Downieville’s Carriage House Inn, A Gold Rush Getaway
Downieville is one of the most charming little historic towns in California’s gold rush country, making it a wonderful place for a weekend getaway.
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California’s Shenandoah Valley Welcomes an Inaugural Barbera Festival
Wine aficionados will welcome exciting news as they converge at Cooper Ranch in Plymouth, California, located in the Golden State’s scenic Shenandoah Valley wine county in beautiful Amador County, for the first-ever Barbera Festival.
A Romantic Spring Hike in the Sierra Foothills
It’s Spring again and that means that the hills are vibrant green, wildflowers are blooming, and wildlife is abundant for foothills nature hikes. One such hike just an hour from Sacramento and a half an hour from Marysville is a gorgeous jaunt to Beale Falls, also known as Fairy Falls by the locals.
Think Outside the Box On A Road Trip to Southern California
When traveling to S. California’s highlights, a discerning couple needs to think a little outside the box to create a truly unique, romantic, and unforgettable S. Cal experience.
Road Trippin’ Through Yuba City, California
You could literally trip through Yuba City and pass a little gem of a town. It’s a little pot of gold! It’s considered a nesting place among the Sierra Foothills. Founded in 1849, it was established as a distribution center for supplying the Gold Rush 49ers. There the Yuba River and Feather River converge and further downstream, the Feather flows into the Sacramento River.
Zaandam’s Mexican Riviera
During our recent 11-day cruise on Holland America’s Zaandam, our itinerary included six stops. It’s interesting to note that most towns in Mexico have four things in common; a zocala (main plaza), a church, a bullring and a mercado (central market). Additionally, the beach communities we visited had a malecon (boardwalk) which lined the harbor. Here is a brief overview of our ports.