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Hiking Mill Creek Trail In California
Mill Creek Trail is an excellent day hike in the southern part of Sequoia National Forest. Mill Creek Trail is located just 40 minutes East of Bakersfield making it one of the closest wilderness hikes in the area. Situated within the Kern River Canyon, Mill Creek Trail is a favorite for many locals that are looking to get outside of the city to explore nature and get a good workout. This trail is best visited in the spring when the entire landscape is covered in beautiful wildflowers and the trail is less crowded. Mill Creek Trail Overview Mill Creek Trail is around 15 miles long It goes out and back…
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Hiking Hart Memorial Park In Bakersfield
Hart Memorial Park is a scenic park just outside of Bakersfield that features a lake, mountains and beautiful landscape. This area can be used for hiking, biking, dirt biking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Hart Park offers a lot of hiking trails and we love to come here when we feel like going on longer, more challenging day hikes. Location & Parking Hart Memorial Park is located about 20 minutes East of downtown Bakersfield. Although it is a bit of a drive to get there, Hart Memorial Park is one of the biggest hiking areas near Bakersfield so many people come here to enjoy nature especially on the weekends. There…
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8 Great Things To Do Around Sonora, California
Sonora is a small town in what used to be one of the most popular Gold Rush areas in Central California. Located just an hour from Stockton and two hours away from Sacramento, Sonora is a wonderful little historic town that now mostly serves as a weekend getaway from the nearby cities. With mountains on the East and the New Melones Lake just a few minute’s drive from Sonora’s downtown, this place offers tons of outdoor recreational activities along with lots of historical attractions from the Gold Rush era in the 1850s. In this post we cover 8 great things to do on a weekend escape around Sonora, California: Columbia…
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Panorama Park Loop In Bakersfield
When it comes to hiking trails in Bakersfield, the choices are pretty limited. Thankfully Bakersfield does have a wonderful hiking area called Panorama Park located in the North-East part of the city. Panorama Park offers a few different paths and trails for those who are looking to get some fresh air and stretch their legs outdoors. This area is also very dog friendly and on most days you can see a lot of locals walking their dogs. The most popular trail at Panorama Park is a loop that follows along a steep cliffside also called The Bluffs. With oil rigs and ranches as its backdrop, Panorama Park has a very…
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Hiking Panorama Vista Preserve In Bakersfield
Panorama Vista Preserve is a wonderful outdoor recreational area in the city of Bakersfield. We love going to this nature preserve because it’s very dog friendly, it offers a couple of different hiking trails and it is located just a few minute’s drive from our home. Panorama Vista Preserve is our go-to hiking place if we feel like escaping into nature for an hour or two without having to venture too far away from the city. Location Panorama Vista Preserve is located in the North-East part of Bakersfield. This nature preserve is situated near Panorama Park also called “The Bluffs”. But while the Bakersfield Bluffs are located on top of…
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The Service Station: Great Food & Craft Beers In Jamestown
The Service Station is a wonderful restaurant in the historic Jamestown offering high-quality ingredients, craft beers, and local wines. We stumbled upon The Service Station after calling around trying to find dog-friendly restaurants near Sonora or Jamestown. While originally we were looking for a quick meal after a long day of driving, we ended up having an excellent dinner and a great time at The Service Station. The Atmosphere The Service Station restaurant is located inside an old historic building in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown is one of the most popular Gold Rush towns in California and has been featured in over 250 Western movies. The Service Station is one of…
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Angels Camp RV Park: Staying & Camping In Rustic Cabins
Angels Camp RV Park is a wonderful RV resort in Central California. Located in the small town of Angels Camp, this RV resort offers a great camping experience for those visiting the surrounding area. Within a few minute’s drive from Angels Camp RV Park, you can reach nearby historic towns like Sonora, Jamestown, and Vallecito. This RV Park’s central location was one of the main reasons why we decided to stay there. Angels Camp RV Park offers a few different camping options: RV parking, cabins, and tent camping. We were visiting Angels Camp in the winter so we booked one of their rustic cabins for a weekend stay. The…
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Hiking Dragoon Gulch Trail In Sonora
Dragoon Gulch Trail is a beautiful day hike on the outskirts of Sonora town in Central California. The Dragoon Gulch Trail system consists of more than 3 miles of hiking trails ranging from short easy ones to moderately strenuous ones. Dragoon Gulch is the perfect trail for those who want to head out for a quick escape into nature without having to venture too far away from Sonora and the other nearby cities. Location The Dragoon Gulch Trailhead is located on top of a hill just west of Sonora’s Downtown. There is a small designated parking lot right at the trailhead where hikers can leave their cars. But note…
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Moaning Caverns: Touring Largest Underground Cave In California
Located in the small town of Vallecito, Moaning Caverns is a unique underground cave that is open to guided tours and other adventurous experiences. At Moaning Caverns Adventure Park visitors have the opportunity to climb 165 feet down into one of the largest underground caverns in California and observe million-year-old limestone formations inside these caves. A tour of the Moaning Caverns is only 45 minutes long so it’s a wonderful stop if you’re planning a trip to this area and have the time to spare. Tips For Visiting Moaning Caverns: Moaning Caverns Location Tour Options Spiral Tour Details Our Experience At Moaning Caverns Moaning Caverns Location Moaning Caverns is located…
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7 Wonderful Things To Do At Lake Isabella All Year Long
Lake Isabella is a beautiful lake just an hour East of Bakersfield. Tucked away in between mountains and small western-style towns, Lake Isabella is a popular summer vacation spot especially for those who love outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and river rafting. But there are plenty of things to see and do around Lake Isabella all year long. Incredible scenery, adorable mom and pop shops, charming Airbnb’s and fun local breweries make Lake Isabella an attractive weekend getaway no matter the time of the year. Here are 7 wonderful things to do at Lake Isabella all year long: Go On A Hike Roam Through Silver City Ghost Town Grab A…
