This refuge, it's for the birds. It's also a wonderful destination for photographers, birders, and…read morenature lovers. Geese, ducks and shorebirds stop here to rest as they journey along the Pacific Flyway. In the winter it is a crowed place Visit early in the morning and watch the geese fly out to feed in the surround grain fields; it's an awesome experience. If you're there in the late afternoon see them fly back and land in the ponds where they spend the night safe from predators. Even during the day there is something interesting on the 3 mile auto tour road. The best time to visit is from mid November to mid February. Even, if you miss the prime bird time, there is usually something to see year around.

Gorgeous wildlife refuge with a free auto tour. If you drive at the speed they recommend and stop…read moreto take a few pictures, Id say its about 30 minutes. Its very beautifully scenic out there and wild migratory birds of all varieties, tons and tons of them. Was relaxing just to turn off the car radio, roll down windows and listen to the wildlife. Bikes are allowed in summer, and there is a walking/hiking trail which i fully intend to check out soon.

Visited August 28 2026. See my receipt as always…read more They had a BBQ with live music today! It was PACKED! The bbq started alittle before 530 pm with live music starting at 630 pm. I had the brisket with potato salad and coleslaw. The brisket was juicy and tender with a good sear! The sides were delicious as well! I tried their new wine called Voodoo I think. It was so good...alittle velvety with a nice finish. You cannot buy a bottle yet unless you open it there and drink it so I bought a glass of wine Instead. I also bought a bottle of Drama to go! The owners have done such a good job on its growth! I hope I have been a part of their success from the first time I found this place a few years ago! Good job! Great food! Great wine!

We stumble across a gem! Shawn & Susan are awesome hosts. We enjoyed talking with them. They are…read morevery personable and accommodating. The view is incredible! We will go back to see a sunset someday. Inside or outside are both comfortable depending on weather. All drinks are amazing and unique. We enjoyed many different flavors - cider, mead, wine, and cocktail. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Can't wait to bring others and return soon!

Took the guided tour at the Kennedy Gold Mine. Both myself and my boyfriend had not been to the…read moreKennedy Mine other than passing by it when in the area. They have a large outdoor area that has some of the old equipment on display. There is also a small museum area and gift shop. They have a cute little area with trinkets you can purchase. They staff was very friendly, greeted us with a warm welcome when we arrived. We had about a half hour before our tour started so we browsed the museum. There is a restroom located outside the museum in a building just across the walk way. Our tour was just over 90 minutes and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The tour started in the museum, we watched a video on the mine as well as learned about the placer mining and hydro mining. We visited a few buildings around the property, saw how the large rock grinders work and the machinery used to extract the gold from the sand. How they tested samples. We were able to see the engineers office, the pay station, safe, office and bunk house. They have a small building dedicated to the 47 lost in Argonaut mine. It was really cool seeing all the machines they used and getting a history of the Mine back in its operating days.

Fascinating tour - learned so much about the gold mining industry and the history of the area. Bob…read moredid a great job making it interesting and educational. The foundation has done an excellent job restoring history and making it available to everyone.

I've passed this National Wildlife sign off the I-5 so many times and when I finally got to visit,…read morethe sheer size and uniqueness of this refuge far exceeded my expectations. Driving along the I-5 before, I've always wondered how deep the farms went. Well this refuge must've been hundreds of acres. I had no idea there was both a walking path and a driving tour. We opted for the self-driving tour. Starting out, it was kind of dry in May and I thought it was going to be those lame small areas to explore that takes like 20-30 mins. I didn't see anything but dry fields for a good while, but the deeper in we went, all of a sudden random ecosystems popped up left and right, lush greenery, and wildlife starting showing up. The gravel road took us on turns and it kept going on and on forever! The refuge was so huge it took me over an hour to get thru the whole thing. The driving tour takes you deeeeep into the refuge. It was nice you could stop at the pull-off areas to stretch your legs. There was even a viewing deck with built-in binoculars overlooking the creek and plains. We saw so many variety of birds, some rabbits and even spotted a deer. The whole experience was so amazing that I made a mental note to come back next spring and also take visiting family or friends.

I came across this park while staying overnight in Willows and looking for something to do. What an…read moreamazing place! There were so many different types of birds (we saw thousands) and I even spotted a bald eagle. I appreciated that dogs are allowed and the park is open until an hour past sunset. Purchasing tickets is so easy too. I'll be sure to come back with my SLR camera next time I'm in the area.

