Located only about 10 minutes from downtown Sacramento at 3930 West Land Park Drive (which incidentally is the capital city of the state of California). Coveted parking spots are located curbside right across the street from the entrance on 16th Ave. Although most likely one will need to park much further away Originally only about 4 acres the zoo opened as William Land Park Zoo in 1927 with only 40 animals. In 1960 the zoo was expanded to its current size of about 14 acres and in 1970 the name […]

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MEXICO CITY, Mexico — October – Mexico City sets the scene for one of the most important holidays in Mexico — Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This ancestral tradition dates back to pre-Hispanic Mexico, with roots originating in the cultures of Mesoamerica. Over time, these traditions were blended with Catholic beliefs to give rise to the holiday we know today, celebrated across Mexico. The central pillar of the celebration is remembering the lives of those no longer living. Loved ones and family members take to cemeteries […]

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Meet Russ Hedge, CEO of Hostelling International USA (HI USA) – The largest hostel network in the United States. HI USA was founded in 1934 and is a non-profit organization that offers hostel accommodations, activities and programs promoting inclusivity and diversity. Russ joins the interview to talk about how HI-USA is more than just an ordinary hostel that provides guests a bed to sleep in for the night. Q. Tell us about your journey into hosteling business. Growing up in Green Bay, Wisconsin, my early interest was all about football, […]

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Red Bluff (“a good place to live“) is a small community (approximately 14,000 people) located just west of the banks of the Sacramento River in Tehama County. Features a historic downtown district – easily walk-able spread out along Main Street. Downtown has a mix of historical buildings, shops and restaurants. The Sacred Heart Cathedral is one of the more picturesque buildings in this part of town – as is the Cone & Kimball Tower (a replica of the clock tower that stood on the original impressive Cone & Kimball building […]

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MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIF. – As the flavors of fall arrive in Northern California’s Mendocino County so does the annual crop of coveted candy cap, chanterelle, porcini and hedgehog mushrooms. Straddling historic Highways 1 and 101 with nearly 2,500 sq. miles of live oak and stately redwood groves, the region is a natural hotspot for some 3,000 mushroom varieties, 500 of which are edible. The annual haul is nothing short of historic, nurturing nirvana for local chefs, winemakers and fungi foragers. Add to the mix regional mushroom-laced menus, 20 winemaker and […]

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Traveling to Argentina without visiting Buenos Aires should be considered a ‘criminal offense’. This huge city is the pulsating heart of the country containing its political, economic and cultural centres. Besides, it is a fantastic place to explore, with it’s European charm (for good reason it is known as the Paris of the South) combined with it’s South American vibe. In Buenos Aires, examples of modern architecture stand directly next to gorgeous colonial buildings. The city contains beautiful parks and there are numerous museums. Tiny, cobbled alleys give way to […]

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I arrived in Uruguay at the very end of a four months backpacking trip. I was exhausted, and all I wanted to do was rest, lay in the sun, enjoy the sea breeze, eat nice food and write. My expectations were met and exceeded, and by the time I boarded the first of a number of flights that would take me back to Sardinia, I knew I was in love with the country and would have to go back in the future.   Locked between Argentina and Brazil, Uruguay is the […]

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After the stresses of non stop travel the past month I was ready for some serious R&R. Seashell Momi is a Diver’s and Surfer’s hangout about 45 minutes south of the capital Nadi. Arriving in the dark after passing through beautiful green hills as far as the eye could see, I simply crashed. It was 8pm. I awoke the next morning, 14 hours later at 10am – still tired but certainly more refreshed. Apparently there are only 5 people staying here out of what looks to be many rooms and […]

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Introduction For many years the city of Napa was just a place you passed as you entered the Napa Valley – the city center is not on the main highway (Highway 29) and it was lacking in restaurants, hotels and tasting rooms. When you told people you were visiting the Napa Valley, the city of Napa was not mentioned as your final destination, rather you would have been referring to the wineries up valley; it was those wineries that long attracted the majority of the visitors to the valley. They […]

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Sacramento & The Gold Country, by Christopher Arns Initial impressions of Sacramento perhaps: Inland. Old town. Brick buildings. The state’s capital city. A good thing considering its somewhat central geographical location in the state, rather than being located in one of the major urban coastal areas. More recently occupied by a body builder, turned actor turned politician. But he has gone away now and there is a “new” governor – or rather an old – albeit experienced one. There is a beautiful river here – incidentally, of the same name […]

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I haven’t always been enamored with trains. In my past travels, I had been on several rails both in the United States on the east coast and also through small parts of Europe. Those times however, I was too young and naive to appreciate the significance and beauty of a well-placed rail. Now, more than three months into my newly nomadic lifestyle and about 10 years since my last rail adventure overseas, trains have become a larger and more significant part of my life than I could have ever predicted. […]

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Natural History and Ecology of Mount Shasta to be Featured as One of Seven Significant Areas of Focus OMCA Celebrates Multilayered Story of California’s Natural World, Giving Voice to Range of Perspectives and Fostering Dialogue and Discovery Opening May 31, 2013, OMCA’s Reinstalled Gallery of California Natural Sciences Showcases California As One of the World’s Top Biodiversity ‘Hotspots’ (Oakland, CA)—The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) announces the opening of the newly transformed Gallery of California Natural Sciences in the summer of 2013. The natural history and ecology of Mount Shasta […]

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FAMILY WINEMAKERS OF CALIFORNIA ‘TASTING 2010’ SAN FRANCISCO EARLY BIRD TICKET SPECIAL ENDS ON AUGUST 1st Save 30 Percent Off At-The-Door Price for The World’s Most Comprehensive Tasting of California Wines, August 22, 2010 Sacramento, CA (July 15, 2010) – The Early Bird Ticket Special for the Family Winemakers of California’s 20th Annual Tasting ends August 1st. Tasting 2010 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Family Winemakers Tasting, which has grown to become the most comprehensive tasting of California wines in the world. With an Early Bird Special that gives […]

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San Francisco – The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) in association with Angel Island State Park will sponsor “Poetry in Motion: A Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Immigration Station” on Saturday May 8. The poetry reading and musical program will take place at the Immigration Station on Angel Island State Park from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by free self-guided tours of the Immigration Station. Over 200 Chinese poems and other inscriptions in Japanese, Russian, Urdu, and German can be found on the barrack walls. The […]

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Mariposa was originally founded as a mining town and during the height of the gold rush had a much larger population than today which is currently under 2000 people. The town boasts a number of small family owned shops, galleries and restaurants as well as many items of historical significance. Mariposa County has one fast food restaurant and no stop lights. The one fast food restaurant is in the town of Mariposa and opened before a loophole in the county law was closed. The town has not seen huge growth […]

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