Point Lobos Nature Reserve: The Crown Jewel of the State Park System
As an avid hiker and wildlife enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. It is a great destination for picnicking,…
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Getaway to Briones and a funtastic Balestrieri Family Farm
By Fran Cain I hike a lot at Briones Regional Park. In December, I discovered a new entrance for me by driving up Briones Road…
A winter favorite returns -Mount Diablo Waterfalls
When it rains, it flows. The recent few days of rainfall has brought to life one of Mount Diablo’s most sought after features, its waterfalls.…
Tamber Bey – Pony up to this Calistoga Winery
Tamber Bey Vineyards offers a truly unique wine-tasting experience at their 22-acre Sundance Ranch located at the north end of Napa Valley in Calistoga. Jill…
The Wandering Fossans
Meet the Fossans, Michael, wife Kris, Tristan (19), and the twins Aidan and Zoe (12). Last year, Clayton was their home. Now it’s the entire…
Unmasking South Lake Tahoe
By David King - Lake Tahoe is one of the Bay area’s top vacation jaunts, and even though masking mandates and travel restrictions are in…
CHASING BIGFOOT
By Jill Hedgecock, Photos by Diane Walsh - They call themselves Squatchers and they come in droves to Northern California hoping to glimpse the legendary…
Almanor:A Jewel of a Lake
While heading toward Lake Tahoe may be the most well-traveled route for mountain lovers from the Bay Area, others have discovered another jewel nestled in…
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
Journey-Man's Journal By Fran Cain Everyone knows that California is earthquake country. But it is also Volcano Country. After visiting enthralling Kilauea in Hawaii, I…
Black Diamond Mines Forgotten Towns
Journey-man's Journal by Scott Feuer Tales from the Trail -- Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is one of my favorite local destinations nestled in the…
Tony La Russa and ARF Donors Launch Pets for Veterans Building in Walnut Creek.
On April 2nd, Tony La Russa and wife, Elaine, ARF’s Executive Director, Elena Bicker, President Greg McCoy along with other ARF Board of Directors joined…
Hiking Mt. Diablo’s Eastside: A Window into the Past
Journey-man's Journal One of the many pleasures of hiking amongst the Black Hills in Mt. Diablo’s eastern range is exploring the numerous Native American…