The drive here is much more involved than Mercer Caverns with more windy and narrow roads. Once you…read moreget closer the space opens up to a large parking lot and shop you meet at. We were the only ones that signed up for the earliest tour that day and were lucky to have a private tour. The tour has informative history about the caverns with landmarks along the way. The most interesting thing we didn't know about is they have caving adventure tours where you shimny through holes and narrow spaces with a guide but our kids aren't old enough to partake. This was the first show cave in California and townspeople lived in them during harsh winters in the 1800s. There was a bar inside and a church and nails were even given to people to carve on the walls. Because of this there are signs of harm everywhere with soot, broken formations, and dirty coloration from human hand oils and even champagne poured on a rock formation. The caverns are huge and beautiful with some jaw-dropoing rooms. The walking tour is very safe though we loved the slight danger and claustrophobic feel of the Mercer Caverns. When you leave the shop has some cool historical items pulled from the caves on display like glass bottles, etc .. that are worth checking out.

What a cool experience. Got there for the 10:00 am tour, and I was the only guest. The walk to…read morethe cave is only about five minutes, but there's no shade so the earlier the better as the temps heat up. Inside the cave is about 50°. I have no issues with claustrophobia, but if you do there is one tight squeeze that might be a problem. Cash, my tour guide, turned off the lights (after asking my permission) and we experienced total darkness for maybe thirty seconds. It felt like two hours, and I hated it , but still neat and recommend trying if offered. Use the hand rails. They are there for your safety.

A very Pretty drive out to this cavern Lots of trails to…read morewalkabout around and before the small parking lot with an old yellow fire truck that you can check out too A kids sluice that is pretty cool by the shop and check in for the tour of the cavern. Bathrooms were decent And Faith our tour guide was A+++++++ with her flashlight extra luminescent sight too! Check it out and pack and pick-nick-lunch BooBoo! Get outside

We have drove past this place a million times but just never made time to stop so this year we…read morefinally scheduled a tour. This cavern is fascinating. Our tour guide was Bobbee and she did an amazing job! She was very informative and answered everyone's questions with ease. You could tell she is genuinely interested her job and has spent a lot of time learning about the cavern. We will definitely recommend this tour to all of our friends and family!

Morada...it seems like a world away from Stockton…read more Even though it's right on the outskirts of Stockton it seems like you don't worry quite as much about things like crime. Your neighbors tend to look out for you and they actually know you by name. I can only hope it stays this way for a long time to come. :0)

My home for all my life. Love this little town outside of Stockton. So many memories growing up…read morehere. From 7 years at Davis School, to the old Morada Market and it's wonderful service and deli. Morada Little League is simply the best place to play baseball as a kid. Played more than 10 years of ball at those hallowed fields east of 99! All my best friends are from these streets, and Morada will always be my home!

Lots of details about this interesting corner of the Bay Area provided by our guide Dan G. He was a…read morewealth of information, pretty funny and as a local was able to share a lot of perspective on the islands changes. Great day trip and I wish we had more time to poke around.

Wonderful tour led by Jim. History + nature! A great morning spent on the island…read more For people who are looking to visit the Naval Museum on the island, it is no longer open, but this tour is operative and you get to see the naval chapel and walk around the area. I was originally looking for information about the museum and arrived at this page: https://www.mihpf.org/tours. I hope this will help you find their tour options and dates! All digitalized, no fuss. And it turns out I was the only who signed up for today's tour, and they did not cancel on me because of that. I really really appreciated it. One last thing, the money you spend on the tour goes into helping this foundation : ) Yay!

Very cute library. Such a wonderful location to have the library next to the high school to give…read morekids a place to go after school. The staff is always so nice.

An often overlooked resource for knowledge, children's, teen and adult activities…read more The staff that handles the information, checkout and a multitude of other business are eager to help. Books are available for checkout, while others can be transported to this particular location or obtain virtually. Multimedia is also available for checkout. In addition there's a selection of used books and used media for sale. The building is also used as a meeting place for various events.

I love visiting Locke. It's such a cool little town and honestly feels like stepping back in time…read more Walking down the street and seeing the original buildings, museums, and small shops makes you realize how much history is still preserved here. There's something really special about Locke. It hasn't lost its character and doesn't feel overly touristy. You can just walk around, read the historic markers, explore, and take everything in at your own pace. I think everyone should visit at least once, especially if you live nearby. It's an awesome way to learn about local history and experience a part of the Delta that still feels authentic and untouched. Definitely one of my favorite places to spend an afternoon.

My family and I came to Locke for their annual Chinese New Year Celebration on February 14, 2026…read more Locke is an old Chinese settlement about 1 mile north of Walnut Grove on State Route 160. The 14 acre town was established in 1915 after a fire destroyed Chinatown in Walnut Grove. The town has approximately 90 residents, now days only about 10 of them are Chinese. There is remnants of the once thriving Chinese culture such as the Boarding House, Dai-Loi Gambling House, Jan Ying Museum, Joe Shoong Chinese School, Lock Chinese Medicine, Chinese Culture Shop, etc., many of which much have been transformed into a museum. There are a few random stores such as an art gallery, thrift shop, Lockport Grill & Fountain and Al's Place (formerly called Al the Wop). Unfortunately the Locke Garden Chinese Restaurant is no longer there. During Chinese New Year, all the museums were open, most with docents to help tell the story and to answer any questions. Not when the museums are open on normal days. If you want a tour of Chinese museums, I would suggest you contact the Locke Foundation for more details and information (https://locke-foundation.org).

The Crane Flat Fire Lookout in Yosemite National Park was built in 1931. The lookout was the first…read moreone in Yosemite and doesn't resemble fire lookouts used by the NFS. My friend Erin S and I decided to make a snow shoe trip up to the lookout while driving into the park the other day. We were expecting 'spectacular' 360 degree views of Yosemite but unfortunately the weather wasn't listening to the meteorologists on that day. We caught glimpses of what might be an awesome view through the clouds. It was really interesting to arrive up at the top of the little tiny hill after our 1.5 or 2.5 mile hike. This is one of those trails where you get to decide how far you hiked since there are two signs, on the same pole, each with a different distance. There is the lookout, a Helli pad, an outhouse with an awesome view on a clear day (just leave the door open and you'll see why, and the shell of an old helicopter. Nope. We didn't get in it or anything. We didn't see anyone else on this trail so it might or might not be a nice stroll in the summer. The trail meets up with the trail that leads to the Touloumne Grove off of Tioga Road. I'd like to go back and visit in the summer to see the view and climb up to the observation deck. We didn't this time because the snow shoes interfered with the stairs and I was just too lazy to take them off...even if it meant fixing my sock.

Efficient service with kind staff. WIC store located next door and ample parking. The pictures…read moreposted are deceiving; waiting room is big with toys for children along with a tv to watch. Wait time not too bad; waiting is part of today's life.