Krista Minard


Dog-friendly San Francisco: Where to go, where to stay, how to get around

May 23, 2012
Dog-friendly San Francisco: Where to go, where to stay, how to get around

Pack your leash and dog-poop bags and head for the city by the bay, where options abound for you and your canine companion.

Pacific Northwest Wonder

May 18, 2012


Weekend Getaways: 10 Romantic Inns

Feb 14, 2012


Chico: Go for the day, or stay for the weekend

Jan 5, 2012
Chico: Go for the day, or stay for the weekend

CSU Chico’s Kendall Hall Courtesy of california state university, chico About an hour and a half north of Sacramento, Chico skirts a state university that educates some 17,000 students every year. The Butte County town is a pretty spot with a vibrant downtown, a thriving arts community, shopping and dining options, nightlife galore and...

Slow down, enjoy the holidays with a visit to Fort Bragg

Dec 19, 2011
Slow down, enjoy the holidays with a visit to Fort Bragg

Skunk Train (page 1 of 2) Mendocino gets all the attention, with its whitewashed charm and boutiques, but this time, we’re going to cruise right on by and head straight for the no-nonsense segment of the North Coast. Fort Bragg, about 10 miles north of Mendocino, is a fishing and lumber town of about...

Escape: Reconnecting With Yosemite

Oct 7, 2011

Fall is a perfect time to visit Yosemite National Park, especially this year when the year-round waterfalls are flowing stronger than usual.

Road Trip: Abalone Festival in Fort Bragg

Oct 4, 2011

This Saturday, Oct. 8, the Abalone Cook-Off & Festival rocks the grounds of South Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. I’ll be on the North Coast researching travel features for Sac Mag, so when they asked me to be a “celebrity” abalone taster, I hurried to accept. I’m no celeb, but I love abalone.

Get Out of Town: Swimming Holes

Aug 16, 2011

Test the waters at some of Northern California’s great swimming holes, recommended by an expert.

Get Out of Town: Swimming Holes

Jul 5, 2011
Get Out of Town: Swimming Holes

Test the waters at some of Northern California’s great swimming holes, recommended by an expert.

Get Out of Town: Swimming Holes

Jul 5, 2011

Test the waters at some of Northern California’s great swimming holes, recommended by an expert.



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