A weekend adventure
This past weekend we took a trip to Napa to see our family and friends. It’s a beautiful 3 ½ hour drive from Reno to Napa. We had a really wonderful time and I miss everyone already.
We stayed the night there and on the way back we took a different route so we could go through Placerville, CA and stop by at Apple Hill. If you have never been to Apple Hill you have been missing out. The first time I went there was about 30 years ago. There were about 35-30 apple orchards in the hills of Placerville. As time has gone by there have been more popping up and now the count is at around 55. And those are just the ones registered with the Apple Hill Grower’s association. There are others that are on their own.
There’s not just apples either. There are pumpkins, vegetable stands, museums, wineries, Christmas tree farms and berry farms. There is so much! We are never ever able to see everything and have a tendency to go to our favorites. But, it’s always a great time. I can’t think of a time going there that we have come away disappointed. Take the kids, take the grand-kids or just go!! You’ll be happy you did. It can be a little crowded on the weekends but it’s still a great time.
Oh and did I say there are a lot of dogs?! My partner, Lori, seemed to make friends with every dog she came across.
As you can see we’ll be busy making apple butter, apple jelly, some pies for the freezer and we’re going to try our hand at making apple cordial. Pictures to follow once that is done.
From Apple Hill we continued on highway 50 through the Tahoe National Forest. An incredibly beautiful drive. The fall colors have finally emerged and everything is in hues of green, gold and red. Everywhere we went we were in awe of the stunning foliage. Fall is my favorite time of year and the colors that come with it are my favorite colors of all. Along the way we even found a place we’d like to return to for a camping trip. We’re close enough it could just be weekend away. Add some fly fishing in and it would be perfect.
As you can see we packed alot into one weekend. Though I have a job I really enjoy I can tell you it was hard to come back on Monday. I could easily spend my days in that country. So, so beautiful. Makes my soul happy!
I suggest that before the season ends you visit Apple Hill and let me know in the comments your favorite fall things you like to do as well.
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