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.
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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Want more ideas for exploring California? Check us out on Instagram @weekendsherpa. Our team is out in the field finding some of the…
