We're not there yet. We are now at the Rancho Seco Recreation Area nestled nicely by a beautiful lake and 2 monstrous cooling towers from a deactivated nuclear power plant. Quite a skyline here in the mostly flat cattle country near Ione, CA.
Last night we stayed at the Indian Grinding Stone State Park not too far from here at Volcano, CA. Very interesting place. There is a very large granite stone with lots of indentations where the Miwok indians ground the acorns and other nuts they gathered. Lots of history in the Gold rush area.
Today we took a drive up to Placerville, one of the first gold rush towns. Unfortunately, it's turning into a yuppie tourist haven like many of the other gold rush towns. We'll visit Angels Camp tomorrow and take a ride up toward the Sierra Mountains unless it snows:)
We'll be here 1 more night then head down to the San Jose area to see more family. I'll update again tomorrow after our jaunt to Angels Camp.
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