A drive along Klamathon Road and Copco Road, beside the Klamath River, to the Iron Gate Dam and Recreation Area. This is in the far-northern section of the state, only a few miles from Oregon.
Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach
The cool sea breeze masks summer heat, and combines with ocean-scented air, ozone-rich, to enhance creativity and joy at beach locations. The beauty of Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier beckon visitors not only from all over Southern California, but from other parts of the world. YouTuber Darren is from the UK. He’s been […]
Imperial County, CA: Map, Towns, History
I spent a weekend in July 2015 researching the places and histories of Imperial County, CA – and felt like I was touring the area from my armchair. Thanks to videos documenting the unusual sites of the county, and online maps, blog posts, and Wikipedia, I was able to piece together a picture of this […]
Shasta County, California – A Few of My Experiences There in the 1970’s
I lived in one of the original mining cabins in Redding during the spring of 1976. At one time it was the only home in what is now a busy, populated neighborhood. The cabin started as one room built on a foundation of large wooden logs. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, added later, had concrete […]
Santa Cruz, CA Mission and Community History
The history of Santa Cruz, California, and the Santa Cruz Mission, including the mission’s impact on Native American history.
Yreka – Siskiyou County Gold Town
For miner-49ers looking for gold in the northern part of California, Yreka was the gateway to the Klamath River Valley, and a gold field in its own right.
Klamath River Highway, Northern CA Highway 96
Today I’m driving out of Happy Camp on the Klamath River Highway, also known as highway 96. I’m heading east toward Yreka. This is a trip I’ve taken many times before, as I’ve lived in the Klamath National Forest for the last thirteen years.
Dunsmuir Train Town!
This article about Dunsmuir Train Town was originally written in 2000 not long after we visited the area, and stayed there a month. I’ve added some recent videos to the end of this article.
Happy in Happy Camp
Some people think Happy Camp is only a campground, but that is so wrong. It is a real small town in the Klamath River Valley, at the northern edge of California. Another twenty miles, and we’d be in Oregon.