This is a replicate of the lumber mill that was being used when gold was discovered in the American River. It is located in the small town of Coloma, Ca, a charming historic old Western town.
An old Spanish hacienda, still occupied by the family, serves as a window to the past.
This old sugar beet mill is in the process of being refurbished into a wine tasting area for small, boutique wineries. It currently houses 5 tasting rooms and a small retail shop.
The view from Saw-Mill Creek, a small walk-in campground near the north-eastern border of Yosemite National Park.
Campsite at Saw-Mill Campground, a walk-in in the northeastern part of Yosemite National Park.
A short hike along the creek below a small walk-in campground called Saw-Mill near the north-eastern border of Yosemite National Park.
Saw-Mill Walk-in Campground in the northeastern reach of Yosemite National Park.
Anyone can filter their pool through a waterfall, but how about one that is fed by a mill? This is one of the sights at the Renaissance that make this place special.
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This saw mill is a replica of the saw mill owned by John Sutter in 1848. This is the place where gold was discovered in California which started the gold rush eventually leading to California's statehood.