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Donner Summit Bridge: Rainbow Bridge over Donner Pass

Last Modified: September 20, 2017

On my constant search to find the best bridges in California I stumbled upon the Donner Summit Bridge, also known as the Rainbow Bridge, while exploring the Donner Summit Tunnels (you really need to do this hike if you haven’t). I snapped a few photos of it while I was there, but luckily my friend […]

Filed Under: Bridges, Historical Structures, Northern California Tagged With: Nevada County, North Lake Tahoe, Truckee

Kentucky Mine Historic Park & Museum: Tour a Gold Rush Era Stamp Mill

Last Modified: July 8, 2015

In the small town of Sierra City, with a grocery store and two restaurants, there is one of my favorite spots in all of Northern California, the Kentucky Mine. This old gold mine and mill is one of the best preserved mills from the gold rush era and is a great way to both interact […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, Museums, Northern California Tagged With: featured, Nevada County, North Lake Tahoe, Sierra City

Donner Memorial State Park: Donner Camp Trail

Last Modified: July 8, 2015

One of the more tragic parts of America’s westward expansion is the story of the Donner party and their fateful trip over the Sierras. Located in what is now the town of Truckee there is both a museum and an interpretive trial, known as the Donner Camp Trail, which gives you a glimpse into the historic […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, Northern California, State Parks Tagged With: featured, Nevada County, North Lake Tahoe, Truckee

Floating the Truckee River: Truckee Regional Park to Glenshire Bridge

Last Modified: July 8, 2015

Is there anything more relaxing than grabbing an inner tube and floating slowly down a river on a hot summer day? I have done this many times in my life, with the most recent being when I floated in Chico last year. When my friend Nate suggested it in Truckee I jumped at the opportunity to do […]

Filed Under: Events, Northern California Tagged With: featured, Nevada County, North Lake Tahoe, Truckee

Donner Pass, Summit Tunnel Hike: Old Abandoned Railroad

Last Modified: October 13, 2018

A few people have said in the comments that this is Union Pacific Railroad property. I did not see any signs when I went but be sure to do your research and abide by any signs to avoid getting a ticket. The Donner Pass Summit Tunnel Hike is one of the best hikes I have […]

Filed Under: Abandoned, Hikes, Historical Structures, Northern California Tagged With: featured, Nevada County, North Lake Tahoe, Truckee

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