One of the best camps we've been to. They offer plenty of fun activities, and the trail guides and…read morestaff are always great. Our school has been coming to Grizzly Creek for a few years now, and we consistently leave impressed. That being said, our very first visit a few years back was a little rough. Some of us stayed in a yurt with no electricity, and I definitely would not recommend that unless you enjoy freezing to death. Thankfully, aside from the yurts, all the cabins have heating, a private bathroom, and even a small separate room for cabin counselors, which I really appreciate. I also love that each cabin has its own sink, so mornings run a lot smoother when everyone is getting ready. The mess hall is spacious, and I like that there are two of them. When multiple schools are there at the same time, it's nice having your own designated area. I also really enjoy the educational programs, activities, and camp songs. The food is always delicious, and I genuinely appreciate the overall structure and organization of the camp. Huge shoutout to Nina, the night staff, because she works so hard and is always available with a friendly smile. This wasn't our first time here, and it definitely won't be our last.

We recently stayed at Sierra Nevada Journeys for a school field trip, and overall it was a mix of…read moresome really nice moments and some things that were honestly hard to overlook. Our cabin (Red 3) itself was actually nicer than other camp-style cabins we've stayed in, and it stayed warm the entire time, which was important because it was very cold that weekend. But there were a few things that made it less comfortable than expected. The lighting was extremely dim compared to other cabins our friends were in, and the heating unit, while effective, was very loud when it kicked on and would wake several of the girls up throughout the night. The biggest issue for us though was that our cabin didn't have showers. After a long, cold day, a lot of the girls didn't want to go out in the rain and snow just to shower, which is understandable. It seems like some cabins do have them, so I really wish that was more consistent across all cabins. During the day, the weather was cold enough that the kids really needed chances to warm up, but there were moments where that didn't feel supported. One of the leaders came across a bit harsh the entire time we were then even when the kids asked to go back to the cabins to warm up, which was tough to watch given how cold it was. I ended up grouping kids together so they could go warm up when needed. I also really wish there had been something warm available for them to drink like hot chocolate or tea, which was only for adults per the sign. Having only cold drinks in that kind of weather just didn't feel like enough. The food was another area that didn't quite meet expectations. We had heard great things about more homemade-style meals, but what we experienced felt pretty basic. One meal in particular, the pickle zested chicken tenders, didn't go over well at all and a lot of kids didn't eat much. It seemed like a missed opportunity, especially for a group of active kids who needed something warm and filling. Also, every meal we had was cold it would have been nice if they had heat lamps to keep the food warm until it got to our tables. One thing that also stood out was that one of the yurt areas we saw didn't appear to have nearby restrooms or sinks, which raised some questions about convenience for those staying there. Helpful tip: If you're booking here, it's worth asking ahead about your specific cabin setup, especially whether it includes showers, and planning accordingly for colder weather. There are definitely some positives here, especially the setting and some of the cabin features, but there were enough challenges during our stay that it made the experience feel a bit uneven overall.

I went on a bachelor trip and we all decided on this company to guide us on a full 8-hour tour…read more From the get-go with just transportation they were very welcoming and accommodating. Our instructors were Joey and Schyler who were fantastic. Even the driver Pauly was fun. We put so much trust into them and it worked out so well! We followed their guidance and they listened to our input, and the food they made was good! I have to recommend it and would absolutely do it again. 10/10

We took 17 of our parents and youth on the South Fork of the American River rafting experience…read more All of the guides were amazing, we had such an amazing time, I hope to see them soon for another experience. Every guide was very knowledgeable, they all had a safety first mentality. They were willing to put up with a full boat of kids that just wanted to splash, but reigned it in when they had to become part of the greater team to get through some of the tougher rapids. Overall we had an amazing experience, were able to get out and truly enjoy some of God's amazing beauty that He's created. I'm so glad to have been part of this.

Setting beautiful and peaceful, staff friendly and helpful, food was great and activities were fun.read more

