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Back Ranch Meadows Campground

Back Ranch Meadows Campground, tucked son the shores of San Pablo Bay, is the sole campground of the China Camp State Park. Home to approximate thirty campsites all enclosed within belts of aromatic evergreen laurels, spectacular oak groves and Pacific madrones, Back Ranch Meadows Campground is designed only for tent-camping. Campsites, situated at a walk-in distance from the parking-lots, are equipped with picnic tables, barbeque grills, food lockers, drinking water faucets, restrooms, shower points and fire rings. The campsites are open for reservation throughout the year with stay limits varying from seven to fourteen days. For hiking adventurers, the campground has trails such as Ridge Fire Trails, Miwok Meadows, and Shoreline Trail. Read More

Administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Berry Creek Falls are the most sought-after destination in the Big Basin Redwoods State Park, situated in Santa Cruz County, California. Arguably, the park is the oldest park in California built with special endeavour to preserve the lasting heritage of the Redwood Forests ecosphere. The perimeters of the park are shaded by Redwoods groves, which encompasses within itself a rich selection of flora and fauna- tanoaks, Pacific Madrones, red huckleberries, azalea, wildflowers and Chaparral vegetation, and racoons, black-tailed deer, foxes, bobcats, coyotes, squirrels, opossums and chipmunks. The whole terrain is a patchwork of interconnecting trails and separate trailheads which allows for multiple ways to descend to the falls. The most common route is the Berry Creek Loop, which has the total distance of 10-mile, starting at the park headquarters and descending by way of the Sunset Trail to Berry Creek Falls. The other options include- Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail and Dool Trail to Sunset Trail Connector. The Falls also enjoy close proximity to Silver Falls, Golden Falls and the Cascades. The Waddle Creek Canyon is the most intriguing part and bountiful part of the trails, which even has a freshwater marsh providing shelter to reptiles and birds.The park is a hidden gem for hikers and campers laying out perennial and seasonal campgrounds consisting of 146 camping sites and 36 cabins. It interestingly also allows dogs on leashes and has an array of near-by attraction points and restaurants including Ano Nuevo State Reserve, Butano State Park, Red Pearl Chinese Cuisine and Edo Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar. Read More

Chinatown’s Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory is a family-owned business famous for producing raving fortune cookies using a traditional hand-folding technique. The factory, which first opened its doors in 1962 on Ross Alley, remains one of the oldest structures of Chinatown neighbourhood, surviving the 1906 earthquake and fire. Owned by the Chang family, the Chinatown cookie factory is the singular remaining cookie factory in America marked for selling handmade cookies and their unique cookie dough recipe which they have preserved through generations. The factory has been declared a ‘legacy business for its authentic and distinguished recipe, antique machines and archaic manual cooking-methods. The cramped up factory is run by only three staff members, where the daily production reaches 10,000 cookies. Surviving amidst automated markets of production, the private factory suffers economically given its surmountable accommodation charges but insists on preserving their eccentric family tradition. The historically significant factory has also begun making flavoured fortune cookies including those of chocolate, strawberry, and almond, along with “fortuneless cookies”. The factory situated between Jackson and Washington Streets provides free tours with a charge of 50 cent per photograph clicked. Read More

Huntington Falls is an artificial waterfall system in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The 110 feet waterfall project was initiated by its former Park Superintendent John McLaren and saw progression through generous donations processed by a railroad baron Collins Huntington. However, the project could only be completed in 1984 revived by then Mayor Dianne Feinstein. The Falls were meticulously designed and built in the middle of the park- on the Strawberry Hills Island surrounded by Stow Lake. The Strawberry hill, named after its abundant natural vegetation of wild strawberries, generates the waterfalls which further meets the lake made out of sand dunes.At the height of 400 feet, the summit of the Strawberry Hills is home to the ruins of Sweeney Observatory which was more functional as a vistas-point. The Observatory is named after an affluent landowner Thomas Sweeny who provided grant funds for its construction in 1891. Read More

With the total height of 250 feet, Kent Falls is situated in the Kent Falls State Park of Kent, Connecticut. The state park is sandwiched in the mountainous pleats of Southern Berkshires of the Litchfield Hills. The recreational park inhabits Kent Falls, along with a series of waterfalls on Falls Brook, which finally meets the Housatonic River. The park has been traced back to the Native Americans who called it “Scatacook” and used it for fishing and camping. It later took the shape of a state park when the area was handed over to the State by the White Memorial Foundation- a pro-environment conservation organization in Litchfield. The Falls are fronted by the lawn area which is equipped with picnic tables, barbeque grills and restrooms. Suitable for family outing, the area entertains dog-owners and gives ample opportunities for fishing and bird-watching. The park provides several trails for hiking enthusiasts and campers- Kent Falls Red and Yellow Loop Trail, Housatonic River via Appalachian Trail and Kent Falls via Appalachian Trail. In close proximity lie West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Kent Coffee and Chocolate Company, and Kingsley Tavern. Read More

