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In this edition of Foothills Magazine,
Rothe Gus Thomson
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Jenna Nielsen
Philip Wood
there are myriad opportunities to enjoy. Foothills
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
People of the foothills Outside in the foothills

16 Locals’ Top Fives 44 COVER STORY: Wakeboarding


Friendly faces share their favorite Still waters beware: Locals are
things about the foothills. taking off with this exciting sport.

18 World’s Toughest Foothills 48 Enjoy the River 22


Quiz Ever! A whitewater expert shares the
Test your local knowledge with five best ways to get in the flow
our quiz. this summer.

20 Artist Profile 50 Must-do Hikes


Get to know Gayle Rappaport- A new book chronicles the best
Weiland and her dazzling water- hikes in the foothills.
colors.
51 Golf Courses
22 Summer Sports Legends Find out where to get tee’d off.
The foothills lay claim to several
notable athletes.

Flavors of the foothills Leisure in the foothills

26 Wine Picks 54 Foothills Fashion


Local wineries share their top Up your style with these three
vintages. looks.

30 Local Produce 58 Summer Camps


Restaurants are serving up farm Find out where to drop the kids off
fresh ingredients on your plate. this summer. 48
34 Four Bountiful Breakfasts 62 A Summer Day in the
The most important meal of the Foothills
day just got better. Kick back and enjoy a lazy
afternoon in this photo essay.
42 Cold Drinks
Chill out with some of these
refreshing beverages.

On the cover:
Shon Garten, owner of Off-Axis Boardshop in Auburn,
lands an Indy toeside backroll, essentially a backflip
30
that begins toeside, at Lake Clementine near Auburn.
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THINGS TO DO
Ongoing Hot Auburn nights
Auburn Art Walk Get some
color in your life at the
Auburn Art Walks, held from 6
to 9 p.m. on the second
Thursdays in April, June,
August, and October (April
10, June 12, Aug. 14 and
Oct. 9). Stroll through
Downtown and Old Town
Auburn businesses and scope
out local artists’ works. Pick
up maps at the Arts Building,
808 Lincoln Way in Auburn.
Free. Visit www.placerarts.org
or call (530) 885-5670.
Fast Fridays Have a need
for speed? Catch Fast Fridays
Speedway Racing from May
through October at the Gold
Country Fairgrounds in
Auburn. Races begin at 8
p.m. Fridays, gates open at
6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 to
$15, depending on race. Visit
www.fastfridays.com or call
(530) 878-RACE.
Cruise Nite Roll into
Downtown Auburn’s Cruise BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
Nites starting at 5 p.m. on
Friday, May 9, June 13, July Local car enthusiasts get revved up over Auburn Cruise
11, Aug. 8 and Sept. 12. Enjoy Nite, held on the second Friday of the month, May
an evening of cool music, through September in Downtown Auburn.
good food and hot wheels.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Saturday mornings in front of Saturday, $20 Sunday or $38 Studio Art Tour Visit seven
Festival The Bard goes to the
Auburn’s Historic Courthouse, for two-day pass. Visit prominent Auburn artists on
beach with performances of rain or shine. (530) 889-6500. www.karflukifest.com for this tour through scenic North
“Richard III” and “A Placer County Museum more information. Auburn from 10 a.m. to 5
Midsummer Night’s Dream” Learn all about Placer May 5 Cinco de Mayo p.m. May 10 and 11. Free.
from July 10 through Aug. 17 County, from its Native Auburn hosts an annual cele- www.placerarts.com.
on the outdoor stage at American roots to the Gold May 11 Spring Open
bration of Mexican
Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe. Rush and today at this muse- House Travel back to 1905
Independence Day from 5 to
Visit www.laketahoeshake- um inside Auburn’s Historic 9 p.m. May 5 in Old Town during this living history event
speare.com or call (800) 747 Courthouse. Check out the Auburn. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4697 for more information. museum gift shop, too. Open May 10 Auburn Rotary Sunday, May 11, at the
Auburn Farmers’ Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day Community Day/Fun Run This Empire Mine State Historic
Taste the best in local pro- (closed holidays). 5K or 10K run put on by the Park. Cost $3 adults, $1 chil-
duce at Auburn’s Farmers’
Auburn Rotary May 10 bene- dren 6-16, free under 6. For
Market. Summer hours are
from 8 a.m. to noon May fits a local nonprofit and the more information, call (530)
May 3-4 Karfluki Fest The Rotary’s scholarship fund. 273-8522 or visit
Saturdays in the parking lot
third annual arts and music There’s also a pancake www.empiremine.org.
across from the Historic May 16-18 Auburn Home
fest will be May 3 and 4 at breakfast and a health and
Courthouse in Old Town Show Find the best ideas for
the Gold Country Fairgrounds fitness expo. Visit www.jandjs-
Auburn.
portsproductions.com for your home and garden at
Old Town Walking Tours in Auburn featuring the 20th more information. the Spring Auburn Home
Walking tours of historic Old anniversary show for Celtic May 10-11 North Auburn Show, May 16-18 at the Gold
Town Auburn start at 10 a.m. rockers Tempest. Tickets $25

