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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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 […]

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