Rio Dell Murals: Portrait of a NorCal Small Town

With depictions of its people and its local wildlife, these Rio Dell Murals tell stories of a small town in Northern California. MondayMural>

Avenue of the Giants – An unmissable Scenic Route thro’ Redwoods

The Avenue of the Giants is a scenic drive through the iconic Coast Redwoods of Northern California. See why you don’t want to miss this >>

Delightful Hikes: Trinidad Head Trail

A coastal trail that takes you along the edges of the headland and treats you to grand views of the seaside town of Trinidad, the harbor, the Great Pacific and lots lush coastal vegetation. What to know before you go —

Fall: The Colors of the Season

This week let me take you to my corner of the world to show you some trees and vines in their fall colors. Happy Fall!🍁

Bay Area Hikes: Round Valley in Brentwood

Looking for places to hike in the East Bay Parks? See if Round Valley Regional Preserve in Brentwood, CA is your kind of place.

Hike along-the-Bay to Faro Point

A Bay Area hike recommendation: Faro Point in San Leandro — If you’d like to go on an easy, along-the-San Francisco Bay, flat, 1-mile trail. Quick Look >>

Looping the Franco Ranch Trail

Here’s what you need to know before you hike the Franco Ranch Loop Trail in Walnut Creek, California. Also find some Covid19 guidelines >>

Have you seen a Glass Beach?

It’s true that there’s one in California. And it is a fascinating story of nature taking trash and turning it into a thing of beauty.

A Half-day in Train Town

Train Town in Sonoma: It’s all about trains here — A trip idea if you are looking for family fun trips in Northern California.

Shasta Lake Caverns –  A Treasure Trove of Rock Formations

You’ve seen a lot of rock formations here on Tipsy from the TRIP. From ones crafted by volcanic activity to ones carved by glaciers and ones exposed by wind and…