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Enjoy the Great Outdoors in and Around Sacramento this Spring

Pictured above: Shadow Glen Riding Stables, Sac State Aquatic Center Kayak Rental, Lake Clementine Trail  Spring is the PERFECT time to get outdoors in Sacramento! Not only is everything blooming and colorful but the weather is nice and cool. Take advantage during the months of April and May especially, before the summer heat sets in. …

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Spring Family Fun Guide 2023

Watching the breathtaking waterfall on the Hidden Falls Trail hike.  Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. – Lewis Grizzard The anticipation of spring is more intense this year. With the overabundance of rain we’ve had in Sacramento, I think it is safe to say we are all excited for …

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Hike to a Waterfall: The Hidden Falls Trail near Auburn

Did you know that you could hike to a gorgeous waterfall within an hour of Sacramento? We were thrilled to find the Hidden Falls Trail! The Hidden Falls Trail is within Hidden Falls Regional Park in gorgeous woodlands near Auburn, in Placer County.  It is a 3.3 mile loop that is considered moderately challenging and takes an …

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Ice Skate Year-round at Skatetown in Roseville

Gliding across the ice with the wind in your hair. Moving to the music and feeling like a kid again. Ice skating is such a rush!  Although, we have a few outdoor holiday ice rinks throughout the greater Sacramento area, Skatetown Ice Arena in Roseville is not only indoor, but currently the only ice rink open for …

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10 Scrumptious Fall Treats in Sacramento

Celebrate the fall season with one of these uniquely spectacular and mouthwatering treats from a local Sacramento eatery!  Giant Pumpkin Pancake You can find this at:The Morning Fork1111 21st Street, Sacramento | 916-476-6765 Pumpkin Pie Parfait You can find this at:Selland’s Market Cafe5340 H Street, Sacramento | 916-736-3333915 Broadway, Sacramento | 916-732-33904370 Town Center Blvd, …

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Fall Fun Guide for Sacramento Families 2022

We love the fall season in Sacramento! Temperatures cool down enough to enjoy the outdoors, sweaters come out of the closet, pumpkin-flavored treats start to pop up everywhere and there are plenty of special events in the pipeline. Our round-up of the best things to do in Sacramento this season will keep your family busy …

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Horseback Riding at Shadow Glen Riding Stables

Shadow Glen Riding Stables is pleased to offer scenic one-hour and two-hour western trail rides along the American River at Lake Natoma. All horseback rides are fully guided by certified wranglers knowledgeable of the area you’ll be riding through. Some of the wildlife you may encounter include Mule Deer, North American Coyote, Black-Tail Jackrabbit, Western …

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Spraygrounds in Sacramento

[Updated 2023] If you’ve been following Sacramento Sidetracks through the years, then you know I am always enthusiastic about the spraygrounds we have in our area! They offer the most fabulous FREE way for kids to cool off in the summer! Most of the “spraygrounds”, “splash pads” and “fountains” on this list are located within …

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