Coming in waves
Summer at the lake
Folsom Lake is considered an urban reservoir, and there are plenty of sumptuous homes perched on the hills above its shores. Still, if you want to “get away from it all,” whether on the water or on the bank, tranquil spots abound.
A cool respite
When you’re hiking along a hot, dusty trail on a summer day, it’s always wonderful to come across a cool stream running across your path, bubbling and singing as it drops down to the lake below. The combination of welcoming shade, colorful wildflowers, and sometimes even a few nice, sweet berries makes it possible to continue on down the trail. […]
I’m all ears
Folsom Lake Marina
At Folsom Lake Crossing
Construction on Folsom Dam began in 1948, and the dam went into operation in 1956. Even now, additions and improvements are being made, like the new spillway, set for completion by the end of this year. Alongside the dam lies the Folsom Lake Crossing; this new bridge first opened in early 2009. It seems hard to believe now, but it […]
Winter and Water
The theme of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Winter — Water. You can take photos of anything that relates to the season of Winter or Water. Have fun with this challenge. Because Folsom Lake is a reservoir and a major source of water for the eastern part of Sacramento County, we’re used to seeing the water […]
A Snail’s-Eye View, Part 1
Two of my very favorite books growing up, and even to this day, have been Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alice was always shrinking and growing and being forced to examine her world in completely new ways. I liked to play at being Alice: peering toward the edges of mirrors and pretending that backward […]