Seasonal Guides – Spring festivals, Fall pumpkin patches
Three choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms within an hour of Sacramento — Davis Ranch in Sloughhouse, Snowy Peaks in Foresthill, and Guthrie Tree Farm — with verified addresses, what to expect, and tips for the visit.
January 1 in Sacramento has empty trails, bald eagles on the American River, and state park hikes designed for exactly this morning. Here’s what’s actually open and worth doing.
Sacramento’s urban forest delivers a genuine fall color season — Chinese pistache trees in East Sac and Land Park, ginkgos at UC Davis, oaks along the American River Trail, and a quick drive to Nevada City for the real thing.
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area is one of Sacramento’s best parks—and fall is the best time to visit. Verified fees, trail info, camping details, and exactly where to enter.
McKinley Park in East Sacramento has a rose garden that dates to 1928 and blooms twice a year. Here’s what to expect in fall 2026, including the duck pond, the jogging loop, and when the fall rebloom peaks.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts sit 90 minutes to 2.5 hours from Sacramento. Here’s what you need to know for the 2026-27 season: opening dates, pass options, and which resort fits your trip.
The outdoor ice rink at Ali Youssefi Square opens November 4 and runs through January 18. Here are the hours, ticket prices, parking options, and everything else to know before you go.
Three verified pumpkin patches within 45 minutes of Sacramento — Bishop’s in Wheatland, Cool Patch in Dixon, and Impossible Acres in Davis — with hours, pricing, and what to expect at each.
Farm-to-Fork: A Beautiful Concept Hijacked by Buzzwords Sacramento proudly calls itself America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital—and once a year, we throw a…
