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GOLET’S

May 2016A SUPPLEMENT TO THE FOLSOM TELEGRAPH

TRAIL | HIKING | MOUNTAINBIKING | ZIPLINE | DIRT TRACK

RACES | MUSIC CONCERTSWINE TASTING | RIVER RAFTING

HISTORIC MUSEUMS | COUNTY

FAIR | CAR SHOW | RODEOFOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

ROAD BICYCLING | BOATINGFISHING | SWIMMING | VISIT

THE ZOO | FARMERS’ MARKETS



2 May 2016 LET’S GO Supplement to the Folsom Telegraph



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We are fortunate to live in anarea with a multitude of out-door activities.

The bicycling possibilitiesare endless with paved anddirt trails.

If the water is beckoning youcan boat, fish, wakeboard and jet ski at Folsom Lake. Are youmore the canoeing type? If so,then Lake Natoma is a perfecttranquil spot for you.

The Folsom Aquatic Center is a year-round multi-use aquatic facility thatoffers a variety of programs for all ages

and ability levels.If you prefer terra firma there are lit-erally miles and miles of trails to hikein Folsom, El Dorado Hills and nearbyColoma.

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ZIP-LININGCLEAR CREEK CANOPY TOURWhen: Year round, contact forscheduling ahead of time.Where: Leoni Meadows Camp,P.O. Box 400, Grizzly FlatsCost: $89 per person from September to June,and $99 per person from June to August. Minimum

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ZIPthrough the tree tops

BY MATT KRAMEROF THE TELEGRAPH




GRIZZLY FLATS — If you’ve everbeen camping or out for a good

hike amid Northern Califor-nia’s mighty redwoods, lookedup and thought to yourself, ‘I wonder what it’d be like to soarthrough the air at tree height while suspended from a cable200 feet above the ground?,’ youcan now sate your curiosity withthe Clear Creek Canopy ZipLine Tour at Leoni Meadows.

The Clear Creek Canopy zipline course spans a seven linecable network at Leoni Mead-ows Christian Camp and RetreatCenter, located about 25 mileseast of Placerville near GrizzlyFlats. Varying cable lines riggedup through the trees allow theintrepid nature lover to soar atvarying heights across valleys,canyons, and above treetopsover a flowing creek from sta-tion to station under the watch-ful eye and instruction of expe-rienced guides.

I went to Leoni Meadows toexperience the zip line firsthand where I met up with zipline guide George Alikin andveteran zip liners Chris Pap-pas and Roger Cain. Along with my newly di scovered fea rof heights, I found exhilara-tion, thrills, beautiful scen-ery and an experience I wouldhappily repeat. As Alikin putsit, the appeal of the zip line ismulti-faceted.

“I find the appeal of it is thatI’m outdoors, you get a thrill,” Ali kin said. “Even for me, andI’ve zip lined probably 500times, it’s still fun every time Ido it.”

After our fi rst run I confront-ed a heretofore latent fear ofheights when we landed at a sta-tion high above the ground, a wooden platform built around afairly large tree. Attached to the

cable wires and harness mech-anisms, there was the sense ofmild security that if nothingelse, should the whole thingcome crashing down we’d beable to make some kind of ac-

tion movie style graceful cableslide to the earth unharmed. Alikin assured me that we wereperfectly safe. In fact, the zipline cables are strong enoughto hold a small truck, and therecommended weight require-ments for use goes up to 280 lbs., well above any of the stress ourgroup was putting on the cables.

Heights aside, the thrill com-bined with the views of sprawl-ing treetops and crashing wa-ter is breathtaking. Ali kin con-cludes that the zip line pro-vides a unique opportunity.

“There’s different factors,” Ali kin said. “It’s beautiful togo out on the zip lines. They’restill a thrill even when you do itdozens of times. As far as guid-ing…it’s really fun to meet new

people. I think that’s the mostfun part, when I bring groupsout and see their joy.”

