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KIck-Starting Summer Over Memorial Day Weekend

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Greater Sacramento Scenes by Myrl Jeffcoat
(Slide Show contains 12 images)

Folks living in the Greater Sacramento area, often use Memorial Day weekend, as the benchmark, for putting on their sandals, and kick-starting summer.  Because this has been an unusual year - weather wise, I know my family is looking forward to this event, which is just a few days away.

Sacramento is fortunate enough to have so many valuable recreational resources at its back door - especially along the American River. 

The paved American River Bike Trail is an amazing 33-mile ride, which hugs the river from Old Sacramento to Folsom Lake.  Although much of The American River Parkway enchants with stunning nature areas and river scenes, the reality is one is never far from civilization.

American River Raft Rentals, is one of a handful of rental businesses, adjacent to the American River Parkway, making it ground zero for most any kind of recreation you could think of - biking, canoeing, rafting, fishing and hiking.  It is located near the Sunrise Bridge, and the American River in Gold River. 

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Comments(19)

Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Myrl~  You did a fantastic job with these pictures and the slide show showing off your area!  It is hard to believe Memorial day is almost here already

May 19, 2010 08:53 AM
ASHEVILLE REALTY REFERRAL RESOURCE 828-776-0779
REAL ESTATE REFERRAL NETWORK - Asheville, NC
CONTACT janeAnne365@gmail.com

Hi Myrl~

 

My friends are moving to your area. Renting for a year or so until they get accustomed to the area...I am going to send them this post! Thanks (as always) for your words and photography.

May 19, 2010 09:11 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I look forward to Memorial Day because it means I can wear white sandals and nobody will snicker at me behind my back. OK, they'll probably still snicker but at least it won't be about my sandals.

May 19, 2010 09:32 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Myrl, These pictures are gorgeous. This looks like an incredible place to head out on your bicycle.   When I was in my mid 20's my sisters and I used to ride our bikes 4-5 days per week, 18-20 mile rides. We prepped for bike rallies where we rode 25-30 miles.  I loved that time in my life. Bicycling is wonderful.

May 19, 2010 09:55 AM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Hi Myrl,  I enjoyed your very inviting pictures of the Sacramento area.  Everything seems so lush and green!  With scenery and outdoor recreation options like that it would be hard to stay indoors.

May 19, 2010 10:22 AM
Randy DeLaMare
Realtypath LLC - Salt Lake City, UT
Helping friends Realize their Real Estate Dreams

Nice shots, it looks like a great place to go out and play.

May 19, 2010 11:44 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Mryl,

It is hard to believe the year is going so fast. I always use the benchmark of Memorial day to get out the Christmas decorations and figure out my plan. Just kidding of course, I do that on Jun 1st. LOL. The photos are so inviting and it feels so wonderful to look forward to summer. This weekend I am taking 3 days off and heading to Hearst Castle and then on the Carmel. Would you believe 25 years here and I still haven't been there. It always seemed booked up when it was convenient .

May 19, 2010 11:53 AM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Hi Myrl - Your photos show the passion you have for photography and artistic expression. Do you play music?

May 19, 2010 01:07 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Vickie - I agree about Memorial Day!  I'm having difficulty wrapping my arms around the idea!

JaneAnne - I am certain your friends will be happy here, and enjoy local activities.  I like your new photo avatar by the way!

Elizabeth - Me too, me too!

Sandy - I'm thinking of buying a bike.  But I want one of the more retro looking bikes they make now, with the upright handle bars, and the fatter tires.  I continue to swim a mile or so, several times a week, so I do get exercise.  However, I live only a couple blocks from the American River Bike trail, and it's insane for me not to take advantage of it.

Bruce - We are having a very GREEN year, which I attribute to the elongated season of rains.

Randy - Thank you!  It really is!

William - I have been to Hearst Castle twice, but it was years ago.  I love Carmel, it's one of my favorite places in California.  One of my daughters, and a grand-daughter are planning a week to the coast (including Carmel) in July.  I anxious to get out on the road again.

John - Thank you for your kind words. . .I play the piano and the cello.  Although it's been a few years since I have.

May 19, 2010 01:47 PM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Stunning!  The first photo of the bridge was spectacular!  I keep forgetting that you're doing slide shows now so was surprised that there were more photos.  The bridge shots are absolutely incredible.

May 19, 2010 02:32 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Maria - Thank you for your kind words.  I also want to thank you for providing a heads-up on your blog about the passing of Carole Provenzale.  Carole's death is a great loss to many of us!

May 19, 2010 02:55 PM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

Myrl, your images are beautiful, I especially liked the picture of the bridge.

It is hard to believe that summer is almost here.  I need to make it a point to start enjoying life more.

May 19, 2010 04:40 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Myrl as usual you provided us with some lovely shots.  I especially appreciated the bridge shots.

May 19, 2010 04:45 PM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Myrl, some great photos of some fun looking activities.  I love the bridge shots, very nice!

May 19, 2010 06:25 PM
Marlene Hoffman - Naples Beach Condos
Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. - Naples, FL

Nice shots, Meryl, and I know from your past posts that you are ready for spring and summer!  Bring it on!!

May 20, 2010 06:50 AM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Hi Myrl - as always, terrific photos! I hope one day we can go 'shooting' together ;)

Debi

May 20, 2010 02:25 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Diane - I'm glad the pictures are to your liking!

Jennifer - I'm really fond of bridge scenes, so I tend to take a lot of pictures of them.

Tony and Darcy - I hadn't realized how many bridge shots I had put in that slide show, until folks started commenting. 

Marlene - I am more than READY for Spring and Summer:-)

Debi - Funny thing is, I was thinking this past weekend that it would be really neat to go "shooting" together one day!  I hope you are doing well! 

May 20, 2010 03:10 PM
Jim Hale
ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR
Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

The American River Parkway is a great place to visit while in Sacramento.  I only wished I had a bike with me.

May 20, 2010 05:55 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Who needs an expensive gym membership when there are so many options in the great outdoors? It's been awhile since I've been on a bike, and definitely something I could benefit from!

May 21, 2010 01:47 PM