Tag: Iowa Hill
Iowa Hill Road: A thrilling voyage from Colfax to Iowa Hill
Gold Country is well known for its historic mining towns, legendary tales of the Gold Rush and the meager beginnings of some of California’s most prominent figures. But, one thing that’s unknown to most visitors, is the adventure that’s experienced when actually driving on the winding roads that twist, turn and...
Iowa Hill, California: The Gold Rush Town Still Fighting the Ghost Town Label
Iowa Hill is the kind of place that makes you slow down before you even arrive. The road narrows, as you pass through the Auburn State Recreation Area, the rover canyon drops away, and by the time you reach the old Gold Rush town, it feels like you have slipped into a stubborn pocket of …...
Foresthill Divide: Where history, legendary tales and adventures await
Towns were built overnight after the discovery of gold between 1849 and 1851. This precious commodity, which turned America upside down, was flowing from the mines like the American River through the nearby hills and canyons. The early days of this region birthed many places, events and legends. Although most of the original mining...
