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Fishing and Swimming Sometimes the best part about adventuring is stopping to get your bearings. We prefer to do this with a hook in the water, the sound of nature, and family and friends doing the same. It is hard to always find the perfect place, to find a piece of solitude in the tumultous hours of the day, and the days of the week, but this may be a starting point. There are many water holes in and around the Bay Area, so understand that we often escape and head out. Some of these may be too long, some of them may not be long enough, but please enjoy the time there. Please note that as we continue our adventures some of these may change or even close. All things change over time, and even though we strive to provide the must up to date information the best part of living is getting lost and finding your way. Please don't hesitate to share your feedback and send some recommendations on the recommendations page here: Contact Us Trips for a Weekend These trips are approximately 99 miles and under and could be completed in a day with good planning. Trips for a little longer .These trips are approximately 100 - 300 miles and under and could be completed in a weekend with a recommended night stay. Nevada Railroad Museum Trips for a nice long while These trips are over 300 miles, and require a place to stay and some time to plan.

Back to Rails Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad Address : 155 Placerville Rd, Folsom, CA 95630 ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 2 hours ​ Approximate distance: 120 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: No - Fee for Train Excursions The Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad is on one of our many lists to complete. Please see a link to their website by clicking the Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad logo above. If you have gone please let us know how you liked it here: ​ Contact Us

Trips for a Weekend These trips are approximately 99 miles and under and could be completed in a day with good planning. Trips for a little longer These trips are approximately 100 - 300 miles and under and could be completed in a weekend with a recommended night stay. Trips for a nice long while These trips are over 300 miles, and require a place to stay and some time to plan. Historic Railroads The west was built with the assistance of the Locomotive, and these are synonymous with the history of California. This is a small list of historical railroads that are in and around the Bay Area, throughout California, and as far as Nevada. As we explore more we will be sure to add. Please note that as we continue our adventures some of these may change or even close. All things change over time, and even though we strive to provide the must up to date information the best part of living is getting lost and finding your way. Please don't hesitate to share your feed back and send some recommendations on the recommendations page here: Contact Us

Back to Rails Roaring Camp Railroads Address : 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018 ​ Trains can also be taken from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk - please check dates and times on the Santa Cruz Roaring Camp website. Link on their logo above. ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 1 hours 30 minutes ​ Approximate distance: 75 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: Yes It has been quite sometime since we have taken this train. It was an amazing ride through the sprawling Redwoods and into the camp. The conductors, and employees, do a great job at immersing you into the story of the rails and how these trains would haul the big redwoods that were harvested for lumber back to the town for lumber. Once you reach Roaring Camp there is so much to see and do and I have heard they have added even more attractions since I was there last. Through the tickets can be a little pricey, they are well worth the cost.

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Back to Rails Western Railway Museum Address : 5848 CA-12, Suisun City, CA 94585 ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 1 hour ​ Approximate distance: 60 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: Yes - Purchase of rides give you free admission to the museum 1/6 Ely, Nevada is out there. Way out there. I placed it on our list for a darn good reason – if you want to feel a real historic railway then you must visit the Northern Nevada Railway. We made it a point to complete this trip, and we did it in three days. I would do it again and again, and will do it again since we have a need to return to Ely. Ely has some amazing trains and exhibits, and the town is RICH in history. If you doubt me look them up on TripAdvisor and many other tourist sites. They have an amazing rating. Read about the Ghost Train, visit Dirt the Cat (he does exist!), and watch technicians as they complete their work despite the ogglers and ooers that hover around them. These men and women are bringing history back to life! If heading to Ely make the most of it – check out the Great Basin National Park nearby. You will never see the night sky the same again. Please see a link to the Nevada Northern Railway above by clicking the Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark logo.

Surviving Is Not Living Destinations About Surviving Is Not Living was founded on one thought; The idea that sometimes you just need to get up and go. We believe that a body in motion is a body that keeps thriving. We are here to encourage families, friends, and you to put down the stress and pick up a walking stick, whether it is next to your door or on an open trail. The path starts with one step. Our products are made to inspire, our energy is made to create, and our mission is to get you going. Surviving Is Not Living, Living is Thriving! Contact Us Info@survivinginliving.com

Back to Rails Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site Address : Silver Canyon Rd, Bishop, CA 93514 ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 6 hours 30 minutes ​ Approximate distance: 370 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: Yes 11 Acres to walk The museum is lined on either side by pioneer era buildings with fascinating exhibits. #9 Slim Princess Slim Princess #9 is available to tour in the middle of the museum. One of the 3 narrow gauge trains that ran from the depot. Rails After touring the museum enjoy the natural sites available. 11 Acres to walk The museum is lined on either side by pioneer era buildings with fascinating exhibits. 1/5 If you are looking for a true taste of the good ol’ Pioneering days a trip to Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site is a must. The location hosts a number of artifacts from a time begone; from Borax wagons, war memorabilia, vintage gas pumps, to the “Slim Princess” Baldwin Engine No. 9. The back story to this amazing historical site is fascinating, and the quality of exhibits cannot be explained. Please see a link to this amazing museum by clicking either one of the Laws Railroad Museum & Historical Site buttons above.

