Roadside Attraction
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Clarksburg’s mighty Cornish house and the tale of George F. Cornish
150 years ago, George F. Cornish and his wife Mary made their way to Yolo County, California, with the aspirations…
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The Maiden’s Grave: A story of hope, loss and mistaken graves
Located on Highway 88 a few miles west of Silver Lake and Tragedy Spring, is a grave that symbolizes “broken…
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The Murderous Tale of Tragedy Spring and the Mormon Emigrant Trail
In the spring of 1848, the decision to return home to Salt Lake Valley was made and roughly four dozen…
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The Bullion Bend Robbery: El Dorado County’s infamous stagecoach robbery
From 1856 to 1913, there were roughly 460 reported stage coach robberies in California. Perhaps, none more memorable or significant…
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The Spirit of Sacramento: an abandoned riverboat with a fascinating tale
Sitting along the Garden Highway is an incredible roadside attraction with a fascinating tale. This giant paddlewheel boat (the Spirit…
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The Butte Store: a historical reminder of the forgotten Butte City
Along Highway 49 in Amador County, stands a historic structure too proud to fade into the past like the town…
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Bufano Peace Statue Monument: The Expanding Universe at Timber Cove
Located behind the Timber Cover Resort, along the rugged Sonoma County coast of California, stands a statue that seemingly looks…
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The Barn: West Sacramento’s instant iconic structure
Located on the waterfront of West Sacramento is quite possibly one of the coolest and most unique buildings I have…
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Silvina’s Basket mural is a warm welcome to Woodland
Public murals are often subject to polarizing opinions. One side may find them to be artistic and beneficial to a town…
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The Frog Rock of Fiddletown Rd
A few miles east of Plymouth sits a one-of-a-kind roadside attraction that will surely catch your attention. In fact, if…
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