5 Northern California unforgettable experiences as gifts for the explorer in your life

SECURITY ADVISOR TONY SALISBURY. WELL, IN THIS SEASON OF GIFT GIVING, HOW ABOUT THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE? BRIAN HICKEY OUT OF CAL EXPO. AND HE’S GOT OUR EXPLORER OUTDOORS FROM THE CHIPS FOR KIDS TOY DRIVE. I MEAN, WHAT DO YOU GET? THAT PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING YOU CAN BUY HIM THE LATEST TECH GADGET OR YOU CAN BUY HIM THE LATEST OUTFIT OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. BUT I PROPOSE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE. HAVE YOU DREAMED OF EXPLORING THE DEPTHS OF MONTEREY BAY OR THE REEFS OF ROATAN? FIND OUT IF SCUBA DIVING IS FOR YOU WITH AN INTRODUCTORY DIVE AT DOLPHINS SCUBA 92 DEGREE INDOOR POOL AT THEIR STORE ON EL CAMINO AVENUE. LEARN HOW THE GEAR WORKS AND EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF BREATHING UNDERWATER AND GETTING ONE STEP CLOSER TO EXPLORING THE WORLD’S OCEANS. AND WHILE WE’RE EXPLORING THE OCEANS, HOW ABOUT SAILING TO YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATION? I TOOK LESSONS AT THE DELTA SAILING SCHOOL THREE YEARS AGO, AND SINCE THEN HAVE TAKEN MY FAMILY ON ADVENTURES ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN AND MEDITERRANEAN SEAS. IF SOMEONE IN YOUR LIFE IS INSPIRED BY THE MYRIAD OF YOUTUBERS LIVING THEIR BEST BOAT LIVES, GIVE THE GIFT OF SAILING LESSONS. DELTA SAILING SCHOOL IS A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN SAILING ASSOCIATION AND CAN GET YOU STARTED. THIS MAY NOT BE THE WHITEWATER RAFTING SEASON FOR MOST, BUT YOU CAN DEFINITELY SCORE SOME GREAT DEALS ON A SUMMER TRIP DOWN THE AMERICAN RIVER. MOTHERLODE RIVER CENTER IS CELEBRATING ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY BY OFFERING HALF DAY TRIPS DOWN THE LOWER GORGE FOR UNDER A HUNDRED BUCKS. YOU’LL GET TO EXPERIENCE THIS ICONIC AND THRILLING WHITEWATER WHILE LEARNING ABOUT STEWARDSHIP OF THE CANYON AND PROTECTING THE RIVER. HOW STEADY IS YOUR HAND? FIND OUT WITH A ONE HOUR GUIDED ARCHERY LESSON. THE EXPERT INSTRUCTORS AT BOW CRAFT ARCHERY IN ROSEVILLE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF NOCKING AN ARROW AND HITTING THE BULLSEYE. THEY WILL PROVIDE RENTAL OF A RECURVE BOW ARM GUARD AND ARROWS ALONG WITH ONE HOUR OF INSTRUCTION. ALL FOR UNDER 20 BUCKS. A FUN GIFT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY OR A GROUP OF FRIENDS YOU’VE SEEN. SACRAMENTO FROM LIVECOPTER3. BUT WHAT IF YOU WERE AT THE CONTROLS OF AN AIRCRAFT TAKING INTRODUCTORY FLYING LESSON WITH JET AVIATION AT SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT FOR UNDER $200, YOU CAN GIVE THE GIFT OF FLIGHT TAKE TO THE SKIES, EXECUTING TURNS, CLIMBS AND DESCENTS WITH A PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR IN THE SEAT NEXT TO YOU. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MANY EXPERIENCES THAT CAN BE GIFTED RIGHT HERE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

As the season of giving approaches, why not surprise the adventure enthusiast in your life with unforgettable experiences? Move beyond the usual gear and gadgets to offer exciting adventures right here in the Sacramento area that they will never forget.Here are five things you can do: Scuba Diving ExcursionEver thought about exploring the depths of Monterey Bay or the enchanting reefs of Roatan? Begin your underwater adventure with an introductory dive at Dolphin Scuba’s 92-degree indoor pool on El Camino Avenue. Learn how scuba gear functions and experience the mesmerizing thrill of breathing underwater—a prelude to exploring the world's oceans.Learn more here.Sailing LessonsSet sail on seas of endless possibilities. The Delta Sailing School offers sailing lessons, perfect for aspiring sailors inspired by YouTubers living their best boat lives. An American Sailing Association member, the school opens the door to grand adventures across exotic waters.Learn more here.River RaftingThough it might not be the season for whitewater rafting, now is the time to grab a deal for a summer trip on the American River. Mother Lode River Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with affordable half-day trips down the iconic Lower Gorge. Experience thrilling whitewater while learning about river stewardship and conservation.Learn more here. Archery ClassesTest your aim and focus with a one-hour guided archery lesson at Bowcraft Archery in Roseville. For under $20, their expert instructors will teach you the fundamentals of archery, including how to knock an arrow and hit the bullseye, providing recurve bows, arm guards, and arrows. A fantastic gift idea for families or groups of friends.Learn more here.Introductory Flying LessonImagine viewing Sacramento from above, with you at the controls. JetExe Aviation at Sacramento Executive Airport offers an introductory flying lesson for under $200. Experience the exhilarating possibility of flying, including executing turns, climbs, and descents, with a professional instructor by your side. If you catch the flying bug, it’s the ideal time to inquire about earning your pilot’s license.Learn more here.These are just a handful of the countless experiences awaiting in Northern California—each offering a thrilling glimpse of the adventures just beyond our doorstep. This season, give the gift of adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

As the season of giving approaches, why not surprise the adventure enthusiast in your life with unforgettable experiences?

Move beyond the usual gear and gadgets to offer exciting adventures right here in the Sacramento area that they will never forget.

Here are five things you can do:

Scuba Diving Excursion

Ever thought about exploring the depths of Monterey Bay or the enchanting reefs of Roatan? Begin your underwater adventure with an introductory dive at Dolphin Scuba’s 92-degree indoor pool on El Camino Avenue. Learn how scuba gear functions and experience the mesmerizing thrill of breathing underwater—a prelude to exploring the world's oceans.

Learn more here.

Sailing Lessons

Set sail on seas of endless possibilities. The Delta Sailing School offers sailing lessons, perfect for aspiring sailors inspired by YouTubers living their best boat lives. An American Sailing Association member, the school opens the door to grand adventures across exotic waters.

Learn more here.

River Rafting

Though it might not be the season for whitewater rafting, now is the time to grab a deal for a summer trip on the American River. Mother Lode River Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with affordable half-day trips down the iconic Lower Gorge. Experience thrilling whitewater while learning about river stewardship and conservation.

Learn more here.

Archery Classes

Test your aim and focus with a one-hour guided archery lesson at Bowcraft Archery in Roseville. For under $20, their expert instructors will teach you the fundamentals of archery, including how to knock an arrow and hit the bullseye, providing recurve bows, arm guards, and arrows. A fantastic gift idea for families or groups of friends.

Learn more here.

Introductory Flying Lesson

Imagine viewing Sacramento from above, with you at the controls. JetExe Aviation at Sacramento Executive Airport offers an introductory flying lesson for under $200. Experience the exhilarating possibility of flying, including executing turns, climbs, and descents, with a professional instructor by your side. If you catch the flying bug, it’s the ideal time to inquire about earning your pilot’s license.

Learn more here.

These are just a handful of the countless experiences awaiting in Northern California—each offering a thrilling glimpse of the adventures just beyond our doorstep. This season, give the gift of adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime.

See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

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