There’s certainly somethingto be said for a thrill mixed with a view that simply can’t be

imitated anywhere else. A rushof excitement makes a fittingand sublime accoutrement tonatural wonders. There’s reallynothing quite like it.

The zip lines are ideal for allages and all types of people.Leoni Meadows hosts their uti-lization by business groups, of-fices and campers alike. For

the office, Alikin said, it canbe a great team building exer-cise and an excuse to get out-doors and experience some ofthe natural beauty of NorthernCalifornia first hand.

“I find the appeal of

it is that I’m outdoors,

you get a thrill. Even

for me, and I’ve zip lined

probably 500 times, it’s

still fun every time I do it.”George Alikin, zip line guide

Chris Pappas,

a veteran zipliner, makeshis way acrossthe creekvia the ClearCreek CanopyTour zip line.At left,Roger Cain,a regular zipliner at LeoniMeadows,soars acrossthe treetopsfrom a cablesuspended200 feet inthe air.Below, Zipline guideGeorge Alikinpreparesthe cablelines beforelaunching.

PHOTOS BY

MATT KRAMER




If you are looking for some ad-venture this summer, white-

water rafting may be the thrill you having missing from yourlife.

The Foothills is home tosome of the best whitewaterrafting on earth and we are solucky to have such a pristineriver in our area to do thrillingoutdoor experiences on.

Make an appointment witha rafting company, go to the

river, put on the provided hel-met and life jacket, learn safe-ty precautions from your raft-ing guide, get in the raft, andgo down the river at 2,000 cu-bic-feet per second.

“It is a fantastic way to enjoy nature, see the river andadd a splash of fun to yourlife,” said Deric Rothe, theowner and head guide at Sier-ra Whitewater Rafting in Co-loma. “It’s family friendly and

people from the age of eightto 75 go rafting.”

For those, like me, or arescared of whitewater raftingand think it is dangerous, itactually isn’t. About 75,000people went rafting last sum-mer and injuries are very rare.

Rafting is safer than drivingon the freeway, Rothe said.

“Sometimes people fall out,and they take a swim, but wealways get them back in theboat,” he said.

One thing to remember if you plan on raft ing is to wear

sunscreen. It is encouraged to wear sunglasses, a hat, shortsand a tank top, shoes you don’tmind getting wet, a smile andenthusiasm, he said.

This coming sum mer is ex-pected to have the best raft-ing in a few years from all ofthe rain and snow we havehad.

“Whitewater rafting willbe the highlight of your sum-mer,” Rothe sa id.

WHITEWATER RAFTING

“Sometimes people fall out, and they take a swim,

but we always get them back in the boat.”Deric Rothe, Sierra Whitewater Rafting head guide

Make a

splashBY RACHEL ZIRIN

OF THE TELEGRAPH

COURTESY PHOTO




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A BIT OF OLD COUNTRY Sat. July 23 Cash ProphetsSun. July 24 Mike Dryden • Wolf Pack

CHICAS ROCK AT CBC Sat. July 30 Uncommon GroundSun. Aug. 1 Ranell Carpenter Band

SWAMP BOOGIE IN Sat. Aug. 6 Island of Black & WhiteTHE FOOTHILLS Sun. Aug. 7 Jelly Side Down

JAZZ IT UP Sat.. Aug. 13 Mid-Town JazzSun. Aug. 14 Tri-Tones

TOE TAPPIN’ ROCK Sat. Aug. 20 Merry Mac BandSun. Aug. 21 Home By Dark

REGGAE WEEKEND Sat. Aug. 27 AncestreeSun. Aug. 28 Simple Creation

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CLASSIC RIDES Sun. Sept. 4 BB and the BumpsBLUES AND BOOGIE Sat. Sept. 10 Jonny MoJoWEEKEND Sun. Sept. 11 Jeramy Norris

DANCE TO STUFF Sat. Sept. 17 BoomerYOU’D REMEMBER Sun. Sept. 18 Tiki Lounge Lizards

