Regional Park
Magnolia Ranch: A Peaceful Stroll Through the Coloma-Lotus Region
Tucked quietly along Highway 49 between Coloma and Lotus, Magnolia Ranch feels like one of those places you almost miss when driving down the highway — and that’s part of its charm. There’s no fanfare here. No crowded parking lots. No souvenir stands. Just rolling oak woodlands, golden foothill grass, and the steady presence...
The grave mysteries of Calico’s historic cemetery
Calico, California’s official State Silver Rush Ghost Town, is a popular tourist attraction located in the Calico Mountains of Southern California’s Mojave Desert. This once prominent silver mining town, became a metaphoric graveyard by the early 20th century as it was fading into the history books before Walter Knott (owner of...
The Murderous Tale of Tragedy Spring and the Mormon Emigrant Trail
In the spring of 1848, the decision to return home to Salt Lake Valley was made and roughly four dozen veterans of the Mormon Battalion informed their employer John Sutter that they would be leaving. After spending nearly a year in the employment of Sutter at his fort and at his sawmill in Coloma, where …...
Alden Park: an ideal park setting with historic Military firepower
Alden Park, located on Mare Island, is quite possibly the most unique little park I have ever seen. It’s overall landscape is well maintained with a bandstand in the middle. A variety of large trees provide shaded areas for picnics and the park benches present visitors with an opportunity to sit and enjoy a pleasant …...
Lake Isabella Park: more commonly referred to as Tank Park or Uffert Park
On my adventure to the haunted Silver City, located in Bodfish, I passed along a small park unlike any other park I have ever seen before. It had the usual playground items for kids to play on like swings and a slide. But, it also had something that I’ve only ever seen on television – …...
The force is strong at San Anselmo’s Imagination Park
For many, the Star Wars film franchise is more than just entertainment, it’s a way of life. And now, that way of life has just become a little bit more of a reality with Imagination Park. This 8,700 square foot park is where imagination comes to life with two statues that commemorate the incredible film …...
Park Creek Waterfall: a beautiful man made waterfall in Sly Park
Sly Park Falls, also known as Park Creek Waterfall, is a man made waterfall at the Northeast portion of Lake Jenkinson. This waterfall is roughly 33 feet high and drops down into a pool of water that flows down Sly Park Creek and eventually into Lake Jenkinson. Directions The easiest way to get to the …...
Lake Jenkinson: Sly Park’s crown jewel and premiere hike
Sly Park holds a special place in my childhood. During my 6th grade year, my class, along wither other classes, went to Sly Park for a week. It was an adventure like any other. For most of us, this was the first time we spent a week without our parents. On a more personal note, …...
Hidden Falls Regional Park: plenty of beauty to find in this park
Hidden Falls Regional Park is appropriately named due to its “hidden” location in the Sierra Foothills between Lincoln and Auburn. Nestled 5 miles west of Highway 49 north, this beautiful park is spread out over 1200 acres with roughly 30 miles of trails. In May 2013, the park was expanded from its original acreage of...
Auburn waterfalls: exploring the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls and Hidden Falls park
Auburn is a wonderful town filled with a wealth of history. Additionally, it also has one of the state’s finest recreation areas. There’s so many places to visit in the Auburn State Recreation Area, that a week wouldn’t be long enough for visiting all that this region has to offer. A day was barely enough …...
