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Posted by jeffpelline on May 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment
The California Gold Rush….. Eureka! Discovery of gold in 1848 carried California’s name around the globe. Men came from the East, from England, Germany, Chile, China, and all around the world. By the mid-1850s, an estimated 120,000 miners were at work in California. For the most part, prospectors found little romance in the Gold Rush; […]
Filed under FWA blog · Tagged with California, Empire Mine State Park, Firehouse Museum, gold, Gold Country, Gold Rush, Gold Rush towns, Grass Valley, Malakoff Diggins State Historical Park, miners, Miners Foundry, Nevada City, Nevada County, Nevada County Historical Society, North Star Mining Museum, visit
Posted by jeffpelline on March 20, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Snowboard cross champion Evan Strong (@strong_evan) made history after an inspiring performance in Sochi this week, taking home gold and becoming the first elite para-athlete to appear on the iconic Wheaties box. With his determination, perseverance and superlative athletic performance, Evan joins fellow American Champions Mikaela Shiffrin and Sage Kotsenburg with a limited-edition Wheaties box […]
Posted by jeffpelline on July 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment
GRASS VALLEY OFFERS A TOWN and country experience wrapped in one travel adventure. Spring is the season for wildflower walks, hiking and bicycling in the countryside. The Sierra Vintners’ Wine Trail is June 2-3. The picturesque Bridgeport covered bridge and barn at South Yuba River State Park celebrate their 150th birthday this spring. On May […]
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