Journey-man’s Journal: All Aboard for a Staycation
By Lisa Bonnington As I was planning a special occasion for my sweetheart, I stumbled upon a unique staycation, which I am now affectionally referring to as a train-cation right…
Sausalito’s Bay Model is a Perfect Rainy-Day Excursion
Kelly Hedgecock and Paul Carvalho explore the South Bay Area of the Bay Model,
The Lesser Known Spectacular Sights of Santa Monica and Los Angeles
By Fran Cain I used to hesitate to travel to L.A., all that traffic and driving through the Grapevine, but the discoveries I have made there make it worth the…
Shoulder Season Camping at Lake Sonoma
Summer is over, the kids are back in school, but don’t put those backpacks, camping gear, and fishing poles in storage yet. There is still time to enjoy the outdoors.…
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, SCUBA diving, and jogging. The…
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 in Martinez to the Briones…
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 United States. A year ago,…
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 place, there is still plenty…
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 the Northern California forest, Lake…
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 was delighted to learn that…
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 rolling hills between Clayton and…
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 a crowd of ARF staff…