Sierra Mountians Gold Rush 2008
Posted on April 24, 2008 - Filed Under Activities | Leave a Comment
Photo by: Lezlie Sterling - Sacramento Bee
The Sierra Nevada is littered with gold, the celebrity element that rocked financial institutions last month at a record $1,000 an ounce in futures trading. Suddenly, gold panning has become a hot recreational activity.
Since its record high, gold has hovered around $900 an ounce. In 2000, gold was around […]
Emigrant Trail Museum - Donner Party
Posted on February 27, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing | Leave a Comment
The Emigrant Trail Museum at the park is open year round and includes exhibits about the human and natural history of this area.
The Emigrant Trail Museum was completed in 1962 after 15 years of effort by local citizens, park staff and legislators. Open all year, the museum includes exhibits about the natural history of the […]
