In this second post on the American River, we explore the Marshall Gold Discovery Center in Coloma, California and learn more about the history of the California Gold Rush.
Category: Vacation
Whitewater Rafting the American River
Exploring the South Fork of the American River with American Whitewater Expeditions near Coloma, California in the heart of California's gold country.
Death Valley: Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
The fourth post in our Death Valley series explores the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. Sand sledding and fun are permitted. As a bonus, the end of the post features a stop at Natural Bridge, an arch within Death Valley National Park not far from Badwater Basin.
Death Valley: Hitting New Lows
In the third post of our Death Valley series, we hit a new low at 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point in North America: Badwater Basin.
Death Valley: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
If Golden Canyon looks a bit like they're out of a movie scene, it may be because it was used in the filming of "A New Hope." Formed by faulting and geologic uplift, Death Valley National Park has many scenic, other-worldly places to explore.
The Cranky Camper 