by Sherri on April 8, 2008
Kayaking the north fork of the American River at Yankee Jim’s
Spring is here in the Sierra Foothills. It’s the best time of the year to enjoy paddling on the north fork of the American River.
The north fork of the American River is one of the few rivers left, that doesn’t rely on dam releases for it’s water source. It depends soley on spring runoff. Therefore, the paddling season on this fork of the river is much shorter than both the middle and south forks.Â
Visit Canyon Raft Rentals for more information on paddling all three forks of the American River.
Happy Paddling!
by Sherri on April 3, 2008
Man and son fishing on Gold Lake, Sierra County, California.
I have been going through our collection of slides lately, many which have not been added to our on-line galleries yet. I came across this image and decided to post it as the photo of the day.
When I took this photograph, I didn’t know who the man and his son were and still don’t. Since that day, this image landed on the cover of Tom Stienstra’s California Fishing Guidebook. I figured they would eventually stumble upon it in a bookstore, or perhaps someone they know might.
It never happened.
Now, they would have to stumble upon it in a library, as there has been a couple revisions of this book since then. Or maybe they will see it on this Blog.
Here is what this photo looks like as a cover.
Cover of the California Fishing Guidebook.
by Sherri on April 1, 2008
Blue Angels – Capital Airshow, Mather Field, Sacramento, CA
The most exciting thing about our day in Sacramento was when we got invited to fly with the Angels.
Yes, that’s right!
Jeff and I both got to experience first hand what it’s like to fly with the Blue Angels. That has to top anything I’ve ever done!
Had you fooled didn’t I?
Happy April Fools Day!
by Sherri on March 31, 2008
Blue Angels at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, Sacramento, CA
This is another one of my favorite shots of the Blue Angels, I took during a recent trip to Sacramento. If you ever get a chance to see them, go for it!
I’m not really into aircrafts per se. But, watching the Blue Angels perform was one of the most exciting things I’ve ever witnessed.
by Sherri on March 28, 2008
Blue Angels at the Capital Airshow, Mather Field, Sacramento, California
When Jeff and I left home for the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail photo shoot, we knew the Blue Angels would be flying high in the sky nearby. We were hoping to get a chance to see them perform, as we were very close to Mather Field during our shoot.
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by Sherri on March 25, 2008
Couple walking the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, American River Parkway, Sacramento, California
Dirt paths are on both sides of the paved bike path for walking and running.
by Sherri on March 24, 2008
Biking the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, American River Parkway, Sacramento, California
I have lived less than an hour away from Sacramento for 22 years, but I had never checked out the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail in all those years, until recently.
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by Sherri on March 20, 2008
Mallard Ducks at the American River Parkway, Sacramento, CA
Last weekend, Jeff and I did a photo shoot at the American River Parkway in Sacramento. Our assignment was to capture photos of bikers on the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, named the #1 bike path in the nation for 2006 by www.trails.com.
While we were scouting the area for great locations, I got a little sidetracked by these beautiful Mallards.Â
 
Digital art version of the photo above
I love experimenting in PhotoShop. At first, I preferred the original shot. After looking at them for awhile, I have changed my mind. Now, I like the digital art version the best.Â
Which one do you prefer?
by Sherri on March 19, 2008
Couple hiking the Windy Point Trail, Colfax, CA.
One of the most spectacular locations to enjoy and photograph wildflowers in the Sierra Foothills is without a doubt the Windy Point Trail. [click to continue…]
by Sherri on March 18, 2008
Pan shot of a woman mountain biking the Stagecoach Trail, ASRA, Auburn, CA
The Stagecoach Trail is the #1 trail of the Clementine Loop Trail. It starts at Russell Road (off of Lincoln Way) in Auburn and ends about 2-miles later at the North Fork of the American River. If you plan to continue on here to trail # 2, cross over the Old Foresthill Road Bridge and hook up with the Clementine Trail on the left.
This trail is considered a beginner/intermediate trail. It’s an old fire road, so it’s very wide all the way down to the river, which is the easy part. But, it’s downhill all the way. Which means, for those that want to turn around here and return to Russell Road, it’s all uphill and that bumps this trail up to intermediate.
Note: All the trails that make up the Clementine Loop Trail are great for hiking and running too. They are also “dog friendly” for leashed dogs.
You can view more of our mountain biking stock photos in our Biking Gallery.