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A river runs through it


Learn about the environment at the
American River Confluence Festival
June 8 at Overlook Park in Auburn.
Children can take part in hands-on
craft activities — including painting
a canoe like Zachary Messer is
doing here at last year’s festival —
and learn about ways to protect
our environment. There’s also
music, educational displays and
plenty of grub.

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Country Fairgrounds, 1273 your dog can compete, too. Livestock Events Center, fea- call (530) 470-2299 or (866)
High St. in Auburn. Visit See www.splashdogs.com. turing a parade, carnival, 355-WINE.
www.auburnhomeshows. crafts and pro riders from June 28 Auburn Family
com for more information. around the world. Tickets Night Out Bring out the entire
May 18 Antiques and June $12-$22, depending on family for the Auburn Family
Collectibles Spring Street June 10 Confluence event. Visit Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m.
Faire The 41st annual Festival Celebrate the www.renorodeo.com or call Saturday, June 28, in the
antiques street faire will be American River with live 800-225-2277. streets of Old Town and
held May 18 in Old Town music, kids activities, educa- June 20 Party in the Park Downtown Auburn. Music,
Auburn. Visit www.oldtow- tional lectures and food from Auburn Recreation District dancers, historic displays and
nauburnca.com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, brings you the ultimate sum- chalk art make this a safe
May 31 Music on the June 8, at Overlook Park in mer park concert June 20 at and sober event for every-
Green The Auburn Symphony Auburn. Regional Park in North one.
will host Music on the Green June 19-22 Placer County Auburn. This year’s concert is June 28-29 Western States
on May 31 at the Auburn Fair Experience “Country Tosh Meets Marley, featuring Endurance Run Watch as
Library Garden Theater at Ways and Amazing Fair musicians from the legendary hundreds of athletes push
350 Nevada St. in Auburn. Days” at this year’s fair, reggae artists’ bands. Free. themselves to the limits on
The concert features light Thursday, June 19, through Check out www.partyinthep- the 100-mile trek from Squaw
classics and popular music Sunday, June 22, at the ark.net for more information. Valley to Auburn during the
sure to generate more sym- Placer County Fairgrounds, June 21 A Grape Affair Western States Endurance
phony fans. Visit 800 All American City Blvd. in Celebrate the springtime Run June 28-29. Visit
www.auburnsymphony.com Roseville. Admission $4-$7, renewal of the grapevine at www.ws100.com.
for more information. free 5 and under. Visit the 6th annual event featur-
May 30 – June 1 Cash’s www.placercountyfair.org for ing wineries of Northern Sierra
more information.
July
Memorial Jump See dogs fly- Wine Country from 1 to 5
July 4 Auburn Family 4th
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Auburn gets patriotic with
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Fairgrounds. After a day of featuring some of the best


