If Hiking is what your looking to do, this is a great place. There are a couple of trails so you…read morecan pick . One is steep hills and the other is just a steady hill. There's a few rest spots. You can get to the dam relax and experience the powerful water flow . It's 10 dollars for parking and they have a couple ways you can pay cash in an envelope with your license plate so have it in hand . Bring plenty of water and snacks . Enjoy the burn going up hill.

Upper Lake Clementine is beautiful! Was a bit crazy busy as it is summer break. And drivers on…read morethe road should slow down, so be cautious!

Coyote Pond Park, small but really nice. Has a pond in the middle, three little bridges, and lots…read moreof green trees all around. Peaceful place, quiet, and pretty. Trail goes in a loop and most of it is paved. Easy to walk or push a stroller. There's also a playground for kids. When I was there, three photo shoots were happening. No surprise. The park looks great for pictures with the bridges and water behind you. Parking is the only problem. Small lot, and the park sits inside a neighborhood. Drive slow when looking for a spot. Good place to relax, walk, or take photos. I'll come back again.

At the edge of a neighborhood in the Twelve Bridges area of Lincoln... this is such a lovely park…read more Trails for walking or bike riding. We went to do my son's senior picture session with a local photographer. The session was in mid December and the scenery was just breathtaking! It was the perfect setting, close to home. There were other people out doing photo sessions in the park, too. There is a small parking lot as well as a small play area. Check it out.

Gorgeous landscape! I recently completed the Quarry trail and it was a beautiful walk. The entire…read morepark is great for enjoying nature and exploring the outdoors for various levels of activity. For the Quarry trail, I recommend parking along the main road if you find a parking spot. The parking lot at the trailhead is tiny, and always full. This trail has plenty of portable bathroom stalls and is paved.

I luv hiking the multitude of trails in the Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA). The area covers 40…read moremiles of the north and middle forks of the American River. Lots of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. It is a beautiful area with hills, Foresthill bridge, lake, and the river. I am not an avid hiker. More of a leisurely stroller. There are various trails with different elevation gains, distance, and difficulty. Most of the time that I came out to this area is to just hike near the confluence and sit along the river bank and take in the sights and sounds. If you go in the summer, just be aware that the temperatures can hit triple digits during the day and there can be very little shade on the trails. There is no potable water stations on the trails. Parking is limited to what is available along the side of the road near the trailheads. The spots fill up quickly on the weekend. The fee is $10. But from April 1- October 1 on the weekends 9am-5pm, there is a transit bus rides from designated areas in Auburn to the Ranger station at the confluence crossing (near Highway 49 and Old Foresthill Road). The rides need to be reserved though, details on the ride program (cost, reservations, route) are on the state parks website. The ASRA is managed by the State of California Parks Department.

Stopped by here during the trip to the Auburn area back in 2021 and absolutely loved the hike, and…read morenature, great area to enjoy the views and spend some time in nature. Not a lot of parking, it gets super busy and crowded in areas and hard to find parking but its nature and everyone is trying to get some nature time

"GET UP AND GET OUTSIDE!!!" Great place to get active not…read moretoo far from Sac. Just off the 80 as you get into Auburn. -Parking SUCK BIG TIME - especially on a nice summer weekend. Get there early or you gonna have to post up and wait for someone to "Kick Rock" (leave). -Scenic trails along the river w/ accessible secret swim holes (ask anyone there, they'll tell u this place is a secret) LOL. -Clementine Trail: super cool. Takes u right under the tallest bridge in California "Forrest Hill." Amazing panoramic 360 views. Early summer is a great time to visit as the Clementine dam is flowing - "Waterfall effect." ***NEGATIVE: this is why u can't have nice things. Organic, free roaming pets dropping bombs w/ UNCULTURED owners fertilizing the land. Captain Planet's enemy leaving garbage (plastic water bottles, snack packages, etc...) all over the place. "PICK UP YOUR S#%* !!!!!!!"