LOCAL FAVORITES Sat. Sept. 24 Ranell Carpenter BandSun. Sept. 25 Garratt Wilkins

MOVE YO FEET Sat. Oct. 1 Uncommon GroundSun. Oct. 2 EZ Street

LOCAL BOYS Sat. Oct. 8 Late for DinnerMAKE GOOD Sun. Oct. 9 Jelly Side Down

OLD GUYS Sat. Oct. 15 Cash ProphetsRULE Sun. Oct. 16 Spotted Dog Blues

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LISTEN TO MUSICPALLADIO SUMMERCONCERT SERIES LINE-UPEach concert is 7-9 p.m. at thePalladio, Via Serena in Folsom.For more information call (916)542-7408 or visit gopalladio.com

SATURDAY KICKOFFMay 21: Cripple Creekmodern country

WEDNESDAYSMay 25: Cover Me Bassvariety dance

June 1: Tragically White pop, rock, dance

June 8: Total Recall90’s alternative cover band

June 15: Boys of Summera Tribute to the Eagles

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Aug. 31: The Cheeseballs70’s through today dance

Sept. 7: Hit Paradevariety dance

SATURDAY FINALESept. 10: Foreverlandelectrifying 14-piece tributeto Michael Jackson

CRUISIN’CRUISE NIGHTSWhat: The Cappuccino CruisersWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday start ing in Apri lWhere: Parking lot of Denny’s,1011 Riley St., in FolsomInfo: capcruz.com

ATTEND A CONCERTFOLSOM LIVE

Folsom Live is a live concert filled with variousgenes of music. Come dance and have a good time with friends and family. The annual party is locat-ed on Sutter Street. For more information on thedate and time, go to folsomlive.com.




VISIT A MUSEUMFOLSOM POWERHOUSE

The Folsom Powerhouse is part of acolorful chapter of Sacramento historyand is also an example of the tremen-dous advance in the commercial appli-cation of electricity.

In 1895, the Folsom Powerhouse suc-cessfully transmitted electricity 22miles to a power substation in Sacra-mento. The powerhouse was the na-tion’s first power plant to providehigh-voltage current over long distancelines for major city and industrial use.

Today, the Folsom Powerhouse is theonly nearly intact 19th-century hydro-electric plant open to the public.

The Folsom Powerhouse is located inthe Folsom Powerhouse State Histor-ic Park at 9980 Greenback Lane in Fol-som. For more information, go to parks.ca.gov, or call (916) 985-4843.

FOLSOM RAILROAD MUSEUMThe Folsom Railroad Museum is lo-

cated in Historic Folsom and is a greatplace to visit if you are interested inlearning about how the railroad helpedcreated the California we know today. At this museum you wil l learn aboutthe first railroad west of the Rockiesand who built it. This railroad stretchesall the way to Sacramento and has beenhere since 1856.

The museum is open on weekendsfrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at198 Wool St. For more information, goto fedshra.org.

FOLSOM HISTORY MUSEUMLocated in the Historic District of

Folsom, The Folsom History Museumis home to a collection of artifacts andtreasures that are very valuable to Fol-som’s history. The historic museum of-fers educational exhibits throughoutthe year which focuses on Folsom’s na-tive settlers, the discovery of gold andthe formation of mining camps, ethnicgroups who contributed to the Folsomarea, the formation of the town, rail-road, prison, powerhouse and later ef-forts at gold mining. The Folsom Histo-ry Museum is located at 823 Sutter St.For more information, go to folsomhis-torymuseum.org, or call (916) 985-2707.

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SPEND A DAY ON THE LAKE

FOLSOM LAKEDuring summer, Folsom Lake is a hot place to be. From

boating, fishing, swimming around the beaches to all ofthe hiking trails surrounding the lake, Folsom Lake hassomething for every member of your family to have fun.For more information, go to parks.ca.gov/?page_id=500.

