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57 thingsyouve gotta doin the foothills Supplement to the Auburn Journal

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o, were not trying torewrite our gold rushhistory. We just want to

remind you that there areunlimited opportunities toget out, explore and enjoy

the foothills today, thissummerand all yearround.

Weveput togeth-er 57 rock-solid thingsto go anddo. Whether

youre afirst-time visi-tor, longtime

resident or native foothillian,were sure weve uncovered atleast one activity youve neverdone but wanted to.

Ever played a round ofdisc golf? Ever taken a tran-quil stroll through the

School Park Preserve inAuburn? Ever watched thewinner of the gruelingWestern States 100-Mile

Endurance Run cross the fin-ish line?

If youre looking forextreme exercise, weve gothills to hike, rivers to runand trails to traverse on bike.

If your speed is a little slow-er, weve got galleries to visit,museums to tour and spas torelax in.

And more than enoughfood and drink to cap a glo-rious day of going and doing.

Lets Go is the perfectcompanion for your back-pack, your glove compart-

ment or your family roomtable. Its like a pocket travelguide with no cords or key-boards attached.

Share this section with yourkids, friends and neighbors.Keep it close by, and check offthe activities as you do them.

And if we missed something,let me know at tonyh@gold

countrymedia.com. Werealways looking for more.

So get out and go, and seewhat the buzz is about.

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1. Take on the rapids

2. Shop the farmers market

3. Search for antiques

4. Have a Fast Friday

5. Chow down on barbecue

6. Hit the bars

7. Wheel around town

8. Go boating

9. Get in touch with nature

10. Become an art lover

11. Go disc golfing

12. Go for a drive

13. Get rolling at Cruise Nite

14. Help your community

15. Get pierced/inked

16. Take an RV adventure

17. Pitch a tent

18. Take a swing

19. Hit the jackpot

20. Do some retail therapy

21. Watch the Western States

22. Find faith

23. Hike the snow

24. Consume world cuisine

25. Let Fido run free

26. Native American past

27. Get to know Beethoven

28. Savor sushi

29. Take on the monkey bars

30. Party in the Park

31. Blaze a trail

32. Scream for ice cream

33. Take a dip

34. Grow a garden

35. Earn a black belt

36. Uncork the foothills

37. Pack a picnic

38. Take in Tevis

39. Be in stitches

40. Go see a play

41. Climb a rock

42. Flock to the forks

43. Stroll in the park

44. Reel one in

45. Do Downieville

46. Bling yourself out

47. Relax your body

48. Grab a paddle

49. Smell the flowers

50. Be a java junkie

51. Kick some butt

52. Go skiing

53. Cheer for local sports

54. Saddle up

55. Bowl a strike

56. Ride Olmstead

57. Get in shape

Do them all!

57 THINGS TO DOHow many have you done? Check em off

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2. SHOP THE FARMERS MARKETFor those who prefer to keep local dollars

local, farmers markets provide an opportunityto purchase produce and other food itemsstraight from farmers whose agricultural prod-ucts come from right here in the Sierra

foothills.While they dont offer daily one-stop shop-

ping the way most supermarket chains do,farmers markets do offer a unique, communi-ty-oriented atmos-phere, and theyre fre-quently held out-doors.

Farmers Markets

are generally open one day a week, for three tofive hours, in various locations around PlacerCounty, including Auburn, Foresthill and Col-fax. Some are open year-round, while othersare only open for a few months out of the year.Check out the Foothill Farmers Market Associ-ations Web site, foothillfarmersmarket.com fordays and times.

~ Ray Hacke

3. SEARCH FOR ANTIQUESFind those hidden treasures right here in the

foothills. Anything from antique jewels to furniture

can be found in the multiple antique and col-lectable stores in Old Town Auburn. Open year-

round, these stores attract locals and touristsalike.

Local antique store owner Suzy Tessier saysantique shoppers are a mix of those who aresearching for collectables and those who arejust looking for that special item.

If store shopping isnt your thing, wait for theultimate antique extravaganza, and attend oneof the local antique fairs held twice a year in

Old Town Auburn. Once in May and again inOctober, join the fun and find the treasuresyouve been looking for.

~Stephanie Breitbart

Ready to hunt for treasure? There are many antiques shops in Historic

Old Town, (530) 823-3836, oldtownauburnca.

com.

The foothills are home toworld-class whitewater raftingand kayaking on the south forkof the American River.

One of the main reasons thissection of river is popular isbecause its very family friendly,said Noah Rucker-Triplett, El

Dorado County river recreationsupervisor. Another reason is wedidnt dam it. This section isundamed, which benefits theboating industry and people uphere.

Hydropower plants upstreamrelease water every day, produc-ing power and the necessary flow

to navigate the river.The south fork is home to such

gnarly-sounding rapids as SatansCesspool, Hospital Bar and Bounc-ing Rock. These Class III-plusrapids are sure to give you a ridefilled with thrills, chills and spills.

Several rental shops and raftingcompanies have sprung up

between Auburn and Placerville,where the south fork run begins.

When booking a trip, you defi-

nitely want to go with one ofthese licensed and properlytrained companies, Rucker-Triplett said.

You want to be cautious ofthe friend of a friend of a friend. Irecommend going with an outfit-ter that is licensed with the coun-

ty, state parks and the Bureau ofLand Management and trained inswiftwater rescue. And if you dogo out on your own take aclass.

Oh, and when you do go onyour river adventure, look out forthe rapid paparazzi photogra-phers will snap you as you tra-

verse the treacherous waters.Make sure to head back to Lotusafter your trip to view and pur-chase these priceless pics.

~ Michelle Miller-Carl

Ready to get wet?

Sierra Outdoor Center, 440Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530) 885-1844, sierraoutdoorcenter.com.

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Does the idea of watching people travel at break-neck speedswithout brakes appeal to you? Then youll want to head to theGold Country Fairgrounds Friday nights.

The starting gate has come down on the 2009 Fast Fridaysmotorcycle-racing season where spectators can watch racersfrom around the area, and around the world, whip around adirt oval track at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour.

Its economical and family entertainment thats just about asexciting as you can get for the dollar, said Fast Fridays promoterDave Joiner. (The bikes) have very little suspension, no comput-ers, no fuel injection just man and machine. The no-brakepart is pretty exciting they have no fear of speed.

Families are welcome and tickets range from $8 to $15 withthe gates opening at 6:30 p.m. and the racing beginning at 8p.m.

Oh, one more thing Joiner will give you your money back ifyou dont have fun. If they dont think it was worth it, see meafter the races and Ill give them their money back.

For more information, call (530) 878-7223 or visit fastfridays.com.

~ Andrew DiLuccia

4. Have a Fast Friday

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5. CHOW DOWN ONBARBECUE

Warm, langorous eveningsin the summer and plenty oftime for leisurely outdoor get-togethers in the spring andfall make barbecue cooking

in all its glory a natural for thefoothills.

