Beth Christensen, Realtor

Harvest fresh farm produce and other locally grown finds at the Davis Farmers Market. This Sacramento treasure is filled with organic goodies, baked goods and good old fashioned outdoor market fun. Pick from fresh corn, apricots, peaches, tomatoes and more for a healthier, greener lifestyle.

Waltz on over to the Strauss Festival of Elk Grove. Sit on the grassy knoll near the river's edge and enjoy the beautifully costumed waltz and polka dancers perform to symphonic sounds of the 32-piece Johann Strauss Jr. and family orchestra. The annual event draws an audience of 30,000, so call ahead and reserve your spot on the lawn.

Bump into Elizabeth Taylor and Ansel Adams at the California Museum. Learn about the lives of the people and places that make Sacramento unique. Exhibits and attractions like the "Hall of Fame," honoring extraordinary Californians and "Riding Concrete," how skateboarding evolved, keep us nuts about California.

Run, bike and walk outdoors along the American River Parkway, aka Jedediah Smith Memorial Bicycle Trail. You'll travel a spectacularly scenic 3.2 mile trail that runs from Old Sacramento to Folsom Lake offering many entry and exit points along the way.