The best part about the Forge is the community of member artists who ply their crafts in this…read morespace. Virtually everyone I met during the 2+ years I was a member was encouraging and supportive of creative work and process. The Forge also has basic equipment for a very wide range of creative expression. The equipment capacities are designed for entry-level folks. If you want to learn welding, or glass blowing or industrial sewing, this is a great place. Sadly, if you want to grow your skills, this may not be the right place. One of the owners manages what you can and cannot do in the making space. He treats this as his private home with cool toys to which you as a member have been granted admission by your monthly payment. If he doesn't like or want you to play with his toys, you are SOL. Longtime "studio guides" implement the owner's wishes, regardless of what is in the best interest of members. That owner refused to give me access to a fairly simple piece of equipment for over a year. The rationale provided over the course of a year and more never held water. During that time I paid over $1000 in membership fees without ever being granted approval to use the specific equipment, despite the fact that other people had regular access to it. I was not treated as a client, I was treated as a supplicant..and I found that untenable. This is not a "professionally managed space" and you would be happier elsewhere as the owner described it to me in an email when I was "invited to leave." You will be happy if the current provisions meet your needs. If you need any upgrades, fixes, adaptations...forget it. This place is managed on such a tiny margin that there is zero room for improvement.

I'm delighted to say The Curious Forge has become a significant part of my life where I love to go…read moreto make stuff while enjoying the company of bright, thoughtful, creative people. There are endless opportunities to learn the particulars of how to make absolutely anything! Area guides have world-class skills they enthusiastically share. Members seem to be of the same helpful mindset. The two founders are 100% present for brainstorming, feedback as well as being able to accept kudos and hugs. Every time I'm there it's a different experience. Sometimes I'm the only one sawing metal for a piece of jewelry I've dreamed up. Other times I'm in a class with several others who might be honing a skill or learning something entirely new. A weekly text lists what is happening each day that week and a newsletter comes out with exciting upcoming events to attend, volunteer with, or help create. This is a community like none other! Someone can be on their way to the metal fabrication area and stop to see what another person is making in the clay, fiber arts, or any of the 15 other studios. It is fertile ground for cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, support and friendship. We are so lucky to have this resource close to home! I hope you come check it out.

What a great experience! I went on the Fairy Trail with my son and his wife and their almost…read more6-year-old daughter. She loved every minute. Wandering down the trails to find all the little vignettes was fun and then we enjoyed meeting all the animals and feeding them treats. Hard to pick any favorites amongst the animals but the little goats were a big hit since they were so easy to interact with. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, and we appreciated the popcorn, cider and water snacks. I'm not sure if we actually found all the items on the "treasure hunt" but they kindly allowed my granddaughter to pick a "prize" anyway and she loved the purple magic wand she chose. One difficulty is that there is no restroom, not even a portapotty. Given the location that is not good as it is quite a distance to get to any place with a public restroom. Another is that there is no way to contact the venue by phone if you have questions. I almost didn't go because I was a bit late and the confirmation I received said that we had to be there at our specific time with no ability to change it. Fortunately my son was able to email them and ask if I could catch up to them on the trail if I arrived a bit late and they responded quickly enough that I didn't have to turn around and go back home (my drive there was two hours).

We had a wonderful time in the forest near Gold Run…read more Wonderful hands-on experience for our 4 1/2 yo. He was delighted by the gentle and funny goats. The older kids and other adults in the walk had as much fun as we did. Two reservations from us adults--they need a Portapotty in the parking area and the walk was a little too long for our youngster. Easy to get to from Sacramento area.

Best climbing gym I've ever been to. What an amazing place and business to have in Grass Valley…read more It's huge, with plenty of climbing options for all levels to experience. It is also impeccably clean. You can buy chalk and rent shoes at the facility. This business is ran by an amazing, local family as well. I can't wait to go back. Gold Crush Climbing Gym is an Absolute Gem in Grass Valley.

This is a gem of a climbing gym that we are so lucky to have in our area! They change up the…read morebouldering walls often so you don't get bored and the staff is awesome- in particular Shona! My kids go to a charter school of which they are a vendor so we are able to use school funds . There was a mix up where we weren't going and the school was being billed but it was partly a mistake on my part. Shona refunded the money which shows what a stand up business this is and one of the reasons why I highly recommend it!!

Worth checking out…read more I would go for the all you can play for 30 or 60mins. Rather than the by the coin version. You have to pay and play so much to get enough tickets to get something good, just play the games. Super nice people. The birthday package looks affordable. It's clean and bright and all the games were working. If anything, a few more games to play vs claw games.

So fun! What a wonderful family owned and operated arcade. They had so many classics and so many…read morewell maintained new games, prices were reasonable, everything was clean and accessible and our whole family had such a blast we booked a room for our kiddo's 5th birthday. Glad this place exists and is equally as fun for the adults as it is for the kiddos especially the awesome ax throwing.