Linda Mason, a Colfax bar-becue eatery owner, said thatone of the pleasures offoothills barbecues is the abil-ity to go out and buy locallygrown ingredients be itlamb or pork raised in the

foothills or a cornucopia ofproduce from area farms.

And if youre not in themood to cook, there are plen-ty of restaurants ready to dothe que for you. Many arealso into the locally grownmovement.

~ Gus Thomson

Need to satisfy acraving?

OakFire Grill & Saloon,2515 Grass Valley Hwy,Auburn, (530) 823-7600, oakfiregrill.com.

6. HIT THE BARS

Like the nightlife? Love toboogie?

Whether its for the stiffdrinks, the friendly atmos-phere, live music or all of theabove, the foothills have got you covered on nightlifeoptions.

Hit up one of your fa vorite

Auburn spots on a Fridaynight and have some fun.

Wanna go out tonight? OakFire Grill & Saloon,

2515 Grass Valley Hwy,Auburn, (530) 823-7600, oakfiregrill.com.

Club Car, 836 Lincoln Way,Auburn, (530) 887-9732, club

carauburn.com. Monkey Cat, 805 Lincoln

Way, Auburn, (530) 888-8492,

monkeycat.com

7. WHEEL AROUNDTOWN

Where theres a bike lane,theres an opportunity for agreat ride. Cruising the burbs

is easy in Roseville, where theParks & Recreation depart-ment has a Bikes & TrailwaysMap that guides you throughRosevilles open space andwetlands.

Do the Miners & FalseRavines Trails by starting atSculpture Park (at that red art

piece off N. Sunrise behindHome Depot). Find a map atRoseville.ca.us/-parks/get_active.


Want some pedalpower?

Bicycle Emporium, 483

Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn,(530) 823-2900, bicycleemporium.com.

Auburn Bike Works, 350Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn,(530) 885-3861, auburnbikeworks.com.

Victory Velo, 835 LincolnWay, Auburn, (530) 885-3956,victoryvelo.com.

8. GO BOATINGLaced with lazy waterways,

expansive lakes and thrilling whitewater, this region isboaters paradise.

Rollins Lake in Colfax wel-comes groups large or smallfor house boating, water ski-ing, fishing and, of course,

swimming.Its a bargain, said lake

employee Joan Carty. Theboating ramp is always openand its gorgeous. To me thecharm of the lake is a lot ofpeople having fun.

That could include stayingdays at a time, fishing for Ger-

man browns, and trying your SEE PAGE 10

Charlie Venegas rounds the cornerahead of Bart Bast at Fast Fridays.

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The foothill region is an area rich innature and resources, and the PlacerNature Center wants to let you know

how important it is to you.Located at 3700 Christian ValleyRoad in Auburn, this non-profitorganization has been "connectingpeople and nature" for 17 years.Schoolchildren and families havemade their way to the center to learnabout the natural world.

"We do everything from stars to

worms, from the soil up to the uni-verse cause it's all connected," saidLinda Desai, education director for thePlacer Nature Center. "What we hopepeople will gain is to understand thatall living things, even our non-livingthings, like water and soil, are all con-nected."

This summer families and children

can be introduced to native wild ani-mals, attend summer camp andexplore the wildlife and vegetation in

the center's half-acre garden. PlacerNature Center also offers exhibits forpeople to visit that cover topics suchas natural history and watershed, andit even has stargazing classes avail-able.

"In the summertime the tools ofdiscovery we have are more accessi-ble," Desai said. "They're just fun to

use and they're available morebecause the school groups aren'there."

For information on classes andexhibits visit placernaturecenter.org orcall (530) 878-6053.

~ Andrew DiLuccia

Feeling down to earth? Avantgarden, 1085 High St,

Auburn, (530) 888-1510, avantgarden

auburn.com.

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hand at steering a rentedcraft.

~ Anne Papineau

Ready to hit the water? Rollins Lake, Colfax: (530)

346-6166. Lake Clementine, water

skiing, canoeing and kayak-ing, Auburn State RecreationArea: (530) 885-4527.

Folsom Lake State Recre-

ation Area, 18,000 acre recre-ation area, accessed via High-way 50 or Interstate 80: (916)988-0205.

10. BECOME AN ARTLOVER

Love art, but cant affordplane tickets to New York,

Paris or Florence? You can check out local

artists works at local galleriessuch as The Arts Building onLincoln Way and the OldTown Gallery on WashingtonStreet. The best part is it wontcost you more than the gas ittakes to get there admis-

sion is free.Were fortunate that the

Auburn area has such a rich

concentration of presentingorganizations, said AngelaTahti, executive director ofPlacerArts. Many, many

artists live here.If youre not content to

merely admire others art-work, but have the desire tocreate masterpieces of yourown, local galleries provideinteractive activities or class-es that will let you scratchyour creative itch.

PlacerArts, which promotesthe work of visual and per-forming arts organizations

from all over Placer County,has comprehensive listings oforganizations and events atits Web site, placerarts.org.

Theres something goingon all year-round, Tahti said.

~ Ray Hacke

Want to own amasterpiece?

N2 Pottery, 195 Elm Ave,Auburn, (530) 888-3800,n2pottery.com.

Arts Council of PlacerCounty, 808 Lincoln Way,Auburn, (530) 885-5670,placerarts.com.

9. Get in

touch withnature

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Tori Wreckterexperiments with a pennyto see how many areneeded before the waterspills over at the Placer

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If you are looking for free, easy,outdoor entertainment then disc golfis your sport. Regional Park locatedoff Richardson Drive in Auburn is hostto an 18-hole disc golf course withmostly flat terrain and heavy woodyareas. Players will also notice a creek

running through the course, particu-larly around the second hole. Ratedone of the best disc golf courses in thefoothills by dgcoursereview.com,Regional Park will keep you chal-lenged every time you play.

Directions to Regional Park from I-80: take Highway 49 north, go left onDry Creek Road, then left on Richard-

son Drive and park near the tenniscourts where the first hole is located.

For a complete list of local disc golfcourses visit dgcoursereview.com.

~ Ben Furtado

Wanna play? Auburn Recreation District, 123

Recreation Dr., Auburn, (530) 885-8461, auburnrec.com.

Sierra Outdoor Center, 440 LincolnWay, Auburn, (530) 885-1844,sierraoutdoorcenter.com.

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12. GO FOR A DRIVEIf the road is calling you,

breath-taking turns and vis-tas await in the foothills.

Why not put the top downand make your way fromwhere gold was discovered tothe deep blue gem that isLake Tahoe?

Start your daytrip by fuel-ing up in Auburn(dont forgetbreakfast!) andhead south onHighway 49. Thisroute will take you past Colo-ma, site of the gold discoveryin 1848 that sparked the Cali-

fornia Gold Rush. Stop off atthe Marshall Gold Discovery

State Historic Park for a shotof history, then hook up withHighway 50 in Placerville.

Continue east on 50 undera canopy of shade providedby the El Dorado NationalForests towering trees toSouth Lake Tahoe.

