Eight Hiking Trails Around Sacramento Area
For directions to the different trails, contact the Parks Department for information and maps. Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail: is a popular trail, paved, and follows the banks of the American River between Discovery Park to the Nimbus Dame in the Folsom Lake State Park Area. The paving is consistent and can be used with strollers, bikes, and children around the Discover Park area, but not the whole 32 miles. There are small areas where you can spread a blanket and have a picnic or snack break for the kids. This trail… Read more
COVID, TRAVEL, and Events In Northern California
Covid-19 Activities Since the discovery of Covid-19 and the effect it has had on our community, I am offering fun things to do at home. I understand that for some people being at home is a great thing. They have had time to catch up on cleaning and yard work. However, after a while, boredom is a problem for others. So some of the things we can do at home. Since the discovery of Covid-19 and the effect it has had on our community, I am offering fun things to… Read more
COVID Activities for Family II
After the initial posting, I had several people request more like it. So here we go. There are lots of fun things to do with the family during the COVID crisis. You don’t always need a family with you, many of these you can do by yourself. Camp out in the back yard. Lay a tarp on the ground, cover it with blankets or comforters, add pillows, toast marshmallows (kids need management), eat sandwiches, listen to the noises, tell ghost stories around a lantern or small fire in a brick… Read more