Photo – Fall colors along the middle fork of the American River, Auburn, CA
We don’t get the fall colors here in the Sierra Foothills like other parts of the country do. But, it’s still beautiful just the same. It’s just a different kind of beautiful!Â
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Photo – Downtown Sierraville, Sierra County, CA
This was our final destination for the day. We met our friends Leslie and Mark Alire at their new bar, Sid’s Place, the building in the right of this photo. We were unable to make their grand opening party the night before, so we ventured up to this tiny Gold Country town to visit them the next day after our hike. I guess we missed a great bash, but this way we were able to spend more quality time with them.
If you are looking for new experiences, stop in at Sid’s Place in Sierraville, CA for a cold beer, or a glass of wine and try your luck at a game of pool.Â
Photo – Another shot of downtown Sierraville, Sierra County, CA
There are also a few eateries in town. I haven’t personally tried any of them, but I hear the Mexican Restaurant is a good pick. If anyone out there can give me feedback on other good places to eat in Sierraville, please leave a comment on this blog and I will add it to my photo essay. You do not have to register or login to leave a comment.
Photo – A rural scene in Sierraville, Sierra County, CA
One of the things that is so attractive about Sierraville is it’s location. I love wide open spaces and this town certainly fits that description. It is situated in the middle of a vast valley, mostly consisting of ranchland and surrounded by mountains and National Forest.
Another great thing about Sierraville’s location is it’s close proximity to many great recreational opportunies. Fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing to name just a few can be enjoyed nearby. And if you enjoy a good soak in a hot spring, check out Sierra Hot Springs, which is just a few minutes away also.
For more information about Sierra County, one of California’s least populated counties, visit the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce.
This past Sunday, Jeff & I headed for Sugar Pine Reservoir to do a little kayaking, hiking and photographing. During our lunch break, I looked to the sky and the scene in the photo below is what I saw. I’ve seen a lot of vapor trails in my life, but none that have caught my attention like this one! I was able to quickly get my camera and capture several photos of it before it dissipated. I guess you could say that I was at the “right place at the right time!”
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Photo – Peg Challender kayaking at Lake Clementine, Auburn, CAÂ
We have just added new kayaking images to our galleries. The photo featured above is one of the new images now available in our Kayaking Stock Photo Gallery. They can be licensed as high-resolution, rights-managed images, or ordered as prints.
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Photo – Old truck in rural Auburn, CA
A few weeks back, I posted a photo tip titled “Shoot it before it’s too late!” Since that post, I have been following my own advice and making it a priority to shoot the subjects I’ve wanted to shoot for a long time, but have taken for granted and assumed they would always be around. I have also been shooting subjects that I know will never be the same again, such as the baby goat in the photo below. He is growing daily!
Photo – “Peter” is one of 3 baby goats next door.
The photos above “The Old and the Young” both taken in my neighborhood, are examples of recent subjects I have captured before it’s too late!Â
Photo – couple canoeing on Lake Clementine, Auburn, CAÂ
Try paddling Lake Clementine. It’s great for canoeing and kayaking. It’s mostly flatwater, with a few rapids at the upper end where the North Fork of the American River flows into the lake. The water is very warm during the summer months and there are several sandy beaches along the shoreline. So, pack a picnic lunch, load up the boats and head for one of the best paddling lakes in the area!Â
Getting There:
Lake Clementine is located off the Auburn-Foresthill Road, approximately two miles from Auburn. From I-80 in Auburn, exit at Foresthill, drive 3.5 miles on Foresthill Road, turn left onto Lake Clementine Road. It’s about 2 miles down to the boat dock, via a paved road. You can also access the lake at the upper end, by driving a little further up on Foresthill Road, turning left and driving about 2 miles, via a dirt road. The dirt road is bumpy in places, but most vehicles can make it just fine.  I prefer to enter the lake from the upper end. This way you avoid most of the speed boats and it’s by far the prettiest part of the lake.Â
For more information:
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The image above is available for purchase as a fine art print, or for licensing as a high-resolution, rights-managed image in our Auburn Stock Photo Gallery.
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Photo by Peg Challender – Sherri and dog Cocoa, near Auburn, CA
I was looking through my photos for an image that would illustrate balance. I came upon this one of my dog and I walking accross a log in a rural pond near Auburn, CA .
That wasn’t an easy task, nor is trying to balance my life right now. I, like most people have to juggle many things and it seems things get out of balance so easily. If I spend too much time on business, then the house falls apart. If I spend too much time on the house, the business falls apart. If I spend too much time on the business and the house, the yard falls apart and the list goes on. You get the picture right?
That’s why I haven’t been blogging for a few days. I was spending way too much time on the computer and not near enough in other areas of my life. After spending a few days catching up on yardwork, housework, visiting with family and friends, I’m now back to blogging!
If anyone has a recipe for balancing your life, I’d love to hear from you! You do not need to register or login to comment on this blog.
Are you planning on traveling to Auburn for this big event? If you are looking for other things to do while in the area, visit our Auburn Resource links for information on the area. There is lot’s to do here. If you like to hike, bike, run, whitewater raft, antique shop, pan for gold, canoe, kayak or hang out at the American River to name just a few, then you may just want to plan your summer vacation around the Western States 100.
If you would like to order fine art prints of the Auburn area, please visit our Auburn Gallery. We will be adding photos to this gallery on a regular basis, so please check back often.
The famous No Hands Bridge, Auburn, California.
This photo is one of several new images that will be available soon in our Auburn Gallery.
Photo – The Confluence of the American River, Auburn, California
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