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Day hiker: Clark's Hole a popular swimming spot
I have written about the Clementine Trail that leads back to the dam on the North Fork of the American River. It's an easy trail that takes you under the Foresthill Bridge, the tallest bridge in California at 730 feet. I am still surprised people don’t realize the very popular...
Solid Gold Stranger – Closer to the Flame
One of my discoveries at this year’s Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival up in Grass Valley was a San Francisco Bay Area band, Solid Gold Stranger. In addition to their sets on both the Main and Pioneer stages, the members sat in individually with various other bands at multiple points in the weekend. All that in-demand talent is showcased on their recently released record, Closer to the Flame.
Explore Outdoors: Whitewater rafting in the Sierra
COLOMA, Calif. — Just an hour east of Sacramento, the South Fork of the American River offers thrill seekers and nature lovers a world-class whitewater adventure. The 21-mile stretch of river from the Chili Bar Bridge to Folsom Lake near Salmon Falls Bridge offers dozens of rapids ranging from beginner to intermediate runs.
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