I booked my trip to Greenhorn Ranch over six months ago. My daughter wanted to visit a dude ranch…read morefor her graduation trip. I started out a bit cynical about the high pricing per day per person of all the dude ranches I investigated and drove to Greenhorn probably in more of a negative skeptical headspace than I should have. If you read any of my reviews you will see that I'm also a tough customer and critical but fair reviewer. So when I say that if I could I would give this place TEN STARS, take that to heart. It's in an absolutely dreamlike location, a 60 acre ranch dropped in the middle of a 500,000 acre idyllic forest with over 60000 acres of accessible trails. The place is laid out like a small western town with saloon and chuck house to eat. The rooms were surprisingly stylish comfortable and well appointed. The shower had great pressure and hot water and our creekside cabins sat on the stream with a view. The food is basic, ribs and chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch but that what I like and I will say everything including the steaks were well flavored and cooked perfectly. Is the place overpriced. Yes but I would gladly and happily return so I guess it's worth it. I've been to many horse riding places including Arizona and Wyoming and I have never seen healthier or more beautiful well cared for horses anywhere. There were over 60 horses and literally every single one was magnificent and well trained. They also carefully review your preference and skill sheets and make sure to find you the perfect horse both to match your skill level and desire. I always wanted to ride a paint like Little Joe from Bonanza and when I got to the corral for my first ride there was a stunning paint with blonde mane and blue eyes waiting for me. The rides are indescribable with valleys and vistas and mountains and it's more like exploring the frontier than a typical nose to tail operation. THE STAFF: I don't know where to begin. The office staff including and especially Stella and the kitchen folks and every single person we met was welcoming warm kind friendly and charming . And genuine. They made us feel like family and we made fast friends some my daughter may have made for life . I have never been anywhere including luxury 5 star resorts with a better staff or better service . The wranglers including Kadence, Katie, Avery, Jim (Sebastian) and Adrian were actual genuine cowboys, incredible skilled riders and wranglers, consummate professionals who put safety first while making every ride more enjoyable and memorable than the last. Troy the bartender was fun and funny smart and entertaining and a hell of a mixologist. He made me custom creations better than any I've had in upscale clubs and restaurants in NYC. One day I was out by the pond and as I drained my water glass he appeared with a water pitcher and a towel over his arm like a sommelier pouring me wine . He said "more water sir?" The whole thing was a joke and we shared a laugh. My 22 old daughter was heartbroken when we left and we have been all over the world and I've never seen her feel that way about anywhere including Maui or Paris. We are planning on going back in October and probably the rest of our lives . Run don't walk to Greenhorn with your whole extended family. Ten Stars!

Well leave it to me and my friends for trying to go snowmobiling when there wasn't enough snow in…read morethe general Lake Tahoe area. Luckily we were directed to Scott at Explore! Sierra Touring Company to go ATV riding! We chose a 3 hour ATV tour, and had a blast! Beautiful views, terrain and an all around good time! Whether you're an experienced rider, or never been on an ATV before - they work with you and you will have a great time! The ATVs are well maintained and have enough power to have a blast, even while climbing up the mountain! They also can do team building and corporate events! So whether you have 5 or 50 people, they can accommodate your group! If there's enough snow, they can also do snowmobiling! I highly recommend them and especially Scott as a guide! I can't wait until he next time!

My 4 year old son and I had a blast renting snowmobiles. The staff was very friendly and made you…read morefeel at home. The owner Ken was very responsive via yelp and text. The two hour tour went through a very beautiful part of the sierras. My son sat in front of me and had a grab handle to hold on to. He had so much fun! He talked about the trip for the next two days. Highly recommend!

Holy cow; what an amazing time my family had. We did the half day tour with Chris as our guide and…read moreit was incredible. Chris and his team were thorough, clear and professional in all aspects. They explained all the rules for land and water, injected humor whenever possible and made sure to make everyone feel safe. We had the privilege of being in Chris' raft and he was so awesome. We had two seniors (my in-laws) and my two boys (11 & 8) and Chris did everything he could to make sure we felt safe and secure while also having a great time. Chris was funny, taught us about the local flora and fauna and was very patient and caring with my two boys, especially my youngest. I can't say enough about the crew at Raft California, especially Chris. I couldn't recommend this excursion strongly enough. Couples, families, kids, singles...all are welcome and all will be shown a great time.

Adding the photos, hopefully updates correctly! We had an amazing time with Danimal on the Truckee…read moreriver near Lake Tahoe.

Nice camp not only for disability kids, but for any groups that's interested in renting a cabin or…read more2. There are pool, archery, craft area baseball field, canoeing & hiking trail near the camp. Only 1/2 mile hike to the creek & it's shady so the walk was pretty easy. The lake is about a mile down where you can go fishing as well. Due to covid, the camp was closed & it needs all the volunteer help they can get. You don't even have to be a pro to fix things. You can help cleaning the cabins, painting, housekeeping, just anything. No pressure. It's a great experience for kids too. You can stay there overnight in the cabins & do some hiking too. I wish I can do more. Will be great if they receive some kind of generous donation to fix up the camp. I am counting on the mega lotto, lol. But if anyone like to do a lil getaway from home & don't mind helping out at the camp. Consider this camp. Btw, the scenic drive is lovely!

