Stanislaus

  Breakfast: Cathy and Carol's Coffee Shop This quaint coffee shop makes you feel at home. It's a regular stop for locals. You'll find friendly service and a cozy atmosphere. While there isn't anything exotic on the menu, you'll agree that the classics are done well. 12085 Yosemite Blvd., 874-2282   Morning: La Grange Regional Off-Highway Vehicle Park With undeveloped camping and 150 acres of land open to recreational riding, this is the place for the adventurous visitor. Trails are available for the beginning off-road enthusiast and those with intermediate skill. The park also features a motor- cross style course. Open year round. 2315 South Old La Grange Road, La Grange   Lunch: Chili Wagon If you're looking for a fun and unique dining experience, than head on over to the Chili Wagon. It serves just the kind of food you would expect. Don't count on getting a healthy, low calorie meal. However, a yummy chili dog is always a good choice. The Chili Wagon is an old favorite around town and it's easy to see why. 12824 Yosemite Blvd., 874-3337   Afternoon: Turlock Lake State Park Take a short scenic drive to Turlock Lake. Open all year and featuring camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, and clean country air, the area offers visitors an opportunity to see the wonderful variety of native plant life that once flourished alongside the rivers of the San Joaquin Valley. Bounded on the north by the Tuolumne River and on the south by Turlock Lake, the recreation area provides an ideal setting for water-oriented outdoor activities. The recreation area features the lake with its 26 miles of shoreline and the foothill country. Picnicking, day-use, and boat launch ramps are offered at the lake. Overnight visitors are welcome at the 66 sites of campground located on the shady south bank of the Tuolumne River about 1 mile from the lake. From several lookout points, visitors can view the surrounding savannas and some of the cattle ranches and orchards nearby. And from Lake Road which separates the campground from the day use area, an excellent perspective is shown of the campground, the river and sloughs, and miles of dredger tailing piles- the by product of a half century of gold mining. Heaviest use period is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. After Labor Day and through October are perhaps the most ideal times to camp with warm and golden days, cool and comfortable nights, and un-crowded campgrounds.   Dinner: Taqueria Castillo You know a place has great food when it's always packed with customers and that's surely the case for Taqueria Castillo. Parking can be limited, but it's worth the effort. You can eat inside or out on the patio. The food is fresh and just delicious. 12512 Yosemite Blvd., 874- 4711