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Hiking In The Sonora Region

Adventure, Do, Nature, Outdoors, Walking

Torrey Pines Joshua Tree Death Valley California has a lot to offer in the way of hiking, outdoor recreation and natural beauty, but the hiking trails in the Sonora region are some of the most beautiful trails in the Sierra’s. The trails in Torrey Pines State Reserve make for good day hikes. Although very close to the ocean, they are located about 300 feet up on a bluff overlooking the north end of La Jolla. This is one of the only places in the world where the Torrey Pine grows, thus the name. There are three loop trails known by the names Parry Grove Trail, Guy Fleming Trail and Broken Hill Trail. They total about a mile and a half, which isn’t particularly long. That being said, you will be stopping all the time to take in the views and a mass of birds. To get to the...

Columbia · Destinations · Sonora · Things To Do · Tuolumne

Free Entertainment in the Motherlode

Family, Hiking, See

If you’re looking for bargains and deals on things to do in the Motherlode area here are a few places to consider. For visitors and tourist some of the places that you can enjoy locally are completely free and you can even eat and shop on a budget with a great selection of local bargains. Our first choice for a day trip would be Columbia, this historic town is a great place for a family to walk around and see the sights. Recognized as a Historical State Park, Parking is free and the downtown main street is closed to vehicles so people can walk and enjoy the town on foot. Columbia is full of historic sights and has numerous places for great photos. Free and bargain activities include gold panning, rock climbing, candle dipping, stagecoach rides, ghost tours, a blacksmith shop and more. Pizza and sarsaparilla sodas are a...