Tag: Highway 49
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 …...
Auburn waterfalls: exploring the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls and Hidden Falls park
Auburn is a wonderful town filled with a wealth of history. Additionally, it also has one of the state’s finest recreation areas. There’s so many places to visit in the Auburn State Recreation Area, that a week wouldn’t be long enough for visiting all that this region has to offer. A day was barely enough …...
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 …...
