Photo – Mt. Shasta, California
The first subject I wanted to photograph on our road trip to Central Oregon last month was Mt. Shasta. Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible as it was surrounded by fog. On our return trip to California, I was able to capture the shot above. It was well worth the wait!
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.
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!
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.
Photo – Jeff and Cocoa hiking the Aspen lined Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
We didn’t quite make it to the end of the trail. We spent too much time photographing in this one beautiful meadow and we had plans to meet our friends later on in Sierraville. A couple of hikers that passed by, highly recommended that we keep going, as the Salmon were spawning near where Sagehen Creek and Stampede Reservoir meet. That was only about another half-mile further. I guess we will have to return, as we were also a couple weeks early for peak fall colors!
Photo – Jeff and Cocoa at Sagehen Creek, Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
Cocoa gets one more chance to catch a fish on our return hike. One of her favorite things to do when we are near water is to fish. If we are staying in one place for several hours, she will spend most of the time along the shoreline fishing for minnows. She is so easily entertained!
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Photo – Sherri and Cocoa running on the Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
Photo – A pan shot of Sherri and Cocoa running on the Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
I was also hoping to photograph someone running with their dog/s on this trail during our hike last Sunday. That didn’t “pan out.” So, it was my turn to be the model for these shots. The Sagehen Creek Trail is a perfect running trail, as well as a hiking trail. It follows Sagehen Creek, winds through Aspen groves and pines and eventually ends up at Stampede Reservoir.
And best of all, it is a “dog friendly” trail!
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Photo – Kris, her kids and Cocoa begging for treats on the Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
Our dog, Cocoa, decided to round out the color mix a bit for this shot. Kris has to be getting low on treats by now!
Photo – Kris and her kids on the Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
Lucky dogs! Need I say any more?
Photo – Kris with her dogs Kirby, Trigger, Rovetta & Simba on the Sagehen Creek Trail, near Truckee, CA
This past Sunday, I went on a wonderful day trip with my husband, Jeff and our dog, Cocoa. First on our list was to hike the beautiful 5-mile “Dog Friendly” Sagehen Creek Trail. It starts on highway 89, just a few miles out of Truckee and ends up at Stampede Reservoir.
One of my favorite subjects to photograph is of people interacting with their dogs. We had been on this trail before, so I knew there would be people hiking with their dogs. But, I didn’t expect to meet Kris and her 4 extremely “well behaved” and “photogenic” dogs! She was hiking the trail with her 3 Golden Retreivers and 1 Irish Setter, which she adopted through Nor Cal. We thought we had our hands full with just one dog!
I will post more photos from our day trip to Sierra County soon.
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!
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