In advance of the upcoming October 9th Rededication event for the town of Allensworth, the first town to be founded, financed, and governed by African Americans, Gold Runner staff had the opportunity to speak with living history Buffalo Soldier reenactor Trooper David Jones.
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It’s officially Fall and there’s no better time to experience the season of harvest! California is famous for its abundant agriculture and easy access to some of the freshest produce in the country.
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Papel Picado is a Mexican folk art made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. The designs can be cut with small mallets and chisels from as many as 40-50 pieces of colored paper stacked together or made by folding single sheets of paper and cutting the designs with scissors. The result is
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Attention riders, Gold Runner has a new program for multi-ride discount ticket holders.
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September is Rail Safety Month! During this time, Gold Runner, in partnership with California Operation LifeSaver (CAOL), aims to raise awareness about risky pedestrian and driver behavior around railroad tracks. “California Operation Lifesaver is committed to providing Rail Safety Education across California to change dangerous behaviors near railroad tracks. Ranking number one in fatalities
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Take the Gold Runner to the Capitol Beer Fest on March 7, 2020! It is almost that time of year again in Sacramento. The days are getting longer, the trees are beginning to bud again, and the Capitol Beer Fest is just around the corner! On March 7th, grab a few friends
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Valentine’s Day 2020 Welcome aboard the love train as we take a journey to your Valentine’s Day destination. Invite your special someone and hop on Gold Runner to some of these lovely events and V-day ideas in the Bay Area. Add a cruise to your romantic train ride by celebrating your love on the San Francisco
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Allensworth Black History Month Celebration! Allensworth is the only town in California that was founded, funded, built, and governed exclusively by African Americans. Its leading spirit, Lt. Col. Allen Allensworth, escaped slavery in Kentucky, served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and migrated West after Emancipation. Settling in Los Angeles, he built
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Visit Yosemite this Winter with ASJ’s Flash Sale 2020 Winter is officially here and that means it’s time to hit the slopes in Yosemite! The majestic national park is a wondrous destination for winter activities, including downhill, cross-country, backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Select from 10 ski runs on the downhill slopes, and 90 miles of
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Win a Free Trip to BottleRock Napa Valley Get ready for BottleRock Napa Valley this year during Memorial Day weekend, May 22 – May 24! The three-day music festival in Northern California’s Napa Valley will boast top musicians on five music stages and a culinary stage with one-of-a-kind culinary and celebrity mashups. Starting on Monday, January
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