Tahoe National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in the northern Sierra Nevada of California. The forest spans a large area in the northern part of California, covering portions of Placer, Nevada, Sierra, Yuba, Plumas, El Dorado, and Alpine counties. Its headquarter is in Nevada City, California.
Rush Creek Falls is located near Nevada City, California, and is part of the South Yuba River State Park. The falls consist of three small cascades along Rush Creek, offering picturesque natural beauty. It a popular destination for visitors seeking both natural splendor and Gold Rush heritage.
Empire Mine State Historic Park is a beautiful and historic park located in Grass Valley, California. The park is home to the Empire Mine, which was once one of the richest and largest gold mines in California. Visitors to the park can take guided tours of the mine, explore the extensive grounds and gardens, and learn about the history of the mine and the people who worked there.
Crystal Hermitage Gardens is a beautiful garden located in the Ananda Village, just outside of Nevada City, California. The garden is home to over 16,000 tulips, daffodils, and other spring flowers, making it a popular destination for visitors during the spring season.
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is a historic gold mining town located in Nevada City, California. The park covers over 3,000 acres of land, and is home to one of the largest hydraulic gold mines in California.
Camp Augusta is a summer camp located in the scenic town of Nevada City, California. The camp is set on over 80 acres of forested land, and offers a range of activities and programs for children of all ages.
The Tahoe-Pyramid Trail is based on a vision for a trail that would follow the entire length of the Truckee River, from its source at forested Lake Tahoe (6225′) to the desert terminus of Pyramid Lake (3796′).
Camp Gold Hollow stands on the shores of Lake Vera. Lake Vera is fed by Rock Creek and Brush Creek, two seasonal creeks from the Sierra Nevada foothills. In ancient times, tribal people inhabited the area, grinding acorns on the flat rocks at the mouth of Rock Creek.
Nisenan Tribute Site Trail Head memorializes the early contributions of native Nisenan and Chinese people to the history of this place. A suspension bridge spans a beautiful section of Deer Creek, connecting to the Environs Trail on the other side.
Donner Lake is a freshwater lake in Northeast California on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of the much larger Lake Tahoe.
This 1,659-foot Historic Summit Tunnel is an old abandoned railroad tunnel and is one of the best hikes in the area. It was the railroad built by Chinese workers that completed in August 1867.
Purchased by the Land Trust in 2010 and conveyed to California State Parks in 2012 as an addition to Donner Memorial State Park, Donner Summit Canyon is the gateway to perhaps the most important square mile in California’s history.
