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Highway 50 hasserved gold min-ers, long haul

truckers and now evenfamilies just looking forsome fun.

The highway takestravelers up to Tahoe, intothe mountains and evenright here in our own

backyards of Folsom andEl Dorado Hills.

Discovering the charmof Folsoms historic SutterStreet or shopping any ofthe shopping centers intown can all be done eas-ily.

The Folsom Chamberof Commerce, TourismBureau and other groupshave put a lot of effort

into ensuring the townand its amenities areknown far and wide. And

with hotels, bed andbreakfasts and camp-grounds readily available,lodging isnt a problem.

Folsom has much tooffer. Residents can listthem from memory, usu-ally naming Folsom Lake,

Lake Natoma, FolsomPrison Museum, FolsomHistory Museum andFolsom Powerhouse State

Historic Park as the majordraws. But there are otherhidden gems in the townsuch as the Folsom CityZoo, walking trails andpristine parks.

El Dorado Hills boaststhe gorgeous shoppingmecca of Town Center

with its easy highwayaccess.

Trails, parks andaccess to Folsom Lake areall great reasons to visit ElDorado Hills.

Again, the EDHChamber of Commerceand tight-knit businesscommunity is to thankfor much of the areaspositive growth.

Explore with the staffof the Telegraph as we

look at 50 things to do onHighway 50. Some loca-tions are off the beatenpath, but we believe theyare important pieces tothe things to do puzzle.

Dont forget to check onthe special events offeredin the region. FromFolsom Live! (Sept. 26) and

the Folsom Pro Rodeo(July 2-4) to the GourdFestival (Sept. 26-27) andFolsom Renaissance Faire(Oct. 17-18), there issomething for everyone.

If you have ideas forthe next guide, feel free toe-mail us at [email protected] post your ideas com-ments on our Web sites atFolsomTelegraph.comand EDHTelegraph.com.

Happy reading andexploring. Get off thecouch and get out there.

Don Chaddock is the editor of

the Telegraph. He may be

reached at donc@goldcountry

media.com.

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explore Highway 50

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Whats inside

Explore GoldRush history

Penne Usher looks atPlacerville, Folsom andColoma for trips to learnabout the areas richmining heritage.

See page 6

Enjoy live theater

Don Chaddock peeksbehind the curtain at thelocal theatrical scene inFolsom, El Dorado Hillsand Placerville.

See page 8

Get out on the trailsPut boot to trail in the foothills or

the Sierra. This story looks at easytrails that work well for small chil-dren.

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Trails in El Dorado Hills,Granite Bay and Folsom are

perfect for biking or hiking

Whether you prefer hoof, foot or ped-al, there are trails for you. Equestrians,cyclists, runners, joggers and hikers havemany options, and Bridget Jones roundsthem up in this trail guide.

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BY PENNE USHERTELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT

The foothills are richwith Gold Rush era histo-ry, which remains aliveand well in Placervilleand Folsoms historic dis-trict.

It was on Jan. 24, 1848,that James Marshallpicked up a bright pebbleof gold near the town of

Coloma, about ninemiles north of Placervilleon Highway 49, settingoff the California GoldRush.

The original site ofMarshalls discovery andseveral historic buildingsthat have survived overthe years are now part ofCalifornias state parks.

The Marshall Gold Dis-covery State Historic Parkin Coloma features amuseum, restored build-ing and costumeddocents to assist visitors with their trek back intime.

Visitors can pan forgold and watch the localblacksmith turn iron into

works of art.Placervilles Historic

Main Street district,about 40 miles east ofSacramento on Highway50, remains a thrivingarea with the feel of thedays gone by.

Boasting the oldestcontinuously operatinghardware store east of the

Mississippi, Placervillemakes it easy for visitorsto imagine the day whenminers came into townfor their supplies, mealsand entertainment.

This is one place wehave to bring out-of-town visitors, saidMartha Hawthorne of thePlacerville Hardwarestore. Not only can you

get regular hardwarestuff, like nails andscrews, but there are somany unusual gift items.

Unique specialtyshops, galleries andantique stores now takeup residency in many ofthe citys historic build-ings.