Another nice, easy hike to add to our list around the Roseville area! Biggest tip is to be sure and…read morego online to reserve ahead of time and pay a small fee, if necessary. Reservations are required on weekends, some Fridays, and selected dates. Otherwise, Mon thru Thu are free with no reservations required. Parking available inside is limited so come early to avoid the hassle. I believe they open at 6:30 AM and closing is dependent on sundown. We hiked with our 2 little girls and dogs. Even with the little ones, we were able to make it to the Canyon View Overlook and back. In case your dog needs a bathroom break, bag it up and I recall there was at least one trash can along the path towards the Overlooks. Help keep this hiking gem clean! Scenery was gorgeous, hike was pretty easy without difficulty, and be sure to visit both Overlooks for some beautiful sights. We took the North Legacy Way, in case you're curious. Great for hiking enthusiasts, families, quality time with nature, and perfect for those that want to avoid lots of foot traffic!

Paid for the ticket reservation online. $8 for all day parking pass. They have $4 options but those…read moreare for early morning or later in the afternoon. I much prefer a reservation system like this because it saves on the stress and time of fighting for parking and an overcrowded park. People who rated this low are just mad because they didn't do research or come prepared. Theres plenty of trail options here but we did the main hidden falls loop trail that was on AllTrails. (Poppy Trail, N Legacy Way, then Hidden Falls Access Trail, total loop about 3.2 miles) It was a beautiful hike with tons of mushrooms everywhere right now, and hidden falls is flowing! Theres two observation decks. I kind of don't like how the deck at hidden falls is right above the falls so it blocks the falls, you have to look down over the rail/ledge, so there's no way you can get a good photo with the falls behind you

A great local park. Nice management a great local gathering place. Nice beach. Mostly respectful…read moretourists. Mostly local peps during the week. Great early am river time with the geese. My CA. Zen. Spot.

We have our pass to come here whenever we want. We got a pass a few years ago as well, back when…read morethey still gave a disabled discount with my disabled card. Now they don't. But it was $30+ and worth it this time. We took our dog and let her frolic around with other people's doggies. The water feels so good when it's hot weather. Getting in the water was a breeze! I don't have to go lower and lower walking in slowly because it was too cold. No, the water was perfectly cool. But not icy. I also like to enjoy the big field of grass with my little girl doggy. But only thing is you should arrive early for a good table.

A fishing trip with Jon on the Napa River was the best ever. He was a great guide and we caught 24…read morebig striped bass. It was fun and a GREAT family day! He was awesome, knew the best places, helped us learn to fish, launched and return was smooth. Peaceful and beautiful and totally fun! Thank you Jon! Lori K.

"Fish on!" was the coined phrase for the day! My son and I chartered Jon's services to go Striper…read morefishing in the Delta and we had a phenomenal time catching fish. My 23 year old son was a little apprehensive about going fishing for the day as the last few times we had gone fishing on party boats, we weren't very successful and the captain didn't seem to mind whether we were on fish or not. This was not the case with Jon. Jon made every attempt to find fish and to catch fish! Jon was very knowledgeable and very helpful when it came to fixing the occasional snag or making adjustments to our lines to get more hook-ups! Striper fishing is unlike most other fishing I've done. These fish can hit hard and put up a great fight...even the undersized ones! My son and I will definitely be using Jon's services in the future!

