For most travelers, Ukiah, California, is little more than a pit stop off Highway 101, tucked somewhere between wine country and the redwoods. From the highway, it’s a blur of a Costco, the fairgrounds, and an In-N-Out sign. But hidden in plain sight is a tribute to the town’s scandalous past — a nod to the sex workers of yesteryear that might just stop traffic if it were more prominently displayed. Read more at the link in bio. ✍️ 🎤 @matt_lafever | SFGATE

Grab a paddle and check out beautiful Blue Lakes, California! These two adjoining small, deep lakes off Highway 20 between Ukiah and Upper Lake offer the perfect water playground for summer kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and swimming! Beach access is available through local public resorts like The Lodge at Blue Lakes with the purchase of a day pass, or on pull outs along the highway (if you don’t mind a scramble down the dirt embankment to the water). It’s a lovely place to cool off on th