Archive for September, 2008
Best Bike Tour in Folsom
September 27th, 2008 categories: Biking, Folsom Lake, Outdoor Activities
Scenic Bike Tours Along the American River
Family came into town last week and of course we took them to Karen’s Bakery next to Bicycles Plus. This is the most ideal place to start a bike tour because you can get your muffin and coffee, stretch and then start off on an hour or two long bike ride along the river. The trail head at the bottom of the hill by QBoles takes you straight to the bike trail towards Lake Natoma.
This is one of the most scenic rides in all of Sacramento with the river and all it’s twists and turns, geese, ducks and the occasional egret and blue heron. The rock formations in the rivers and the colors of the trees from season to season along with the hillsides either green or brown make this a very relaxing and pleasant place.
The trails go in either direction; towards Folsom Lake or along the American River down to Sacramento. There’s a trail map available at the Folsom Parks & Rec website but it will only cover the trails in Folsom. For a more comprehensive map I found this great trail map put out by the county of Sacramento breaking down each segment of the river by area.
This is the time of year where you can enjoy the ride without the heat and this weekend Bicycles Plus is having their Rental Bike Clearance starting on Sunday Oct. 5th at 9AM. It’s first come, first serve but all the equipment is available for inspection and of course their staff will be on hand to answer any questions so if you need a bike and don’t have the cash for new this is a great place to shop.
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Folsom Bike Race & Best Darn Breakfast in Town!
September 17th, 2008 categories: Biking, Outdoor Activities
Annual bicycle race through historic district
Last Sunday, Sept. 14th was the latest event to grace the streets of Folsom and a boon to local businesses in the historic district. Since Folsom is known for its bike trails it’s no wonder that places like Bicycles Plus located in the historic district are thriving during these hard times.
Karen's Bakery
Let’s face it, we all want to go back to being a kid and riding our bikes and playing. Worrying about jobs, bills and retirement just isn’t fun and it sure seems that a lot of people have decided to do just that judging by the traffic at Karen’s Bakery (next to Bicycles Plus).
Cyclebration is one of many special events scheduled by Folsom Park & Rec Dept. and you can find more bicycling activities like the Mountain Bike Skill Course for $2 at Cummings Park. This is a great one for your younger BMX riders.
I was so inspired that I decided to bike my way through the weekly real estate tour in Folsom. As you know we realtors need to keep up to speed on our inventory so instead of driving to each home on tour I decided to bicycle my way to each home. This week offered everything from a bank owned home in American River Canyon to a beautiful Prairie Oaks 5 bedroom on a quiet street with a pool.
I’m toying with the idea of scheduling a tour for clients on a Saturday morning. Given the extensive trails throughout Folsom it would be a lot of fun to show property and a great way to get to know the community. If you have any interest in touring homes via bicycle please let me know and I’ll set it up!
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New Builder has Open House in Folsom, CA Aug. 21,2008
September 11th, 2008 categories: Folsom Lake, Home Building
Custom building for the average home buyer
There’s a new kid in town when it comes to custom building and his name is G.J. Gardner. Matter of fact there will be an open house this Thursday, Aug. 21st where this company will present their new showroom to the public and introduce what I think is long overdue for the homeowner who wants to build a custom home but thinks it too expensive.
First introduced to the Fresno area about 6 years ago, this will be #9 for G.J. Gardner Homes with #10 opening in Auburn, CA on Sept, 4, 2008. This is the best thing that could happen to someone who wants to build a home. GJ Gardner Homes marries custom building capabilities with the buying power of a large production builder. The concept brings to the table all the elements of home building under one roof with over 200 in-stock floor-plans, nationally recognized vendors and subcontractors on a one year contract. GJ Gardner Homes can deliver a custom home in 16 weeks from the foundation up!
The showroom features all the accouterments of a well designed home. Samples of granite, quartz and corian sit on top of maple, cherry and distressed cabinets. Koehler sinks and plumbing fixtures line the walls and carpet and tile samples sit ready to be selected. I felt like a kid in a candy shop ready to pick and choose from among some of the top names in the building industry. The standard inclusion for counter top is corian and the flooring is tile. Pricing starts at $104.00 per sq.ft.
There’s also the possibility of using your existing floor-plans or buying from your favorite architect. GJ Gardner offers a quick quote on your plans once the site has been inspected at no cost to you. The next step is a full bid which costs $1000.00 and includes a breakdown of costs including permits and grading. For more information or to talk with a sales person at the Auburn, CA office call Beth at 916-947-3993.
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Folsom Library Opens Feb. 24, 2007
September 5th, 2008 categories: Folsom Lake
The new library will be dedicated on this Sat. Feb. 24, 2008 with festivities to start at 9:30am.
There was a lot of controversy about building it in city park (now Lions Park but that’s another story) but the planning commission approved it and we now have the Georgia Murray Building better known as Folsom’s new public library.
The building in huge at 24,000sqft and has the latest, greatest in technology to serve the savvy Folsomite geeks as well as the traditional patrons. There will be a plaque honoring Marshall Farley, the only Folsom causality during the Vietnam War, unveiled during the ceremony.
I’m hoping to preview the library before going off to my open house in Newcastle but think I’m a bit optimistic considering there are over 63,000 residents here in Folsom…maybe they’ll sleep in.
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