AvatarDerek EvansFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNorth Star Mine Powerhouse and Pelton Wheel Museumexploresierrafoothills.com - By admin, 03 September, 2023Grass Valley boasts a captivating history intricately woven with the gold mining industry of the 19th century. As you explore this charming town, a …
AvatarDerek EvansFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoExplore Grass Valley | Explore the Sierra Foothillsexploresierrafoothills.com - By admin, 02 September, 2023Traveling up Highway 49, you come upon Grass Valley suddenly as the thick pine forest opens to series of long valleys and rolling hills. While Grass …
AvatarDerek EvansFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo11 Incredible Lake Tahoe Hiking Trailsdangtravelers.com - AngelaWith over 100 scenic trails in the area, Lake Tahoe is a dream destination for hikers. Sitting at an elevation of 6,225 feet high, this …
AvatarDerek EvansFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoExploring Volcano, CAexploresierrafoothills.com - By admin, 09 August, 2023For such a small town, Volcano, CA has a big history and a lot to offer for modern day visitors. Nestled in a picturesque bowl-shaped valley (thought …
AvatarDerek EvansFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHighway 49: California’s highway road trip that takes you through historic gold rush townsinews.co.uk - Ellie SeymourAs I approached the southernmost gold rush-era town of Oakhurst in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain foothills, I felt the atmosphere shift with …
AvatarDerek EvansAvatarAvatarWhy a popular San Francisco pizza joint closed up shop and moved to Lake TahoeSFGate - Suzie DundasLake Tahoe can perhaps thank the pandemic for one good thing: bringing more quality pizza to the Sierra Nevada. “I like to explain that our pizza style is a cross between a Neapolitan and a New York-style pizza,” explains Great Gold chef and co-owner Brandon Kirksey. “And that was intentional. When …
AvatarDerek EvansFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThis Road Trip Proves Central California Is the New Coastal Californiathrillist.com - Nicole RupersburgSure, there’s a lot of beauty along the California coastline. But California is a BIG ol’ state, and most of it exists far away from any ocean. …
AvatarDerek EvansAvatarAvatar‘Brought to a place of tears’: Yosemite gateway town empties after road into park failsSFGate - Ashley HarrellLATEST May 26, 11:05 a.m. The National Park Service announced Thursday that Big Oak Flat Road west of Merced Grove is expected to reopen on June 10. The popular thoroughfare into Yosemite National Park closed unexpectedly in early May after a large crack appeared in the road. “Barring any unforeseen …
AvatarDerek EvansAvatarAvatarA guide to our favorite things to do in South Lake TahoeSFGate - Tamara GaneSouth Lake Tahoe offers a rare combination of glitz, glamor and intoxicating natural beauty. Where else will you find high-rise hotels living in harmony with rugged cabins, craggy mountaintops and one of the clearest lakes on Earth? Outdoor recreation, gambling and nightlife are equally accessible …
AvatarDerek EvansAvatarAvatarTahoe's famed Cal Neva, empty for 10 years, sold to new ownersSFGate - Fiona LeeLong closed and empty, one of Lake Tahoe’s most storied properties, the Cal Neva resort, now has new owners. McWhinney, a Denver-based real estate investment company, announced its acquisition of the Cal Neva on Thursday. The previous owner was Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, who purchased the …
AvatarDerek EvansFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoExperience Nature's Playground: The 10 Best Hiking Trails In California For All Skill Levelsthetravel.com - Reena JainThe cables to the Half Dome summit are taken down in the winter for safety purposes; if one is interested in witnessing the 360-degree panorama from …
AvatarDerek EvansAvatarAvatarThese cool Lake Tahoe cabins take serenity to another levelSFGate - Tamara GaneLake Tahoe is known for its swanky hotels and its scenic camping spots, but sometimes the serenity of a cabin is what you really need. We’re talking about the kind of place where you can cook your own meals, listen to the birds chirping while sipping your morning coffee and maybe even take an …