As part of the Donner Party Hike festivities, organizers present an evening with Greg Palmer. This event is free and open to the public. On Saturday, October 8 at 5:00 at the Donner Memorial State Park attendees will hear about the first wagons over the Sierra Nevada. Greg Palmer will talk about the saga of the Stephens Townsend […]
23rd Annual Donner Party Hike
Hikers can travel the footsteps of early emigrant’s journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains October 3 & 4 by participating in the 23rd Annual Donner Party Hike. Participants can choose from six different hikes on Saturday, and a walking tour on Sunday. All hikes offer interesting insight into emigrant history from local area guides, along […]
TRT 55k Report – Kathy Hess
What a great day. The weather was optimal with overcast skies and about 50 degrees. My boyfriend, Allan Slocum, in good planning sense, was able to get a parking spot right up front three minutes before the start. I am not recommending that strategy, but I had to stop at Starbucks on the way down […]
