Located in the historical town of Placerville in Northern California, Gold Bug Park features hiking trails, gem panning…

If you’ve ever wanted to know what life was like during the heyday of the California gold rush, your best bet is to begin with a visit…

Nestled at the entrance to Golden Gate Bay in San Francisco lies a hidden gem of American history - Fort Point National…

The 1986 Hollywood film, ‘Stand By Me’, wasn’t exactly a box office hit but over the years it has since gained a strong cult fan…

Found just off of Bridgeport’s Main Street, behind the historic courthouse, sits one of the oldest still-standing buildings in Mono…

Located along the beach and at the head of Emerald Bay State Park, Vikingsholm Castle is a fine example of Scandinavian…

Located in the northwestern corner of the beautiful city of San Francisco, a coastal oasis awaits eager visitors and hikers alike; Lands End…

Welcoming more than 1.4-million people annually since opening its doors to tourists in 1973, Alcatraz is one of the undisputed top rated attractions…

In San Francisco, there’s no shortage of historic sites to visit. Fort Point, Alcatraz Island, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just a few…

If you’re looking for an epic view of the Pacific Ocean, look no further than the Muir Beach overlook. If you’re coming from San Francisco…

My first visit to Manzanar came in 2017 while on my way home from Southern California. I did some research about attractions along 395 and was surprised to find Manzanar…

When searching for historic places in Nevada to visit, it doesn’t get much more historical than visiting the site of the first settlement in the state, Mormon Station Historic State...

Genoa Bar and Saloon opened back in 1853, a whopping eleven years before Nevada even became a state, in the charming town of Genoa, which two years prior in 1851 became the first settlement...

Located in the small, highly historic town of Genoa is the equally historic Genoa Courthouse Museum. This museum is packed with Genoa history, displaying the original courthouse...

All told, between 35-40 miners (and potentially more) lost their lives that day. To make matters worse, up to eleven of those perished miners’ remains are still entombed in the depths...

Located roughly two hours from downtown Reno along the infamous Burner Byway is one of the weirdest, but most fascinating places you…

Nevada is known for many things, but one of the most popular among them being ghost towns. With its rich…

Located within Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area, not too far from the Las Vegas strip, you can find an amazing…

Valley of Fire is one of the most popular parks in the entire Nevada state park system, and for good reason. This beautiful…

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Yerington, Nevada, lies a hidden gem that takes visitors on a journey…

Nevada has no shortage of historic, abandoned sites to explore. Fort Churchill State Historic Park is one of many you need to add…

Imagine you’re on a road trip through the Northern Nevada desert along Interstate 80. You go miles seeing nothing but rolling…

This gorgeous stretch of the East Walker River is made up of four historic ranches; Pitchfork Ranch, Flying M Ranch, Rafter 7 Ranch, and…

Situated in Downtown Reno and just a stone’s throw from the river walk, the National Automobile Museum showcases a massive collection of over 200 classic…

If you’re into visiting historic places - specifically ones that supposedly still house the original occupants - look no further…

Established in 1859, Chollar Mine was one of Virginia City’s highest producing mines. Eventually producing 17 million in silver and gold ore over the course of its 80-year…

Nestled within the Humbolt Mountain range and located 20 miles outside the small Nevada town of Lovelock, the Lovelock Cave is a small, but significally historic landmark…

If you love ghost towns and dinosaurs then you need to head out to this little known town in Nevada’s expansive catalogue of State Parks. Berlin-Icthyosaur (say that 10 times fast) is located

Established in 1977 and originally used as a Paiute fishing camp, Dayton State Park is 160 acres in size and located in the highly historic Nevada town of the same name. It features hiking trails

Welcome to the historic splendor of Portland’s crown jewel - Pittock Mansion. Perched atop the West Hills, this elegant…

The Emerald City has so much to offer its visitors. So many parks, museums, coffee shops, and more to choose from, you’ll never be able to do it all in one trip. There is one…