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It was 1839 when Capt. John Sutter—a Swiss emigrant and the beneficiary of a 50,000-acre land grant from the Mexican government—settled at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers. Sacramento was platted on Sutter's property in 1848—the same year that James Marshall's discovery of gold near the South Fork of the American River inaugurated the great California gold rush.

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Hyatt Regency Sacramento

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Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

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EDITOR PICKDifferent Types of Camping and Where to Go for EachAAA Travel Editor, Sherry Mims06/07/2024 : Discover the joys of camping with our guide on various styles and destinations, perfect for beginners seeking new experiences and seasoned adventurers.Different Types of Camping and Where to Go for Each
ARTICLESacramento It was 1839 when Capt. John Sutter—a Swiss emigrant and the beneficiary of a 50,000-acre land grant from the Mexican government—settled at the confluence of the American and Sacramento rivers. Sacramento was platted on Sutter's property in 1848—the same year that James Marshall's discovery of gold near the South Fork of the American River inaugurated the great California gold rush.Sacramento
NATIONAL PARKCalifornia Coastal National Monument Consisting of thousands of islands, rocks, exposed reefs and pinnacles extending up to 12 miles out from the shore off California's entire 1,100-mile coastline, California Coastal National Monument was established to preserve these uninhabited outcroppings.California Coastal National Monument
NATIONAL PARKDeath Valley National Park Mankind's marks on the desert are limited. The park boundaries encompass the route of the Jayhawkers Trail taken from Utah's Great Salt Lake in 1849; the route taken by the Darwin-French party in 1860; the first mine worked in the region; several beehive charcoal kilns; and the ghost town site of Skidoo.Death Valley National Park

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NATIONAL PARKDevils Postpile National Monument Near Mammoth Lakes and surrounded by Inyo National Forest, Devils Postpile National Monument lies at an elevation of 7,560 feet in the eastern Sierra Nevada. The highlight of this 800-acre monument is a sheer wall of symmetrical basaltic columns more than 60 feet high. The formation is a remnant of a basalt flow worn smooth on top by glacial action. A trail leads to the top where the surface resembles a tile inlay.Devils Postpile National Monument
NATIONAL PARKEldorado National Forest Bounded on the west by the Mother Lode Country and on the east by Lake Tahoe, Eldorado National Forest encompasses 676,780 acres in the rugged, lake-strewn Sierra Nevada. US 50 and SR 88 provide access to most of the forest's recreational facilities. Eldorado National Forest
NATIONAL PARKGolden Gate National Recreation Area Encompassing both the rolling coastal hill country north of the Golden Gate Bridge and the diverse urban parklands strung around San Francisco's northern and western edges, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) covers approximately 74,000 acres of land and water.Golden Gate National Recreation Area
NATIONAL PARKInyo National Forest Inyo National Forest parallels US 6 and US 395 for 165 miles between the eastern California towns of Inyokern and Lee Vining. The forest contains Inyo National Forest
NATIONAL PARKKlamath National Forest Covering about 1,726,000 acres in northern California with a small segment also extending into Oregon, Klamath National Forest is characterized by rugged forested ridges, rushing rivers and high mountain lakes and streams. Much of this scenic area is included in the Klamath National Forest
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