Adventures
Timbuctoo, CA: a once prominent town of Yuba County’s distant past
Timbuctoo, California was once a booming Gold Rush town in Yuba County—home to thousands of miners chasing fortune. Today, it’s a quiet, nearly forgotten California ghost town. Here’s what remains, its fascinating history, and how you can visit. Timbuctoo, California Quick Facts Location: Yuba County, CA Founded: 1855 Known for:...
California’s Most Haunted Places: Where History Meets the Paranormal
Behind the picture-perfect landscapes of California’s rugged coastline, golden sand-filled beaches, rolling hills, wine valleys, and mountain ranges, lies a shadowy trace of Urban Legends that describe the most haunted and cursed places in the state. These terrifying tales blur the line between fact and folklore, as they are born...
Clarksburg’s mighty Cornish house and the tale of George F. Cornish
150 years ago, George F. Cornish and his wife Mary made their way to Yolo County, California, with the aspirations of a better life for them and their future family. In 1868, they built a magnificent house along the banks of the Sacramento River, near the town of Clarksburg. Over time, the Cornish house was …...
Captain Jack’s Stronghold: a cultural and historical centerpiece of California
Located in Northern California, Siskiyou and Modoc Counties, lies an amazing gathering of volcanic formations known as Lava Beds National Monument. Spread out over 46,000 acres, this land is now a historic monument and State Park. However, for many generations, this was sacred land to the Modoc tribe long before Americans ever made it to...
Donner Summit Train Tunnels: a historical journey through abandoned train tunnels
Truckee has been fondly referred to as “the most historical square mile in California.” And, perhaps, no site represents this historical significance better than Donner Summit, where the abandoned train tunnels are located. In addition to the remarkable tunnels, China Wall and Native American petroglyphs are found in the same...
The Round Lake Trail: from Carr Lake to Island Lake and beyond
Located in the heart of the Tahoe National Forest is the Grouse Ridge non-motorized area, which is filled with wonderful hikes through various elevations of the Sierras. One of the more popular trails for hikers and campers in this region is the Round Lake Trail due to its access points, scenic alpine lakes, and because …...
Forest City: Sierra County’s authentic Gold Rush ghost town
Forest City, appropriately named because of its location in the Tahoe National Forest, was settled in the summer of 1852 when miners discovered gold at the forks of the Oregon Creek in Sierra County. Within a few short years, the town grew to over 1,000 residents and at least 30 commercial businesses. However, like other …...
Top 10 Haunted Cemeteries in California
Cemeteries are meant to be the final resting place for our dearly departed. A place for peace and serenity. Unfortunately, with some historic cemeteries, it seems that stories of restless spirits and displaced, disembodied souls seem all too eager to connect with the living. Are Cemeteries Haunted? The answer to this question comes down...
The Gable Mansion: Woodland’s historic home is a symbol of perseverance
The Gable Mansion, located in Woodland, was built in 1885 and is a classic example of 19th century Victorian Italianate architecture. The mansion’s romantic exterior and remarkable interior will surely astound even the least enthusiastic visitor. But, the most impressive aspect about this California Historical Landmark is how it...
The Butte Store: a historical reminder of the forgotten Butte City
Along Highway 49 in Amador County, stands a historic structure too proud to fade into the past like the town it was once a part of. The Butte Store, which was constructed in the 1850’s, is nothing more than four walls seemingly out of place with today’s landscape. But, if you look close enough, this …...
