Whitewater Voyages
Come with us out into nature. Relax on a beautiful river. Delight in pure, healthy adventure and excitement. Connect with family and friends old and new. Enjoy California Whitewater Rafting at its finest! Whitewater Vo... outdoortrips.info
John Muir National Historic Site
The Site preserves the 14 room mansion where the naturalist John Muir lived from 1890 to his death in 1914. While living in Martinez, Muir accomplished many things: he battled to prevent Yosemite National Park's Hetch Het... museumland.net
San Pablo Reservior
One of the top rated fishing lakes in California, this 860 acre lake sits at an elevation of 314 feet and is located north of Oakland off Interstate 80. San Pablo Reservoir -------------------------------------------------... anglerweb.com
Briones Regional Park
- With its rolling, grassy hills and secluded, shady canyons, Briones is a secret wilderness surrounded by the towns of central Contra Costa County. Although the park is close to Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Con... wildernet.com
Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, California
This is the best singletrack in the East Bay. Ride through dense redwood groves in Oakland?s Joaquin Miller Park. Although the park is less than a square mile, there are enough trails to wind around for several miles and a co... trails.com
Lafayette Reservoir, Walnut Creek, California
You?ll find the true meaning of rollercoaster hills on Lafayette Reservoir?s Rim Trail loop. Intense ups and downs over grassy, oak-studded hills make this a short but intense run; a paved loop along the shoreline is a shorte... trails.com
Rosie The Riveter / Wwii Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located in the wartime boomtown of Richmond, California, preserves and interprets the stories and places of our nation's home front response to World War II. nps.gov
Bridges Rock Gym
Extraordinary bouldering, stellar two-story cave, 17-ft top-out boulders, indoor & outdoor slackline arenas, yoga, fitness, childcare, & caf indoorclimbing.com
Carquinez Strait
In the mid 1800s, ship traffic from San Francisco Bay inland to the Napa, San Joaquin, and Sacramento Rivers increased greatly, due to two main factors: 1) the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, which led to a flo... lighthousefriends.com
Richmond Greenway
Beginning in 1904, the Atchison-Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad (AT&SF) carried freight through the city of Richmond, reaching its height during World War II when Richmond became a national leader of wartime industry and the ... traillink.com
Ohlone Greenway
Named for the Ohlone Indians who once lived in the area, this trail doubles as a commuting corridor and a recreation destination for the cities of Berkeley, Albany and El Cerrito. While the Ohlone Greenway is certainly an ... traillink.com
Shepherd Canyon Trail
Tucked in the quiet Oakland hills neighborhood of Montclair, the Shepherd Canyon Trail is a popular community rail-trail that has come to symbolize the power of community activism. The rail right-of-way, which was once use... traillink.com
Keswick Reservoir
Located 9 miles downriver from Shasta Dam. The nearest highway is 299 West.Keswick Dam and reservoir are features of the Central Valley Project - Shasta/Tinity River Divisions. The dam creates a 23,800-acre-foot afterbay f... anglerweb.com
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond, California
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline is a delight. It was once the location of a huge dynamite factory, sited remotely for fear of explosions. The views across the bay to the Marin shore are tranquil, and the eucalyptus groves sca... trails.com
Lake Merritt, Oakland, California
Lake Merritt is a lake in a park in a big city; nevertheless, it gets large amounts of waterfowl, and sometimes gets rarities. The birds get so accustomed to people that you often can see them at close range. Lake Merritt was... trails.com
Tilden Nature Area
Tilden Nature Area is a 740-acre preserve located just North of Tilden Regional Park. With over 10 miles of hiking trails, the preserve contains a blend of native and introduced plant communities, including oak/bay woodla... famplosion.com
Marina Village Yacht Harbor
Much more than just a marina featuring many extra amenities not found anywhere else! Beautifully landscaped surroundings lets you enjoy park like settings with lagoons and waterfront promenade for a stroll with the famil... landbigfish.com
Backroads
Offering the same world-class travel experience thats been the hallmark of Backroads vacations but at a more relaxed pace. On these custom-designed itineraries weve flattened the hills, reduced the miles and added extr... abc-of-hiking.com