Lodi sits 35 miles south of Sacramento with more than 100 wineries and old-vine Zinfandel going back a century-plus. A practical guide to spending a day tasting at four of the best.
Twenty minutes south of Sacramento, Clarksburg wine country sits along the Sacramento River Delta. Here are four tasting rooms worth making the drive for.
The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge sits 70 miles north of the city and draws hundreds of thousands of migratory waterfowl each fall and winter. Here’s how to visit, what to expect, and why November is the right time to go.
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.
Thousands of sandhill cranes begin arriving at the Cosumnes River Preserve each fall — 30 miles south of Sacramento, free to visit, and open now. A guided tour on October 10th has limited spots; registration opens September 26.
The 28th Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival runs November 6–8, 2026, in downtown Lodi — a 35-minute drive from Sacramento. Free admission, guided wildlife tours, and a free bonus stop at Cosumnes River Preserve.
Amador County wine country hits peak season every fall — and it is only an hour from Sacramento. Here are the harvest events, the best wineries to visit, and how to plan the day trip in 2026.
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