July 30, 2011
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Sacramento may be overshadowed by such larger cities as San Francisco and Los Angeles, but it is, after all, the capital of California” and it has a fascinating history, too. It began in 1839, when the area was still part of Mexico. That year, a Swiss pioneer named John Augustus Sutter set up a colony along the American River. By pledging loyalty to Mexico, he received 50,000 acres of land, where he set up a fort that served as the western terminal for pioneer wagon trains; it still stands as a reminder of those days.Additional information can be found at http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/nic_o/2/1308901237/tpod.html. Sutter’s son and Read the rest…
July 26, 2011
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Sacramento is the capital city of California. This beautiful city is known for many things and one of those things is is easy transportation system. Those who like to drive will be thrilled to know that there are many highways and interstates in this city. Some people prefer to use public transportation and Sacramento has a great transit system. There is an amtrak rail service that takes its riders all over Sacramento as well as other parts Read the rest…
July 24, 2011
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There are many free things to do in Sacramento County and one of the best free things to do is visit Capitol Park. Capitol Park is home to beautiful gardens, as well as many trees from all over the world. More than 800 roses can be found within the park too. This is a place that is fun for the entire family.
The Blue Diamond Growers Visitors Center is the largest almond processing plant in the world, and is one of the many free things to visit in Sacramento. Read the rest…
July 20, 2011
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Covering roughly 994 square miles, Sacramento County is located in the middle of the Gold Country, or the California Central Valley. The county is home to California’s capital city, which goes by the same name, Sacramento, and is the perfect place to visit for those people who are looking to vacation in an area aside from the more popular tourist destinations like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Those traveling to the city can take a direct flight to Read the rest…