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FOLSOMLake levels higher than in recentyears thanks to this season’s rains







BY MATT KRAMEROF THE TELEGRAPH

HIKINGat its best

Melissa Revelez, 28, ofSacramento, set out fora walk with her BostonTerrier Nibbler, 8, at theentrance to Sweet WaterTrail. Many of the trailsnear Folsom are petfriendly. At lfet, Foliage isin bloom along the trailsaround Folsom Lake and it’sa perfect time for naturelovers to get out and hike.PHOTOS BY MATT KRAMER




The summer sun is peeking outintermittently through the

spring rain and the time is perfectfor hiking and cycling the trails of

the Gold Country region. With somany options available in the area,choosing just one trail can be diffi-cult, a good problem to have for anyoutdoor enthusiast. One solutionis the All Trails app which judgestrails by difficulty rating and userfeedback, and includes maps andschematics of the trail which canhelp a hiker or cyclist decide basedon what they want to get out of theexperience.

I explored the Sweet Water Trailin the El Dorado Hil ls area, Brown’sRavine just up the road from Fol-som, and Avery’s Pond in Newcas-tle. Many of these hikes do haveState Park parking lots where pay-ment or a pass is required, howev-er, with a little extra walking, freeparking is easy to find. All of thesehikes are within 30 minutes drivefrom Folsom and are near FolsomLake.

The Sweet Water Trail is rated as

a moderate trail for hiking, an outand back style dirt path along alake. The danger of the trail is itsheavy concentration of poison oak.

The plant itself makes for a beauti-ful visual addition to the greeneryfollowing recent rains but cautionand long clothing is advisable.

Tim Duncan, 55, of ShingleSprings was out cycling near thetrail with Ed Woolensack, 60, ofFolsom. He said that Brown’s Ra-vine was also one of his favoriteplaces to cycle this time of year.

“It’s a little warm already but we’llget used to it,” Duncan said. “In thesummer time we look forward to(weather) like this!”

Brown’s Ravine, just off of Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, isanother nearby hike that hugs thelake. This trail is particularly goodfor dog walkers, and children asthere is a clear path and there ismuch less poison oak than at theSweet Water Trail. In addition, theclose proximity of the lake pro-vides a welcome cool breeze.

Avery’s Pond Trail is a 7.8 milehike out and back, and is one themost peaceful spots for hiking inthe Newcastle area. I was luckyenough to see some of the pond’s

turtles amongst the wild flowers,and beautiful scenery. This trail isideal for extra hot days as there isplenty of shade provided by the ex-

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as a child, the bicycle was our firstform of independence, giving us

entertainment and transportationall in one. Today, the popularity ofpartaking in the travel of the two- wheeled nature has grown well be-

yond the days of riding to your child-hood friend’s house, to the localcandy store or on your paper route. Whether it is for exercise, leisure orsport, cycling has become lifestylein the City of Folsom.

The City of Folsom offers one ofthe best cycling venues in the region. Whether it’s a casual ride with thefamily on the many miles of pavedtrails throughout the city, ventur-ing off road to enjoy a trail ride withfriends, or participating in a group

ride, Folsom rises well beyond itsmotto of being distinctive in naturefor its cycling amenities.

PLAYGROUNDBY BILL SULLIVANOF THE TELEGRAPH

A CYCLIST’S




TAKE A BIKE RIDE

ROAD CYCLING When it comes to road cycling in

the area, the City of Folsom boastshundreds of miles of options. In Fol-som alone, over 30 miles of trail aredesignated Class I Bike Paths that areall very well maintained. In additionto the network of Class I Paths, morethan 67 miles of local riding territoryconsists of quality Class II Bike Paths

that share the real estate with plentyof room between the rider and trafficthroughout the city.

Factor in the more than 30 milesof paved trails known as the Amer-

One of many of Folsom’slocal group rides heads up

Auburn Folsom Road.PHOTOS BY BILL SULLIVAN

MOUNTAIN BIKING AROUND FOLSOM While road cycling amenities and

host city for the Amgen Tour dominatethe local headlines, the Folsom area al-so offers great off road options for areamountain bikers looking to get off thebeaten path. From many of the desig-nated paved trails, one can veer off toenjoy miles of single track that will takethem on a scenic ride through the areasof Willow Creek, down along the Amer-ican River and around Folsom Lake.Here, riders will find themselves trav-eling through Folsom, Granite Bay andeven into El Dorado County in one sin-gle venture that travels around the lakeand much of its forested shorelines.