Mexican, seafood and

sundry eateries line theblocks of Main Streetproviding ample oppor-tunity for visitors to fill upbefore exploring the area.

Taking a step back in

time however, doesnthave to be isolated toPlacerville. A short drive

west toward Sacramentolies the city of Folsom

with its own lengthy his-tory.

Folsom is well knownmostly due to JohnnyCashs famous songabout the Folsom

Prison. But the citys his-tory began in the mid-1800s with the GoldRush.

A walk down SutterStreet in Folsoms His-

toric District can trans-port visitors back in time.

There is a lot to dohere, said Pam Conrad,of the Folsom HistoricalSociety. We have jobs,

museums, galleries, bikerental, antiques, gifts,books and plenty of din-ing and drinking estab-lishments.

Conrad said if visitorsare willing to take theshort four-block walkthey will find historyabounds in the area.

There are historic

homes in the surround-ing blocks around Sutter,plenty of restaurants andwooden side walks righthere along the river, shesaid.

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Explore Gold Rush historyThe Fabulous 50, more commonly known as Highway50, offers visitors and travelers many options rangingfrom live performances to outdoor recreation. This listis certainly not comprehensive, but is a starting pointfor readers to begin their own journey. The list is not inno particular order.

1. Coloma The site of the first discovery of gold inCalifornia in 1848 is at Coloma, located east on High-way 49 from Placerville. The state historic park sportsa replica of John Sutters Mill, a Mormon cabin, muse-um and more. For more information, visitcoloma.com.

2. Folsom Thursday Night Market This seasonal

market runs through the summer on Sutter Street inFolsom and features live entertainment, a farmersmarket and activities. For more information, visit fol-somtnm.com.

3. El Dorado Hills Town Center Conveniently locat-ed directly on Highway 50, this shopping center hostslive concerts and other community events throughoutthe year. For more information, visit eldoradohill-stowncenter.com.

4. Lake Tahoe The Jewel of the Sierra, Lake Tahoe isa destination all year long. From skiing to swimming to

boating and hiking, South Lake Tahoe is a hub of activ-ities. For more information, go tovisitinglaketahoe.com.

5. Shakespeare Festival The Lake Tahoe Shake-speare Festival at Sand Harbor draws thousands of vis-itors every year. This years festival is scheduled for July11 through Aug. 23.

6. Folsom History Museum Featuring displays onlocal history, including the Pony Express and the GoldRush, the museum is located at 823 Sutter St. in Fol-som. For more information, visit folsomhistorymuse-

um.org.7. Folsom Aquatic Center Located at 1200 Riley St.

in Folsom, the Aquatic Center is managed by the city.The facility features a pool, a water slide and splashpool. For more information, visit folsom.ca.us or call(916) 355-8318.

8. Hangtown Highway 50 intersects with Highway49 at Placerville, providing easy access to plenty ofGold Rush history. The town also features many diningestablishments, antique shops and a museum in itshistoric business district. For more information about

Placerville, visit cityofplacerville.org9. Live Music There are plenty of live music venues

along the Highway 50 corridor, including the Power-house Pub at the corner of Riley and Sutter streets in

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COURTESY PHOTOAt the Folsom History Museums Interpretive Center on Wool Street, volun-teers Shirley Capp, left, and Bev Tanner stand on the porch of a replica of aGold Rush-era cabin.

There is a lot to do

in (Folsom).Pam ConradFolsom Historical Society

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BY DON CHADDOCKTHE TELEGRAPH

You dont need a big cityto see quality live theater.The area is home tonumerous theatricalgroups including a fulltime theater.

We do shows 52 weeksa year, said Stage NineTheater co-owner MikeJimena. In this region,

(were) the only real inde-pendent full-time theater.The theater is located on

Sutter Street in Folsomshistoric business district.

Jimena said Stage Ninefocuses on family enter-tainment.

We actually have threeseries now, he said. Our

big push is entertainmentfor the whole family.

The theater offers amore mature show, onefor children and anotherfor senior citizens.

We have Off Broadwaythat is more geared towardlate teens to adults, Jime-na said. We have ouryoung people show, which(is when) parents and

grandparents bring chil-dren to enjoy the beauty oftheater.