Camp Ross Relles is a 228 acre multipurpose campsite for nonprofit organisations in northern…read morecentral California. The camp provides a retreat for exclusively nonprofit organisations to serve their recreational and creative needs. The camp was founded in 1959 by the North Sacramento Optimist Club to establish a camp for underprivileged and handicapped children. The first functional summer camp was held in in 1973. My daughters have attended Camp Ross Relles for several years now as part of the Camp Quest West program. Camp Quest provides an educational adventure with an emphasis on humanist values, including empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and community. Regarding the facilities, I feel that they are well maintained and appropriate for the use by nonprofit child organisations. There is a complex of cabins with bunk beds to house guests. The site is handicap accessible and has a new swimming pool area. Additionally, the camp is right next to the Malakoff Diggins State Historical Park and the historical town of North Bloomfield. Before and after dropping the kids off, there is much to see in the area with the rangers offering tours and gold panning. While my two oldest daughters were at camp, a stayed with my youngest daughter at the Chute Hill Campground. All in all, I highly recommend Camp Ross Relles, Camp Quest West, and the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. They are an incredible trio.

June 14, 2022…read more Spectacular Golf in a Beautiful setting. Course is in Primo Condition! Greens & Bunkers as well! Been wanting to play Graeagle for years and years. Did not disappoint. About an Hour North of Truckee.

The assistant Pro is the rudest person I have ever had to deal with! I paid at Whitehawk to play at…read moreboth courses back in June to be able to get the two course deal during our week Tournament that we schedule and play every year in July. So instead of calling Whitehawk to clear up the situation he said I have to charge you again and that I needed to take up the problem with Whitehawk. BS..dont blame the Pro's at Whitehawk when you could easily fixed it.

I am an alumni of Camp Okihi, or as it was originally named Camp Harry B. Ogle. As it is stated, it…read moreis owned by 4 Boy Scout troops from the Golden Empire Council in Sacramento and has been in generally continuous operation since the late 1940's. I was an alumni from Troop 13 and attended from approximately 1957 up until about 1962. The camp back then and it is essentially the same today is constructed to handle about 60-80 scouts and adults. The original came consisted of about 6 MASH style military tents and out buildings including a shower building. It is very close to some extremely beautiful scenery in the northern Sierra, in the Lakes Basin area near the Sierra Buttes, the Sardine Lakes, Sand Pond, and Packer Lake. Paker and Sardine both have nice resorts. I went back for sentimental reasons in about 2004 and spoke to the camp administrator. He told me that the came is still owned by the four troops, but that it is available for specialized camps too, i.e., science camps, computer camps, etc. This may have changed, so inquire at the above address or the headquarters of the Golden Empire Council in Sacramento. It is a wonderful place. At one time, there were other camps close by from the Yolo YMCA, The Diablo Girl Scouts (which ironically was attended by my wife), and the San Francisco Campire Girls. It is my understanding that these are all or mostly abandoned. Too bad. Great place with tons of very good memories.

I attended camp every winter and summer from January 1998 - July 2002, earned many skills and merit…read morebadges there, learned and practiced the 12 strong tenets of the Boy Scout Law with the guidance of the dedicated adult staff, and became part of the junior staff as a guide to the younger boys. I credit much of the quality training in my scout years to the quality time spent at camp. As stated on the campokihi.org website, the camp is volunteer-run, which makes it a place of and by, and for people who go there not just out of tradition, but out of love. Most adult volunteers are Scout parents, several whose Scouts had already attained their Eagle awards and moved on in their own adult lives. Still some of the most dedicated and perennial staff had no children in Scouts, but loved the camp and loved the troops enough to devote their time every year maintain the camp and teach the boys who attended. They also get the boys involved in caring for their camp: during the program the scouts clean their own cabins and rotate camp-wide chores every day of the week. Some boys become dedicated assistant staff to facilitate the camping experience of other scouts, and the truly devoted come up outside of the camp season to participate in work weekends to prepare the camp for upcoming sessions. No wonder then that the camp received the top marks in its accreditation reviews every year, often outranking the top performing and several times larger paid-staff council camps in terms of quality of program, quality of management, safety, and cleanliness. Add to that the beauty of the Sierras, the abundance of natural hiking trails, lakes (some bring up their boats to teach the sailing merit badge) and geological features (some leaders have taken boys on rappelling trips), nearby towns with historical attractions such as mines and train museums, even golf courses (yes, you can earn your badge for that here, too), you'll be too busy enjoying all of the activities of your camp to wonder what's going on at the other camps (yes, there were some in the area--at least during the years I visited).