One popular local ride is the Granite

Bay Trail. Located on the north shore ofthe lake, the Granite Bay Trail is a greatplace for beginning riders and familiesto enjoy single-track riding that isn’t toodaunting or challenging. Smooth trails with very little extended climbing andinclines provide for an enjoyable ridethat is fun for all, while still offering agood share of mild technical areas. Byriding through the different arteries,one can extend the distance of this rideup to as much as 12 miles.

Another ride along the lake is the Dike

8 Brown’s Ravine Trail. This 3.5-milesingle-track ride is great for even thenovice cyclist. It begins at Folsom Pointand takes you across the Morman Islandauxiliary dam, also known as Dike 8.

From left, Ken Bruce, Don Haugen, Ron Rosa and Megan Bruce enjoyan evening ride off the Granite Bay trail near Beals Point in Folsom.

ican River Bike Trail that extend wellout of the city and it becomes clearthat Folsom offers more miles i n desig-nated road cycling opportunities thanone person can accomplish in a day.There is a variety of scenery along theroutes from the streams and scenes ofthe Willow Humbug Creek network oftrails to those that parallel the Amer-

ican River, such as the popular Nato-mas Loop. And there are others thatgo through the area’s Historic Districtand can connect a rider to downtownSacramento.

Once you cross the dam you will enjoyrolling single-track trails for 3 to 4 milesinto Brown’s Ravine. Like many, this is avery populated multi-use trail, so keep-ing your eyes out for walkers, equestri-ans and others is a must.

If you’re looking for a more challengingoff road ride, a fun ride that will take youthrough some local history is the near-by Skunk Hollow Trail. The trailheadfor this ride can be found just across thestreet from the Salmon Falls recreationparking area. The trail is mostly singletrack with a good amount of rocky tech-nical sections and downhill that eventu-ally leads you to a beautiful open valley where several turn of the century ranch

buildings are still standing.To top off a few of the local favorite

mountain bike rides, the Salmon Fallsride is a must for the avid enthusiast. Al-so known as the Darrington Trail, thisride is well known in the area. It is 16miles in length in and back, and whilethe trail shares real estate with hikersand horses, it is mostly populated bycyclists. The start of the trail is a bit in-timidating and rocky and known for itsshare of trips over the handlebars. Ma-ny riders walk their bike through the

first section to avoid a spill. It’s well worth the walk for those that enjoy thecombination of technical rocky terrain,single track, fire roads and a share ofhigh speed downhill.




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Get in Shape

Begin with short trips, working into lon-ger distances to ease your muscles in-to shape to allow for longer rides. Don’texpect to buy your first bike and enterthe Amgen Tour tomorrow. Condition-ing and riding in increment amounts wil l assure you are physical ly ready.

Stand out in the Crowd When riding at dusk or at night be sure your bi ke is equipped wit h a light thatcan be seen at least 300 feet away infront and a back reflector that is visible

at least 500 feet away. Wear reflectivelight colored clothing to insure your arevisible to motorists.

Wear Protection Where a helmet whenever you ride. Cy-cling gloves increase comfort and will

protect your hands from a fall. Firm-

ly fitted shoes that are well attachedto your feet are a must. Bright, visibleclothing will ensure you are seen bymotorists while riding on the road as well as cyclists share the off road trails.

Obey the rulesPay attention to speed limits on desig-nated bike trails, as well as markings onthe off road routes. If a sign tell s you notto travel that route, there is likely a verygood reason for that.

Have funCycling is a great form of fitness thatshould be fun. By having the propergear and finding the right trail for youand your family, every outing shouldbe enjoyable and having fun will becommonplace.