After lunch in South Lake

Tahoe (and maybe a donationto the local casi-no), mosey up thewinding west sideof the lake onHighway 89.

Catch a glimpse of EmeraldBay, home to Tahoes onlyisland. Stop off in Tahoe City

then continue north on 89 toSquaw Valley, where youll

find shopping, dining andseasonal activities such asskiing, swimming and rockclimbing at the site of the1960 Olympic Games. Con-tinue north toward Interstate80 west and your tour is com-plete!


Ready to hit the road? Autovantage, 12295 Lock-

sley Lane, Auburn, (530) 823-3456, autovantageservice.com.

Auburn Body Shop, 196Nevada St., Auburn, (530)885-5582.

Big O Tires, 984 LincolnWay, Auburn, (530) 823-0448,bigotries.com.

13. GET ROLLING ATCRUISE NITE

For one Friday night eachmonth during the summer,Downtown Auburn turnsback the clock for Cruise Nite.The event features hundredsof polished, vintage carsalong Lincoln Way.

The family-friendly event will celebrate its 25thanniversary this summer.

Its just a nice night out,Cruise Nite co-chairman JackKenny said. We dont chargethe cars or the spectators. Iknow people like to walkdown the street, look at the

11. Go disc

golfing

SEE PAGE 14


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cars and say, I used to have one of those. Its justa nice time out.

There are live music, food vendors and bever-ages available.

The event is free to all and begins at 5 p.m. onthe second Friday of each month from Junethrough September. The remaning Auburn CruiseNites for 2009 will be June 12, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept.11. For more info visit auburncruisenite.com.

~ Todd Mordhorst

15. GET PIERCED AND INKEDThe Auburn area is known as the go-to destina-

tion for people looking for body piercings and tat-tooing with an artists touch.

Trevor Maples, a tattoist in Newcastle, said thefoothills scene includes locals and attracts peoplewanting to get inked who make the drive fromplaces as far afield as Napa, San Francisco andSanta Cruz.

Its actually well-diversified, Maples said.People like a lot of different stuff. I havent

noticed more of one style.~ Gus Thomson

16. TAKE AN RV ADVENTURETake a weekend getaway on a set of wheels and

save money on a plane ticket and hotel room atthe same time. Thats right, get your vacationrolling in your very own RV rental. Totally self-contained with food, beds and water, RVs are a

great way to take a family trip.RVs can be rented for as little as $140 a night, or

$100 a night for RV trailers. RV enthusiasts say it isa great way to spend time with the family, and canfit many more people than your average tent.

From Rollins Lake to the American River, thereare many campgrounds in the scenic foothills tochoose from its a vacation you wont want tomiss.

~ Stephanie Breitbart

17. PITCH A TENT

If you are looking for the ultimate camping spotlook no further than the American River Resort inColoma. Located 17 miles south from Auburn at6019 New River Road in Coloma, American RiverResort puts you right on the south fork of theAmerican River. With 85 spaces available you can

Looking for a way to use your

time to better others and thecommunity? The multitude offoothills service clubs and non-profit groups can help you helpthem. Whether its stockingshelves at the local food closet,volunteering to cook at an areaevent or donating time to acommunity project, there are

ways for you to make thefoothills a better place.

Its extremely rewarding,

said Anne Gamble, a therapistfor Peace for Families, a PlacerCounty nonprofit group. Its avery positive way to spend yourfree time and it just plain feelsgood to do it.

Just call up your favorite localgroup and ask how you canhelp.

~ Jenifer Gee

14. Help yourcommunity

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Father and son team, Mike, left, and Malcolm Weiss volunteer atthe Auburn Interfaith Food Closet, packing boxes with food forpeople in need.

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fall asleep to the sound of therushing water while lookingup to a star filled night sky.

Our campsite offers theonly cabin and campingabove the Trouble Maker rap-id in the south fork, saidChris Gendron about thelocation. We also have large

spaces for RVs to hook up aswell.

The campground alsooffers hot showers,picnic areas and aswimming pool.Rates to camp dur-ing weekends are$35 per night on

the river and $30 off the river.Rates midweek are $30 on theriver and $25 midweek. Callthem up at (530) 622-6700 orvisit americanriverresort.comfor more information.

~ Ben Furtado

Need some gear? Sierra Outdoor Center,

440 Lincoln Way, Auburn,(530) 885-1844, sierraoutdoorcenter.com.

19. HIT THE JACKPOT

Got a yen to throw the diceor court the odds at the slots?Lucky for you, with two top-flight Indian casinos onlyminutes away, there are liter-ally thousands of ways to hitthe jackpot.

Thunder Valley in Lincoln,built by the United Auburn

Indian Community, has 2,400gaming machines and 98table games. If you work up

an appetitepushing thosebuttons andshooting dice,there are fourrestaurants and

a food court. The Falls Barfeatures live music andkaraoke.

The casino is expanding, with a 15-story hotel, spa,pool, fitness center and enter-tainment center opening in2010. Thunder Valley is on Athens Avenue, off Highway

65.Near Placerville, Red Hawk

Casino, built by the Shingle

Springs Band of Miwok Indi-ans, opened in December. Ithas 2,100 gaming machinesand 75 table games, includinga smoke-free level. There aresix restaurants and the StageBar offering live entertain-ment. Red Hawk is off High-way 50 at exit 40 in Placerville.

Peter Fordham, generalmanager at Red Hawk, saidthe location is very special.

We have a really nice lay-out and dcor package thatsvery much in keeping withtribal heritage and history,and our location, Fordhamsaid.

And the red hawk name ismore than symbolic.

It is a native bird to thisarea, Fordham said. You canregularly see them out of thewindows. We have fabulouspanoramic window viewsfrom the casino floor and twoof our restaurants.

~ Gloria Young

20. DO SOME RETAIL

THERAPYSay a funny thing happens

and the economy tanks. Andsay shoppings not just yourcloset-stuffer but your spirit-lifter as well.

Indulge your love of agood buy and help otherfolks all at once: Visit a bene-

fit thrift shop! What others have givenaway will be new to you. And

what wonders these dona-tions can be.

Just ask Janet Wheatley,vice president of resourcedevelopment with the

Assistance League of PlacerCounty. The leagues store islocated at 1263 Grass ValleyHighway in Auburn.

We had motorcycle hel-mets and we looked them upon eBay, they were $800, sherecalls. We get beautifulclothes with the tags still onthem. Weve got some ofthose crocheted dolls thatcovered toilet paper rolls inthe 50s.

Enjoy the freshly cut green grass and scenic sur-roundings of foothills golf courses. Whether its golf-

ing on one of the dozens of area courses or relaxingafter a day of swings and putts at the clubhouse, thereare many ways to enjoy hitting the links.

Were above the fog and below the snow, saidShawn Kelly, a local golf professional. We have cham-pionship quality golf courses. Why wouldnt they wantto come to the foothills?