Jimena said the chil-drens shows are not aform of lesser theater,but rather shorter and fea-turing stories more apt tocapture a childs attention.

The subject matter andthe length of the produc-tion is geared toward a

younger mind, he said,citing recent productionsof Pinocchio and SnowWhite as examples. Weput no less time or moneyinto those productions. Itsdirected by AllenSchmeltz, which is aboutas respected as you get inchildrens theater.

He said senior citizenswill find familiar materialat their senior shows.

The senior program is a

Thursday night show. Theway we promote it is youdont have to be a senior toget the show. For example,The Carsino Show isbased on the old JohnnyCarson show, so whileteens may enjoy the pro-duction value and acting,they may not get all thejokes, he said.

When not producingstage plays, the theateralso hosts classes.

We also have our sup-port system, our acade-my, he said. Werebuilding our theatricalfuture though them sothey grow as artists. Ourclasses arent productionbased.

Stage Nine said the bigcities can handle the edgi-er material for now.

Were not worried

about changing the world,were worried about enter-taining it, he said.

Upcoming productionsinclude Hats, a playbased on the founding ofthe Red Hat Society, andCharlottes Web.

During the holiday sea-son, Stage Nine puts onHoliday in the Hills,

based on charactersripped from Folsoms past.

This will be the fourthyear of doing it. It is alwaysthe one tried-and-truedeal, Jimena said. Thehost character is alwaysPeter J. Hopper, who wasthe editor of The FolsomTelegraph around 1880 orso.

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FOLSOM:Stage Nine Theater717 Sutter St.

Performances all year longStageninefolsom.com

(916) 353-1001

The Actors WorkshopPerformances at 800 Reading

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Actorsworkshop.net

(916) 207-5606

Falcons Eye TheatrePerformances at

Folsom Lake College

Falconseyetheatre.com

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Imprint Theatre CompanyImprinttheatre.org

EL DORADO HILLS:El Dorado Musical TheaterPerformances in Folsom and El

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PLACERVILLE:Imagination TheaterEl Dorado County Fairgrounds

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Admission costs, show times and

plays vary. Check with local the-

aters for current information and

shows.

DON CHADDOCK THE TELEGRAPH

Actors perform Escanaba in da Moonlight at Stage Nine Theater in early2009. The theater presents live performances weekly all year long.

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10. FIDO Dog Park Thefenced dog park at 1775Creekside Drive in Folsomis named after the FolsomIndependent Dog Ownersgroup. There are no fees.For more information, call(916) 355-7285.

11. Foothills driving White Rock Road, locatedjust off of Highway 50, is ascenic drive of rolling hillsand ranches, south ofHighway 50 all the way toGrant Line Road south ofRancho Cordova. NearHighway 50 is also theremains of Clarksville, atown dating back to the

Gold Rush. It is privateproperty now, but privatetours can be arranged.For more information onClarksville, visit edhhisto-ry.org.

12. Apple Hill Thisarea is known for itsapple pies and othertreats during the fall.Wagon rides, music, ven-dors and more can befound at Apple Hill inCamino, just east of Plac-erville. For more informa-tion, visit applehill.com.

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In May for the last few years, a local town on

Highway 50 has had a bigbash held in its honor despite being home tojust one family.

Clarksville is located on White Rock Road justbefore Highway 50 in ElDorado Hills.

On May 9, the ghosttown shook off its cob-webs and opened its gatesto visitors for the first timeand more than 3,000 peo-ple took advantage of thefree event.

The previous eventshad been held at the ElDorado Hills Library.

The family friendlyevent features PonyExpress Remount demon-strations, a Civil War eraencampment, the Mor-mon Battalion re-enact-ment group, gold pan-ning, music and more.

Clarksville was foundedduring the Gold Rush with the construction ofMormon Tavern, accord-ing to the Clarksville His-torical Society.

The town eventuallygrew around the tavernand served as a supplystation for those travelinginto the hills to mine forgold, according to BettyJanuary, president of thehistorical society.

It was founded proba-bly around 1847, shesaid. This town emerged

as a gateway to the goldfields. Its had many upsand downs (during its his-tory).