We recently returned from an 8-day fishing charter aboard the phenomenal "Elva" to celebrate a 50th…read morebirthday. To say it was a trip of a lifetime is an understatement! The charter left from Great Exuma, Bahamas and we were greeted by a crew of 3 upon arrival that would accompany us during our phenomenal experience on a stunning 77-foot Hatteras. We fished every day and caught whaoos and barracudas. Andreas the deck hand and chef made great use of the fish we caught whether for afternoon sashimi snacks or incorporating it into our nightly feasts. He helped us novice fisherman improve our fishing skills and experience the thrill of reeling in our fish, some of us for the first time. Captain Shawn mapped out locations every night for our fishing success the following day. We toured around Long Island, Cat Island, and Hawks Nest. Logan, the Stew looked after all our inside needs from cooking, drink service, laundry and housekeeping. We were never without freshly made cocktails or wine in our hands. The crew was there to help us but not in an intrusive way and we felt we had ample time together without them (3 couples). When we weren't fishing there were plenty of things to do both onboard and off board. The yacht comes equipped with a tender, jet ski for 3, and 2 hydro-foils. If the rain sets in the boat comes with a wealth of games for families, adults, and couples. The rain in Bahamas is always fleeting and the weather forecast changes quickly. For the most part you can expect sunny skies and water colours that photos will never do justice. The ocean water was warm, and we took advantage of swimming, snorkelling and diving. The state rooms were amazing - 3 master suites each with their own king or queen bed, as well as ensuites. The beds were cozy all with new linens and towels. We slept better than in our own bed! For those that worry about needing some personal space, the rooms easily allow you to sneak away for an afternoon nap or read a book. The upper deck is also a great spot for some quiet and great sun worshipping especially in the mornings, as well as unbelievable views! Also, for those that can't live without Wi-Fi or sports, the Wi-Fi and TVs provided everything you needed. We ventured out for dinner to the Grand Isle Resort in the Palapa restaurant where locals greeted us and served a wide range of food (Sandals on the island also sells day/evening passes). You can easily walk to both from the marina. We ventured into Hawks Nest for pre-dinner cocktails one night - a quick 1/2 mile from shore. A quaint spot with friendly locals and bar. Jennie helped us with our pre-trip arrangements and was a pleasure to deal with. She gave us great ideas and tips from packing to island hopping to transportation to and from the Bahamas. We cannot express our gratitude enough to the crew and owners of the Elva. It really was an amazing experience which everyone should enjoy. We highly recommend Elva Charters and are looking forward to booking our next one on their fishing yacht Wild In Sac in Los Cabos next year!

If you are looking for the BEST Sport Fisher in Cabo, this is the charter! Absolutely the best…read moregear money can buy and the best crew. This Hatteras is a fisherman's dream. Completely decked out with the best rigging, bait tanks etc. Super comfortable boat with all the bells and whistles. Captain Shawn will put you on the fish......get ready! JH from Canada

Had a great time here this weekend. Only took 2 hours and 15 minutes to get here, the 2.5 mile…read moredirt road was not nearly as bad as others reviewing would have me believe. Have a Subaru forester - not a huge clearance vehicle and was just fine. We got here Friday about 2:30pm - first ones here. It was overcast and perfect temperature. Very dry. Gorgeous river. Sites 1, 2, 3 leave a bit to be desired - small and/or on top of each other, 5 is small but pretty and overlooks a big parking area used for day rafter parking. We chose 4 - open, big and with a large live oak for shade. All sites were "on" the river. Bathrooms were very clean and the sites were too, with the exception of an enormous amount of cigarette butts. My friend's back was a bit hurt, so we didn't do a bunch of hiking - and I'm glad for that because Saturday was 80+ and very dry. Walked about 1.5 miles up the dirt road looking for the "waterfall" - we saw some runoff from the hills into the water - perhaps that was it. Regardless, it was a nice walk and very pretty. Odd about this campsite: both nights we had visitors who came after dark and left before morning. The first was just a couple who stayed for a few hours in site 5 - and didn't bother us. The second night, we had visitors at the site right next to us. They arrived at 8pm, two very small crying children in tow. They opened and closed their vehicle doors about a gazillion times, set up a tent, used their car headlights at their "lamp" and started blaring rap music. Uh uh! Friend marched over and very kindly asked them to lower the music. They did. Then they proceeded to burn brush as their firewood and when we got up at 7am, they had cleared out, leaving a bunch of trash at their site. Odd. The park service representative was uber nice and came every day - we never did see the ranger. We loved this place and would definitely come back to do some trail hiking when feeling more physically able.

This campground had a nice view , alms the river was right off the campsite , theirs 5 of them…read more It's a self pay 28 dollars a night which is on the cheaper side. Now the down fall was their was only a port of potty bathroom and no faucet water. Their happen to be a lot of bees but I think that could be normal. Also, the ride down is really rocky and should probably be paved or at least put down a full gravel road. Overall I like this campground j just need to be more prepared but im not sure if I would spend the night being their isn't showers.

What a great way to spend the day! Beautiful trails and truly a birders paradise! I didn't even…read moreknow this was nearby, but I highly recommend for anyone looking to get some 'green time' in and see various bird species. When we were there, the red winged blackbirds were very boisterous and it was cool to watch them in action. Awesome location!

Quiet and perfect for birdwatching, many acres of trees and beauty. So many birds migrating south,…read moreI love California definitely a great spot on earth