The Quarry Road Trail stuns with its vistas of the American River + limestone amphitheaters perfect for rock climbing. | Photo by @jmb9zw
Lace up your hiking boots, because we’ve compiled a hiking guide for the Sacramento area with nine routes and trails to help you plan your next adventure and experiencebreathtaking views.
Note: While parks and trails may be listed as open, we recommend checking park websites before visiting for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area.
You can go chasing waterfalls at this popular + straightforward hike in Placer County. With its tranquil sights and sounds, the trail is generally considered perfect for families — reservations are currently required for weekends.
This wide dirt path chases the majestic Middle Fork of the American River and features sheer limestone rock faces, and passes a cave known for its paleontological excavations.
We could sit in front of this waterfall all day long.
Choose between four beautiful hikes in an inland canyon of the Northern Inner California Coast Ranges. If the nearly 1,200-ft elevation and rocky scramble on the mountain’s ridge sounds like too much, hikers have the option to do a 2-mile loop to the Old Homestead site instead.
Along Highway 49 with access to the American River, this easy-to-moderate looping trail provides scenic views of oak woodlands + rolling hills. The Cronan Ranch Trailhead is easy to access from this hike if you want to take in the vistas for a bit longer.
Black is Bright Book Share | Friday, Jun. 2 | 10-10:30 a.m. | Del Paso Heights Library, 920 Grand Ave., Sacramento | Free | Aliyah from North Sacramento Family Resource Center celebrates Black identity with books + art for children five and under — plus, free books while supplies last.
Haggin Oaks Driving Range Concert Series | Friday, Jun. 2 | 8-11 p.m. | Haggin Oaks Driving Range, 3645 Fulton Ave., Sacramento | Free | Snag some grub from The Hangout food truck and listen to the alt-rock sounds of 90s cover band “Total Recall.”
Friday Night Swing Dancing | Friday, June 2 | 8-11:59 p.m. | Midtown Stomp, 2534 Industrial Blvd. Ste. 150, West Sacramento | $15 | Grab your dancing shoes and tap your feet to the sounds of swing music — and spend the first hour getting a lesson if you feel the need.
Saturday, June 3
Pocket-Greenhaven Farmers Market | Saturday, June 3 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento | Free | Shop a plethora of goods from local bakers, brewers, creatives, and more.
Sunday, June 4
Old Town Elk Grove Farmers Market | Sunday, June 4 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad St., Elk Grove | Free | Shop for locally-produced goods while you enjoy live entertainment at this weekly market.
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3,000. That’s how many households worth of water the City of Roseville stored in aquifers below the city since January. It’s more groundwater than the city has ever stored before, helping the greater Sacramento region meet its goal of a more secure drinking water supply. (KCRA)
Today Is
National Donut Day. You might want to try Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon, which was just ranked the No. 1 donut shop in the country on Yelp’s “Top 100 Donut Shops 2023" — no big deal. Head to 4845 Granite Dr. in Rocklin for apple fritters, jelly donuts, and glazed twists. (Yelp)
Biz
ACCESO Sacramento has doled out $50,000 in one-time grants to 20 small businesses throughout Northgate Boulevard. Each business has received $2,500 apiece to help offset negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. See who received a grant. (ABC 10)
Development
Urban Elements Inc. is planning The Kind Project South, a development at 7141 Woodbine Ave. in South Sacramento — currently an empty lot owned by Paratransit Inc. The complex will feature two four-story buildings consisting of 216 affordable units, and it’s anticipated to be completed by June 2024. (Sacramento Business Journal + KCRA)
Sports
NBA rookies won’t have to wait long after this year’s draft for on-court action. Golden 1 Center will host the California Classic on Monday, July 3, and Wednesday, July 5, showcasing young talent from six teams: the Kings, Warriors, Lakers, Heat, Spurs, and Hornets. (KCRA)
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5 notable graduates from Sacramento State
Stingers up for all the Hornets graduating this weekend. | Photo by SACtoday staff
The latest class just graduated from Sacramento State, and boy are they in good company. Here some of the most notable Hornets to have graced the university’s halls.
🎓 Tom Hanks
One of Sac State’s more notable alumni is also arguably its most famous dropout. The actor transferred to Sac State after studying theater at Chabot College, but left after one year to intern at the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland.
🎓 Ryan Coogler
The Oakland-born director of “Black Panther” not only majored in finance, he played football for the Hornets as well, racking up 112 receptions (which ranks fourth all-time in Sac State football history) for 1,213 yards.
🎓 Lester Holt
The Cordova High School alum best known for his work on NBC Nightly News + Dateline NBC is another famous dropout. He left junior year to work at a San Francisco radio station, but was awarded an honorary degree from the school in 2015.
Anyone else running over to Rocklin Donuts & Cinnamon after learning that it was literally No. 1 on Yelp’s list of Top 100 Donut Shops in the country? Hole-y cow. Those maple bars are what dreams are made of.
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