Outbound Escapes

Blooms are in so head out

Spring fever calling you outdoors? Blooms are bursting out and so are area events. Early registration is required on most of these activities.

• The annual Run Rocklin, April 20 at Johnson-Springview Park, $15-$35; (916) 415-9991.

• "Searching for Spring: A Hope Valley Adventure" hike through Sorensen's Resort, April 20; $75 general, $50 for guests; (510) 694-2203.

• International Volkswalk hosted by the American Volkssport Association, April 26-27 at ARD Auburn Dam Overlook Park; $3; (916) 434-0205.

• Sutter Buttes photography tour led by the Middle Mountain Foundation, April 26; $25; (530) 671-6116.

• Filoli Gardens and Estate guided tour through Sierra College Community Education, April 26; $62; (916) 781-0590.

• Latrobe Country Fun Run, 5K and Kid's Races, April 26 at Miller's Hill School, Shingle Springs; $12.50-$25; (530) 677-0260, Ext. 227.

• Guided field trips hosted by the Folsom Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 31 and June 7 at various locations; free; (916) 985-4474.

• Sutter Buttes hike to Bragg Canyon sponsored by Yuba Historical Society, April 27; $35; (530) 846-3024.

• Sacramento River Bend Area spring wildflower hike at Hog Lake through the Sacramento River Preservation Trust and the Bureau of Land Management, April 26; $5; (530) 345-1865.

• Drawing on Nature workshop through Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, May 2-4 at Yosemite Bug resort in Yosemite Valley; $250; (530) 347-0227.

• Sierra Foothills 5K/10K at Colfax High School in Colfax, May 3; $10-$25; (530) 305-8786.

• Hike, Bike and Walk Conference/Trail Building and Crew Leader Training, May 15-18 at MontBleu Resort Casino, Lake Tahoe; $65; (775) 888-7433.

• Capital City Mountain Goat Four Wheel Drive Club's trek in Nevada County from Tyler-Foote Crossing to historic Alleghany, May 17; $20-$45; (916) 334-8053.

• National Rifle Association women's shooting clinic, May 17 at Coon Creek Trap and Skeet Club in Lincoln; $60; (530) 889-9780.

• Carson Valley Inn's rafting outing, June 7 down the Carson River; $89-$315; (775) 783-6679.

• Father's Day Quarry Ponds to Folsom Lake Walk/Run, June 15 at Quarry Ponds, Granite Bay; $20-$35; (916) 415-9991.

• Coastwalk's Point Reyes National Seashore (photo at top) backpack tour, June 16-19; $195. Balclutha overnight trip with day hikes to Baker Beach and the Presidio, June 27-28 at Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco; $200; (707) 829-6689.

• Map, Compass and GPS workshop through Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, July 12-13 at Red Fir Group Camp, El Dorado National Forest; $125; (530) 347-0227.

REI's demo day, clinics

If you are in the market for a new kayak or paddling gear, visit Lake Natoma from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 for REI's demonstration day, where you can explore your options. It takes place at the Nimbus Flat Area off Hazel Avenue, near Highway 50. Parking is $7. For more information: eharrin@rei.com.

Challenge yourself at an intermediate road cycling clinic held through Roseville REI from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. April 20 at 1148 Galleria Blvd. Cost is $75 general, $55 members. For more information: (916) 724-6750.