~ Jenifer GeeReady to tee off? The Ridge Golf Course,2020 Golf Course Rd, Auburn,(530) 888-7888, ridgegc.com.

18. Take a swing

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Sometimes it takes the cus-tomer to figure out what anitem is, like the pole with asuction cup on the bottomand two-prong fork on top.

~ By Anne Papineau

Searching for bargains? ACS Discovery Shop, 2376

Grass Valley Highway, (530)888-7434 Assistance League of

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Thrift Shop, 148 Lewis Ave.,(530) 823-1532

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22. FIND FAITHThere are dozens of church-

es from every denominationready to welcome you into the

congregation.Find information about

churches at Auburnjournal.com. Underthe Living tab, click on Faith.

Need inspiration? Hope, Help & Healing,

11960 Heritage Oak Pl. # 20,(530) 885-4249 or hhhinc.com.

Need a little inspirationfor your morning jogs?

It doesnt get much bet-ter than the dramatic finalquarter-mile of the WesternStates Endurance Run. Thehundreds of runners whobrave the brutal 100 mileson the Western States Trailfinish up at Placer HighSchools Le Febvre Stadium,where the emotions flow.

Theres a real humandrama to it, said racedirector Greg Soderlund.

Its inspiring and somepeople live vicariouslythrough the runners. Thedistance comes with anabsolute risk some peoplewill not finish.

Around 400 ultrarunnerswill hit the trail at SquawValley on June 27 this year,

including seven-time cham-pion Scott Jurek. A smallarmy of volunteers morethan 1,200 make the jour-ney possible.

Thats really the bestway to see the event up

close, Soderlund said.Volunteers help at aid

stations, stocking tables offood and drinks (WesternStates is often referred toas a 100-mile long buffet)and taking care of logisticsthat make the race go.

Spectators have ampleopportunity to catch boththe frontrunners and thosewho endure the trail for aslong a 30 hours the cut-off for official finishers.

On race morning, hun-

dreds of crew members andfans flock to the RobinsonFlat aid station, the firstmajor passage along thetrail. Foresthill is a popularspot to catch the runners asthey stroll through on abrief reprieve from the hotAmerican River Canyon

below.The finish line in Auburnprovides a festive atmos-phere for fans. The top fin-isher usually enters the sta-dium around 9 p.m. Satur-day evening, followed by

hundreds more throughnoon on Sunday. The foot-ball field at Le Febvre Stadi-um looks like a battlefield

on Sunday morning withexasperated runners nurs-ing wounds and recovering.

Its a unique scene thatleaves an impression oneveryone involved.

These people are living

a dream, Soderlund said.Theyre ordinary people doctors, lawyers, Capterpil-lar drivers. Their normalcy

makes it an attractive eventfor people. Its one of thosethings that you dont for-get.

Visit ws100.com for moreinformation.

~ Todd Mordhorst

21. Watch the

Western States

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Hal Koerner wades across the river at Ruck-a-Chucky on his way to victory in the 2007 WesternStates Endurance Run.

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24. CONSUME WORLDCUISINE

Armchair traveling wasnever easier. Dreaming ofpagodas and the Great Wall?Try some dim sum or hot potat one of the many area Chi-

nese restaurants. Want anunfettered taste of Athensbustling marketplace? Howabout some feta and gyros ata local Greek eatery? A nightin Italy is yours for the askingat numerous restaurantsfrom Auburn to Roseville.Cant afford that vacation to

Puerto Vallarta? Theres every-thing from fast food to fine

dining Mexican style. At Latitudes restaurant in

Old Town Auburn, the menufeatures a different part of theworld each month.

We follow the seasonsthrough the countries, Lati-

tudes Owner Pat Enochs said.It is Latitudes, so we pick lat-itudes where the products areavailable.

July will be Southeast Asia,then Italy, and in September,Spain.

We have the sameMediterranean-type temper-

atures, so we have heirloomtomatoes, sweet red peppers

and mousakka beans comingout of the garden (at thattime), Enochs said

Falls cooler weather turnsthe focus to colder climes.October will feature Ger-many, to coincide with Okto-

berfest.

~ Gloria Young

Hungry? Latitudes, 130 Maple

Street no. 200, Auburn, (530)885-9535, latitudesrestaurant.com.

Pelicans Roost Fish &

Chips, 904 Lincoln Way,Auburn, (530) 745-9566. Club Car, 836 Lincoln Way,

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Monkey Cat, 805 LincolnWay, Auburn, (530) 888-8492,monkeycat.com

25. LET FIDO RUN FREE

Auburns Ashley MemorialDog Park on Auburn FolsomRoad is a magnet for pet own-ers who like to see their dogsrun free, socialize with otherpooches and get a breath offresh air.

Auburn dog owner Kather-ine Tostenson said her dog,

Love the snow but dont snowboard or ski? Try snow-shoeing instead. Accessible throughout the snow season,from late November through June, snowshoeing is anactivity the whole family can participate in.

According to snowshoeing expert, Ed Gates, anyone can

go out have fun in the snow.You dont have to be a fantastic athlete you just haveto make sure you take your time and enjoy it, he said.

With various locations for snowshoeing just up Inter-state 80, you can spend a day or a just few hours hikingand enjoying the beautiful sights and surroundings.

Try Donner Memorial State Park, Castle Peak in northTahoe, the Yuba Pass in Sierra County and China Wall nearForesthill.

Gates says packing wine, cheese or a picnic lunch is pop-ular, but suggests drinking lots of water and wearing sun-glasses, sunscreen and lip balm.

~ Stephanie BreitbartReady to hike the white stuff? Sierra Outdoor Center, 440 Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530)

885-1844, sierraoutdoorcenter.com.

23. Hike

in the snow

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Pepper, senses whenshe starts getting readyto take the pooch to thepark.

She gets excited,Tostenson said. I liketaking Pepper so shecan socialize and play with other dogs. Sheloves it.

The space for dogs,which includes an areafor smaller canines as

well as larger ones, islocated on AuburnRavine Road insideAshford Park.

Phone the AuburnRecreation District at(530) 885-8461 Ext. 54for information onopenings and times. Go

to ashleydogpark.comfor more informationon the park.

~ Gus Thomson

27. GET TO KNOWBEETHOVEN

That haunting

refrain: Maybe we dontknow the title or whowrote it, but theres nodenying the power ofmusical classics, heardin person. Its life-changing.

To experience a sym-phony through earbuds

would be like looking ata picture postcard of amountain. No compar-ison youve got to bethere.

Thank goodness Auburn has its ownsymphony.

Auburn is a place

which seems to valuethe arts, said MichaelGoodwin, music direc-

tor and conductor ofAuburn Symphony.

The enthusiasm ofthe 70-member orches-tra can be felt. Theyenjoy performing

together, asserted theMaestro.Great classical

music is one of themost beautiful thingsever created by human-ity, he added.

Auburn Symphonyperforms at places like

the Birdsall Mansion in Auburn and the Mon-davi Center at UCDavis.