food and fun, cap off the blues players locally and Have a ball
evening with a bang – view from around the country. Visit
spectacular fireworks from www.sierrabluessociety.org
the fairgrounds. for ticket and location infor-
July 4 Star Spangled mation.
Fourth Lake Tahoe’s annual Aug. 23 Miners' Picnic The
fireworks display is rumored to Empire Mine Park association
be the biggest west of the invites you to attend the
Mississippi. The “Lights on the 113th annual Miners' Picnic
Lake” fireworks show starts at from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
9:30 p.m. July 4. Saturday, Aug. 23 at the
July 5 Independence Day Empire Mine State Historic
in Colfax Colfax waves the Park. The community-wide
stars and stripes at its annual event is enjoyed by all ages
Independence Day celebra- with cake walks, gold pan-
tion, Saturday, July 5, com- ning, children's games and
plete with a parade, food, more. Cost $3 adults, $1 chil-
crafts and fireworks. dren 6-16, free under 6. For
July 12 BBQ & Blues The more information, call (530)
Placer SPCA’s annual music 273-8522 or visit
and food benefit will be from www.empiremine.org.
1 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July Aug. 30-31 Foresthill
12, at the Gold Country Heritage Celebration Pan for
Fairgrounds in Auburn. Tickets gold, do some ax-throwing
$25 advance; $30 at the and get some tasty grub dur-
door. Visit ing this annual event held
www.placerspca.org or call Labor Day Weekend (Aug.
(916) 782-7722 ext. 102 for 30-31) at Memorial Park in
tickets. Foresthill.
July 19-20 Western States PHILLIP WOOD/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
Trail Ride Horseback riders September
and their equine athletes will Sept. 4-7 Gold Country Fair
hoof it 100 miles from Truckee Auburn’s fairgrounds will Jeri and Marty Green get into
to Auburn in 24 hours for the come alive with the livestock the music along with thousands
53rd annual Western States exhibitions, carnival rides and of other party-goers on the
Trail Ride July 19-20. Winners the smell of corn dogs and streets of Auburn during last
claim the Tevis Cup. Visit popcorn during the fair, Sept. year’s Black & White Ball. This
www.foothill.net/tevis. 4-7 at the fairgrounds, 1273 year’s ball is “Hollywood: You
High St. in Auburn. Admission Ought to be in Pictures” and
$4-$8, children under 5 free. will be held Aug. 16. Attendees
August Visit www.goldcountryfair are encouraged to cast them-
Aug. 2-3 Relay for Life of .com or call (530) 823-4533. selves as their favorite screen
Auburn Make strides against Sept. 26-28 Auburn Home star and dress up as anyone
cancer at this annual Show Find the best ideas for from Marilyn Monroe to The
fundraiser for the American your home and garden at Terminator.
Cancer Society Aug. 2-3 at the Fall Auburn Home Show,
the Placer High School field. September 26-28 at the Gold
Aug. 16 Black & White Ball Country Fairgrounds, 1273
This year, Auburn’s biggest High St. in Auburn. Visit
street party goes to www.auburnhomeshows.co
Tinseltown for “Hollywood: m for more information. Town and Downtown Auburn pumpkins, live music, cos-
You Ought to Be in Pictures” Sept. 13-14 10th Annual serve vino inside their stores. tumed little ones and great
at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. Gold Harvest Wine Trail For date and time informa- food from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
16. Enjoy live music, food and Fourteen wineries will open tion, visit www.auburnwine- on Oct. 18 at Auburn’s
dazzling decorations on the their doors for wine tasting, festival.com. Recreation Park. Visit
streets of Downtown Auburn. tours, food pairings, music Oct. 4 Loomis Eggplant www.auburncommunityfesti-
Tickets are $70, $60 with a Festival Get your fill of the val.com.
discount certificate from par- and more during this 10th purple food on Oct. 4 at the Oct. 21 Fall Street Fair Old
ticipating Raley’s/Bel-Air annual event from 11 a.m. to Loomis Station Plaza, on Town merchants hit the
stores. Visit 4 p.m. Sept. 13-14. For more Taylor Road between streets for an open air display
www.partyauburn.com or information, visit Horseshoe Bar Road and Oct. 21.
call 1-800-971-1888. www.nswinecountry.com. Webb Street in Loomis. Visit To submit calendar events
Aug. 23 Sierra Blues www.loomischamber.com. for consideration in the Fall
Benefest The Sierra Blues October Oct. 18 Auburn 2008 Foothills calendar, send
Society presents its annual October Auburn Wine Community Festival Witness items to michellem@gold-
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Local Top 5
Area residents offer up their five favorite
things about the foothills
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FOOTHILLS MAGAZIN

