Over The Hill Hikers - CA

09/28/2026

The video of our hike at the Cosumnes River Preserve, which protects over 50,000 acres of vital wetlands, grasslands, and California's largest remaining valley oak riparian forest.

09/28/2026

Photos from our hike and bird watching!
The Cosumnes River Preserve protects over 50,000 acres of vital wetlands, grasslands, and California's largest remaining valley oak riparian forest.

09/28/2026

The Cosumnes River Preserve protects over 50,000 acres of vital wetlands, grasslands, and California's largest remaining valley oak riparian forest.

09/27/2026

We certainly love our 2022 Rockwood Mini Lite 2509S!!

09/11/2026

One year ago today we were on our way to a hike at Tumalo Falls near Bend, Oregon when we heard the news about Charlie Kirk's assassination.

08/31/2026

Lakes Basin Recreation Area is another one of our favorite hiking destinations in the "Lost Sierra" of northern California.

Lower Salmon Lake is one of MANY pristine, glacier-carved mountain lakes sitting at about 7,000 feet elevation in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area below the Sierra Buttes - near Graeagle, California.

The lake straddles the Tahoe and Plumas National Forest boundary in Sierra/Plumas County, California, near the Sierra Buttes.

It sits in a rugged granite basin surrounded by gigantic, weather-gnarled trees and fed by crystalline mountain springs.

you can get there via Gold Lakes Road and a rough, rocky dirt road or short connecting trails. Portions near the shore feature restricted access or private mining claims.

Fishing: Holds brook trout and rainbow trout, with the best action typically seen during early mornings or late evenings.

Paddling: Non-motorized watercraft like kayaks, canoes, and small boats are popular on the Salmon Lakes.

Staying Nearby: Lodging options nearby include the historic Salmon Lake Lodge, which offers cabins and tent cabins overlooking the water

08/31/2026

We took our first Grandson on his first hike back on June 20th, 2026! Lodi Lake Nature trail! We are sharing our love of the outdoors with the next generation.

We took our first Grandson on his first hike back on June 20th, 202...

08/31/2026

We took our first Grandson on his first hike back on June 20th, 2026! Lodi Lake Nature trail! We are sharing our love of the outdoors with the next generation.

08/31/2026

Squirrel Rock RV Campground is a private, gated RV site in Columbia, California. It offers an exclusive camping experience with just one location which can be booked as a single site or double site (with two electrical panels and water connects). No sewer on site but you can dump at 49er RV Resort (5 mins away) for $10 as of July 2026.

it is just a 0.6 mile / 15-minute walk to Columbia State Historic Park. Or a 5 minute walk to Columbia Airport or Mandys Breakfast House.

Mandy's is a popular, cozy diner that serves breakfast and lunch and offers a warm, mom-and-pop kitchen vibe and serves hearty comfort-food classics, generous portions, and friendly service that draw a steady crowd of both locals and travelers.

Columbia Airport (FAA ID: O22) is a county-owned public-use airport in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Famous for its unique dual runways and close proximity to Gold Rush history, it serves as a popular, scenic destination for general aviation pilots and campers.

08/31/2026

Squirrel Rock RV Campground is a private, gated RV site in Columbia, California. It offers an exclusive camping experience with just one lo ation which can be booked as a single site or double site (with two electrical panels and water connects). No sewer on site but you can dump at 49er RV Resort (5 mins away) for $10 as of July 2026.

it is just a 0.6 mile / 15-minute walk to Columbia State Historic Park. Or a 5 minute walk to Columbia Airport or Mandys Breakfast House.

Mandy's is a popular, cozy diner that serves breakfast and lunch and offers a warm, mom-and-pop kitchen vibe and serves hearty comfort-food classics, generous portions, and friendly service that draw a steady crowd of both locals and travelers.

Columbia Airport (FAA ID: O22) is a county-owned public-use airport in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Famous for its unique dual runways and close proximity to Gold Rush history, it serves as a popular, scenic destination for general aviation pilots and campers.