May 26, 2011 - Coloma State Park

Eight Geezers had a wonderful day today with a short hike in the historic Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. The hike did include some up hill portions but they were short and only moderately strenuous. The high point on the hike offered great views of the surrounding area.
After the hike, we walked around the park's historic buildings, two churches and cemetery followed by lunch along side the south fork of the American River. Watching rafters drift by in icy cold water was our days entertainment. Before leaving for ice cream in Folsom, we visited the always popular park museum.

May 19, 2011 - Rod Robinson photos

Look closely, it's an eagles nest.....

May 19, 2011 - Jenkinson Lake Loop

This week, the Sunrise Geezers hiked around Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park. This was a loop hike of 8 1/2 to 9 miles long. Asd the hike was roughly at lake level, it was not difficult but quite long. The lake is very picturesque with many dogwoods still in bloom. As you can see from the photos, there were many beautiful stops and we were all thrilled to see a large bald eagle soaring above us. (Rod has a close up photo of him sitting on the nest but that will be posted later). We were all pretty tired on returning to our cars but ice cream at McDonalds in Placerville awaited us. Another successful day with the Geezer Boyz and filled with blessings !










The photo below really is a bald headed eagle in flight.
Watch for a future post showing him perched on his nest