Back to Rails Virginia Truckee Railroad Address : 166 F St, Virginia City, NV 89440 ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 4 hours 30 minutes ​ Approximate distance: 250 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: Tickets are required to ride the train, but the depot is open to travelers . Steam V&T #29 V&T #29 as it pulls into the station Steam V&T #29 V&T #29 as its preparing to pull out Outside Car Enjoying the sun and viewing the mines as you ride along. Steam V&T #29 V&T #29 as it pulls into the station 1/4 The Virginia & Truckee Railroad is located inside Virginia City, which is located Southeast of Reno. Virginia City alone is a beautiful city full of history, and riding out and into the city on this short line gives you an idea of how it was birthed and brought to be. The ride itself is great, taking you along many old historic buildings and bringing their colorful backgrounds to life through the stories told by the conductors, but if you can spend some time in Virginia city you will definitely get the Wild West feel that makes Nevada and pioneering synonymous. You can visit the city’s historic buildings, walk their saloons, and shop their stores. Multiple locations will give you information on the trains rides that run on the weekend (and some select weekdays), and you can take a short walk downhill to the station to purchase tickets and enjoy the ride. Please see a link to their page by clicking the Virginia & Truckee Railroad logo button above.

Back to Rails Napa Valley Wine Train Address : 1275 McKinstry St, Napa, CA 94559 ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 1 hours 10 minutes ​ Approximate distance: 50 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: No - Fee for Train Excursions The Napa Valley Wine Train is on one of our many lists to complete. Please see a link to their website by clicking the Napa Valley Wine Train logo above. If you have gone please let us know how you liked it here: ​ Contact Us

Back to Rails Nevada State Railroad Museum Address : 2180 S Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701 ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 4 hours 15 minutes ​ Approximate distance: 260 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: Yes V&T #22 V&T Passenger Car "Merci" Train One of the 49 cabooses sent from France loaded with gifts in appreciation of the United States of America liberating France during WW2. V&T #22 1/4 A few minutes south of Reno you can find the Nevada State Railroad Museum. This museum holds a number of exhibits inside its massive frame. With activities for both adults and kids alike the museum has enough attractions for hours of enjoyment. Take a walk through their multitude of cars and learn about the heritage of railroads throughout Nevada. Take the time to find the restored "Gratitude Car" – a gift from the provinces of France to the United States of America for the assistance during World War II. After perusing the exhibits you can buy tickets then head outside to the Wabuska Depot and see if you can hop on the train or motorcar which will loop you around the museum. Please see a link to their page by clicking the Nevada Tourism & Cultural Affairs button above.

Back to Rails Nevada Northern Railway Address : 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV 89301 ​ Approximate drive time from Bay Area: 9 hours ​ Approximate distance: 540 miles ​ Fee for Entrance: Yes - Purchase of rides give you free admission to the museum Arriving at the Depot and Museum The "Ghost" Train Called the Ghost train of Ely because #40 was hidden away whenever inspectors came to scrap it. Because it was listed but never found they thought it was a ghost. Dirt the Cat Dirt the Cat was born and raised in the shop and is the official mascot of the NNRY. Arriving at the Depot and Museum 1/5 Ely, Nevada is out there. Way out there. I placed it on our list for a darn good reason – if you want to feel a real historic railway then you must visit the Northern Nevada Railway. We made it a point to complete this trip, and we did it in three days. I would do it again and again, and will do it again since we have a need to return to Ely. Ely has some amazing trains and exhibits, and the town is RICH in history. If you doubt me look them up on TripAdvisor and many other tourist sites. They have an amazing rating. Read about the Ghost Train, visit Dirt the Cat (he does exist!), and watch technicians as they complete their work despite the ogglers and ooers that hover around them. These men and women are bringing history back to life! If heading to Ely make the most of it – check out the Great Basin National Park nearby. You will never see the night sky the same again. Please see a link to the Nevada Northern Railway above by clicking the Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark logo.