History

Before Jenkinson Lake, Sly Park was a thriving ranching valley and a key stop on a historic pioneer trail. New...

The El Dorado Drive-In once stood along the original Highway 50 route—its story tied as much to roadways as to...

The 77th Highway 50 Wagon Train returns May 30–June 6, 2026, crossing into El Dorado County and ending with a...

From saloons to state lawmakers, Placerville’s Masonic Temple tells the story of a town that rebuilt itself—again and again.

Placerville’s oldest church, built in 1851, is being restored through community effort, grants, and heartfelt donations — preserving a piece...

The El Dorado Chapter of the DAR is honoring Lucy Ann Stoddard—Placerville’s legendary “Pie Lady.” Her Gold Rush bakery made...

Long before Highway 50 roared with modern traffic, weary travelers stopped at Pacific House in the Sierra Nevada. Nearly 150...

In July 1955, Sunnyside Lodge on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore buzzed with wooden boats, summer travelers and lakeside dinners. Here’s...