William Randolph Hearst’s “Castle on the Hill” dominates spur of surrounding mountains. La Casa Grande tours lead you through an eclectic collection of mansion and gardens that now form a state historic monument.
Here nature’s spectacular magic shows off for a grand scale : park boasts cascading waterfalls , ice-carved granite cliffs, far-reaching meadows , and groves of massive sequoias .
but a shrine to human foresight, strength of granite, power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.
Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.
New Campground Reservation Information
Effective February 7, 2007, Yosemite’s campground reservation service became part of the National Recreation Reservation System (NRRS). more…
Yosemite receives most of its precipitation in the months of January, February, and March. Summers are typically warm and dry. Spring and fall are transitional months, when warm, sunny days can suddenly become stormy. Clouds can build up during the summer to produce spectacular thunderstorm activity. more…
Did You Know?
That 95% of Yosemite is designated Wilderness? In Wilderness, you can experience unparalleled opportunities for solitude while visiting some of the most beautiful places on Earth. more…
Sparkling city by the bay fulfills every visitor’s fantasy. Ride cable cars, stroll through Fisherman’s Wharf and Ghidaradelli Square , relax in Golden Gate Park , explore mysterious Chinatown , cruise bay to Alcatraz or Angel’s Island or just drink in breathtaking views from San Francisco’s famous hills and bridges.
Marin County’s long , lonely , windswept beaches contrast with the grassy forested slopes . Explore the Morgan Horse Ranch , blacksmith shop and earthquake trail.
Best known or wine country valleys north of San Fransisco . Tour and taste of wineries dotting State Highway 29 near
St. Helena . Picturesque country roads, quaint towns and missions , historic museums and mineral health spas attract teetotaling travellers as wine enthusiasts.
Sacramento is California’s capital city. Sacramento was once known for the lusty gold rush life.
Sacremento dominates the agriculturally rich valley . Do not miss the tour of the California State Capital, Capital Park , historic Old Sacramento. Leisurely cruise the Sacramento Delta on a houseboat
Sacramento is a gateway to the Sierra Nevada , Lake Tahoe and California Gold Country.
Fiscal Year 2007-08 Proposed Budget – The Fiscal Year 2007-08 Proposed Budget Hearings will begin on May 16, 2007. The Fiscal Year 2007-08 Proposed Budget is available to view on the Office of Budget and Debt Management’s website.
Outstanding Savings with Park Passport Spring/Summer Incentives! – Purchase your Parks Passport before July 31 and receive discounts on your favorite outdoor activities, a chance to will a 2007 Specialized Sequoia road bike and a year-long pass to Sacramento County’s scenic parks. Passes start at $40 per household and all funds directly support the Parks system. Learn more about purchasing a Parks Passport.
May is Bike Commute Month – Join in the biking activities and log your miles toward Million Mile Challenge. Learn more about Bike Commute Month.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released for the Jackson Highway Visioning Program – This effort will result in an overall framework for the long-term build out of a large new growth area along the Jackson Highway (State Route 16). Proposals are due June 1, 2007. For details, read the RFP. (5MB)
Assessor Is Lowering Property Assessments – Several thousand Sacramento County homeowners will be receiving a notification about reassessment of the value of their property. Because property taxes are based on assessed values, the current dip in housing market sales could shave more than a few dollars off a property tax bill. Visit the Assessor’s website for more information on the dip in the housing market.
Lake Tahoe in Northern California has the distinction of being the second highest lake on the globe. Straddling the California / Nevada border the Lake Tahoe area region provides year round playground settings.
Lake Tahoe and its regional area provides the Northern California region with California’s finest winter skiing and summer boating .
New England architecture characterizes this former lumber lumbering port along the coastal region of the coast north of San Fransisco Northern California: at grassy headlands enjoy walking , fishing and wave watching.