Under the Radar Family Travel

06/05/2026

Glen Alpine Falls near Lake Tahoe.

06/02/2026

California State Parks Week begins next Wednesday. Check all the details here.

From the redwood forests on the north coast to the sunny beaches in Southern California, 280 park units preserve and protect the best of California’s natural and cultural history, from natural features and ecosystems to historic structures and cultural resources. This year’s tagline is: This is ...

06/01/2026

Sad to see that the movie theater in South Lake Tahoe closed, but Tahoe still offers mini golf, a great little toy store, as well as a candy shop. Is the arcade still hoppin in the casino basement? Holler out if you know.

05/29/2026

Saw this mentioned on GoodDay yesterday. Looks like fun. In Orangevale, near Sacramento.

Experience the excitement at Summer Palooza in Orangevale, CA with carnival rides, music, food, and family fun! Don’t miss out—join us today!

05/29/2026

Return to Bassi Falls after a 5 year break. The drive up Ice House Road is long and windy , but the two mile hike is easy for even beginner hikers. You'll start getting great scenic views after the 1 mile mark. So be patient. Some pools are deep enough to swim in, but they're ice cold.

05/26/2026

Fallen Leaf Lake and Glen Alpine Falls.
An old friend of mine introduced me to this spot. Little did we know there was a terrific waterfall very close by.
Be warned, to get to this location it's a slow 3 mile one lane road. Tough as a drive, but great for cycling.
To get to the falls drive about 1/3 mile past the marina. You can park near the fire house or take a chance and drive past and look for parking closer to the falls.
Glen Alpine Falls drops 75 feet. Definitely worth checking out.
Back by the fire station, you'll also find a tiny chapel hidden among the greenery and more challenging trail up the hillsides with decent views of the lake.
Returning back to Fallen Leaf, check out the local store. Great seating with a view of the lake.

05/24/2026

Fun Kids Festival at Land Park today. Pony rides, bounce houses and children performances. Meanwhile, the dinosaurs are back at the Sacramento Zoo or

05/20/2026

Memorial Day Weekend is already here and that means County Fair season has begun. If you think the state fair is a bit too crazy, try the county fair instead. It's half the fair, but at half the price.

It’s almost time to enjoy our friendly atmosphere, traditional county fair competitions, agriculture displays, hands-on family activities, carnival,

05/11/2026

Six Flags has a pair of White Bengal Cubs now on display. Not actual brother and sister, they certainly act that way.

05/09/2026

Edge of Spring fantasy fair up in Auburn.