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    Just completed a beginner's overnight hike this past weekend with Tarita. To say it was amazing or empowering would downplay the experience. I am a 53 menopausal "not fit" lady. Exercise is not really my thing so I had a lot of reservations doing this hike with some girlfriends who are both in much better shape than I am. Tarita held a zoom call prior to the weekend to give us all information and time to ask questions. I felt prepared to go...and yet, when Saturday morning came, I was pretty anxious. What if I can't make it? What if I hurt or can't keep up and I ruin it for everyone else? What if I FAIL?! I won't lie and say this was easy. It was not. At least not for me. There were definitely moments in the hike into and out of camp where I wasn't sure if I could keep going. That said, Tarita was great about stopping and asking how we were all doing, feeling, checking in on her pace...I'm sure that was all mostly for me, but I certainly appreciated it. After all, she can't read my mind...though I'm sure my face said it all at times. When we arrived at Dardanelles Lake, our camp for the night, there was joy...sheer and epic joy looking down in the lake in all its splendor. What a beautiful place! Camping was fun and relaxing. We had time to wander around on our own, soak up the sun in the water and on the granite slabs. I learned a lot about myself and my self-talk, how it can hinder or help me. I was asking myself on the hike out on Sunday morning at one the most challenging inclines..."would I do this again?"... the answer was a resounding YES! It was hard and I have bug bites and two days later, my body still hurts in places. And regardless of all that, I would absofrigginlutely do it again. I may do more walking leading up to it, with gradually adding some weight in a backpack...but I'd do it again because the feeling of accomplishment, empowerment and friendships made or strengthened was 110% completely worth it! Tarita is an amazing guide and her experience and expertise set me at ease and I felt safe in her tutelage.

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    I'm so happy that my friend, Tarita, has found her calling. She took such great care of me and the other ladies on our beginner's backpacking trip. She provided the equipment and I feel like we had everything we needed. She knows all the tricks to make the experience the most enjoyable it can be and she was happy to teach us all. I highly recommend that anyone who is thinking about getting into the sport of backpacking (hiking out into the wilderness and sleeping out overnight) should try it out first before purchasing equipment and definitely talk to experienced people first - call Tarita.

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    Look forward to your return. I have a perfect trip in mind

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    Look forward to next time Lee

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    My husband and I did the Napa City Ghosts & Legends Walking Tour last night as a Christmas gift,…read moreand I absolutely loved it. The tour guides (aka very accomplished paranormal investigators) were engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Napa's history and the paranormal. It was the perfect mix of spooky, fun, and fascinating -- we learned so much about downtown Napa along the way. We can't wait to do their Sonoma tour next and to watch the documentaries the tour leads are part of. Highly recommend!

    We participated in the Napa Downtown Walk, Ghosts of the Redlight District & Main St. with Devin as…read moreour tour guide. I think he did a pretty good job keeping it casual and interesting. Attendees become paranormal investigators during the tour, given several tools to track paranormal activity (spiritual dowsing rods, and a ghost hunting meter that measures electric signals (as ghosts give off electric signals). We made about 4-5 different stops that are either haunted or have affiliation with death, and Devin helped the group communicate with ghosts during some of the stops, combining storytelling with interesting historical events in Napa. We had a combination of skeptics and believers in our group, including at least one witch. I, of course, came for the entertainment, getting to talk about serial killers, learn a bit about history, and also get in a few laughs as Devin brings the humor as well. I did learn some new things, such as the difference between a ghost and a spirit, possible origins of the terms "lobbying" and "pulling my leg", and that Cole's Chop House (where my bf and I had dinner earlier that day) was formerly a mortuary. We ended at the courthouse, not where we started the tour, with the story of the last public execution in California which took place here in Napa. Overall, we had a fun time, and it's an unconventional way to tour the streets of Napa, and definitely enjoyable if you like ghost stories.

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    3.0
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    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 ‍

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    3.9
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    Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

    This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

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