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May 19, 2026
Clark’s Hole: A Historic American River Swimming Spot Near Auburn
Located along the North Fork American River, just upstream from the confluence in the Auburn State...
May 14, 2026
Sugar Pine Reservoir: A Quiet Outdoor Escape Near Foresthill
Located within the Placer County portion of Tahoe National Forest, Sugar Pine Reservoir sits on the...
May 11, 2026
Iowa Hill Road: A thrilling voyage from Colfax to Iowa Hill
Gold Country is well known for its historic mining towns, legendary tales of the Gold Rush and the...
May 1, 2026
Iowa Hill, California: The Gold Rush Town Still Fighting the Ghost Town Label
Iowa Hill is the kind of place that makes you slow down before you even arrive. The road narrows,...
April 30, 2026
Iowa Hill Bridge: The Old and New Bridges Near Colfax, California
Iowa Hill Bridge is one of those Placer County points of interest where a simple river crossing...
April 28, 2026
Pennyweight Falls Trail: Hiking to a Hidden Waterfall Near Colfax
Pennyweight Falls is one of those Placer County waterfalls that’s often overlooked for other...
April 27, 2026
Codfish Falls Trail: Auburn SRA Waterfall Hike
Codfish Falls Trail is one of the easier waterfall hikes in Auburn State Recreation Area, but the...
April 21, 2026
Hidden Falls Regional Park Guide: Trails, Waterfall, Parking, and What to Know Before You Go
If you want a Northern California park that feels both easy to reach and surprisingly wild, Hidden...
May 19, 2026
Clark’s Hole: A Historic American River Swimming Spot Near Auburn
Located along the North Fork American River, just upstream from the confluence in the Auburn State...
May 14, 2026
Sugar Pine Reservoir: A Quiet Outdoor Escape Near Foresthill
Located within the Placer County portion of Tahoe National Forest, Sugar Pine Reservoir sits on the...
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