Loved this place. Can't wait to return with my kids so they can play more. Hours vary since it's…read morestill a new business. It's set up with various (about 6 different) play stations such as a veterinary corner, construction, and shopping corner. It seems there is one station that changes theme every now and again. The business owners seem like sweet and creative people.

Both my almost 5 year old and 1 year old had a blast playing here. They do a really nice job…read morepacking a large variety of creative and imaginative play stuff in a small place that makes keeping an eye on your kids easy. The woman who runs the place is super nice and thy have a Keurig to enjoy coffee from while the kids play. From now on this will be our go to place when we are visiting family in Paradise and the weather outside is crummy. In the past, we've driven down to Chico to find stuff to do with our kids. This place has anything Chico has to offer beat. Excellent deal.

The water is so clear. Beautiful. Gorgeous blue water…read more. Truly amazing place A definitely must visit..

Every summer we look forward to coming here! We've been coming here for over twenty years now and…read moreit's been getting more and more populated. It used to be more secluded but it's nice to see to that more people are finding this spot as it is a,"Gem!" There are so many places here to hike and swim along the Yuba and you kind of work your way and find what works best with what you want out of it. The water is pristine...better than any swimming pool or ocean, IMO. You can open your eyes under water and it's never irritated. We usually bring our goggles but it's not necessary. There's endless places to sunbathe, without feeling invaded. Dogs are allowed on leashes but on this visit we did experience a dog taking a poo in the water, which kind of turned us off. Luckily, the owner noticed and he was able to take care of it, minutes later. The Yuba River is beautiful, you can't ask for better swimming conditions, there are a number of spots available if you travel up or down stream. The water is always emerald green and so clear when you dive under. If you're adventurous, there are some great spots to sunbathe nude... if you desire!

We recently hosted my son's 5th birthday party at Peek-A-Boo Factory in Rancho Cordova and it ended…read moreup being the best birthday party spot we've been to! The first thing I noticed walking in was how clean everything was. For an indoor play space, that really stood out. The layout is well thought out and there's a lot to keep kids entertained. The play structure is huge and even big enough for adults to climb in with the kids. The ninja course was a big hit and the Mario themed wall had kids lining up to try it. There are arcade games, small rides, and a separate toddler area that I really appreciated. The toddler section even has interactive screens where little ones can play games and draw, which kept the younger kids happy and busy. The staff were all fantastic. Everyone we interacted with were friendly, attentive, and very organized. Hosting a kid's birthday party can feel overwhelming, but they helped everything run smoothly so we could actually relax and enjoy the day. They even handled the small details I forgot like filing the goodie bags and blowing up balloons. The party room was spacious and nicely set up, and the overall experience felt soo easy and well coordinated. HUGE thank you to the team at Peek-A-Boo Factory for helping make the celebration so fun. We'll definitely be back for open play!

Was excited about this spot for my 2 and 4 year olds, but I'm not coming back. Kids come in and the…read morefirst thing they see is the EXPENSIVE arcade games before they even get to see the play structures to get excited about. So I got to start the adventure with saying "no" cuz I just spent $40 for their entrance fees, then another $6 for THEIR grip socks even though we came wearing our own grip socks. Now I'm the bad guy cuz my kids see flashy expensive arcade games and want to play. The arcade games are so short and so expensive for the time you get to play, and no prizes to win, just money down the drain with the stupid pre paid cards that you don't know how much is left on it. The play structure has a super unsafe feature at the front, the Mario challenge wall, I saw multiple kids probably 8 year olds climb ABOVE the Mario structure where it's a full story high and they would be seriously hurt if they fell. My last complaint is that the staff did not keep a close enough eye on the gate to make sure kids don't escape. I saw the gate just hang open as the staff chatted with each other and not watching to keep it closed. On a positive note, the play structure itself is very large and a lot of exploring opportunities for toddlers and kids,lots of slides. Structures tall enough that parents can follow a two year old almost anywhere in the structure. The place has potential to be better and safer, but I'm sticking to Enchanted for my kids, it's safer for toddlers.

We brought the kiddies here for the climbing wall and skyjump trampoline. The kids really enjoyed…read morethemselves with both activities. Climbing Wall: $10 for 2 or $15 for an all day pass. My daughter's like a monkey, you can never get her off the climbing wall. So we opted for the all day pass. My husband was also able to belay for her the whole time. SkyJump Trampoline: $12 for 5 minutes. You wouldn't think 5 minutes would be long enough, but it's the right amount of time. Especially if yours is a toddler or a 3yo strapped in a harness attached to bungees! Or if yours is an 11yo trying to flip herself over but can't. All in all, safe and fun. The employees at both activities were professional and great with the kids. Next time, we'll have to try the ropes course!

Winter activities... the tube runs were a lot of fun for my 6 year old girl (and for my wife and…read moreme). Really had a good time. Even the ice castle was a good time. It was $20 for an hour and that was about as much time as I think you'd want to spend doing this anyway. Wishing we could find another weekend to come back.