BOOMER Magazine: August 2019
Most of the soundtrack of my life is now found only on the oldie’s stations. But you can wander down musical memory lane by reading Boomer’s curated summer playlist (page 45) and let us know if we missed your favorites! Find ways to make sure you get your zzz’s on page 24. As we age sleep becomes even more essential to being healthy (and alert!) each day. You might need some even more relaxing music if your retirement planning has fallen prey to the 7 Sins of Retirement Planning on page 33. These great articles, and more, can be found in this issue of Boomer!
Most of the soundtrack of my life is now found only on the oldie’s stations. But you can wander down musical memory lane by reading Boomer’s curated summer playlist (page 45) and let us know if we missed your favorites! Find ways to make sure you get your zzz’s on page 24. As we age sleep becomes even more essential to being healthy (and alert!) each day. You might need some even more relaxing music if your retirement planning has fallen prey to the 7 Sins of Retirement Planning on page 33. These great articles, and more, can be found in this issue of Boomer!
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GET OUTSIDE<br />
Take a Hike<br />
Long Valley Trail in Cronan<br />
Ranch Regional Trails Park<br />
Getting There: To get to Cronan<br />
Ranch Regional Trails Park, take State<br />
Highway 49, turn onto Pedro Hill Road;<br />
parking lot is straight ahead.<br />
Distance: 2.2 miles; minimal elevation<br />
gain.<br />
Difficulty Level: Easy<br />
Know Before You Go: Dog-friendly<br />
(off-leash OK); horseback riding and<br />
mountain biking allowed; parking is<br />
free; open year-round.<br />
Fuel Up: The Argonaut Farm to Fork<br />
Cafe (331 State Highway 49, Coloma)<br />
offers bagels, omelets, sandwiches<br />
and more and is the perfect place for<br />
a pre-hike meal. For a post-hike treat,<br />
Hart 2 Hart Vineyards and Everhart<br />
Cellars (5821 State Highway 49, Pilot<br />
Hill) is nearby and offers whites, reds,<br />
sparkling and ports, along with small<br />
bites and a patio.<br />
Why We Love It: Fairly flat trail; familyfriendly;<br />
picnic tables along the way;<br />
trail ends by the American River; trails<br />
abound in Cronan Ranch, so you can<br />
extend your hike, or plan a return trip.<br />
Trail Notes: Wear shoes with traction,<br />
dress in layers, bring extra water and<br />
snacks, remember sun protection (hat,<br />
sunscreen), and, as always, pack out<br />
what you pack in. Remember to keep<br />
to the right, and that horses have the<br />
right of way over mountain bikers and<br />
hikers, and hikers have the right of way<br />
over mountain bikers.<br />
By Emily Peter<br />
For more information, visit<br />
coloma.com/recreation/<br />
riverside-parks/cronan-ranchtrails-park/<br />
Do you have a favorite trail<br />
in the region you’d like to see<br />
featured? Tell us all about it at<br />
info@stylemg.com.<br />
Take a Hike large photo by Morgan Faulkner. Take a Hike map illustration by Ray Burgess.<br />
14 SacBoomer.com | <strong>August</strong> <strong>2019</strong>
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