History and Mystery
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Underwater Towns of California: A look at towns buried in watery graves
Many of California’s lakes and reservoirs provide endless fun for visitors along with other vital resources like irrigation, hydroelectricity, and…
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The Maiden’s Grave: A story of hope, loss and mistaken graves
Located on Highway 88 a few miles west of Silver Lake and Tragedy Spring, is a grave that symbolizes “broken…
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The Murderous Tale of Tragedy Spring and the Mormon Emigrant Trail
In the spring of 1848, the decision to return home to Salt Lake Valley was made and roughly four dozen…
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The Underwater Forest of Fallen Leaf Lake
At 6,300 feet in elevation, and located at the base of Desolation Wilderness, sits a forest unlike any other. I’m…
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Fallen Leaf Lake: How this Sierra Mountain Lake got its name
Fallen Leaf Lake is often referred to as the sister lake to the region’s most prominent landmark – Lake Tahoe.…
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The Bullion Bend Robbery: El Dorado County’s infamous stagecoach robbery
From 1856 to 1913, there were roughly 460 reported stage coach robberies in California. Perhaps, none more memorable or significant…
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Convict Lake: A Stunning Eastern Sierra Lake with an Infamous Past
The story behind Convict Lake’s infamous history is like something out of an old western film or a dime store…
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A Look at California’s First Thanksgiving Celebrations
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November where observers typically gather together for fabulous food,…
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The Bridgeport Covered Bridge: a National Landmark spanning the South Yuba River
The Bridgeport Covered Bridge has become a cherished landmark within Nevada County, California. It’s also recognized as a National Historic…
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Nevada County’s lost and forgotten town of Cherokee
One of the many Gold Rush towns to have graced and disappeared from Nevada County was the once prosperous town…
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