Hike, Bike, Beer!
Thirsty for adventure? Sacramento’s rivers and lakes are spring ready, and so are the nearby craft breweries! Go on a hike, bike ride, or get out on the water, then sample some suds! Sacramento's craft brew scene is quickly emerging as one of the best in the nation.
All the Ride Stuff
Biking the easygoing American River Parkway
Car-free, paved, picnic-friendly, and paralleling the river, the American River Parkway–Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail is the perfect place for exploring on two wheels. The multi-use trail stretches 32 miles from Sacramento to Folsom, hugging the river most of the way and offering
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Peninsula Open Space Trust Waterfall Hikes
They say good things come in threes, but this spring we’re all about lucky 7. That’s because Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) released its (free) digital guide to the 7 Best Waterfalls in the South Bay. Thanks to the late rains, there’s no better time to see the falls! Get the d
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Paddle the calm waters of Lake Natoma
Gliding across the tranquil waters of Lake Natoma, you’ll quickly discover why this oasis is beloved by locals. The lake—actually part of the American River—is a paddler’s paradise, attracting water enthusiasts to canoe, kayak, and row on its calm waters. The on-site Sacramento S
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Hike along the North Fork of the American River
Wildflowers unfurling from their winter slumber, birds chirping in the trees, turtles warming themselves in the sun—find your Zen early this spring with a mellow and scenic hike to Avery’s Pond along the North Fork of the American River. The 19th-century irrigation pond is access
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