Auburn State Recreation Area
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Codfish Falls Trail: The biggest adventure is driving there
Codfish Falls is a 65-70 foot waterfall located on Codfish Creek in the Auburn State Rec Area. The creek, and waterfall, flows…
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Top 12 places to visit in Auburn State Recreation Area
The Auburn State Recreation Area is located in the heart of Gold Country and it spans over 40 miles of…
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Pennyweight Falls: My two cents on this Placer County waterfall
Directions Take I-80 east from Sacramento to Colfax Take exit 133 off I-80 (Canyon Way) and head 1.1 miles Turn…
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A look at both the old and the new Iowa Hill Bridges
The older bridge, which was built in 1928, was no longer safe or suitable for modern transportation needs. However, instead…
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Iowa Hill Road: A thrilling voyage from Colfax to Iowa Hill
Gold Country is well known for its historic gold mining towns, legendary tales of the Gold Rush and the meager…
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Yankee Jims Bridge also known as Colfax-Foresthill Bridge
The bridge was built in 1930 and is a few hundred feet above the river. The deck with is a…
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Mexican Gulch Waterfall: a tropical paradise in Placer County
This waterfall is named after the Mexican Gulch region which is located about 0.6 miles south of Devils Canyon and…
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Devils Falls: Giving the devil its due
Yankee Jims Road runs directly through this canyon on its way south to Foresthill. Along Yankee Jims road you will…
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Bunch Canyon Falls: a historical hiking adventure
It’s located on Bunch Canyon creek which flows through Bunch Canyon. This creek is historically significant due to its part…
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A quick look at Ponderosa Way Bridge in Placer County
The Codfish Falls trailhead is located at the North side of the bridge. Check out my article on Codfish Falls Trail…
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