~ Anne Papineau

Music to your ears? Auburn Symphony,

808 Lincoln Way,

Auburn, (530) 823-6683,auburnsymphony. com.

28. SAVOR SUSHILooking for a special

dining experience?If you like your meal

served with creativityand fresh flavors, per-

haps a trip to a localsushi bar is in order.These restaurants startwith raw fish, seaweedand rice seems pret-ty basic, right? andcraft works of art sovisually appealing youmight be afraid to pick

at them with chop-sticks.

I think the best thingabout it is the wonder-ful flavors, sushi chefJesse Petersen says.Each ingredient affectsthe other ingredients,so part of the learning

experience is discover-ing what tastes work

The Nisenan Native Ameri-cans first settled in Placer Coun-ty and presided over the landfor hundreds of years before arush of gold miners moved into

the area in the 1800s. Today,their archeological sites stillexist. The Maidu InterpretativeCenter is near an ancient villagesite protected by the NationalRegister of Historic Places. Seepetroglyphs that are thousandsof years old, take a walk alonga trail around the site and learn

how Native American pastimpacted the Gold Rush.

It is important that we

remember that this culture isstill here and thriving, saidTeresa Williams, Maidu Inter-pretative Center spokeswoman.

Call the center at (916) 774-

5934 or visit Roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.

~ Jenifer Gee

26. Learn the Native

American past


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Give the television and Nintendo a breakand get outside with the kids to soak upsome fun in the sun.

As the biggest park in Auburn, RecreationPark offers wide-open grass areas with plentyof space for picnics or to play a casual gameof catch without interfering with other fami-lies. Recreation Park has a great jungle gymwith multiple slides, monkey bars and swingsets.

All our parks are very relaxing with a lotof green, said Manouch Shirvanioun of theAuburn Recreation District. This park is thecenter of activity in the summer with the pooland kids summer camps too.

How to get to Recreation Park from I-80:Take Highway 49 exit, turn right to LincolnWay, then left on Auburn Folsom Road. Turnright on Race Track Street and then first left.

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together. Theres a lotof room for interpreta-tion and experimenta-tion.

Want to get raw? Hapa Sushi, 2985

Bell Rd, Auburn, (530)823-9800.

Ninja Sushi, 770Lincoln Way, Auburn,(530) 887-1243, ninja-sushi.com.

30. PARTY IN THEPARK

Its a music-laced,tri-tip grillin, flying

disc tossin foothillsode to joy.

Party in the Park,now up to its 10thinstall-ment, isadmis-sion-

free andjam-packed.

As Scott Holbrook,creator of PIP says,Bring dancing shoes.Barefootin is OK, too.Dont forget Grandmaand Grandpa.

Set June 19 atRegional Park in North

Auburn, PIP is multi-faceted fun. Holbrooksays arrive early to takeadvantage of the fish-

ing pond,world-class fly-ing-disc

golf course,and oodlesof food

booths representingthe cream of foothillsboosters and nonprof-its.

Look for the specialkids zone with organ-

ized fun. Cold bever-ages will be on tap in

the beer garden.Music-wise, this

years featured groupis the Waybacks:Think Charlie Parkermeets Woody Guthriemeets Jerry Garciameets Jimmy Page,

Holbrook reports.For more informa-

tion on Party in thePark, call (530) 885-8461 or visit par-tyinthepark.net.

~ Anne Papineau

31. BLAZE A TRAILIt doesnt take an all-

terrain vehicle or anairplane to take in allthe foothills have tooffer. Many of thesweeping views andgorgeous landscapescan be accessed withyour own two feet.

The vast trail systemin and around Auburncan take you to see his-toric sites, beautifulwaterfalls or panoram-ic views of the Ameri-can River.

The main artery ofthe Auburn State

Recreation Area is the


29. Take on themonkey bars

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Emily Gallo gives a push to both her son Enzo, 3, left and neighborfriend Bella Mione, 2, right, at Recreation Park.

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When the temperature rises andthe days get longer, theres one cool,refreshing treat that almost everyoneenjoys ice cream.

Summer is a very fun time of theyear, and when you think of fun youthink of ice cream, said Tom Wright,owner of Baskin Robbins ice creamshops on Lincoln Way and Bell Road.

Nobody comes into an ice creamshop mad, they come in to treatthemselves special and summer is aspecial time.

Wrights two shops, which are openuntil 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday andSaturday nights, offer as many as 40flavors at one time, and feature $1scoop night on Tuesdays. Auburns

Baskin Robbins even offer 88-cent softserve as well.

We have promotions throughoutthe summer. Our biggest night is ourdollar scoop night every Tuesdaynight, Wright said. We have it year-round, weve turned it into a commu-nity event. We have 400 to 500 peopleshow up every Tuesday night at both

our stores. Its a lot of scoops of icecream.

Wright says Baskin Robbins hasmore than 1,000 ice cream flavors,

and the ice cream makers dedicationto doing it the old-fashioned waykeeps fans coming back.

I think its the quality of the icecream. In addition to the quality ofthe ice cream its the consistency,Wright said. Because weve beenaround so long and our recipes are so

old, old from the standpoint that wehave over 1,000 recipes.

~ Andrew DiLuccia

Need a scoop? Baskin Robbins, 2935 Bell Road,

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Stagecoach Trail. Youcan envision coveredwagons rolling up thetrail as you descendseveral hundred feet tothe American Riverconfluence below.

For the more adven-turous hikers or trail

runners, the WesternStates Trail is tough to

beat.From Auburn, hit the

trail just below the Auburn Overlook andhead down into thecanyon to historic NoHands Bridge orbeyond (the trail con-tinues for 100 miles toSquaw Valley).

The Western States

Trail is mostly narrowsingle track and hosts

both the WesternStates Endurance Runand the Tevis Cupendurance ride.

There are dozens ofhiking options at the

American River con-fluence (just off of

Highway 49 at the bot-tom of the AmericanRiver Canyon).

The Quarry Trail isan easy stroll up therivers middle fork. Fol-low the north fork upto Lake Clementine orfollow the Western

States Trail up thecanyon toward Cool.

For an extensive listof trails and more

information, visittheamericanriver.com.

~ Todd Mordhorst

Ready to set out? Sierra Outdoor

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885-1844, sierraoutdoorcenter.com.


32. Screamfor ice cream

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Baskin Robbins manager

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33. TAKE A DIPFour months of

dependably sunny weather from June toSeptember in the

foothills means lots ofopportunity to enjoythe water and catch therays.

In Auburn, theMartha Skinner SierraPool is a popular spot when the temperaturehits the 90s. And the

nearby Auburn StateRecreation Area is atreasure trove for swim-mers.

Some of the mostpopular spots are onthe north fork of the American River Upper Lake Clemen-

tine, Yankee Jims andthe confluence, accord-ing to park ranger JennyGardemeyer.

