Tag: No Hands Bridge
Mountain Quarries Bridge aka “No Hands Bridge”
The Mountain Quarries Bridge, aka “No Hands Bridge,” was originally constructed in 1912 for the Mountain Quarries Railroad, owned by the Pacific Portland Cement Company. It was reportedly the first concrete bridge of its kind in all of North America and it was designed by John B. Leonard. Leonard was an advocate of concrete...
Black Hole of Calcutta Falls: it’s all in the name
The Black Hole of Calcutta Falls has one of the coolest names I’ve ever heard of for a waterfall. Located in Auburn State Recreation Area, this waterfall is easy to access and a decent introduction to waterfalls in Northern California. Another positive trait about this waterfall is that it’s a great option for beginners and...
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 …...
