Checkin out the California Gold Rush towns..

Howdee all,

Geno took us on a tour checking out a few Gold Rush towns..

“The Gold Rush started at Sutter's Mill, near Coloma.^[3] On January 24, 1848 James W. Marshall, a foreman working for Sacramento pioneer John Sutter, found pieces of shiny metal in the tailrace of a lumber mill Marshall was building for Sutter, along the American River.^[4] Marshall quietly brought what he found to Sutter, and the two of them privately tested the findings. The tests showed Marshall's particles to be gold. Sutter was dismayed by this, and wanted to keep the news quiet because he feared what would happen to his plans for an agricultural empire if there were a mass search for gold.^[5] However, rumors soon started to spread and were confirmed in March 1848 by San Francisco newspaper publisher and merchant Samuel Brannan. The most famous quote of the California Gold Rush was by Brannan; after he had hurriedly set up a store to sell gold prospecting supplies,^[6] Brannan strode through the streets of San Francisco, holding aloft a vial of gold, shouting "Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!"^[7] With the news of gold, many families trying their luck at Californian farming decided to go for the gold, becoming some of California’s first miners.”

information via  wikipedia

First stop was the town of Coloma in the Coloma Valley

The Below statue is of James Marshall who found the first nugget.

He never did make a fortune.

American River..Where the mill was..RV resort across the river ..nice location, but a bit pricey Replica of the Original Mill At Marshall Park

We visited the Museum at Marshall park..it was very interesting and worth the visit what is this you ask? ..just wood with purdy colors me says…. There were lots of Acorn woodpeckers around..but they didn't cooperate for photos..

They do have a nice red head..

I am hoping a Sicksta might ID this shrub..with this lovely flower..Amador City 

..check out the website..

Several Historic buildings…… Garden art I wished I could bring home to my Sickstas..  Kennedy Gold Mine near Jackson

The Kennedy Mine, famous for being one of the deepest gold mines in the world (at 5912 feet)  Jackson

This giant wheel was once outfitted with numerous buckets to remove tailings and waste from the Kennedy Mine site, and transport them over a ridge to a storage reservoir. The tailings had been causing pollution in one of the sources of drinking water for the town of Jackson. .   Kennedy Mine seen thru the wheel…Back in Sacramento…  Dinner at Tower Cafe..

Very eclectic decor and  food.Very good and highly recommended by me

I had a green curry dish which was delicious.. We also came here for breakfast..the French toast is wonderful. We didn't have any of the desserts…but they sure looked good.

Today we took another walking tour of Sacramento..

visiting Sutter's Fort SHP 

I didn't take photos..but enjoyed the park.