Theres a beach thereand the water is a littleslower flowing, not somany rapids and park-ing is close to the

water, Gardemeyersaid of Upper LakeClementine, which islocated off ForesthillRoad between Auburnand Foresthill. It is a wide spot in the riverbefore it enters thelake.

Yankee Jims hasparking, although thebeach is a bit of a walk,but it has clear waterand deep pools, Garde-meyer said. From Inter-state 80, take theCanyon Way exitbetween Auburn and

Colfax.One of the most pop-

ular spots, the conflu-

ence of the north andmiddle forks of the American River, islocated on Highway 49and Old Foresthill Road,

a couple of miles intothe canyon belowAuburn.

The best months forswimming at the riverare July, August andSeptember. During latespring, snowmelt fromthe Sierra brings strong

currents and chillywater temperatures.The middle fork of

the American River hassome choice swimmingholes, too. But visitorsneed to be aware offaster currents andcolder water.

Favorite spots on themiddle fork includeseveral off the QuarryTrail, Murderers Bar(Old Foresthill Roadnear Mammoth Bar)and Ruck-a-Chucky(Foresthill Road to Dri-vers Flat Road).

~Gloria Young

Ready to dive in? Auburn Recreation

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Chandler Pools,

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35. EARN A BLACKBELT

Kick start your health,and get whipped intoshape through excitingkarate, kickboxing and

other martial arts class-es.

Spring is here and you havethe itch to get outside andmake your garden a work ofart. Well you cant do it aloneand thats why you should con-sult the experts at local gardensupply stores in Auburn. Theyhave friendly, experienced staffto help you with all your gar-dening needs everythingfrom annuals and perennials toindoor foliage.

We have the know-how forpeople to have a successful gar-den, said gardener Earl Eisley

of Eisleys Nursery. No othernursery grows and offers a vastvariety of tomatoes in our area,

plus you can come in and get afree bag of popcorn or cup ofcoffee while shopping.

~ Ben Furtado

Planning your own out-door oasis?

Avantgarden, 1085 High St,Auburn, (530) 888-1510, avantgardenauburn.com.

Gold Country Kubota Trac-tors, 10230 Ophir Rd, Newcas-tle, (530) 823-1200, kubotawholesale.com.

Eisleys Nursery, 380 NevadaSt, Auburn, (530) 885-5163,eisleynursery.com.

34. Grow a garden

Kim Wright, owner of Avantgarden, offers a wide variety ofplants and gifts in her downtown Auburn store.


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Dave Marinoble,

fifth-degree black beltin Bok Fu and DanzanRyu Jujitsu and three-time world championin Karate, Jujitsu andKickboxing, encour-ages people of all agesand abilities to try itout.

Karate is something you can learn and

experience for yourwhole life, he said.

Marinoble says that

apart from the physicaltechniques, karateteaches the studentsrespect, courtesy andhonesty, concentrationand confidence.

Confidence iseverything in life, andKarate gives them a lot

of confidence.Karate is a year-

round sport, withclasses usually takingplace three days a

week. For serious stu-dents, it takes any- where from three tofive years to earn ablack belt from start tofinish.

~Stephanie Breitbart

Seeking a sensei? Titans Dungeon,12852 Earhart Ave.,

Auburn, (530) 885-2600, titansdungeon.com.

37. PACK A PICNICIts the perfect way to

laze around on a lovelyafternoon a picnic.And theres no shortageof places to lay out ablanket and enjoysome sandwiches in

the foothills. We asked John

Ramirez, Placer Coun-ty parks administrator,to share some of his

favorite spots.For sporting types,

Ramirezs favoriteactive parks are:

Squaw Valley Park(behind one of thetorches when you turninto Squaw Valley) hasa soccer field and

paved bike trails that


With more than a dozen wineries tochoose from, tasting Placer County wines issure to be a delightful experience for allpalates. Besides their normal tasting and tourtimes, area wineries participate in a plethoraof fun community events that involve food,art and golf and take place year-round.

Excellent wines, personal service, ruralcountry charm, diverse and interesting land-scapes and all of this starts about five milesoff Interstate 80 and three miles off Highway49 in the greater Auburn area, said localwinemaker Teena Wilkins. What we lack insize we make up in style and convenience.

Visit placerwineandgrape.org for a listingof wineries.

~ Jenifer Gee

Want to taste from the vine? Carpe Vino, 1568 Lincoln Way, Auburn,

(530) 823-0320, carpevinoauburn.com. Mt Vernon Winery, 10850 Mount Vernon

Rd, Auburn, (530) 823-1111, mtvernonwinery.com.

Iron Mountain Winery, 897 Lincoln Way,(530) 823-7999.

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The Tevis Cup is one of the worldsmost famous endurance horse races.

The 100-mile Western States TrailsTahoe-to-Auburn course traversesrugged terrain and rises and falls48,000 feet in elevation. Normally 200riders enter but only about half finish.All finishers receive a prized belt buck-le but only one the first place rider has their name added to the TevisCup trophy.

From a beginning that saw justfive riders attempt to prove a horsecould travel 100 miles over the Sierrasin one day, the sport of endurance rid-ing has grown to be a worldwide rec-ognized sport with competitive ridesthrough the United States and in for-eign countries, said Jerry Scribner,

president of the Western States TrailFoundation Organization.

Watch the awe and excitement ofthe Tevis Cup Aug. 1 as riders comeout of the Sierra canyons and into thetown of Foresthill. Bystanders can also

see the dramatic finish, watch judgingand attend a BBQ and award ceremo-ny at the finish, Placer High School, onAug. 2.

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connect Squaw Valleyto Lake Tahoe alongthe Truckee River.

Granite Bays RonaldL. Feist Parkis a great

place to throw the foot-ball with sports facili-ties and picnic areas,too.

In Loomis, theLoomis Basin Com-munity Parkis 33 acresof ball fields, horse-shoe pits and family

picnicking.Foresthill Memorial

Park in Foresthill hasshady trees, horseshoepits, a gazebo and achildrens playground.

For those who enjoymore undevelopedlandscapes, Ramirezs

favorite passive usepicnicking locales are:

Cisco Grove GouldPark next to the YubaRiver is a gorgeousproperty with treesthat change colorsthrough the seasons.

At Hidden Falls Park,

you can sit at picnictables or rocks along-

side the waterfall. You can also check

out the Empire MinePark associations114th Annual MinersPicnic from 10:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. on Satur-

day, Aug. 29 at anotherprime picnic spot the Empire Mine StateHistoric Park in GrassValley.

So grab your basketand blanket and headfor one of the manyspots perfect for a little

luncheon on the grass.Learn more at

placer.ca.gov/Departments/Facility/Parks.

~ Michelle Miller Carl

Packing a picnic? Auburn Recreation

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Quiznos, 1850Highway 49, Auburn,(530) 885-6700,quiznos.com.

39. BE IN STITCHES

Sewing is seeing aresurgence in popular-

ity as do-it-yourselfcrafts and fashionshave become ever-sochic.

