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Posted by jeffpelline on July 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Whitewater Rafting Tributary Whitewater Tours has been safely guiding California whitewater rafting and American River rafting trips since 1978 and offers something for all levels, from “mild to wild.” The tours include the North Fork of the Yuba River; South, Middle and Forks of the American River; Upper Sacramento River; East Fork of the Carson […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on January 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
“Of all the mountain ranges I have climbed, I like the Sierra Nevada the best,” John Muir wrote in The Atlantic magazine in 1899. “Its marvelous beauty, displayed in striking and alluring forms, woes the admiring visitor.” Writings by Muir and Mark Twain, and photos by Ansel Adams have introduced multiple generations to Yosemite, Lake […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 21, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The President of the United States visited twice this summer to help preserve and protect the Sierra— from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite. When the President is not around, we can count on local business owners, political leaders and community members to help out. Meet some of them: Elizabeth and Olof Carmel Award-winning fine art photographers […]
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Posted by jeffpelline on October 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment
FALL IS WHEN TRUCKEE gears up for winter activities, and for good reason. National Geographic named it one of best ski towns, thanks to its easy access to world-class ski resorts, cross-country terrain, snow shoeing, sledding—and sleigh rides. But hold on a minute: People who stop to savor fall colors in Truckee (which peak in […]