scorching hot during summer. * No restroom at the midway break area. * Although the website says small kids and dogs can join, personally I wouldn't recommend it for safety reasons. The railbike can go pretty fast, and there's no shade. Overall, a pretty unique experience in Sacramento County! Definitely worth trying if you're looking for something different and a little adventurous.

We recently rented a pontoon boat from the Pardee Lake Marina, and enjoyed a wonderful day on the…read morelake and the river. Our day was even more special with the great service provided by Benny at the marina. He was professional, efficient, knowledgeable and very fun! Thank you Benny!

Plant more fish let the boats go on but they're doing nothing about it. They just close the ramps…read moreand that's it. They went from 30,000 fish plant to 3000. That's embarrassing. I'm not gonna pay that kind of money to get skunked.

I prefer this station over old historic. Less fanfare without the downtown atmosphere and there is…read morealways parking. Going towards downtown it's almost always on time since it's the second stop which is nice in getting a seat as well. I've ridden the gold line the whole way and will continue. The week I came here I was actually greeted by a light rail employee with small gifts to celebrate the ten year anniversary.

Signage Clusterf*ck, But Fun Sentiment…read more SITREP So the "spirit" of the Highway 50 route extends out to West Sacramento where you see the mileage sign that indicates the terminus of Highway 50 in Ocean City, MD: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/highway-50-corridor-sacramento?select=QduIhgAS44f_jrTDHDgX8w#QduIhgAS44f_jrTDHDgX8w The problem is that clear signage for Highway 50 doesn't really start until the freeway interchange in the middle of downtown Sacramento where North Business 80 is switched over to South Highway 99, and West Business 80 is switched over to East Highway 50 (the subject of this review) THE SETUP Highway 50 is the stretch of road that extends all the way from West Sacramento to 3073 miles away to 50's terminus in Ocean City, MD. And I love Ocean City, MD. I love the boardwalk, I love the beach, I love watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, I love the vibe of an early beach city. When I loved in Washington, D.C., it was the shores of Ocean City that beckoned me to the Atlantic Ocean, and I miss both the city and the ocean. CALI-50 For me though, Highway 50 is basically the corridor that I drive when I want to get from downtown Sacramento to Historic Folsom, and to lovely Sienna in the El Dorado Foothills, and to the delicious orchards & wineries of Apple Hill. ROAD CONDITION I have to say that I don't see Highway 50 always in a state of disrepair like I do I-80 or I-680 when heading to the Bay Area, and for that I'm thankful. THE LOWDOWN Highway 50 is the stalwart, meat & potatoes highway that connects the Sacramento Valley with Nevada and all points beyond.

This Highway is not The 50, but it does follow the Pioneer Branch of the old Lincoln Highway…read more The US 50 corridor is a historic one, used by many 49ers who came to California during the Gold Rush as well as the Pony Express. Gayle also remembers taking a shortcut at Pollock Pines to US 88 (aka Alternate US 50 because of seasonal flooding of the American River Canyon). That would be Sly Park Road (aka Mormon Emigrant Trail), which is closed in the winter, and is a scenic alternative to the Hope Valley. Like Olivia L., I don't like this road around Cameron Park or within Downtown Sacramento. But once you're past Placerville (going East), this is a wonderfully scenic and diverse road, which ends at the top of the the ultimate highway "Roller Coaster" (Echo Summit). I also like the various areas along the river, gateway views of the Desolation Wilderness, and around Kyburz, Strawberry, and Twin Bridges. It's also a road that demands respect and prudent precaution, even in the best of weather or use of passing lanes.

Light rail station located right next to the Cordova Town Center outdoor mall/retail area. Easy to…read moreaccess via the SacRT gold line. Having this station kind of defeats the purpose of the Zinfandel station ( across the street from Walmart ), so not entirely sure what the deal is with that. Nevertheless, another very convenient station on the Gold line! Safe travels, my fellow Yelp friends! :)