Parks
Malakoff Diggins State Park: a historical mining region with adventure and a ghost town
Park Hours of Operation The State Park is open every day from Sunrise to Sunset. The museum, the buildings and tours of the town are only open during the summer season between Memorial Day and the end of September. There is an $8 fee per vehicle during the peak season. Contact number: 530-265-2740 Directions …...
Lake Jenkinson: Sly Park’s crown jewel and premiere hike
Sly Park holds a special place in my childhood. During my 6th grade year, my class, along wither other classes, went to Sly Park for a week. It was an adventure like any other. For most of us, this was the first time we spent a week without our parents. On a more personal note, …...
Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park: all quiet on the set of Coloma-Lotus
Cronan Ranch Trails Park is located off historic highway 49 in the Coloma-Lotus valley, near Pilot Hill. This region is famous for the discovery of gold in the late 1840’s and whitewater rafting down the South Fork of the American River. The ranch itself consists of roughly 12 miles of trails that are perfect for …...
Yosemite National Park: a place of incomparable beauty and majestic landscapes
Lake Tahoe has been a love of mine since I was a kid. I’ve been there nearly 100 times. Even after all of these trips to Tahoe, I still truly enjoy hiking and visiting the lake every year. It’s been a dream of mine to move to Lake Tahoe. However, in one glance at Yosemite …...
