A snowstorm is sweeping across Yosemite National Park, dropping 6 to 12 inches of snow. Eric and I had planned to visit the Park, but we don't have gear for winter trekking. Plans change... We are now driving west to Sacramento, California.
We are driving West on
Snow-capped mountains
in the distance
A valley comes into view.
Welcome to Carson Valley
Rugged, Relaxed, Reachable
is a Scenic Route.
playing on the mountainside.
Elevation 7740 Feet
6% Grade for 6 Miles
94 miles to Sacramento
We are now on US 50 West.
The electronic sign says:
Watch For Snow Removal
Equipment Next 11 Miles
Eric & I enjoy the
Winter Wonderland
around us.
The truck in the oncoming
lane passes a snowplow.
& an upcoming 30 mile
per hour turn.
This is a beautiful drive.
Unleaded Regular Gas
is $4.29 per gallon.
Diesel is $4.19 per gallon.
the mountain.
The downhill grade is gentle &
TEACH PEACE
the road widens to four lanes.
The road narrows for
bridge construction.
Welcome to Placerville
A fully branched out
We top off the Diesel Tank
at a Valero.
$3.95 per gallon is a good place
for Diesel in California,
We are now staying at the
CAL-EXPO RV Park.
Eric registers at the Office.
The RV Park is adjacent to
the State Fairgrounds.
We have water, 50 amp electric service, and a sewer connection. The voltage here is very good - in the low 120s.
The map of the RV Park
shows two parking lots.
Staff at the Office told Eric to keep our bikes locked up during our stay.
We wonder why the warning is printed on their flyer.
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