And with an impres-sive array of sewingand quilt shops in the

foothills, there areplenty of resources forseamsters.

For Lyn Ahboltin,theres nothing quitelike the sense ofaccomplishment whenshe finishes a project.

I love quilting, said

Ahboltin, 64, of Mead-


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Come watch or be a part of local communi-ty theater. Whether its a community play in acaf-style setting or a quality productionfrom local youth, live theater in the foothillsis something to see. From dramatic tocomedic, productions have delighted audi-

ences for years.Brenda Lindley, president of the PlacerCommunity Theater, said she enjoys the com-munity feel the productions put on in thearea. Plus the dessert break during plays is asweet touch. For more information, call (530)852-2708 or visit placercommunitytheater.org.

We try and focus on plays that we think

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ow Vista. While quilting is

Ahboltins favoritehobby, shes branchedout to learn new tech-niques by taking class-es (most area sewingshops have instruc-

tional workshops call or look for a sched-ule online).

Im retired and Ilove learning newthings, she said. Youcome to a class, learnhow to do it and thengo home and do it!


Have a project? Cabin Fever QuiltShoppe, 826 LincolnWay, Auburn, (530)885-5500, cabinfeverquiltshoppe.com.

41. CLIMB A ROCKRock climbing is a

sport for adventurous

types bold enough topush their limits toreach new heights.There are plenty ofmassive rock forma-tions to scale in andaround the Sierrafoothills, includingDonner Summit, Eagle

Lake Cliff and LimeRock Pillar. Theres also

an indoor climbingfacility, Gritstone RockClub, which servesboth experiencedclimbers who cant gettheir fill ofclimbingand begin-ners who

simplywant to trythe sport.

Grit-stone, located at 3116Olympic Way inAuburn, boasts two 30-foot climbing walls aswell as a 12-foot boul-

der and is the only clubof its kind in Placer

County, according tolocal climbing enthusi-ast Mike Rommel.Both day and monthlypasses are available.

Rom-mel,who hasbeen

rockclimb-ing for20 years

and is a certified guideand instructor, said thesport is extremelysafe. Still, hed recom-mend that beginners

take classes in a con-trolled, indoor atmos-

phere under aninstructors supervi-sion before venturinginto the great out-doors.

(Practicing indoors)will help you gain thenecessary skills andconfidence to get out-

side and be in a moreexposed scenario,Rommel said.

For those whoalready have the ability and the eagerness to wend their wayup steep, craggy cliffs,Gritstone offers

monthly outings in


40. Go see

a play

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Portraying The Beast wasa dream role for JoshHarper during Music &Mores 2008 productionof Disneys Beauty andthe Beast.

Ready for curtain call? Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center, 985 Lincoln Way, #104, Auburn,

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for the city.Nearly 10 years in

the planning, it isbisected by a stream. A

trail runs alongside thestream and over a cou-ple of bridges. A kioskand signage point outthe flora, fauna andinteresting facts. TheCooper amphitheaterprovides space for spe-cial events.

Its used, AuburnPublic Works DirectorJack Warren said.Theres somebodythere all the time.

And it is still a workin progress with acommunity gardenand pottery shop in the

works.Thats going to take

a couple moremonths, Warren said.Thats separate fromthe park itself. It is an

Eagle Scout projectbeing done completelyby volunteers.

~ Gloria Young

Heading out onfoot?

Auburn RecreationDistrict, 123 Recreation

Dr, Auburn, (530) 885-8461, auburnrec.com.

45. DODOWNIEVILLE

For one weekendeach July, Downievilletransforms from asleepy, gold-rush era

town to a mountainbiking Mecca teeming

with thousands ofadrenaline-crazed rid-ers and just as manyfans.

Over the past 15 years, the annual

Downieville Classichas developed a repu-tation for its demand-ing trails and talentedcompetition.

Its a point-to-pointrace and there arentmany of those, saidDan Tebbs, owner of

Victory Velo Bike Shopin Auburn. The cross-

country course its just hard. There isabout a 15-mile climband then a beautiful

15-mile descent.This years race will

host the two-stage All-Mountain WorldChampionships, madeup of the DownievilleCross Country Race onSaturday and theDownieville Downhill

on Sunday.The Downieville

Classic Mountain BikeRace and Festival isJuly 10-12 in Down-ieville, on Highway 49in Sierra County.

Get more info atdownievilleclassic.com

~ Todd Mordhorst

46. BLINGYOURSELF OUT

Perhaps youre a guywhos thinking of pop-

ping the question tohis sweetheart. Or per-haps youre a single gal who fantasizes aboutthe day your futurehusband-to-be slips aring on your finger.

Either way, searchingfor custom jewelry is a

way to kill an after-noon in the Sierrafoothills.

Even if you dontplan on buying any,you can still try someon or check out theintricate designs thatmake jewelry a wear-

able art form.

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Looking to hook the bigone? Anglers dont need

much more than a pole,some bait and a map of thefoothills in order to sinktheir lines.

J.D. Richey, a local fishingguide, said there are plentyof fish to be found in localwaterways.

Really close to home is

the American River Conflu-ence, home to smallmouthbass and rainbow trout,Richey suggests.

The waters a littlewarmer on the North Fork,below Clementine, to findsome smallmouth bass, hesaid.

Richey describedAuburns Regional Park

(3770 Richardson Drive)pond as a good little

bluegill factory for thekids.Rollins Lake is a good

spot for both rainbow andbrown trout, as well assmallmouth trout and cat-fish, Richey said.

Head down the hill toFolsom Lake for king

salmon, rainbow trout,three types of bass, catfishand assorted panfish.

Lastly, Richey suggestsScotts Flat Lake in NevadaCounty good for rain-bow and brown trout.

Richeys Web site isfishwithjd.com.

~ Loryll Nicolaisen

44. Reel one in

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J.D. Richey hooked thismammoth halibut at anunlikely fishery LakeEnglebright.

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You might even beable to make your old

jewelry new. Accordingto Auburn jeweler Ben Asgharzadeh, some jewelry stores havemachines that uselasers to put newdesigns on old jewelry.

If they have a pic-ture or a drawing and

they bring it in, we canmake it for them, nohesitation,Asgharzadeh said.

~ Ray Hacke

Ready to sparkle? Ropers Jewelers,

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48. GRAB A

PADDLEIt may not featurethe same thrills as glid-ing across the waterbehind awake-board, butcanoeing isa relaxing

way tospend aday on the water.

There are literallyhundreds of lakes allthrough the Sierras where you can go,local water enthusiastGuy Cables said.

The most popularcanoeing spot is Sugar

Pine Reservoir, north-east of Auburn offForesthill Road. The10-mile-per-hour

speed limit keepswater sports and theirassociated wakes away,making for prime

canoeingconditions.

You dontget the jetskiers or the

powerboatsand theres

also real nice camp-ing, Cables said.