Present-day El DoradoHills is built on the foun-

dation of Clarksville,according to January.

Around 1960, it waspretty well done in, shesaid. (Thats when adeveloper) came in,bought all the land andchanged the name to ElDorado Hills.

Some of the dozenstructures still standingdate back to the 1860s.One of those is a modesthouse that has seen betterdays.

One famous (buildinghere) is the Kyburzhouse, she said. SamuelKyburz moved in here inthe late 1860s. His house

is still barely standing.Kyburz once worked forJohn Sutter, the man cred-ited with starting the Cal-ifornia Gold Rush.

When the Kyburz homein Sacramento was flood-ed in the 1860s, he packedup and moved to higherground in Clarksville. Hishome is visible from the

roadway during the event.Due to structural instabil-ity, those attending arekept out of the buildings,according to January.

One building that was

open to the public wasthe old one-room school-

house that once educatedthe towns children.

United School, part ofthe Buckeye School Dis-trict, closed its doorsprobably in the 1950s,she said.

The schoolhouse founda new lease on life as abarn. It was moved up theroad from its original siteand modified for its newrole.

They added thesesides to it, January said.

It is visible from High-way 50 as motorists driveeast just before the BassLake Grade.

If they look to the right,they will see the red

barn, she said. That isthe old schoolhouse.The town is also home

to a significant stretch of ahistoric highway.

This roadway here isprobably the longeststretch of the LincolnHighway in California,she said. It goes rightthrough Clarksville.

Pat Thomsen, historicalsociety secretary, said theevent is important.

We hold it to celebrateour history, she said. Itgives residents a chanceto see what we had beforeand how they lived. It justamazes me when you goand see these houses thatthey just had two boards

between them and theelements.

To get to Clarksville,take White Rock Road orSilva Valley Parkway head-ing toward Highway 50.

Visit a ghost town in your backyardCLARKSVILLE DAY

What: A celebration honor-ing the history of the town

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When: Every MayWhere: Originally held atthe El Dorado Hills Library,

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Cost: FreeInfo: edhhistory.org

PHILIP WOOD THE TELEGRAPH

Goldpanner Rus Kurz, left, shows Carol Thomas and her grandchildren, Nick,7, and Katie Cates, 9, the art of goldpanning at the third annual ClarksvilleDay Celebration.

Did you know that the Pony Express, which camethrough Clarksville, only operated from 1860-61?Here Dan Detrich of the National Pony ExpressAssociation reenacts a delivery charge during the

event.PHILIP WOOD THE TELEGRAPH

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14. Wrights Lake Fol-som and Tahoe arent theonly lakes in the area. Wrights Lake is locatedeast of Placerville in the ElDorado National Forest.From Kyburz on Highway50, go east 5 miles toWrights Lake Road. Turnleft (north) and driveanother 8 miles. The lakefeatures trails, camp-grounds and more. Formore information, call(530) 647-5415.

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the commercial applica-tion of electricity. H.P. Liv-ermore realized that the water of the AmericanRiver could turn genera-tors for electricity inSacramento, located 22miles downstream. Withhis partners, Livermorebuilt the powerhouse,which still looks much asit did in 1895. The open-ing of the powerhousebrought with it a grandelectric carnival paradethrough downtown Sacra-mento and a 100-gunsalute from a detachmentof soldiers near the sub-station. Vintage genera-tors are still in place at thepowerhouse, as is thecontrol switchboard. Visi-tors touring the power-house can see the massive

General Electric trans-formers, each capable ofconducting up to 11,000volts of electricity. Formore information, call(916) 985-4843.

21. Sacramento Drive-in One of the fewremaining drive-in the-aters is located at Brad-shaw and Highway 50,9616 Oates Drive in Ran-cho Cordova. The theateris open, despite rumors tothe contrary. For moreinformation, call (916)363-6572.

22. Old Sacramento Highway 50 merges withInterstate 5, takingmotorists right to OldSacramento. The area fea-tures museums, historicbuildings and the Califor-nia State Railroad Muse-um, 125 I St. For moreinformation, visit old-sacramento.com.

