Brianna York 
California was a major center of activity during the Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. Thousands upon thousands of people rushed into California in search of gold — both to make their personal fortune and help themselves to establish generational wealth for their families. While the Gold Rush itself ended fairly quickly, the boom and bust … Read more 13 Abandoned Ghost Towns in California: Gold Rush Boom Towns & More
Christmas in Santa Barbara is a special time! There are very few places that are as beautiful as Santa Barbara at any time of year, but Christmas is always an even more spectacular time to visit Santa Barbara. With average highs of 65 degrees during the month of December, and only a handful of days … Read more Celebrating Christmas in Santa Barbara: 9 Fun Events & Activities (2021)
When it comes to day trips from Sacramento, it’s hard to think of a better-situated city! Sacramento is near to all kinds of exciting activities; plus, it’s just a small hop from San Francisco! The area enjoys great weather year-round (OK, its summers are scorchers, but you can’t have everything!). In the summer, the coastline … Read more 27 Wonderful Day Trips from Sacramento
San Diego is a beautiful location to visit at any time of the year — and San Diego at Christmas is extra wonderful! While the sunny beaches of San Diego may not automatically make you think of Christmas time, you will find that San Diego offers a lot of great activities in the Christmas season. … Read more Christmas in San Diego: 13 Events & Fun Things to Do this Holiday Season!
The Christmas season is one of the best parts of the year in any location, and Sacramento is no exception! There are all kinds of unique seasonal experiences during Christmas that you can find at no other time of year. Celebrating Christmas in Sacramento can be very fun — in fact, there are so many … Read more Christmas in Sacramento: Fun Events Near Sacramento & Exciting Winter Activities!
The fall is a wonderful time full of fun traditions to welcome the harvest season and begin the countdown until winter and winter holidays. Many families or groups of friends include pumpkin picking or a visit to the pumpkin patch as part of their fall-time traditions. This is one of the best activities that is … Read more Best Pumpkin Patches in Los Angeles: Where to Go Pumpkin Picking In & Near LA (+ Hay Rides and Corn Mazes)
Northern California is well known for its Gold Country towns and its quaintly charming cities that hold onto overtones of yesteryear! Fall is Northern California’s best time of year, one where the beautiful weather shines. Trust me, you will never regret visiting this picturesque part of the state in the fall, and if you’re local … Read more Best Pumpkin Patches in Northern California: Where to Go Pumpkin Picking Near San Francisco (+ Hay Rides and Corn Mazes)
Southern California is not often thought of as a location for farming or orchards — but the ample opportunities for apple picking in Southern California will prove that wrong! People more commonly associate Southern California with beaches, Los Angeles, and Hollywood stars — not outdoor adventure, hikes, or agriculture. While these attractions are all valuable … Read more 11 Perfect Places to Go Apple Picking in Southern California: Orchards, Farms + U-Pick Apples!
Picking apples in the fall is one of the most rewarding and peaceful activities that you can enjoy alone or with friends and family. There is something special about going out in the autumn sun and picking fruit that will feed you and your family — and hopefully make some tasty desserts, too! Northern California … Read more 12 Awesome Places to Go Apple Picking in Northern California: Orchards, Farms + U-Pick Apples!
California is often best-known for its beaches. While there is a lot of other fun activities to enjoy in the rest of the state, it seems like we just can’t seem to help ourselves from being drawn to the coastline! And because California is such a large state with hundreds upon hundreds of miles of … Read more 27 Cutest Coastal Towns in California: Beach Towns to Visit!