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Mexican Gulch Waterfall: A Hidden Roadside Cascade Near Yankee Jims

Mexican Gulch Waterfall feels like the kind of place you find by accident while chasing old roads...

Clark’s Hole: A Historic American River Swimming Spot Near Auburn

Located along the North Fork American River, just upstream from the confluence in the Auburn State...

Sugar Pine Reservoir: A Quiet Outdoor Escape Near Foresthill

Located within the Placer County portion of Tahoe National Forest, Sugar Pine Reservoir sits on the...

Iowa Hill Road: A thrilling voyage from Colfax to Iowa Hill

Gold Country is well known for its historic mining towns, legendary tales of the Gold Rush and the...

Iowa Hill, California: The Gold Rush Town Still Fighting the Ghost Town Label

Iowa Hill is the kind of place that makes you slow down before you even arrive. The road narrows,...

Iowa Hill Bridge: The Old and New Bridges Near Colfax, California

Iowa Hill Bridge is one of those Placer County points of interest where a simple river crossing...

Pennyweight Falls Trail: Hiking to a Hidden Waterfall Near Colfax

Pennyweight Falls is one of those Placer County waterfalls that’s often overlooked for other...

Codfish Falls Trail: Auburn SRA Waterfall Hike

Codfish Falls Trail is one of the easier waterfall hikes in Auburn State Recreation Area, but the...

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