At the edge of a neighborhood in the Twelve Bridges area of Lincoln... this is such a lovely park…read more Trails for walking or bike riding. We went to do my son's senior picture session with a local photographer. The session was in mid December and the scenery was just breathtaking! It was the perfect setting, close to home. There were other people out doing photo sessions in the park, too. There is a small parking lot as well as a small play area. Check it out.

Visited this Friday with family. The people where very un friendly. One instance a family called…read morethere relatives who showed up in several cars and were yelling out of the windows to their people. Are you OK! As if me and my 7 year old grand children where some kind of threat to them. As a Veteran and Retire California State Peace Office who happen to be a personal color that made me feel very unwelcome. As well as insulted.

Gorgeous landscape! I recently completed the Quarry trail and it was a beautiful walk. The entire…read morepark is great for enjoying nature and exploring the outdoors for various levels of activity. For the Quarry trail, I recommend parking along the main road if you find a parking spot. The parking lot at the trailhead is tiny, and always full. This trail has plenty of portable bathroom stalls and is paved.

I luv hiking the multitude of trails in the Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA). The area covers 40…read moremiles of the north and middle forks of the American River. Lots of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. It is a beautiful area with hills, Foresthill bridge, lake, and the river. I am not an avid hiker. More of a leisurely stroller. There are various trails with different elevation gains, distance, and difficulty. Most of the time that I came out to this area is to just hike near the confluence and sit along the river bank and take in the sights and sounds. If you go in the summer, just be aware that the temperatures can hit triple digits during the day and there can be very little shade on the trails. There is no potable water stations on the trails. Parking is limited to what is available along the side of the road near the trailheads. The spots fill up quickly on the weekend. The fee is $10. But from April 1- October 1 on the weekends 9am-5pm, there is a transit bus rides from designated areas in Auburn to the Ranger station at the confluence crossing (near Highway 49 and Old Foresthill Road). The rides need to be reserved though, details on the ride program (cost, reservations, route) are on the state parks website. The ASRA is managed by the State of California Parks Department.

Stopped by here during the trip to the Auburn area back in 2021 and absolutely loved the hike, and…read morenature, great area to enjoy the views and spend some time in nature. Not a lot of parking, it gets super busy and crowded in areas and hard to find parking but its nature and everyone is trying to get some nature time

"GET UP AND GET OUTSIDE!!!" Great place to get active not…read moretoo far from Sac. Just off the 80 as you get into Auburn. -Parking SUCK BIG TIME - especially on a nice summer weekend. Get there early or you gonna have to post up and wait for someone to "Kick Rock" (leave). -Scenic trails along the river w/ accessible secret swim holes (ask anyone there, they'll tell u this place is a secret) LOL. -Clementine Trail: super cool. Takes u right under the tallest bridge in California "Forrest Hill." Amazing panoramic 360 views. Early summer is a great time to visit as the Clementine dam is flowing - "Waterfall effect." ***NEGATIVE: this is why u can't have nice things. Organic, free roaming pets dropping bombs w/ UNCULTURED owners fertilizing the land. Captain Planet's enemy leaving garbage (plastic water bottles, snack packages, etc...) all over the place. "PICK UP YOUR S#%* !!!!!!!"

Another nice, easy hike to add to our list around the Roseville area! Biggest tip is to be sure and…read morego online to reserve ahead of time and pay a small fee, if necessary. Reservations are required on weekends, some Fridays, and selected dates. Otherwise, Mon thru Thu are free with no reservations required. Parking available inside is limited so come early to avoid the hassle. I believe they open at 6:30 AM and closing is dependent on sundown. We hiked with our 2 little girls and dogs. Even with the little ones, we were able to make it to the Canyon View Overlook and back. In case your dog needs a bathroom break, bag it up and I recall there was at least one trash can along the path towards the Overlooks. Help keep this hiking gem clean! Scenery was gorgeous, hike was pretty easy without difficulty, and be sure to visit both Overlooks for some beautiful sights. We took the North Legacy Way, in case you're curious. Great for hiking enthusiasts, families, quality time with nature, and perfect for those that want to avoid lots of foot traffic!

This was a fun place to hike. The falls were beautiful. The trail was very easy, well shaded most…read moreof the time, the people were friendly. Over all it was a great afternoon. None too hot even in the late afternoon. We had a really good time. It wasn't that far from where we live, either.

We have our pass to come here whenever we want. We got a pass a few years ago as well, back when…read morethey still gave a disabled discount with my disabled card. Now they don't. But it was $30+ and worth it this time. We took our dog and let her frolic around with other people's doggies. The water feels so good when it's hot weather. Getting in the water was a breeze! I don't have to go lower and lower walking in slowly because it was too cold. No, the water was perfectly cool. But not icy. I also like to enjoy the big field of grass with my little girl doggy. But only thing is you should arrive early for a good table.

I love the quote "time is like a river, you never touch the same water twice"…read more This is yet another spot on the American river I visited for the first time on land. We were in the area and wanted to picnic on the water. The parking lot is large and there are baseball fields and other park stuff but if you venture down the rocky somewhat steep hill there are little areas on the shoreline. We spent the entire day listening to the water and swimming and stacking rocks. We watched all the rafters go by but they couldn't see us. I saw 3 people go down the rapids on paddle boards standing!! That was impressive! I was absolutely content watching them from the shore in the shade eating my lunch with my legs in the water.. great day!