23. Red Hawk Casino If you dont feel like driv-

ing all the way to Nevada,stop in at the Red HawkCasino in Shingle Springsnear Placerville. For moreinformation, visit red-hawkcasino.com.

24. Wine tasting Forthose looking for a quickstroll while wine tasting,visit Sutter Street. There isthe Cellar Wine andCheese Bar, 727 Sutter St.,(916) 293-9332, and Pro-cissi Cellars in the 600block of Sutter, (916) 608-9179. For the more adven-turous, head up to ElDorado County where theregion is turning into a lit-tle Napa Valley. For a list ofwineries and wine tastingevents, go to visit-eldora-do.com or call (800) 457-1624.

25. Go golfing (private)

Private golf coursesabound in the area. islocated at 1620 East


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The new Red Hawk Casino, located directly off of Highway 50 in ShingleSprings, features gaming, dining and a childrens activity area. They arenumber 23 on the list. For more information, visit redhawkcasino.com.

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Natoma St. in Folsom,(916) 817-8100, SerranoCountry Club is located at5005 Serrano Parkway inEl Dorado Hills, (916) 933-5005 and Cameron ParkCountry Club, 3201 RoyalDrive in Cameron Park,(530) 672-7900.

26. Go golfing (public)

There are some greatpublic courses availableto those looking for aquick trip to the links.Bass Lake Golf Course islocated at 13000 Alexan-drite Drive in Rescue. Formore information, call(530) 677-4653. Otherpublic courses includeApple Mountain, CaminoHeights, Cold Springs andSierra.

27. Hiking Trails areplentiful off of Highway50. Around Folsom, thereare trails along the Ameri-can River, Folsom Lakeand Folsom Boulevard.Just keep you eye out fortrail signs as you embarkon your adventures.

28. Go to jail FolsomPrison Museum is locatednext to the historic prisonoff of Natoma Street inFolsom. For informationon the prison and itsexhibits, call (916) 985-2561, Ext. 458 or visit fol-somprisonmuseum.org.

29. River Cats Stadium

Watch the River Catsplay and attend otherevents. Its located acrossfrom Old Sacramento.

30. State Capitol Visitthe State Capitol buildingand grounds in the heartof Sacramento.

31. Gold Panning Gogold panning. There arelots of options, includingdemonstrations at Colo-ma and at Gold Bug Minein Placerville.

32. Tommy Ts Comedy

Steakhouse is moving intothe Nimbus Winery atHazel and Folsom Boule-vard. It will open soon.

33. Regal IMAX in El

Dorado Hills Located inthe Town Center, themovie theater utilizesIMAX technology, butsadly, not the iconic hugescreen. Seeing a movie inthe crisp digital IMAXquality in an air-condi-tioned theater can easilymake up for the smallerscreen.

34. Folsom Live Theareas biggest street partytakes place on Sutter



Poisond, a Poison tribute band, performs on Sutter Street in Folsom atlast years Folsom Live. The event is the areas largest street party and fea-tures bands performing on multiple stages, food, dancing, shopping andmore. The next one is scheduled for Sept. 26. The event is number 34 onthe list.

Party in the streets at Folsom Live

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BY DON CHADDOCKTHE TELEGRAPH

The canyons of the

American River offer trailsfor beginners and expertsalike but for a nice easywalk with small children,the South Fork of theAmerican River in Colomais perfect.

From the parking lot forthe Coloma State HistoricPark, there are clearlymarked trails following

the river.Well shaded, your chil-

dren will get a clear viewof rafters, small wildlifeand flowers. There are alsoplaques along the route toexplain the 1848 discoveryof gold by James Marshallat Sutters Mill.

As always, wear sun-screen, watch your stepand bring water.

Back across Highway49, there are more smalltrails along the hillsideoverlooking the park.Children can see a replicaMaidu shelter and whatthe natives used for foodstorage.

About a half-mile ofwalking is good for smallchildren while older kids

may not appreciate itquite as much.

For the more adventur-ous, there is Wrights Lakeand the desolation wilder-ness area east of Plac-erville along Highway 50.

Folsom Lake StateRecreation Area boasts

numerous trails, rangingfrom easy to moderate indifficulty level.