TRAIL RESOURCESIn addition to the lo-

cal establishments thathave great trail resourceson their websites and intheir stores, there are ma-ny online resources withlocal cycling information,including the City of Fol-som website or the Fol-som Tourism Bureau atvisitfolsom.com. For the

off-road enthusiast, mtb-project.com is a great re-source of where to go andnot to go when travelingoff the local bikeways.

GET GEARED UP WITH LOCAL RESOURCES

TIPS FOR SAFE CYCLING

JOIN A GROUP RIDEFolsom has many different cycling groups. Much

of this information can be found at folsombike.com.The online application “Meet Up” has many regularFolsom-area group events, as do many newly formedsocial media pages designed around the Folsom cy-cling community and various groups.

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professions, living as weekend warriors or choosing to race professionally.Some of the thrills include winged sprint cars boasting over 700 horsepower

traveling sideways at extreme speeds, riding on the narrow edge of triumph anddisaster, often navigating their way through fields of 20 cars or more.

This class of car has berthed a handful of drivers that from the likes of Placer-ville Speedway to the sports highest levels. Current NASCAR star Kyle Larson ofElk Grove cut his teeth in the sport of racing at this facility, earning his first winaboard a sprint car here in 2007. Others include Paul McMahan, an Elk Grove na-tive and Brad Sweet of Grass Valley who honed their careers here and today com-pete in the nationally known World of Outlaws tour that travels the country andreturns to their home track one time annually.

These are just sampling of what can be experienced every Saturday at Placer-ville Speedway. The facility hosts 24 events in 2016. In addition to the three week-

ly divisions, many traveling groups complete the program throughout the year.This year, Placerville Speedway begins a new era in the way of track manage-ment with local residents Scott Russell and Kami Arnold taking the wheel of oper-ations under the banner of RMI Incorporated. T his duo has deep roots in the localsport and are looking to continue traditions while improving many aspects of the weekly program to focus on strong fa mily entertainment value.

“The previous promoters of this track went to great lengths to build a strongfoundation centered around families,” Arnold said. “Our goal is to continue thoselong-standing traditions and provide great, affordable family entertainment.”

One such tradition at Placerville Speedway is their famed handmade corn dogsthat have been a fan favorite over the last 50 years. Hand dipped in freshly madecorn meal batter each race night, these piping hot treats are sold as fast as theycome out of the fryer.

The new season has begun at Placerville Speedway and the schedule of eventsincludes many special nights including the annual Fourth of July Spectacular andthe famed Kids Night among many. Ticket prices vary according to the event ontap and details can be found on the track website at www.placervillespeedway.com with the complete season schedule.

Late models are among the classesof racers at Placerville Speedway.

PHOTO BY DONNA PETER.

IT’S RACE TIMEBY BILL SULLIVAN

OF THE TELEGRAPH

DIRT, ENGINE REVSAND LOTS OF SPEED

OFF TO THE RACES

L yndon Johnson was our president, a gallon of milk was just 31 cents and Son-ny and Cher had little hit song titled “I Got You Babe.” The year was 1965

and something new was coming to life in El Dorado County, the sport of autoracing. Fifty-one years later, the roar of engines and the cheer of a wide-eyedcrowd is commonplace on Saturday nights at the El Dorado County Fairgroundsin Placerville.

With the spring season upon us, the g reen f lag has flown once again at Pla-cerville Speedway. What started as a community football field back in 1956 andtransformed into a quarter-mile dirt race track in the summer of 1965, is now

known as one El Dorado County’s hot spots for family entertainment on Satur-day nights between the months of April and October.

For anyone who has never been to a dirt track race, it’s an experience to behold, with several cla sses of cars and both men and women behind the wheel from all walks of life. Teenagers to seniors and everyt hing in between; al l from different

DIRT TRACK RACESPLACERVILLE SPEEDWAYWhere:100 Placerville Drive, PlacervilleInfo: (530) 626-3680, placervillespeedway.com




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