Lake Tahoe Vacation Guide Covering nearly 200 square miles of fresh, crystal-clear water, over 10,000 feet of altitude and 2 million years of history, Lake Tahoe is the jewel in America’s mountain crown. Cradling the lake, the majestic High Sierra Mountains reflect on Lake Tahoe’s quiet surface, appearing to float miles above the boulder floor. … Read more

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area includes Alcatraz Island, a name that conjures up images of infamous inmates such as Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly, two of the more noted inmates to be housed there during the 1930s. No prisoners ever escaped from “the Rock,” though thirty-four inmates did try. In the most … Read more

Downtown San Francisco Tour Guide Touring downtown San Francisco is just like touring any other major city — you need to keep your wits about you, keep your cash hidden, and keep your family together. There’s no need for alarm. This city is safe enough to remain popular with tourists year-round, but keep in mind … Read more

Big Sur Vacation Guide Big Sur is a region just south of Monterey Bay that includes a dozen state-protected reserves and parks. It also includes Cone Peak, a nearly mile-tall mountain that is the highest coastal peak in the lower forty-eight United States. The region is all but pristine, with about 1,000 residents at last … Read more