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Re: Somewhere to stop between San Francisco and South Lake Tahoe

by BubbaK 10 May 2012

I lived in Sacramento and enjoy it, especially the state railroad museum in Old Sacramento (not just for train buffs). We enjoyed our…
Re: San Francisco to Yosemite to Death Valley in 4 Days - is it doable?

by BubbaK 10 November 2011

Gold Rush town is a great idea, and you could visit Calaveras Big Trees State Park and Columbia Historic Park, etc. Getting accommodations…
RE: Touring small town USA (& Canada)

by nutraxfornerves 10 August 2011

I'm not sure if 2 months is going to be enough for you. I can think of several north-south roads in California that will take you throug…
Re: Touring small town USA (& Canada)

by bowneline 10 August 2011

Check [this|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1478139] thread out for some ideas. In Southern California, many…
RE: RV Itinerary

by BubbaK 14 July 2011

Íf you haven't paid a non-refundable deposit for the RV, I'd strongly, strongly suggest changing to a large regular vehicle. You could…
RE: Stay in North Lake Tahoe or stay in Squaw Valley?

by BubbaK 03 June 2011

Well, not ALL of the casinos (e.g., Cal-Neva resort is on the north shore), but certainly most. By "North Lake Tahoe," I assume you mean…
RE: California for return visitors....

by nutraxfornerves 01 May 2011

Have you been to: The Lake Tahoe area The Gold Rush area--Columbia, Sutter Creek, Auburn, Placerville, Grass Valley, Nevada City Ol…
RE: Cross country train tours

by peej 21 January 2011

OP This may be of interest to you. Viewing narrow gauge railroads today The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad in Portland MaineSome cars and…
RE: Christmas in California - what to do?

by a601mom 09 December 2010

A charming Christmas village is Nevada City, California- Vicctorian Christmas; reasonable lodging- lots of atmosphere and not too far…
RE: Yosemite in winter

by nutraxfornerves 01 November 2010

It is about a 4 hour drive, in good weather. The roads into Yosemite from the west rarely close, unless there is a major blizzard or some…
RE: northern calif

by nutraxfornerves 15 August 2010

I'd suggest exploring the foothills below about 3000 feet, starting the the Grass Valley/Nevada City and working north & south from there…
RE: Fun with a friend weekend get-away in CA

by nutraxfornerves 22 April 2010

Oops. Forget Grass Valley/Nevada City. The Amgen Tour of California Bike race starts in Nevada City on May 16. Lodging will be booked…
RE: Wine country accommodations

by nutraxfornerves 01 March 2010

If you are willing to go a bit over budget ($105-120) and go midweek, I recommend the [_Imperial Hotel_|http://www.imperialamador.com]…
RE: Places to see in Bay Area

by Chepe GP40-2HH 11 February 2010

There are a great bunch of suggestions above mine, but I have a couple that might be of interest. Calistoga and area come to mind. Then…
RE: Places to see in Bay Area

by nutraxfornerves 10 February 2010

The [_Napa Valley Mustard Festival_|http://www.mustardfestival.org/] is on now, through March. [_Filoli_|http://www.filoli.org/] opens…
RE: Places to see in Bay Area

by nutraxfornerves 10 February 2010

Have you spent time in the Gold Country? Grass Valley, Nevada City, Auburn, Placerville? Have you done a winery tour in the foothills,…
RE: HELP US! Spiritual Journey across America - Canada, US, and Mexico

by nutraxfornerves 10 February 2010

You might want to look at Nevada City, California. A number of yoga retreats and other New Age stuff, combined with a historic Gold Rush…
RE: Day Trip to Lake Tahoe in December a good idea?

by zashibis 10 December 2009

As above, I used to do "day trips" all the time from the Bay Area to Tahoe to ski, leaving at the crack of dawn and returning when the…
RE: Sporting events - US Travel May/June 2010

by LamontCranston 16 November 2009

Cycling . The AMGEN 2010 Tour of California starts in Nevada City on May 16 and ends in Los Angeles on May 23 ,2010 . It is a world-class…
RE: Reno, NV: some suggestions

by Badger1492 27 August 2009

Socalman, I was planning exactly that! Visit Grass Valley, Nevada City on the way to Reno and take Hwy 50 on the way back. We might…
RE: Reno, NV: some suggestions

by socalman 27 August 2009

For an Old West experience for your cousin take a drive to Virginia City from reno. On the drive from the Bay Area to Reno ther are some…
RE: Public transport from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe

by nutraxfornerves 28 May 2009

>Also, I can't thank you enough for pointing out Amwrek's screwy computer system and how it fails to recoginze places like Nevada City,…
RE: Public transport from San Francisco to Lake Tahoe

by Chepe GP40-2HH 28 May 2009

Nutrax, many thanks for correcting my gaffe. I should've realized that greyhound still only climbs up 80 to top of the Hill. Hard to…
Re: Reno in late June plan a a three four day trip

by holidaybowl 17 April 2009

I think that staying in Sacramento would leave you with more options. There are plenty of interesting places to visit in Gold Country…
Re: Reno in late June plan a a three four day trip

by BubbaK 28 March 2009

It's still not clear why you are going to Reno since you're not interested in gambling and won't be taking the train. Perhaps you could…