Elevated Exploring

The best thing about living in Sacramento is that you are two hours from the mountains and the ocean. Bay area and Point Reyes hiking is stunning with its views of the Pacific, Redwood groves, and hilly terrain. If you're up for a trip to the coast here are three hikes you can't miss. Steep Ravine Trail/ Dipsea At 2,571 feet above sea...

As of now, this hike is our "go-to" hike for whenever family or friends come in town. With a 600' climb towards the end of the hike, it offers enough challenge to satisfy any fitness gurus that may be hiking along with you while still remaining hike-able for younger kids and beginner hikers. The trailhead is located within Camp Sacramento, which is past...

The parking lot for Vikingsholm overlooks Tahoe's Emerald Bay and is almost a destination in itself, with its scenic overlook and granite boulders to climb. The lot is small and fills up quickly. My husband dropped the kids and I off here while he found parking, about 1/4 mile away.  After lathering the kids in sunscreen until they were both a greasy white,...