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Conquering Yosemite’s Cathedral Lakes Trail

Hiking Yosemite’s Cathedral Lakes Trail California Yosemite National Park – Day 1 A Legendary Path Through Granite Giants We spent a magnificent day conquering the Cathedral Lakes Trail in Yosemite National Park’s Tuolumne Meadows. The hike followed a section of the John Muir Trail, a legendary long-distance path that crosses the heart of the Sierra

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Saying Goodbye to Villa Lanza, Grizzly Flats, CA

Saying Goodbye to Villa Lanza, Grizzly Flats, CA California Villa Lanza in Grizzly Flats, CA We had a wonderful home-away-from-home in “Villa Lanza,” our El Dorado National Forest retreat in Grizzly Flats, CA. The Airbnb had everything we needed and loved. After our long hikes in the mountains or walks through quaint old towns, we

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Exploring Sacramento’s Rich History!

Sacramento, CA,A City of History and Culture. California Sacramento: History Unveiled Today, our travels lead us to Sacramento, California’s vibrant capital in Central Valley. We were eager to explore the city’s rich history and cultural offerings and started at the iconic Sutter’s Fort. Sutter’s Fort: A Complex Legacy This 19th-century Fort, founded by John Sutter,

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Downtown Placerville & Gold Bug Mine Park

Stepping Back in Time, Exploring Placerville and Gold Bug Park California Exploring Placerville Our journey began in charming Placerville, a town steeped in history. Initially inhabited by the Maidu people, it experienced a gold rush boom in the mid-19th century, earning its first nickname: Dry Diggins. However, a vigilante hanging of several individuals led to

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The Gilded Age on Lake Tahoe at Tallac Historic Site

The Gilded Age on Lake Tahoe at Tallac Historic Site California Lake Tahoe’s Tallac Charm After our long hike in Emerald Bay State Park, we also made a quick stop at the Tallac Historic Site, as we wouldn’t be returning to Lake Tahoe. We made a brief visit through the well-maintained gardens and grounds of

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