During periods of lowwater, some of the settle-ments flooded by the cre-ation of the Folsom Dambegin to surface.

These are best viewed inlate fall or early in the yearbefore the rainy seasonstarts.

Looking for support? Running partners?Training? Competition?

Great people to hang out with?

We are an active group of people of all ages and runningabilities who enjoy sharing our running experiences witheach other. FRR encourages the enjoyment of running through mutual support in preparation for training andracing. Others prefer the solitude of running alone, takepart in the group sessions for social pleasures, or simply

wish to maintain fitness and health.

FRR has groups currently training for:

Cowtown Marathon 1/2 Marathon and 5k

Four Bridges Marathon and Relay

California International Marathon and Relay

We welcome runners of all goals, ages, speeds and styles; fitness runnerto racer, ultramarathoner to triathlete, newcomer to veteran.

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Were a proud member of RRCA www.rrca.org.

Get out on the trailsThe trailsalong theSouth Fork ofthe AmericanRiver in Colo-ma are wellmaintained.

Althoughthey areshort, thetrails are per-fect for fami-lies withstrollers orsmall chil-dren.DON CHADDOCK

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TRAIL GUIDE

For trails along the

North and Middle Forksof the American River,visit parc-auburn.org.For trails near the SouthFork of the AmericanRiver, visit arconservan-cy.org.

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35. American River Bike

Trail This famous biketrail runs from BealsPoint in Granite Bay allthe way to Sacramento.For more information,

visit saccycle.com.36. Fishing From river

fishing to lake fishing,Highway 50 offers easyaccess to all of theseoptions. Check with localparks and facilities forrules.

37. Nimbus Fish Hatch-

ery Located at 2001Nimbus Road in GoldRun, the visitor center forthe hatchery is open dai-ly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.For more information,call (916) 358-2820.

38. Folsom City ZooSanctuary Rescued ani-mals are on display innatural settings at the zooin Folsom, located at 403Stafford St. For moreinformation on activitiesand hours of operation,call (916) 351-3527.

39. Nimbus Winery This winery is actually a

shopping center and isalso home to Tommy TsComedy Steakhouse andother shops. It is locatedat 12401 Folsom Boule-vard in Rancho Cordova.

40. Ski When the weather is right, there


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Rafters take their adventure to another level as they hit white water through the Trouble Maker rap-id on the South Fork of the American River near Coloma. The activity is number 19 on our list.

Ride the rapids on the South Fork American River

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nothing like fresh powderon the mountain. Somepopular ski resorts onHighway 50 includeHeavenly Ski Resort.Access to the resort is atthe gondola at HeavenlyVillage on Highway 50 inSouth Lake Tahoe. They

offer off-season eventsand activities, so theresplenty to do even whenthe snow has melted. Formore information, visit

skiheavenly.com. Sierra atTahoe is also located near

South Lake. For moreinformation, visit sierraat-tahoe.com.

41. Sacramento State

Aquatic Center Thefacility is located at 1901Hazel Ave. in Gold Runnear Lake Natoma. Theyfeature special events,training, boating safety, water skiing and more.

For more information, goto sacstateaquaticcen-ter.com.


Odile Reid, 13, gets ready for some fun at LakeTahoe. There are plenty of public beaches andactivities at the lake, which made numerousmentions on the list.

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Parasailors take to the waters of Folsom Lake near Folsom Point. A parasailinggroup based in Sacramento meets at the lake regularly when winds are high.The lake is open to boating, fishing and other activities.

Folsom Lake is full of funThere are many lakes

along the Highway 50

corridor, but one offersplenty of activities with-out a lot of driving Folsom Lake.

Reaching up intoGranite Bay, SalmonFalls, Coloma, El Dora-do Hills and Folsom, thelakes recreation areafeatures boating, swim-ming, fishing, water ski-

ing, kayaking, rafting,hiking and more.

The campgrounds atthe lake Beals Pointand Peninsula fill upquickly.

For those not lookingto get wet, there is alsothe Oaks Nature Trail.Just over three-quartersof a mile long, the trail is

accessible for the dis-abled and is consideredeasy for all fitness levels,according to the FolsomLake State RecreationArea.