Operated by the Golden Gate Parks National Conservancy, Lands Ends is a park in San Francisco, located between the Sutro Historic District and Lincoln Park. Originally the home of Ohlone tribes, Lands Ends was a coastal trail which later saw developments on the hands of a German-American philanthropist Adolf Sutro until being acquired by GGNRA. Essentially a coastal trail on the north-western of San Francisco that stretches into a vast landscape, Lands End is a site packing within itself the gifts of nature and nostalgia of history. The Lands End Lookout, settled right above the Cliff House on the Point Lobos Avenue, is its most cherished part which provides an overwhelming view of the Lands End trails. The Lookout is built with a Visitor Centre, Bookstore and cafe which facilitate educational programs and amenities respectively to the tourists. The trail enjoys proximity to other historic and points of attraction such as Sutro Baths, Point Lobos, Mile Rock Beach, Mile Rock Lighthouse, the USS San Francisco Memorial, and Eagle Point Overlook, the West Fort Miley batteries, a labyrinth and vestiges of shipwrecks. The rocky coastal trail, bordered with patches of cypress trees, is home to sea lions, shore birds and northern river otters. Read More

Named after the park’s commissioner, Rueben Hedley Lloyd, the lake serves as a reservoir for the nearby Rainbow Falls. Situated in Golden Gate Park of San Francisco, Lloyd Lake is a safe haven for both native and migratory birds in the park, including geese, pigeons, ducks, Campbell ducks, mallards, gulls, Northern Pintail, Steller’s jay, American Wigeon, Red-breasted Merganser and Muscovy ducks. The park also contains within itself the “Portals of the Past”- remains of the ruined mansion from the infamous 1906 San Francisco fire. The portals, which were added to the Park in 1909 after basic renovations, was originally called the Nob Hill mansion located on California Street. The mansion was owned by the railroad tycoon Alban Towne and contributes to the exquisite beauty of the park with its impeccable architecture and wedding venue. Read More

Mount Sutro is a hilltop surmounted in the middle of San Francisco. It is one of the original seven hills of the city adorned with the enchanting presence of an adjoining dense forest- Sutro forest. It is owned and managed by the University of California, San Francisco and the Sutro Stewards respectively. Sutro forest, which is believed to have been over one hundred years old, is the result of Adolf Sutro’s commendable environmental efforts. The cloud-forest is covered with patches of eucalyptus trees and non-native Himalayan Blackberry plants accommodating several species of birds including great horned owls and woodpeckers. Found at an elevation of 911 feet, the mount is nearby to the famous Twin Peaks with its woodland trails leading to the fog-enveloped Mount Sutro Summit. Preferred entry-points to the hilltop include the Stanyan, Christopher and Edgewood trailheads. The trails also hide a cavernous shrine- Ishi’s Shrine- in honour of Yahi Indians tribe of Northern California who led a hunter-gatherer lifestyle as well as unique rock structures at the Fairy Gates. Read More

The California Coastal Trail is a vast nexus of trails sprawling from Oregon to Mexico across the Pacific coast. It is an environmental initiative exercised by the California Coastal Conservancy in order to make a more comprehensive trail system, to provide accessibility to the shore, to ensure connections to trail heads, parking areas, transit stops at reasonable intervals, maximize ocean views and scenic coastal vistas and to provide educational programs on coastal environment. The extensive trail follows around Santa Monica Bay’s arc, sandy beaches, marine habitats, and 22 miles of continuous bicycle and pedestrian pathway. The California Coastal Trail is accessible from a number of points including staging areas at Will Rogers State Beach and Leo Carrillo State Beach. Read More

The Academy of Art University Automobile Museum is situated at Washington and Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco. The museum was built to restore and promote the antiquity of cars. The rare cars on display highlight the intricate craftsmanship and designs from over the decades. They have a marvelous collection showcasing vintage Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Buggati, etc. all from 1920s to 1960s. The vintage models on display are not only American but also include cars from Italy, Britain, Germany, etc. The university allows access to its design students to study these stunning cars which are in excellent condition. Read More