Lakes & Rivers

Happy 1 Year Anniversary!

by Sherri on January 18, 2008

I just realized that I started this Blog one year ago today! I have also noticed over the course of the year, that a lot of people read my first blog entry. I did the same thing, when I was doing my research, before starting my Blog. And I bet a lot of you out there that have Blogs did too! This first post was also one of my favorites of the year, so I thought it would be fun to repost it today. Enjoy! bobby-john.jpg Photo - Couple canoeing on Lake Clementine, Auburn California Title - Auburn, California - A Travel Destination? lt all depends on who you are. A friend and former resident of Auburn doesn't think so. He like so many others stop here on their way to Reno or Lake Tahoe.  [click to continue…]

Auburn Waterfall

by Sherri on January 15, 2008

waterfall-ws-trail.jpg Waterfall along the Western States Trail, Auburn, CA After examining our snowshoes yesterday, we discovered they were badly in need of repair. So, our day of snowshoeing turned into a day of hiking instead. [click to continue…]

Holiday 2007 On-line Digital Art Show

by Sherri on November 15, 2007

no-hands3.jpg  Photo - Digital Art of the historic No Hands Bridge, Auburn, CA We have finished uploading all 50 of our new Digital Art creations to our new Holiday 2007 Print Specials Gallery and they are ready for immediate purchase. For more information on how to order our prints, please visit our how to order our prints page.

Fall in the Foothills – Auburn, CA

by Sherri on October 16, 2007

fall-colors.jpg 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!   

Canyon Creek Campground – Lake Faucherie, CA

by Sherri on October 1, 2007

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Our campsite at Canyon Creek Campground, CA

Here are a couple more photos from our trip to Lake Faucherie and Canyon Creek in Nevada County. The photo above is of our campsite along Canyon Creek. We borrowed this tent trailer from our wonderful neighbors, who insist that we use it whenever we want to, except for a couple weeks out of the year. So, we have been taking them up on their offer. We prefer to travel the back roads and often by four-wheel drive. This trailer would not make it into a lot of the places we go, but most people are amazed at some of the places we do take it. Canyon Creek Campground was one of those places. Most of the people we talked to were complaining about the road and couldn't believe we made it in with a tent trailer. To us, it was just another dirt road! We will eventually invest in our own RV and the first one we get will be an off-road tent trailer.
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Peg's tent site at Canyon Creek Campground, CA.

Canyon Creek Campground is quite the camping spot! First of all, there is no fee to camp at this beautiful, uncrowded campground located along Canyon Creek. The campsites are spacious and most of them are equipped with bear boxes for storing your food. There are also picnic tables, fire rings and clean pit toilets. Now, that's what I call getting a lot for your money!

Foot Massage

by Sherri on September 12, 2007

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Sherri getting a foot massage in Canyon Creek, Lake Faucherie, CA

After hiking and boulder hopping for several hours, it was time for a foot massage. This photo looks like an advertisement for Chaco Sport Sandals! Visit our Website for links to photo galleries.

Sherri Relaxing Along Canyon Creek

by Sherri on September 12, 2007

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Sherri taking time out from her job, Canyon Creek, Lake Faucherie, CA

Most often, there aren't many photos taken of the one taking the photos! But, thanks to my husband Jeff, he made sure that I was actually on this trip too. Part of what I love so much about my job, is that I get to "wear many hats!" I get to be the photographer, the model, the teacher, the researcher, the planner, the editor, the writer and the list goes on. But, unfortunately, the percentage of time behind the camera is far less than the time spent in the office - for now anyway. Changes are coming in the near future!

Upper Falls Along Canyon Creek

by Sherri on September 11, 2007

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Peg heading for the swimming hole at the upper falls, Lake Faucherie, CA

Mara was right! This hole had it all. Great access, large, flat rocks for lounging and beautiful scenery all around. Again, we had this place all to ourselves! I will be posting more photos of our adventures soon, so check back often!

Hiking to the upper falls – Lake Faucherie, CA

by Sherri on September 11, 2007

peg-and-mara.jpg Photo - Peg Challender and Mara Noelle hiking to the upper falls, Lake Faucherie, CA Mara had checked out the swimming hole below the upper falls earlier in the day. She added that it was by far the best of the bunch to dip in. So later on, the 3 of us returned there for a little dipping and relaxation. Visit our Website for links to photo galleries.

Exploring Canyon Creek – Lake Faucherie, CA

by Sherri on September 11, 2007

peg-creek.jpg Photo - Peg Challender explores Canyon Creek, Lake Faucherie, CA While some of the others in our group were doing a little skinny dipping, Peg explores Canyon Creek just below waterfall #2. She looks like a REI and Title Nine catalog model to me!  Â