There are interpretivepanels located alongthe trail. Nature enthu-siasts will enjoy the oak woodland, lake shore

views and the variouscreek side habitats. Wildlife that can beseen include deer, fox, wild turkeys and vari-ous reptiles.

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42. Placerville Speed-

way This place, locat-ed at 100 Placerville Dri-ve, seats 1,600 and when

the racers get going, sowill your adrenaline.

For more information,go to placervillespeedway.com.

43. Drive through the

airpark Cameron ParksAir Park is a place where youll see drivewaysgoing right up to houses,only instead of a car, an

airplane is parked outfront. The airpark is locat-ed along Highway 50. Formore information, call(530) 676-8316.

44. Fine dining Visitthe chambers of com-merce in Placerville, El

Dorado Hills and Folsomto find out some of thebest dining choicesaround.

45. Skateboard parks Placerville, Folsom,Cameron Park and ElDorado Hills offer skate

parks.46. Bed and breakfast

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Spring is a great time to view the wildflowers along the hillsides and fields around Highway 50.These flowers were spotted growing near the South Fork of the American River.

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fect view of the front ofthe Folsom Dam. Whenthe dam was constructed

in the mid-1950s, manysmall communities, farmsand historic mining sites were submerged underthe lake.

During periods of lowwater, some of the foun-dations of the originalstructures resurface. Theroad is accessible fromeither Folsom-Auburn

Boulevard or East NatomaStreet in Folsom.

48. See the Nimbus Dam

The dam features amarina and recreationarea and holds back LakeNatoma. There is a groupcampground, 11 miles ofpaved bicycle trails, 6

miles of multi-use trailsand two launch ramps forboating. For more infor-mation, call (916) 988-0205.

49. Horseback riding Many of the areas trails

are perfect for horses, justbe sure to mind the rules.To learn how to ride hors-es, you can check out Par-adise Ranch EquestrianCenter, 4831 ParadiseLane in Placerville, (530)644-7923.

50. Cave Rock Just onthe other side of the stateline is an enormous rock

that Highway 50 runsright through. It is a siteconsidered sacred to theNative Americans androck climbing is no longerallowed, but there is a hik-ing trail located off theroad.

The hike is only about a

1/2 mile in length. Thetrailhead is in the CaveRock Estates, 3 milesnorth of Zephyr Cove and just south of the CaveRock tunnel. The well-maintained trail ends at

the base of the rock,about 20 feet below thevery top.

Children over 6 yearsold and those of averageability should have noproblem navigating thenarrow trail to the top.

There is enough roomsit sit, relax and take in theview. If you plan on

climbing to the very top,wear sturdy hiking boots,take water and wear sun-screen.

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This replica of Sutters Mill is on display at Coloma State Historic Parkon Highway 49. Along with the mill, there is also a replica of a Mormon

cabin, timbers salvaged from the original site, picnic area, trails and aview of the South Fork of the American River.

Theres gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills

BY ANNE PAPINEAUGOLD COUNTRY NEWS SERVICE

Laced with lazy water-

ways, expansive lakesand thrilling whitewater,the region is boaters par-adise.

Rollins Lake in Colfax,located above Auburn on

Interstate 80, welcomesgroups large or small forhouse boating, water ski-

ing, fishing and swim-ming. Rollins Lake, Col-fax: (530) 346-6166.

Lake Clementine, water skiing, canoeingand kayaking, Auburn

State Recreation Area:(530) 885-4527.

Folsom Lake State

Recreation Area, 18,000acre recreation areaabout 15 miles east ofSacramento, accessed viaHighway 50: (916) 988-0205.

Water recreation plentiful in region

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BY BRIDGET JONESTELEGRAPH CORRESPONDENT

As the weather warms,

those seeking to ventureout of doors this time of year have a plethora ofchoices throughout Plac-er and El Dorado coun-ties. Local residents canexperience the thrill ofhiking for very little mon-ey on nearby trails.

Granite Bay residentscan access the Miners

Ravine Trail through theMiners Ravine NatureReserve on Auburn Fol-som Road.

