Turkey

Northern California is infested with "wild" turkeys, they're everywhere, this one was at River Bend Park in Sacramento, one of about 30 I see regularly. There is a bunch of turkeys that hang around work too, and that is one large business park with not much uncontrolled space.

The American River

The American River in Sacramento, CA.

Sacramento River

American River

The American River, near Sacramento, CA, is very low right now, hopefully for these guys the recent rain has helped out.

River Bend Park, Sacramento, CA

River Bend Park, formerly Goethe Park, part of the American River Parkway, in Sacramento California is a great place to spend a Saturday. Very few of the signs are actually replaced with the new name. Parking is $5, which is annoying. I took this picture February 1, 2009.

American River Trail, Sacramento, California

The American River Bike Trail in Sacramento, CA was gorgeous this fall weekend. The trail is a great place to ride your bike or go for a long walk. And by long, I do mean long, the scenic trail is over 20 miles long. Don't worry, there is plenty to gawk at along the way.

Sacramento, No on 8 Rally today

There was a No on Prop 8 Rally tonight in Sacramento on the steps of the Capitol building, the Sacbee puts the crowd at 3,000, but that seems generous to me.

Crocker Park Sacramento

Crocker park in downtown Sacramento, Sacramento does parks well, large grassy areas with a few shade trees spread out, perfect for spending a bit of time in. Crocker park is very small though with only a few picnic tables.

Capitol Park Hotel

The Capitol Park Hotel in Sacramento, right downtown, but probably not a place you want to stay.

Building reflected.

I like this shot of a building reflected in another building. I bet that has never been done before!

Posey's Cottage

Posey's was home of the Capitol Cigar Club in Sacramento, CA (it is now shut down). More vintage neon signs, including Posey's Cottage information, can be found here.

Crocker Art Museum

The Crocker Art Museum in downtown Sacramento is currently featuring American Pop art, how trite. Like Andy Warhol needs anymore notoriety. The museum is open during construction, and like the sign says, free on Sundays from 10-1, which sounds like a great time to go.

Sacramento Light Rail

The light rail heads into Sacramento on a very hot day. Once you get outside of downtown, its pretty much miles and miles of bland suburbs.

K Street, downtown Sacramento, CA

K Street is a closed off street in downtown Sacramento, California. Unfortunately most of it is rundown and not really worth walking past, although the trees are nice.

The Sacramento Biltmore Hotel

I don't think this Biltmore is a five star establishment.

Please, do not climb the trees

The California State Capitol Park (near the Capitol building) has a tree tour, where you can wander around and see different types of trees that are clearly identified, it is a nice place to take a stroll. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to climb any of the trees.

Alley Cuts, Sacramento CA

The offbeat barber shop, Alley Cuts, is surprisingly located in an alley in Sacramento, California.

The California State Capitol Building

It was a gorgeous day in Sacramento today.

California State Capital Building

This is back when the building was undergoing renovations, I hope they're done by now.

The Delta King

The riverboat Delta King on the river in Sacramento is a dinner theater and hotel. SHD has more information.