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The Ryde Hotel: a Delta landmark rooted in history, mystery and controversy
California’s Delta region has many wonderful remnants of an era that has long passed. One such remnant is the Ryde…
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May Hollister Woolsey: Sacramento’s endearing urban legend
When searching for haunted places in Sacramento, one name constantly pops up in the results – May Woolsey. Her story…
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The story behind the abandoned Colfax Hotel
Long ago, when the town of Colfax, formerly Illinoistown, was surrounded only by mountains and dirt roads, the iron horses…
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The Cohn House: Folsom’s historical, non-haunted mansion
Located at 305 Scott Street in Folsom, California, stands a magnificent and stately mansion on the top of a hill.…
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Glen Alpine Springs Resort: Tahoe’s earliest resort, filled with history and adventure
Lost to the elements, Glen Alpine Springs Resort sits as a remnant of times passed, when adventurers would flock to…
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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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Captain Jack’s Stronghold: a cultural and historical centerpiece of California
Located in Northern California, Siskiyou and Modoc Counties, lies an amazing gathering of volcanic formations known as Lava Beds National…
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Donner Pass Petroglyphs: remnants of the mysterious Martis people
Prior to covered wagons, the Donner Party, the Gold Rush and the railroad, Donner Pass was home to an ancient…
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China Wall: Truckee’s memorial to the Chinese laborers who transformed America
Located at Donner Summit, in Truckee, CA, is a memorial dedicated to the Chinese laborers known as “China Wall.” This…
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Donner Summit Train Tunnels: a historical journey through abandoned train tunnels
Truckee has been fondly referred to as “the most historical square mile in California.” And, perhaps, no site represents this…
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