DAY THREE – Tour 106421227, 3-Day California History Edventure

What a day today. Such perfect conditions in Coloma for touring. The sun is out, but the clouds and mild weather make it ideal for experiencing this spectacular setting. And the group is going to do a lot of learning along with the exploring and hiking. This is the location where the great California Gold Rush began. The story of crisp morning on Jan 24, 1848 that rapidly changed the “Golden State” forever. Loving Savior Fourth Grade Tour to San Francisco / Sacramento / Gold Country Time to get a visual check on our...

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DAY TWO – Tour 106421227, 3-Day California History Edventure

Our stalwart “Edventurers” began the day with a delectable stop at the Jelly Belly Factory. The group gladly stepped into the factory to smell the aroma of chocolate, peach, cinnamon, pineapple, or whatever is being cooked up. How nice is that? After sampling some of the 150 different treats, they were off and running to today’s main destination – our state capital city -SACRAMENTO! Keep checking back in to catch the action. 🙂 Loving Savior Fourth Grade Tour to San Francisco / Sacramento / Gold Country Time to don our special hats and view the process of making goodies!                     Oh, not the entrance? … well, let’s get a group photo while we’re here ...

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DAY ONE – Tour 106421227, 3-Day California History Edventure

The group went from SF airport to the hands-on science center “The Exploritorium” in its brand new location on the wharf. And then as they toured around the city they made there way to the pier that would transport them by ferry to the “Infamous Island of Alcatraz.” This “City by the Bay” offers a LOT to see and do. Weather is cool and cloudy but sun and blue sky as well. The cool weather feels, well … just like San Francisco should. This cooler environment up in the bay area is something different (and maybe a bit of a relief) from the very warm temps back in the home town. And there will be plenty more new sights and experiences to come. Stay tuned. Loving Savior Fourth Grade Tour to San Francisco / Sacramento / Gold Country It’s a comfortable temperature to get an early start for our departure to San Francisco! As you can see, we received pictures showing that the group arrived safely at John Wayne Airport after their bus ride from school. Yes, we have photographic evidence! And we know that the American Edventures’ tour staff was there early and eager to receive them. The gears are beginning to turn and the excitement is building on this first morning of the tour....

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