Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Placer County

Placer County is loaded with activities all year round, but especially during the spring, and with St. Patty’s day coming up next Tuesday, you will have a tough time deciding what you are going to do. If you like music, head over to Country Uncorked happening at the Placer County […]

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Folsom and its Humble Beginnings

When I first started researching the old gold mining towns in Northern California, I had no idea that there were so many, especially in Placer County. Most of those towns and settlements are nothing but memories and ghost towns from the past, but thankfully, there are a few that remain. […]

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Forgotten Mining Camps in Placer County

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 […]

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