Spring is all about rediscovering Mother Nature!
Right now is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors in our area. I have rounded up 15 of the best places to see nature, breathe fresh air, get some exercise…and have tons of fun!
1. Effie Yeaw Nature Center
2. Gibson Ranch
3. Sacramento Zoo
4. Nimbus Fish Hatchery
5. Placer Nature Center
6. Sutter’s Fort & State Indian Museum
7. WPA Rock Garden
8. River Cats Game
9. Petting Barn Storytime
10. Cosumnes River Preserve
11. Favorite Playgrounds
12. Maidu Indian Museum
13. William B. Pond Recreation Area
14. Folsom Zoo
15. Black Chasm Cavern
My love for exploring and creating experiences with my three kids led to the founding of SacramentoSidetracks.com in 2009. I realized that Sacramento has so much to offer and I was excited to share my findings with other parents. Besides simply having fun, these are the other positive side effects of taking my kids on outings that I’ve discovered: we have quality time together away from the distractions at home, we cultivate our curiosity, learn new things, conversations are triggered by what we see and do, we connect and bond as a family, and we create new memories. Ready to get sidetracked, too? Let me be your guide!