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Grouse Ridge Trailhead: Hikes, Road, Camping, and Visit Tips

Grouse Ridge Trailhead is the common visitor’s name for the hiking access area near Grouse Ridge...

Carr Lake Trailhead: Hikes to Island Lake, Round Lake, and More

Carr Lake Trailhead is one of the easiest ways to get into the Grouse Lakes area of Tahoe National...

Cohn House in Folsom: Historic Mansion Guide

The Cohn House in Folsom sits at 305 Scott Street, high above the city’s historic core, with...

Historic Millerton Courthouse: Fresno County’s First Courthouse Above Millerton Lake

The historic Millerton Courthouse sits above Millerton Lake near Friant, in a place where most...

Millerton, California: The Lost County Seat Beneath Millerton Lake

Before Fresno became the county seat, before Friant Dam created Millerton Lake, and before the old...

Haunted Cemeteries in California: Ghost Stories, Legends, and Historic Graveyards

Haunted cemeteries feel different because the legends are tied to things you can still see today:...

Mare Island: History, Attractions, Tours, and Things to Do

Mare Island does not feel like a normal California historic site. There is no single entrance gate...

Markleeville CA: History, Hot Springs, Travel Tips, and Things to Do

Markleeville is easy to underestimate. The Alpine County town sits southeast of Lake Tahoe, close...

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