More than I expected. Faith is passionate about the lake and its habitat, especially bird life…read more She was enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable about birds on the lake. Breeding habits and migration were explained in detail. We were a family party of five with ages from 3 to 70 and all were well served on this early October morning. We always felt safe. There was a special bathroom stop. Faith is also people friendly and went beyond expectations to accommodate photos. I plan to do this again in late May or early June. in Gratitude, David

We spent the morning with Faith on her mighty pontoon boat. I dare you to spend the morning with…read moreanyone else that is so passionate about our feathered friends on this lake. When you can't, you owe me a drink. Faith had no tours scheduled for today, but she woke up early and was waiting for my wife and I, boat in the water and ready to go. We paid a premium for the private tour but so worth it. I think 4 people per tour would be perfect so if you have another couple to split the costs it's well worth it. Watching Faith get so excited about spotting another species and talking excitedly about the where's and why's is really engaging. She truly cares about the lakes ecosystem and how it affects the birds. There is no script and no trying to up sell. This is a small owner-operator company. We had such a great morning. Before today I would have called this a bird watching trip. Now I will be describing it as a bird engagement tour. We stopped at a dock on the South side to watch even more birds not of the paddling type and use the restrooms. We then headed back across the lake. Our tour ran long as we were just enjoying the lake and the conversation. I recommend this tour just so you can feel Faith's passion for the waterfowl and this lake. My wife and I travel much of the year for work, meeting with customers and we see a lot of attractions, meeting a lot of people. We will be talking about this morning a lot with our friends and family.

This was a blast! Highly recommended and something you do not ordinarily do. You sit in rail cars…read moreas doubles or quads. One person has control with a battery but needs to pedal (although each seat in the car has pedals). It rides like an e-bike. You go out 4 miles and return 4 miles. You brings water/snacks for the break between the two rides. Lots of fun for all ages! Highly recommend!

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.

River Fox train with Anthony, April and Ashley today was extremely accommodating with superb…read morecustomer service! We took the Old Vine Express and were pleasantly surprised with the cordial attentive treatment, the warm touches and individualized treatment. Anthony cares about his clientele. The Food menu is well-priced. Order the fries! Check out the other train experiences: Boba Tea Train, Brunch Train, Murder Mystery Train.

Where do I start for a horrible,waste of $100 a person brunch train ride,how about I start with I…read morepurchased 3 tickets ($100 each) for my wife and 2 daughters to have a special day on 7/26/26 on this nightmare experience.So 1st my wife tells me getting onto the train there is no directions or at least a"Hello welcome"the train just takes off everyone seem confused. 2nd they tried to seat my wife and 2 daughters on separate tables because tables are only seated for 2 ppl,ummmm so is my wife supposed to sit by herself???once again poor planning and horrible communication on this waste of money experience. 3rd it's time to serve the Brunch this is where it really becomes a joke how bad this experience on river fox brunch train is...it's 20 mins until the train ride is over "yes over" and my wife and daughters have not received their food,so the server comes out with 1 togo plate with half portion for my wife only ??? Ummmm ok so my 2 daughters are supposed to just starve.so my wife ask to speak to a manager.Soooo this is where "Leilani" the manager comes in and apologized that they ran out of food in the kitchen (unbelievable)at this point my wife and daughters are over it and just ready to get off this train,and Leilani PROMISED my full $320 refund 3-5 days LOL it's been 8 days. So my wife gets a number to call someone name (Charlene) for my refund and Charlene says upper management will reach out to us,so far no one has reached out and I'm out $320 still....that is a lot a money to spend on a nightmare train ride and a half eaten Togo brunch meal....bottom line I may not get my money back but it's worth letting others know how horrible and not worth this River fox brunch train is River fox brunch train management needs to steps it up because this is not acceptable and not fair to honest paying customers...vary disappointed Only gave star because I have to and I couldn't give them a negative sorry ‍

My boyfriend and I had such an awesome experience here with Chris as our tour guide! We were lucky…read moreenough to be the only ones in the tour and got to ask a bunch of questions. Chris was wonderful at explaining the history and the science behind everything there and happily answered all our questions. We will definitely be coming back!

Ive been here 2x now. I took my 9yr old granddaughter yesterday and she was so excited to go down…read moreinto the cave. She was amazed by it and wants to see more caves in the area. She was fearful of the steep staircase at 1st- (she's afraid of heights), but once she got to the platform she chilled out. Our guide, Faith, was excellent. Cute gift shop. You can buy bags of mining rough in the shop to pan for precious stones and minerals at the outdoor sluice outside. You can pan for raw amethyst, rubies, Jasper, pyrite and arrowheads. Very cool place!