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 […]
Ever since the rock/mud slides along the bike trail near Negro Bar last January, I’ve really been missing my morning walks along the lake shore. I’ve seen a number of walkers and cyclists breeze past the warning signs and the barrier walls seemingly without a second thought, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do the same. I stayed back […]
Nimbus, with bike trail bottom right and Hazel Avenue in the background: Looking south along Hazel Avenue: Weir and fish hatchery on the American River:
I’d love to hear the tales these giant boulders might tell, if they could only speak…
Turkey vultures aren’t the most attractive birds, but they do play an important role in the environment by cleaning up recently dead carrion. And there is something fairly dignified in the way they survey the landscape from above. I’m never sure, whenever I see Canada geese gathered alongside the bike trail, whether they’ll stand there calmly and let me pass […]
A view of the Nimbus Dam, with the Aquatic Center behind it; Folsom and Rancho Cordova in the background.
I accidentally interrupted somebody’s breakfast this morning during my hike. After a minute or two, he decided he’d rather dine alone and moved around to the other side of the tree to finish his meal.
This spot along Hinkle Creek was a wonderful place to sit on a log and enjoy the shade on a warm July morning. I was only sorry I couldn’t stay longer — but I had a long hike ahead of me before I reached home. This bridge was built by volunteers, with donated materials.
Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: July 9, 2017