Where are your favorite places to BEN FURTADO/F


take out of towners? Favorite OOTHILLS MAGA
ZINE
con-
1. Of course, beautiful Lake Tahoe. spots for artists:
trast beautifully with the
2. The American River 1. Sierra Outdoor Center on
Wild West terrain of the
Ed Bonner Canyon to go hiking. I Lincoln Way. Multi-hued
American River Canyon.
spent a lot of time down kayaks and a rustic Quonset
— Placer 4. Orchards in bloom during
County Sheriff there as a kid. hut make the image “color- March and April in
● ● ● 3. Nevada City. My fully funky.” the Bowman area.
2. The view from Patty
dad’s family were hard- We’re surrounded
rock gold miners there. Ridge Road in Pieropan with pale white to
4. Historic Auburn because it’s a great Newcastle. On a Dong deep pink blossoms
place to shop and eat. clear day the rolling — Auburn artist of apple, pear and
hills lead the eye to and teacher
5. Hidden Falls. peach trees.
the flat patchwork of ● ● ● 5. Old Town Auburn’s
Lincoln and the dra- Historic Fire House No. 2.
matic Sutter Buttes beyond. Its shape and pattern catch
3. No Hands- the eye. My favorite view of
Mountain Quarries Railroad it is looking downhill from
Bridge. Old World arches Maple Street.

What are your five those who live here, defi-


favorite things nitely. Dave
about living in the 4. The proximity to Rosenthal
foothills? everything without hav- — The Voice of
the Foothills,
1. The view — not the ing to be in and among KAHI radio
TV show. everything. personality
2. Clean air. 5. You are above the fog ● ● ●
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What are your edge of the canyon Left to the park gate and King. After your exciting
favorite local (including State Park entrance of Manzanita adventure, enjoy the best
recreation activities? roads). Trail. treat Auburn has to offer at
1. Running around the 3. Swimming at the con- 5. Smoothie at Smoothie Smoothie King in the
Skyridge Fitness Trail. fluence. You can Raley’s Shopping Center.
This is a half-mile trail take a dip right
around the Skyridge under the Old
Elementary Foresthill Bridge.
Brad School 4. Manzanita
Kearns campus in mountain bike trail
— Former South at sunset. If you
professional
triathlete Auburn are pressed for
and author that’s open time and want to
● ● ● to public enjoy a quick
during mountain bike
non-school hours. ride, depart from
2. Cycling on the Auburn Stagecoach Trail
Endurance Capital Bike parking lot, take
Trail. This is a safe and Foresthill
scenic route that extends Avenue 200
from Maidu Drive in meters to
South Auburn, along the Canyon Drive.

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ZINE FILE

Where are your favorite places to shop


in Placer County?
1. Marilyn’s Fashion-ations in Auburn.
Jeanette 2. Simply Striking and Ross in
Auburn.
Yetka
3. Gottschalks in Auburn for
— Soroptimist
International of certain items.
Auburn past- 4. JC Penney in Roseville.
president
5. Marshalls in Roseville.
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BEN FURTADO/FOOTHIL
Bob
What are your top Richardson
five places to eat in — Auburn City
the Auburn area? Manager

1. Bootleggers in Old ● ● ●
Town Auburn for its clam
chowder on Friday. en is really good.
2. Monkey Cat in 4. Auburn Ale House for
Downtown Auburn. They their pickle chips.
have great spring rolls. 5. Old Town Pizza. It’s
3. Club Car in Downtown my family’s favorite place
Auburn. The curry chick- to go for pizza.
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Rocklin artist shares passion at Auburn Art Walk


By Jenna Nielsen
Foothills Magazine

ayle Rappaport-

G Weiland knows the


Art Walk.
The Rocklin-based
acrylic, watercolor and
mixed-media artist has been
involved with the walk since
it began 15 years ago.
“I was on the Art Walk
before there was a budget
for signs,” Rappaport-
Weiland said. “I have really
seen it evolve and grow.”
Rappaport-Weiland’s
works have been exhibited in
galleries and personal exhibi-
tions throughout the western
United States and are shown
in a variety of galleries locat-
ed throughout California.
After studying art/recre-
ation in college in New York,
Gayle sharpened her skills
studying with nationally BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE

known artists Gerald Rocklin artist Gayle Rappaport-Weiland holds her “Intuitive Signature” piece she
Brommer and Zalton Zabo. presented during April’s Art Walk.
She teaches both adult and The walk is a reception to businesses and galleries. the area,” said Rosie Stilwell, a
children’s classes at Sierra showcase artists who display Art walk maps are avail- member of the Auburn Art
College in Rocklin and Grass their work in participating able anywhere you see those Walk committee. “There really
Valley and at Rocklin, businesses and is presented by signs, or stop in by the Arts is a lot of creativity that exists
Roseville, Auburn and PlacerArts in cooperation with Building, located at 808 here.”
Folsom parks and recreation. the Auburn Arts Commission Lincoln Way in Downtown Rappaport-Weiland said she
Rappaport-Weiland is one to promote cultural tourism. Auburn. likes that the Art Walk gives
of the hundreds of artists Walkers can keep an eye “I think this gives people a art enthusiasts a different
who participate in the out for red sandwich-board real appreciation for all the dif- avenue to experience the work
Auburn Art Walk each year. signs indicating participating ferent types of art we have in of local artists.
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“If you put the art out there, people


