Take a stroll along Midtown Sacramento’s shady streets and see dramatic murals created by local (and not so local) street artists. 

A two-mile hike ends with a cooling dip in Coyote Creek, whose currents have carved a swimmable tunnel through the limestone.

The trail stretches from Sacramento to Folsom, hugging the river most of the way and offering impressive views of the water.

The Cascade Canal Trail hugs the water’s edge, flanked by autumn-imbued golden big-leaf maple, native dogwood, and towering fir.

The lake along the American River is a paddler’s paradise, attracting water enthusiasts to canoe, kayak, and row on its calm waters.

Find your Zen early this spring with a mellow and scenic hike to Avery’s Pond along the North Fork of the American River.

North Table Mountain comes alive in spring, when colorful wildflowers blanket the hillsides and seasonal waterfalls gush at full throttle.