One of the hidden areas to escape the city lies at The American River, spanning 30 miles through the heart of California's gold rush country. There are three forks to The American River -– the ...

Six years before the famed California Gold Rush of 1848, another discovery of gold had already taken place in Santa Clarita’s ...

A city nestled in the Northern California Foothills was just named one of the top 10 best small towns in the United States by ...

Placerville, once known as Hangtown, lies in the heart of California's gold country which boomed following the discovery of gold in 1848, changing California forever, and is now experiencing its ...

The gold also fired up the U.S. economy and fueled wild dreams like the construction of a cross-country railroad line. When the United States and Mexico went to war in 1846, California was under ...

A former Gold Rush town northeast of Sacramento was named one of the best small towns in America in 2025. It was the only town in California to make the list. Country Living selected 10 ...

Motor Inn with modern guest comforts, nestle amidst pines in the Sierra Foothills; located off Hwy 49, convenient to attractions.

View the video clips below to see the effects the Gold Rush had on the state of California and the country. Marcia Eymann visited the Center for Sacramento History and talked about the California ...