will come,” she said. “It provides a dif-
ferent venue than traditional galleries.”
She said the Art Walk also helps
educate the community.
“It lets people know about the amaz-
ing artwork we have in our county,” she
said. “You really don’t have to leave
Placer County to find amazing art.”
During this April’s walk, Rappaport-
Weiland displayed her “Outside the
Box” piece titled “Intuitive Signature.”
The “Outside the Box” show is a
celebration of the imagination benefit-
ing PlacerArts.
Participants picked up a three-dimen-
sional, 12-inch square birch box from
the PlacerArts building. Upon receipt of Cut Roads & Pads • Trenching • Foundations
the box, each Land Clearing & Sculpting
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On the Web: For more
information on Gayle colleagues.
Rappaport-Weiland, “This
visit her Web site at
grappaport.com
piece came
from the col-
lective energy of people asking me to
do this,” she said. “I hope the public in
turn comes out to support it. We
wouldn’t want to live in a community
without the arts and this event is an
umbrella for the arts.”
Shawn Silver, program specialist for
PlacerArts, said she enjoys the variety
of Rappaport-Weiland’s work.
“The diversity of her work is a lot of
fun — from abstract to realistic land-
scapes,” Silver said. “You can look at
two pieces of her work and think they
were produced by different artists.”

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These five stellar athletes have called the foothills home

Stacy Dragila Skeet Reese


One of
Auburn’s
most famous
natives,
Stacy Dragila
has been a
trailblazer in
women’s pole
vault. The
former
Olympian is
a nine-time
U.S. Outdoor
Champion; COURTESY

eight-time This 11-year fishing pro calls Auburn home, even though
indoor cham- BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
his sport takes him all over the country. He comes into 2008
pion; a two-time world champion, and she grabbed on a roll after a very successful 2007 campaign. Reese earned
Olympic gold in 2000 at the Sydney Games. After bat- the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year honor last
tling injuries the last couple of seasons, Dragila has her season and as of late last year cleared the $1 million mark in
sights on making a trip to Beijing for the 2008 games. career earnings. He is currently ranked No. 2 in the world.

Scott Pruett Natalie Scott


This race
car driver
Gulbis Lindgren
calls Auburn Natalie Gulbis A Roseville
home where came onto the High graduate,
he works on golf scene as a Scott Lindgren
his winery youngster from resides in
and writes Granite Bay at the Meadow Vista
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But Pruett is well known for his Lincoln. Since promotes kayak-
work behind the wheel of a race then this golf star ing world wide.
car. Pruett has competed in every- has gone on to He’s navigated
thing from NASCAR to CART. find victory on some of the most
Currently he drives the TELMEX the LPGA Tour as intense rivers in
Lexus-Riley car in the Rolex well as become a the world, and has
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their life when making ends meet became
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lavors of the foothills

Picks from the vine


Uncork the flavor of foothills by picking
up a bottle of these notable wines.
— Michelle Miller, Foothills Magazine

Winery Avanguardia Wines Baumbach Wines Fawnridge Winery Indian Springs Wines Lone Buffalo
of Nevada City Vineyards

Label

Wine 2004 Selvatico Aglianico 2005 Barbera 2006 Sauvignon “Where the Buffalo
(white blend) Blanc Roam” Rhone Blend

Description “Selvatico, which “This is a dark, “It’s a traditional “Bright, fruity, “Rhone-style blend
means ‘wild’ or robust red wine with Barbera, spicy fruit smooth, enjoyable of Syrah,
‘undomesticated’ in great tannic com- forward as all our for any occasion.” Mourvedre,
Italian, is our blend plexity and cinna- wines, with a linger- — Julie Holmes, Grenache.
of Italian varietals, mon/cherry flavors.” ing finish.” — retail manager “Concentrated, but
anchored by Tocai — Neal Baumbach, Stewart Perry, wine- lively fruit, silky tan-
Friulano, plus owner/winemaker maker nins, depth with a
Peverella and hint of spice.
Forastera, varietals Elegant and easy to
exclusive to drink.” — Phil and
Avanguardia.” — Jill Maddux, winery
Rob Chrisman, owners
owner/winemaker

