Book Description

Step back into California's vibrant era of the 1849 Gold Rush. A single Eureka! moment changed history forever early January, 1848, at Sutter's Mill. Whether exploring James W. Marshall's first gold strike on the American River South Fork, or visiting vintage mining towns along Highway 49's Golden Chain, lasting memories remain of Mark Twain's wit, Lola Montez's Spider Dance, and the countless efforts of 49er argonauts on the path of history into the legendary centers of wealth. Take a journey on meandering backroads to colorful mining town destinations covering one-fifth of the Golden State's most scenic geography, starting from easily accessible points via Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park.Starting in San Francisco and Marysville towards mountainous Sierra County, crossing the Yuba River's covered bridge at Bridgeport, the Gold Rush story unfolds often from colorful tales of the miner's successes and sorrows. The Gold Rush defines a 'mythical' legendary time and became the greatest evolutionary advancement in America, with unparalleled discoveries and progress within a region, from the Sierra to the Sea. With this edition, the California Gold Country Explorer visits the surrounding communities in the Sierra Foothills, leading the reader to a better understanding of California's pivotal place in American history. Book Two in our Explorer Series, The California Gold Country Explorer takes off on lengthy loops making a 300 mile expedition on State Highway 49, to the vintage mining towns, in and around Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. It's a culmination in publishing the author's own 50 years living and resources gathered inside the Sierra Nevada Gold Country featuring over 300 stunning color photography journey to the Gold Rush towns' legendary history of rich nuggets and gold deposits found during 1849's California Gold Rush. Find the most efficient ways to discovering these friendly towns, and the circuitous back roads, lakes, rivers, camping, hiking and museum opportunities, within the 'Range of Light' called the Sierra Nevada Foothills and Mountain Ranges. Take in an once-in-a-lifetime experience, or kick back on a leisurely vacation while surrounded by majestic forests, mountain towns, lakes and streams.