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16 Fun Things to Do in The Presidio of San Francisco

Last Modified: December 19, 2021 by Carol Guttery

The Presidio National Park sign

Explore San Francisco’s Presidio National Park site. Find cool things to do in The Presidio like hiking, beaches, golfing, bridge views, quirky attractions, public art and nature.

Why and How to Visit the John Muir National Historic Site

Last Modified: February 20, 2022 by Carol Guttery

John Muir Historic Site home exterior

Visit the John Muir National Historic site in Martinez, CA. Learn about Muir’s conservation legacy, his family and his ranch. This guide offers practical advice on how to visit.

Why & How to Visit Vikingsholm Castle in Lake Tahoe

Last Modified: November 21, 2021 by Carol Guttery

Vikingsholm castle Lake Tahoe: granite exterior

Vikingsholm Castle in Lake Tahoe is a cool historic building perched right on Emerald Bay. This guide offers some history of the property and practical advice on how to visit.

Why and How to Visit Piedras Blancas Light Station

Last Modified: April 3, 2022 by Carol Guttery

The Piecras Blancas lighthouse in Big Sur

The Piedras Blancas light station is the perfect mix of California history and stunning coastline. This guide gives you info on why and how to visit the lighthouse.

Salt Point State Park: Hiking & Camping Guide

Last Modified: January 20, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Salt Point State Park tafona sandstone coastline

This guide has everything you need to know for a visit to Salt Point State Park. Enjoy hiking, coastal views, historic sites on the Sonoma Coast.

25 Fun Facts about Lake Tahoe That Will Surprise You

Last Modified: April 3, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Fun fact about Lake Tahoe sunrise in fall

Learn some fun facts about Lake Tahoe before you visit. Get the scoop on Tahoe’s history, natural resources, eccentric residents and offbeat factoids.

The 10 Best Ghost Towns in California: Boom, Bust and a Lotta Dust

Last Modified: March 24, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Ghost town of Bodie: Swazey Hotel building ruin

Get inspired to learn about California’s gold rush and mining history by visiting these 10 best ghost towns in California. Learn what made them boom and then bust.

How to Visit the Golden Gate Bridge: Everything You Need to Know

Last Modified: January 17, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Visit the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco. Red bridge over water

This guide for how to visit the Golden Gate Bridge has everything that you need to know to see the bridge. Get FAQs and walking, parking and things to do nearby.

25 Fascinating & Quirky Golden Gate Bridge Facts

Last Modified: January 17, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Golden Gate Bridge facts: view from baker beach

Learn more about San Francisco’s most famous icon with these 25 Golden Gate Bridge facts. Get history and construction info along with fun, quirky factoids about the bridge.

Walking the Golden Gate Bridge: Everything You Need to Know

Last Modified: November 21, 2021 by Carol Guttery

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point south end

This local’s guide for walking the Golden Gate Bridge will give you eight practical tips and four route options that showcase the bridge from different angles.

SF’s Lands End Hike: Everything You Need to Know

Last Modified: April 22, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Lands End hike in San Francisco sign

This guide to SF’s Lands End hike will tell you everything you need to know to do the hike including cool detours, must see stops, a map and parking suggestions

California’s Bodie Ghost Town: A Guide to the Relics and Wreckage

Last Modified: April 3, 2022 by Carol Guttery

Bodie State Park schoolhouse

Get the backstory on California’s Bodie ghost town and then plan your visit with this thorough guide.

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