A fishing trip with Jon on the Napa River was the best ever. He was a great guide and we caught 24…read morebig striped bass. It was fun and a GREAT family day! He was awesome, knew the best places, helped us learn to fish, launched and return was smooth. Peaceful and beautiful and totally fun! Thank you Jon! Lori K.

I have been fishing my whole life and nothing could have prepared me for my trip on the River with…read morecaptain JP! I met captain John just before sunrise and immediately felt comfortable and welcomed! We instantly were discussing our love for fishing and sports in general. Other guided trips I had been on we would catch 3 - 6 fish total. With captain JP our boat caught 54 and I caught over 20 personally! This is more fish than I have caught ever! Not only was I catching but I was being taught techniques from knot tying to bait presentations. The boat is beautiful and has a smooth jet engine which allows it to go in shallow water and big water alike with comfortable ride. PCaptain John was a middle school teacher and his patience and kindness showed the whole time. He is better priced and catches more fish than any other guide I can find. I will definitely be taking my friends out soon for another epic day with captain John!

We recently returned from an 8-day fishing charter aboard the phenomenal "Elva" to celebrate a 50th…read morebirthday. To say it was a trip of a lifetime is an understatement! The charter left from Great Exuma, Bahamas and we were greeted by a crew of 3 upon arrival that would accompany us during our phenomenal experience on a stunning 77-foot Hatteras. We fished every day and caught whaoos and barracudas. Andreas the deck hand and chef made great use of the fish we caught whether for afternoon sashimi snacks or incorporating it into our nightly feasts. He helped us novice fisherman improve our fishing skills and experience the thrill of reeling in our fish, some of us for the first time. Captain Shawn mapped out locations every night for our fishing success the following day. We toured around Long Island, Cat Island, and Hawks Nest. Logan, the Stew looked after all our inside needs from cooking, drink service, laundry and housekeeping. We were never without freshly made cocktails or wine in our hands. The crew was there to help us but not in an intrusive way and we felt we had ample time together without them (3 couples). When we weren't fishing there were plenty of things to do both onboard and off board. The yacht comes equipped with a tender, jet ski for 3, and 2 hydro-foils. If the rain sets in the boat comes with a wealth of games for families, adults, and couples. The rain in Bahamas is always fleeting and the weather forecast changes quickly. For the most part you can expect sunny skies and water colours that photos will never do justice. The ocean water was warm, and we took advantage of swimming, snorkelling and diving. The state rooms were amazing - 3 master suites each with their own king or queen bed, as well as ensuites. The beds were cozy all with new linens and towels. We slept better than in our own bed! For those that worry about needing some personal space, the rooms easily allow you to sneak away for an afternoon nap or read a book. The upper deck is also a great spot for some quiet and great sun worshipping especially in the mornings, as well as unbelievable views! Also, for those that can't live without Wi-Fi or sports, the Wi-Fi and TVs provided everything you needed. We ventured out for dinner to the Grand Isle Resort in the Palapa restaurant where locals greeted us and served a wide range of food (Sandals on the island also sells day/evening passes). You can easily walk to both from the marina. We ventured into Hawks Nest for pre-dinner cocktails one night - a quick 1/2 mile from shore. A quaint spot with friendly locals and bar. Jennie helped us with our pre-trip arrangements and was a pleasure to deal with. She gave us great ideas and tips from packing to island hopping to transportation to and from the Bahamas. We cannot express our gratitude enough to the crew and owners of the Elva. It really was an amazing experience which everyone should enjoy. We highly recommend Elva Charters and are looking forward to booking our next one on their fishing yacht Wild In Sac in Los Cabos next year!

If you are looking for the BEST Sport Fisher in Cabo, this is the charter! Absolutely the best…read moregear money can buy and the best crew. This Hatteras is a fisherman's dream. Completely decked out with the best rigging, bait tanks etc. Super comfortable boat with all the bells and whistles. Captain Shawn will put you on the fish......get ready! JH from Canada

This campground had a nice view , alms the river was right off the campsite , theirs 5 of them…read more It's a self pay 28 dollars a night which is on the cheaper side. Now the down fall was their was only a port of potty bathroom and no faucet water. Their happen to be a lot of bees but I think that could be normal. Also, the ride down is really rocky and should probably be paved or at least put down a full gravel road. Overall I like this campground j just need to be more prepared but im not sure if I would spend the night being their isn't showers.

It's very nice and remote. The drive down is kind of tough for low torque cars. I was able to get…read moredown and up just fine in my '17 chevy Cruze. The area is clean and the bathrooms are not horrible. The river is really fresh and runs fast. I like coming down with my friends and swimming in the river for the day. The rangers were nice and we had a ton of fun. Perfect for small groups or those who want to be farther from the crowds. If you take two or more cars, be sure to fill out the day passes for each. Don't fill out one with all the license plates, each car needs it's own. Perfect for a chill day at the river.