Until recently, I didn't realize that Sailor Bar is part of the American River Parkway! Legend has it that Sailor Bar is so named because a sailor jumped ship to stake his claim during the Gold Rush. This gentle hike travels along the American River in Fair Oaks, California (4253 Illinois Avenue). You can make … Continue reading Sailor Bar
Greater Sacramento
Cosumnes River Preserve: Wetlands Walk Hike (Revisited)
We last posted about this hike back in 2015, and not much seems to have changed at Cosumnes River Preserve - it's still a great place for light hikes that are great for families! This time around we organized a hike (see Facebook event page), shared it on the Hike It Baby calendar, and invited … Continue reading Cosumnes River Preserve: Wetlands Walk Hike (Revisited)
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Effie Yeaw Nature Center is a little oasis right in the city! It's easy to get to, the trails are short and sweet, and there's so much to observe and learn. I took an few hours to lead a Hike It Baby hike there this week and it was so much fun! Why we love … Continue reading Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Lodi Lake Nature Trail
A few weeks ago my little guys and I made the drive down to Lodi Lake Park to check out the Lodi Lake Nature Trail...and I must say I was in heaven! It's easy to get to the park from Hwy. 99, yet completely serene. Why we love it: You feel as if you've traveled … Continue reading Lodi Lake Nature Trail
Stone Lakes NWR – Blue Heron Trails
The Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located south of Sacramento, in far west Elk Grove. The Blue Heron Trails is a paved trail that consists of just a mile of loops around managed wetlands. Why we love it: It's enough of getting out in nature to feel refreshed, while still short and simple! For the Young Ones (0-10): … Continue reading Stone Lakes NWR – Blue Heron Trails
Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Hike
Near Cool, California is a hike our family really enjoyed, the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls hike. At just over 2 miles, our 4 year-old easily completed the hike entirely on his own, and even took a side trail to get down to the river to - what else - throw rocks. Why we love … Continue reading Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Hike
Cosumnes River Preserve: Wetlands Walk & River Walk Hikes
Just about fifteen minutes south of Elk Grove on I-5, Cosumnes River Preserve is an ideal hiking and nature introduction for your family. It contains over 50,000 acres of wildlife habitat and agricultural lands! This blog post focuses on just the Wetlands Walk and River Walk. Why we love it: This is hiking right in our own backyard! … Continue reading Cosumnes River Preserve: Wetlands Walk & River Walk Hikes
Hiking Resources and Hikes: REI
Every once in a while I love to jump on REI's website and see what kinds of classes and events they have going on. For those of you in the Sacramento area - check out this cool Full Moon Hike coming up on 6/4! To see what else is going on in your area, click … Continue reading Hiking Resources and Hikes: REI
UC Davis Arboretum Hike
The UC Davis Arboretum is always a sure thing when it comes to appeasing the masses - you can even bring the dog (on a leash)! While you can potentially walk 3+ miles around the arboretum, it’s relatively flat and there is plenty to take in and enjoy. We recommend printing out this map before heading … Continue reading UC Davis Arboretum Hike
Family Trail Time: A Mama's Hiking Guide 