Last week I talked about Mormon Island and a bit about the area, but didn’t get a chance to share what I’ve learned about some of the other little mining camps that were in the area during the Gold Rush. Negro Bar was one of those mining camps, and one […]
Mormon Island and Folsom Lake
My life in Placer County is full of memories. I used to love spending time at the American River, skiing on Lake Clementine and heading to Folsom with the rest of the crowd. Even if you don’t live in Placer County, you are probably aware of the drought that is […]
Unfortunately Wildfires are Nothing New to Placer County
It breaks my heart to see the damage that the King Fire, along with the other fires that are burning in California, has done to our beautiful landscape, not to mention the poor wildlife. To think that the King Fire was deliberately set makes my blood boil as it not […]
The Rich History of Dutch Flat
I just love living in Placer County. There is so much history in our beautiful county, especially during the 1800’s. Some of the little towns that existed during the Gold Rush are just a memory, while others are still thriving. One of my favorite little places, Dutch Flat, is near […]
Baxter California a True Blast from My Past
Placer County is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Being born and raised in Placer County has really made me appreciate everything about it, including the small townships that are dotted along Interstate 80 and the old Highway 40. My ancestors, the Baxter family, traveled across the […]