Lake Clementine,Auburns closest reser-voir, is one of the onlyfoothills lakes that per-mits only boat-in

camping.You can basically

get away from all thecar campers and haveit to yourself, Cablessaid. Its a real nice

place in the spring. Itacts like a natural lake.

~ Eric Gourley

Up a creek without apaddle?

Sierra OutdoorCenter, 440 LincolnWay, Auburn. (530)

885-1844. sierraoutdoorcenter.com.

49. SMELL THEFLOWERS

If you go to TheFlower Farm inLoomis, you may wantto pack an overnight

bag, just in case.The unique farm just

off of Auburn-FolsomRoad is much morethan a flower garden.

Its a bed and break-

fast, an event center, anursery, a coffee shopand a working farm,said Patti Foust, whoco-owns the business with her sister SheriFischer. Its becomingmore of a destinationspot. Its a very peace-

ful place to just sit andenjoy.

There are a widevariety of native flow-ers, which you can cutyourself. You can shopfor organic produce oreven play bacci ball onthe property.

The Flower Farm is


Everyone deserves a little pamper-ing. Heading to a salon or day spa canbe a nice, relaxing way to spoil yourbody and your mind.

Its a very upbeat and welcoming,but down-to-earth, relaxed presencein our salon, Visions Salons NancyMedeiros said.

Whether its for a manicure, a pedi-cure, some microdermabrasion, afacial or waxing, check out some ofthe areas salons and day spas.

~ Loryll Nicolaisen

Want to treat yourself? Phyllis Ingimire Massage, 3215 For-

tune Ct, Auburn, (530) 889-2300. Robie House Day Spa, 1125 High St,

Auburn, (530) 823-2794, robiehousedayspa.com.

47. Relax

your body

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host to the UC Davis Arboretum all-starplants, which aredrought-resistant andtough.

Each October, TheFlower Farm trans-forms into a pumpkinpatch with free

hayrides each week-end and Halloweendisplays. Novembermeans Christmastrees. The Flower Farmis at 4150 Auburn Fol-som Road, in Loomis.Reach them at (916)652-5650.

~ Todd Mordhorst

Want to grow yourown?

Eisleys Nursery, 380Nevada St, Auburn,(530) 885-5163,eisleynursery.com.

51. KICK SOMEBUTT

Kickboxing schoolsand competition flour-

ish in the foothills, withinstruction in manyforms of martial arts.

The Auburn areaalone has at least half adozen schools or parksdepartment programsto get involved in.

Dan Lovas, an

Auburn martial-arts-school owner, said that

he sees students come

through his doors witha passion to kick buttin their own way.

Theyre kicking buttemotionally and spiri-tually, Lovas said.People come in withstress, hurt by theeconomy, are

teenagers, have weightchallenges. They learna 100-year-old form ofmartial arts and if theycan allow themselvesto do it, theyre kickingbutt.

Lovas calls instruc-tion a complete

escape.Theyre in a place

where theyre living

their dreams and thereare no obstacles, hesaid.

Styles range fromboxing and kickboxingto judo and Russian-style martial arts.

Several health clubsjoin traditional marital

arts clubs in offeringcardio kickboxing.

Mark Bowden, an Auburn martial artsstudent, said he likesthe way his it makehim feel part of some-thing positive.

Its a great place to

meet new and coolpeople, Bowden said.

Without good hob-

bies like this, Im notsure where Id be.

~ Gus Thomson

Wanna kick it? Titans Dungeon,

12852 Earhart Ave,Auburn, (530) 885-2600, titansdungeon.

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52. GO SKIING INTHE SIERRA

Placer County fea-tures some of the bestsnow skiing on theplanet. From world-class mountains like

Squaw Valley USA to


Whether you prefer a single shot of espresso, ahouse blend with two creams and two sugars orthe biggest, most blended iced mocha in town,local baristas at a bounty of cafes and coffeeshops are ready to brew for you.

One place to get your buzz on is Depoe BayCoffee Co., located at 893 High St. in Auburn.

They roast beans on site every week, have a

full beverage menu boasting hot and iced coffeeand espresso drinks, and also serve breakfast andlunch items including pastries, sandwiches andsalad.

They also serve up a welcoming atmospherethat makes you feel like part of the family, some-thing that makes Bunny Isaacson happy.

Its a place to gather, the owner said. Welove seeing everyone come through the door.

~ Loryll Nicolaisen

Need a pick-me-up? Depoe Bay Coffee Co, 893 High St, Auburn,

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class mountains likeSquaw Valley USA tocharming, family-friendly resorts likeSugar Bowl, AlpineMeadows and North-star, downhill skiers ofevery skill level will findchallenging terrainwithin an hour-and-a-half of Auburn.

The Auburn Ski Club, with headquarters atBoreal MountainResort just off Inter-state 80, offers bothalpine and Nordic pro-grams. See auburnskiclub.com or call (530)426-3313.

~ Deric Rothe

53. CHEER FORHIGH SCHOOLSPORTS

Tired of watchingoverpaid athletes withlittle passion for theirsports and even lessregard for the fans?

Its time to follow

the Friday night lightsto see your local highschool athletes pourtheir guts out on thegridiron.

I think our team inparticular is a lot of funto watch, said Placerfootball coach JoeyMontoya, whose

Hillmen made it all theway to the Sac-JoaquinSection Division IVchampionship gamelast season. Weve gota high-poweredoffense that scores alot of points and adefense that loves torun around and get tothe ball. Youre going toget your moneys

worth.

Football seasonkicks off Sept. 11. Girlsvolleyball begins inearly September along

with boys soccer andseveral other individ-

ual sports. Entrancefees at most highschool sporting eventsare $5 or less for adults.

Theres nothinglike the excitement of ahigh school game,Montoya said. Youvegot kids who love theirschool and their com-munity and they get achance to representthe long legacy andtradition of Placer.

~ Todd Mordhorst

Need to up yourgame?

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54. SADDLE UPLooking for your

next adventure. Horse-back riding can be very

fun for the whole fami-ly and fulfill your needfor fun. The AuburnEquestrian Centeroffers boarding, train-ing, and riding instruc-tion for kids and adults.Located just one-half-mile from Auburn they

offer one of the largestindoor facilities in theregion. For more infor-mation go toauburnequestrian.comor call (530) 823-2110.

Back in the saddle? Echo Valley Ranch,

205 Nevada St. Auburn,(530) 823-8320,echoranch.com.

Foothills Bowl in Auburn isthe premier place to take yourgame to the next level. With 24

lanes, the bowling center alsohas a snack bar, video gamesand party room for birthdays.With six leagues availableincluding ones for seniors andyouth, people are sure to findtheir place at Foothills Bowl. Fora unique experience under theblack lights try Shake, Rattle

and Bowl Fridays and Saturdays.Foothills bowl is all about

family, said bowler James Sko-

rija. Plus, this is one gamewhere you can be almost anyage to play.

Foothills Bowl is at 13489Bowman Road in Auburn. Priceper person/per game is $

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