Empire Mine State Historic Park is home to one of the richest and longest running gold mines in California. The mine ran for over 100 years and was able to extract more than 5.5 million ounces of gold. When it stopped operations in 1956, it was eventually turned over to the California state park system, […]
Northern California
Tunnel View: One of Yosemite National Park’s Best Views
Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park is one of, if not the best view in California. It is known all over the world and has inspired thousands of artists over the last century. This iconic viewpoint was created in 1933, and since then, it has been the spot that welcomes visitors to the park when […]
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway: 10 Places to See on the Drive
Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is one of the best scenic drives in all of California. Located in Kings Canyon National Park, the drive is 50 miles long, and it traverses massive canyons, passes waterfalls, and follows a river. It should be on every California traveler’s bucket list. Do give yourself time to take the drive […]
Mount Shasta Viewpoints: Seven Great Ways to See the Mountain
Driving up Highway 5, Mount Shasta is a commanding presence that is especially awesome when no clouds are blocking the view. The mountain sits at over 14,000 feet and is not part of a traditional mountain range like you would see in the Eastern Sierras. Because of this, the mountain stands alone, and you can […]
Fort Point National Historic Site in San Francisco
Have you ever wondered what that large building is that sits below the Golden Gate Bridge’s south side? It is actually the historic Fort Point, which is a fort that was built in the mid-1800s, long before the bridge itself was there. It has a storied history as a defender of the San Francisco Bay […]