Pairs with Spicy fare, including Black pepper Lamb, barbecued Seafood, fowl, fruit Extremely food
Thai and other rubbed steak and meats, steaks dishes and lemon friendly. Goes well
Asian cuisine. Also Italian sausages cake with a juicy steak,
excellent with spicy pasta or rich
shrimp and other sauce dish
shellfish

Where to At the winery and At the winery At the winery, Liquor Indian Springs’ tast- Direct from winery,
SPD Market Outlet, Carpe Vino, ing room, Nevada Carpe Vino,
get it City stores Newcastle Produce
A Taste of Auburn

Cost $12.49 $22 $25 $14 $18

Address 13028 Jones Bar 291 Auburn Folsom 5560 Fawnridge 303 Broad St., 2682 Burgard Lane,
Road, Nevada City Road, Auburn Road, Auburn Nevada City Auburn

More info www.avanguardia www.hbwine.com www.fawnridgewine. www.indiansprings www.lonebuffalo


wines.com or (530) or (530) 885-6197 com or (530) 887- wines.com or (530) vineyards.com or
274-9482 9522 478-1068 (916) 663-4486

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Purchase a bottle from the following retailers:


● Carpe Vino, 1568 Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530) 823-0320 ● Liquor Outlet, 180 Harrison Ave., Auburn, (530) 823-8310 ● The Wine Rack, 13464 Lincoln Way, Auburn,
(530) 885-7225 ● A Taste of Auburn, 897 Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530) 823-7999 Raley’s, 13384 Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530) 885-0669 ● Bel-Air, 2222 Highway 49, Auburn,
(530) 889-0518 ● Savemart, 386 Elm Ave., Auburn, (530) 823-6054 ● Grocery Outlet, 414 Highway 49, Auburn, (530) 885-0250 ● Ikedas, 13500 Lincoln Way, Auburn,
(530) 885-4243 ● Newcastle Produce, 9230 Cypress St. Newcastle, (916) 663-2016 ● Basement Wines, 27 S. Main St., Colfax, (530) 346-9550 ● SDP Market, 735 Zion
St./120 Argall Way, Nevada City, (530) 265-4596, (530) 265-5573

Mt. Vernon Winery Pescatore Vineyard Rancho Roble Secret Ravine Viña Castellano Winery
and Winery Vineyards Vineyard & Winery

Label

2003 Breast Cancer 2006 Petite Sirah 2006 Barbera 2005 Sierra de Tempranillo Wine
Research Claret Montserrat Syrah

“A third each of “Estate-bottled wine “Rich, hearty, robust “100 percent Syrah, “Viña Castellano’s Description
Merlot, Cabernet aged in Hungarian and a little earthy.” this wine is full-bod- pride and joy has been
Sauvignon, and oak. A full-bodied — Mark Adams, ied with lots of fruit described as having
Cabernet Franc. wine. Berry accents winery/vineyard character that is cherry, strawberry, red
Concentrated smell with a touch of a manager gentle on the currant, vanilla, earth
of plums and new nutty flavor.” — palate.” — Vicky and licorice notes.
oak and finishes Dave Wegner and and Ron Morris, Ninety-percent of folks
dry.” — Ryan Taylor, owners don’t pick up all those
Pat Wegner, owners
intricacies in wine, so
winemaker
the important thing to
focus on is the smooth
element.” — Teena
Wilkins, managing
partner

Steaks, chicken Red meats, lamb, Tomato pasta dish- Beef and pork Lamb, red meats or Pairs with
beef, etc. es or Mrs. Adams’ simple foods such
ginger-marinated as spaghetti and
flank steak pizza

Grocery stores Raley’s and Bel-Air, From winery (call for At the winery (to be At the winery, The Where to
including Savemart Savemart, Grocery appointment) and released Mother’s Wine Rack, Ikeda’s,
and Bel-Air, some Newcastle Produce, get it
Outlet, Newcastle Newcastle Produce Day weekend)
Auburn wine bars Produce and Carpe Vino

