Even with what seemed like half the city of Auburn crawling all over the rocks, steps and trails, the waterfalls were worth the hike.
Kevin Knauss
Posts by Kevin Knauss not related to health insurance or other categories, usually editorials, travel essays, food, pictures and maps.
Mountain Bikes are Destroying Folsom Lake Trails in Granite Bay
All of this increased mountain bike activity is destroying the trails around Folsom Lake in Granite Bay.
Westclox Dura Alarm Clocks Built to Last
Westclox teamed up with the Dura Manufacturing Company in Todedo, Ohio, to create the La Salle series of clocks inspired by the popular Art Deco design style that had become so widespread in the 1920’s.
Why I Love Sacramento – Sac Bee Essay Contest
The autumnal sun drops low in the horizon and lights up the lichen and moss covering the tree trunks and branches.
Historic North Fork, Rose Spring Ditch in Granite Bay and Folsom
The new Rose Spring Ditch wound around the hill sides of the current Folsom Lake Estates and required two siphons.
Horse Rights, Gun Rights and the Swiss Constitution
Historical fate could have left us with other constitutional rights that are just as thorny as a “well armed militia.”
Historic Granite Bay Gold Mine
As I peered down the mine shaft at the tunnel entrance I was surprised at how deep it was. With water dripping off the roots from recent rains, the sides of the tunnel were comprised of the same cobble and red dirt as the trail and pit up top.
Wild Mendocino Mushrooms: Hunt, Gather, Eat
At the end of our two hour hike, Adrienne handed us a couple of wax paper bags full of mushrooms, primarily hedgehogs and winter chanterelles, to take home.
Supreme Court will uphold ban on gay marriage, Prop 8
I don’t think the conservative justices really care about gay marriage. The bigger issue for the court is state’s rights.
Bristlecone Pines, Rainbow waterfall and Mono Lake brine shrimp (Video)
If you like geological wonders, Hwy 395 south of Lake Tahoe has plenty of natural awe inspiring places to visit.
