1,100 public libraries in California now have state park passes to check out! California has over 200 state parks to visit and the state park passes usually cost around $195. Library cardholders can now check out these passes to get a free vehicle day-use pass. Each library has three passes and will decide how many …
Happy 114th anniversary to Muir Woods National Monument! On January 9, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Muir Woods National Monument in California named after conservationist John Muir. Muir Woods became the 7th National Monument and was the first one created from land donated by a private individual. Did you know that the first movement …
Last Sunday, we checked out the wildflowers blooming out in here in Northern California and the flowers did not disappoint! Located about 10 miles north of Oroville, California, the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve provided the amazing views along their trails of these wildflowers. These 3,300 acres created by ancient lava flows provide beautiful vistas …
Happy 113th anniversary to Muir Woods National Monument! On January 9, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Muir Woods National Monument in California named after conservationist John Muir. Muir Woods became the 7th National Monument and was the first one created from land donated by a private individual. Did you know that the first movement …
A couple of weeks ago, we ventured out of town for a few days and visited Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Given this trip was plan B for our summer vacation, it turned out really great! Sequoia and Kings Canyon sit south of Yosemite National Park in California in the southern Sierra Nevadas. Sequoia …
Happy 109th anniversary to Devils Postpile National Monument established back 1911! This national monument is located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California and cover about 800 acres. The Postpile serves as the main attraction here and is pretty cool to see in person! Current studies suggest that the Postpile was formed …
Happy 112th anniversary to Muir Woods National Monument! On January 9, 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Muir Woods National Monument named after conservationist John Muir. Muir Woods became the 7th National Monument and was the first one created from land donated by a private individual. Muir Woods lies in the middle of the redwood’s …
A couple of weekends ago, we headed away for the weekend to Mammoth Lakes in California. Fall in the mountains just rocks! I love the cool, mountain, fresh air and cold temperatures once the sun goes down. While there, we originally talked about doing a day in Yosemite. But, we decided to check out Devils …
Happy 113th anniversary to Lassen Volcanic National Park! Located about 130 miles north of Sacramento, this national park has over 100,00 acres. Congress established this national park back in 1916 making it one of the oldest in our country. Lassen Volcanic National Park offers visitors the cool experiences of seeing clear mountain lakes, meadows filled …
