Parks in Garden Valley, California

WILDERNESS ADVENTURES was created in 1979 to offer unique adventures on a series of remarkable rivers in the North State region of California. A well established company for many years, we have grown little in size but large in recognition. ... More on allaboutrivers.com

Inscription. Here on a chilly morning in January, 1848, carpenter James Marshall picked up the small pieces gold that touched off one of the largest, most frenzied mass migrations in history. Within a year of Marshalls discovery, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On January 24, 1848, James Marshall set off early and alone to inspect progress in deepening the ditch that channeled water from the sawmill back to the river. Suddenly, he bent over and picked up a few particles gleaming ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The home of the pioneer Monroe family stood here for more than a century. The family matriarch, Nancy Gooch, came across the plains from Missouri as a slave in 1849. She gained her freedom in 1850 when California joined ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This cabin is an example of he quarters used by miners during the gold rush. The earliest structures were canvas tents, made from recycled sailcloth taken from abandoned ships in San Francisco Bay. In 1849 Coloma had ... More on HMDB

Inscription. First Alcade of Coloma Delegate from this area to First State Constitutional Convention Convention at Monterey. September 1849, , Erected 1950 by Placerville Parlor, No.9, N. S. G. W. June 11, 1950. , Marker series. ... More on HMDB

Searching for a place where the whole family can mingle with royalty and cheer dueling swordfighters and enjoy entertainment fit for a king? If so, you won't want ... More on uptake_content

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Carnival rides offering thrills, farm animals with their 4-H families, junior livestock auctions, arts and crafts, exhibits, ... More on uptake_content

Carnival rides offering thrills, farm animals with their 4-H families, junior livestock auctions, arts and crafts, exhibits, food, ... More on Visitplacer.com

Family fun at the Auburn Recreation District Park. . . giant pumpkin contest, scarecrow competition, music, lots of food and crafts ... More on uptake_content

Family fun at the Auburn Recreation District Park. . . giant pumpkin contest, scarecrow competition, music, lots of food and crafts are all ... More on Visitplacer.com