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Wise Villa Winery photo courtesy of Wise Villa Winery. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park photo by Mary Sherer, @shererjoyjourney. Rock climbing photo by ©Soloviova Liudmyla - stock.adobe.com.
We live in an outdoor paradise. Lakes, mountains, rivers, and wonderful weather means every alfresco activity—from birdwatching to hiking, biking, and hot air ballooning—is within reach. This spring, soak in some fresh air and explore more. WINE & DINE Wineries are taking outdoor dining to grand new heights, with breathtaking views, fantastic pours, and indulgent bites. Check out Lincoln’s Wise Villa Winery (wisevillawinery. com)—the only winery in Placer County with a full-service Tuscan-style bistro—and dig into flatbread or filet mignon while basking in gorgeous sunsets and views of rolling hills. Chateau Davell Boutique Winery (chateaudavell.com) in Camino currently offers a charcuterie box to pair with their wines while you sit out on the terrace. One of the newer wineries on the block is Myka Cellars (mykacellars.com), which—in addition to sustainable, craft wine—also serves a mouthwatering menu full of sandwiches, salads, and more (all made with locally grown ingredients from nearby farms).
Left: Wise Villa Winery Right: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
GO FOR GOLD It’s never too late to get in on the Gold Rush action. Go back to where it all began at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (marshallgold.com) in Coloma. Sift through the same sands as the fortyniners while basking in the history and the beauty of the area. Gold Bug Park & Mine (goldbugpark.org) in Placerville allows for gem panning (when open) and while it’s not technically outdoors, the mine is a
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