Monthly Archives: January 2012

What Does a Train Have to Do With a Dredge?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by roamingranger

Gold was discovered in Sumpter in 1862.  For most of us the vision that statement might bring to mind is reminiscent “paint your wagons” or a similar old-timey gold rush film; one of mass populations of miners flooding the valley … Continue reading →

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It’s Here!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by roamingranger

It’s only taken all winter, but this last week the snow finally arrived!  A special delivery from the north brought us a storm packed full of the fluffy white goodness we’ve all been waiting for! Although warm weather and rain … Continue reading →

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Snow?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by roamingranger

Since our first snow in November, when we posted “Walking In A Winter Wonderland”, we’ve been waiting with baited anticipation to announce the schedule for our guided snowshoe hikes.  Sadly, it would seem that “Old Man Winter” is somewhat lacking … Continue reading →

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