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Historic Millerton Courthouse: Fresno County’s First Courthouse Above Millerton Lake

The historic Millerton Courthouse sits above Millerton Lake near Friant, in a place where most...

Millerton, California: The Lost County Seat Beneath Millerton Lake

Before Fresno became the county seat, before Friant Dam created Millerton Lake, and before the old...

Haunted Cemeteries in California: Ghost Stories, Legends, and Historic Graveyards

Haunted cemeteries feel different because the legends are tied to things you can still see today:...

Mare Island: History, Attractions, Tours, and Things to Do

Mare Island does not feel like a normal California historic site. There is no single entrance gate...

Markleeville CA: History, Hot Springs, Travel Tips, and Things to Do

Markleeville is easy to underestimate. The Alpine County town sits southeast of Lake Tahoe, close...

Auburn Waterfalls: Best Waterfall Hikes Near Auburn, California

Auburn is one of the best waterfall areas near Sacramento, but the waterfalls here do not all fit...

Foresthill Bridge: California’s Tallest Bridge Over the American River

Few landmarks in the foothills make you feel the scale of the American River canyon like Foresthill...

No Hands Bridge in Auburn: Visiting the Historic Mountain Quarries Bridge

No Hands Bridge is one of Auburn State Recreation Area’s most recognizable landmarks, a historic...

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