We introduce you to the parks of the Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Colfax areas including Empire Mine State Historic Park, South Yuba River State Park, and Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rogue Ranger Radio

02:07 Exploring Parks and Outdoor Recreation

03:14 Focus on Grass Valley and Surrounding Areas

04:37 Highlighting Empire Mine State Historic Park

05:30 Exploring Empire Mine State Historic Park

14:22 Discovering South Yuba River State Park

18:36 Exploring the Beauty of Wildflowers and Gold Panning

22:25 Navigating the South Yuba River Trails

24:47 Hidden Gems: Purdon Crossing and the South Yuba Trail

26:41 Discovering Edwards Crossing and Hiking Trails

28:10 Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park: A Journey Through History

35:28 Mining History: North Star Powerhouse Museum and Pioneer Trail

36:56 Exploring the Pioneer Trail

37:59 Scotts Flat Reservoir and Colfax Overview

38:50 Iowa Hill Road and Stevens Trail

40:31 River Safety and Environmental Awareness

41:39 Recap and Future Episodes

Websites:

California State Parks :- Empire Mine SHP: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499

- South Yuba River SP: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496

- Malakoff Diggins SHP: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=494

Bureau of Land Management - South Yuba River: https://www.blm.gov/visit/south-yuba-recreation-area

Bureau of Land Management - Stevens Trail: https://www.blm.gov/visit/stevens-trail-trailhead

Pioneer Trail: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/4592328/pioneer-trail

Northstar Powerhouse Mining Museum: https://nevadacountyhistory.org/north-star-mining-museum/

Nevada Irrigation District - Scotts Flat Reservoir: https://www.nidwater.com/scotts-flat-lake-

California State Highway Information and Conditions: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/

California Highway Patrol: https://www.chp.ca.gov/