PLACES TO VISIT

Coloma
Guide to the Coloma-Lotus Valley. Find out about things to do, places to eat, local news, weather and information about the South Fork American River including water flows.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
Information about Sutter's Mill and the 1848 gold discovery site, one of the most historic spots in California. This site tells about the history of the gold discovery plus information about the park museum and hours of operation.

El Dorado Wine Country
One of the fastest growing wine regions in California is the Sierra foothills in El Dorado County. This site offers a directory, with links, to the many wineries in our region that are well worth a visit.

Yosemite
Official site for Yosemite National Park. Here you can get information on campgrounds and lodging, recreation,weather, road conditions, wilderness trail permits, and just about anything else you might need to know before visiting this spectacular park only a few hours from the American River.

Sacramento
There are many things to see and do in downtown Sacramento including a visit to Old Town, the State Railroad Museum and the Crocker Art Museum

Lake Tahoe
A guide to just about everything in the Lake Tahoe region including restaurants, golf courses, hiking trails, bike trails and more.

  THINGS TO DO

Exploring underground caverns
Within a short drive from the American River are several limestone caverns that offer experiences for all levels of spelunkers. Family walking tours on lighted paths are available as well as more adventuresome tours that include crawling through tight openings, rappeling and underground rafting. Check out Black Chasm, the closest cavern to the American River.

Folsom Lake boating
One of California's most popular recreation lakes, Folsom Lake offers water skiing, boating, fishing, camping, mountain biking and horseback riding. Boat ramp, boat rentals and supplies can all be obtained at Folsom Lake Marina.

Mountain Biking
Incredible single track mountain bike trails for all skill levels can be found just minutes away from the EarthTrek Camp in the Auburn and Folsom State Recreation Areas. Check out the mountain biking near Downieville, just 90 minutes north of the American River.