Cari Colonius, a localmother and REI OutdoorSchool instructor, saidshe enjoys biking on andtaking her son to thetrails, but encourages hik-ers to remember that they

will be sharing the trailwith others.

Its multi-use, so thatsone thing people need tokeep in mind its not justhikers, Colonius said.You see wildlife too yousee lots of birds. That(trails) nice because youcan access it from abunch of different places,

and its free.There are interpretive

signs and its all in the wetland area, Coloniussaid. It talks about thesalmon, it talks about thewildlife there, all the geo-graphic features. So, its anice little interpretiveplace.

Local residents also

have a wide array of trailsavailable to them throughthe Folsom Lake StateRecreation Area. Thoseinterested in hiking these

trails need only followDouglas Boulevard to theGranite Bay access point.

Supervising Ranger T.Guardino of the FolsomLake State Recreation Area said there arenumerous trails within

this system, and hikerscan pick various destina-tions.

The benefits of ourparticular park are wehave a lot of trails,Guardino said. To go upriver, you can start at thekiosk at Granite Bay, and you could end up inTahoe. You could walk all

the way to Auburn. Thereis just a vast amount oftrails. You can walk on afire road (and) you canwalk on single track trails.We have multi-use trails.Therere trails that arehorses and people onlyand no bicycles, and thereare trails where you canride bicycles.

Guardino said hikerslooking for ideal destina-tions should feel free toinquire at the Granite Bayaccess point kiosk.

Beals Point is a down-river hike and is a day-useas well as overnightcamping area. This beachalso includes a snack barthat rents pedal boats, sail

boats, jet skis and otherwater sport equipment.

The city of Folsom alsohas several great trail sys-tems for those interested

in getting outdoors to seesome wildlife or spendsome time with family.

The Humbug-WillowCreek Trail system is agood place for families with young children totake a walk and see somewetlands and wildlife.

Thats probably the

best beginner area, andthere are parks along thetrail they could start onor stop at, said JimKonopka, senior parkplanner of trails for thecity of Folsom. There areseveral large ponds with alot of birds. Its definitelyan area you can watchbirds or sit along the

water and watch differentwildlife. Its a great spot torelax and get away fromthe city life right in (our)own backyard. Its perfect

for someone just gettingstarted (hiking) withyoung kids.

The new Folsom LakeCrossing bridge has alsobecome a popular spotfor runners and bicyclists,because it connectsdirectly to the bike trail onFolsom-Auburn Road and

offers great views of Fol-som Dam.

That one weve got justan incredible response(about), Konopka said.People keep sayingtherere more bikes thancars. Even for pedestriansand runners, people loveto use it for that. Thatsprobably been the most

popular section weve hadever since it opened.

New York Creek Trail inEl Dorado Hills is another way to escape city life

without traveling fartherthan Community Park onHarvard Way. The 1 -mile trail ends in the Art Weisberg Park acrossfrom Jackson ElementarySchool.

I think the New YorkCreek Trail is one of ourmost beautiful trails, said

Dianna Hillyer, director ofplanning for El DoradoHills Community ServicesDistrict. Its not paved,its very native looking. Itsa good hiking trail, notnecessarily a biking trail. Weve got hawks (outthere), and those arealways interesting tocheck out. Therere sever-

al different kinds of oaktrees out there.

Mike Daly, an El Dora-do Hills resident, said heloves to walk his German

Shepherd, Shasta, on thetrail system in Communi-ty Park because it helpsher socialize with peopleand other dogs.

Its a good place for theexercise part of it and thesocialization, Daly said.It gives her a little bit ofexercise and me too, and,

especially on sunny days,its nice here.

Colonius said hiking isa great activity for localresidents who want to getout and have fun, but who also need to savesome money.

I think its a wonderfulactivity at any time, shesaid. And I think in

stressful economic timesit can be even betterbecause it gets you outand it doesnt cost youanything.

PHILIP WOOD THE TELEGRAPH

Cyclists also enjoy Folsoms trails, where they can ride next to Lake Natoma, Folsom Lake or throughout the city.

GET OUT THERE

Folsom Lake StateRecreation AreaCall: (916) 988-0205

Folsom boasts top-notch trails for bikes, hikes

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