It was very possible. Depending on where they were in
Glenn County the mileage is very doable. It would have been an overnight trip, but what better reason to visit? They would also had to ferry across the Sacramento River to get from the then Colusi County to
Butte County.
Glenn County was formed from Colusi County 11 Mar 1891. Colusi County encompassed current Colusa, Glenn, and a portion of Tehama counties. Ferries dotted the river and commonly transferred people, animals, and freight from one side to the other.