We all know that Placer County is rich with history. Every town that has carved out a niche has transformed itself into a growing community that embraces the past, but moves forward with the future. If you look at the restaurants, diners, and yes, dives, that have once called Placer […]
Enjoy the New Year with Activities in Placer County
If you are like most folks, the end of the holidays often signals a sigh of relief. However, once the decorations are packed away for another year and your house is back to normal some may feel a bit out of sorts. Cabin fever is all too familiar, especially to […]
The Humble Beginnings of Halloween
Halloween has always been a special time of year in Placer County. I remember when we were growing up that we would always paint the windows in downtown Auburn. There were always some great works of art with kids painting everything from witches and goblins to pumpkins and ghosts. Trick […]
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 […]