$23 $12-14 $20 $22 $20 Cost

10850 Mt. Vernon 7055 Ridge Road, 340 Fleming Road, 4390 Gold Trail Way, 4590 Bell Road, Address
Road, Auburn Newcastle Lincoln Loomis Auburn

www.mtvernon www.pescatore www.ranchoroble www.secretravine www.vinacastellano More info


winery.com or (530) wines.com or (916) .com or (916) 645- .com or (916) 652- .com or (530) 889-
823-1111 663-1422 2075 6015 BULL (2855)

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Wines fit for a President


Mt. Vernon
Winery
wine rack

Avanguardia Wines blends over


twenty Italian, Russian, French
varieties and genetic crosses from the
University of California from its
estate vineyards to craft unique and
prize winning wines.
Many of the grape varieties have been
imported by the University especially Mt. Vernon Winery is
for us and are available nowhere else, Placer County’s largest
outside of Europe. and most Award Winning
Specializing in premium blends from Winery. We are the
rare and unusual grape varieties, we Winery committed to
rely on the tradition of selecting finding a Breast Cancer
grapes for their synergy of flavors and cure. We are proud to
tastes while using creative selections. introduce 3 new Breast
Cancer Wines to the
market. Voted Best
Winery 5 years in a row by
Auburn Journal readers.
Come check us out.

The Mt.Vernon Tasting Room


is now open!
11:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday - Sunday
Open Weekends 12-4 April-December
Or by appointment at 530-274-9482 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd.
13028 Jones Bar Road Auburn, CA 95603
Nevada City, CA 95959 530.823.1111
www.AvanguardiaWines.com www.mtvernonwinery.com

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Basement
Where Guests Wines
Feel Like
A friendly
Old Friends. wine bar
with a
relaxed
wine rack atmosphere

Specializing in CA Wines

• Twenty wines by the glass


• 10 microbrews and ciders
on tap
• Food (menu on website)
• Music, Darts, Cocktails
• Happy Hour every
weekday 4pm-5pm
• Free Wi-Fi
• Monthly Winemakers
Dinners
Let the Wine Rack
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lavors of the foothills

Pairing of local growers,


chefs creates dishes that
everyone can savor
By Loryll Nicolaisen
Foothills Magazine

he next time you sit down at a

T local restaurant, take special


care to read the menu.
Are you considering having lamb for
dinner, or Flying Mule Farm’s
Highland Farms grass-fed lamb?
Sure, a chilled summer melon soup
might catch the eyes and palates of
some diners, but how many notice that
the fruit’s short journey to the kitchen
— and hopefully, your mouth — began
at Auburn’s Blossom Hill Farm?
“For me personally, I really love it
when I know where stuff is coming
from,” said Carol Arnold, marketing
manager of the Foothill Farmers’
Market Association. “When it’s identi-
fied on a menu as being from a local
grower, I’m ecstatic.”
Considering the agricultural abun-
dance of Placer County and the
foothills, it doesn’t take much for those
tending the farm and those working in
the kitchen to connect. Courtney McDonald
and Eric Alexander,
“Once you start down the path of executive chefs at
eating locally, it’s kind of hard to go Carpe Vino, are
among area chefs
back,” said Courtney McDonald, who using locally grown
shares executive chef duties with Eric produce in the
Alexander at Carpe Vino in Auburn. kitchen and on the
menu.
“We absolutely try to highlight local BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE

farms from Placer County and the served with an heirloom bean cassoulet McDonald and Alexander get their
Sierra foothills.” with watercress, olive tapenade and kale from Auburn’s Blossom Hill Farm.
The wine bar and restaurant’s spring lemon thyme oil. “They grow it exclusively for us, and
menu features Flying Mule Farm’s “We use all kinds of their stuff,” we feature it in our pasta dish,” she
Highland Farms lamb loin, grilled and McDonald said. “It’s just fantastic.” said, describing a combination of orec-
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chiette, kale, barlotti beans, caramelized


onions and porcini emulsion. There is a Piano Store
“Our stuff is much younger and
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Blossom Hill’s J.R. Smith said. “My
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each leaf individually.” Rental Pianos, Samick Pianos, Roland Organs
McDonald said it’s easy to load up Group and private lessons for adults, seniors and kids!
on the week’s produce when the Auburn
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she and Alexander need to make a suc-
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an unreasonable idea. It’s especially
nice during Auburn’s scorching summer
months.
“One of the highlights of summer,
when it’s so hot outside and we’re
working in a hot kitchen, is to go into
(Blossom Hill Farm’s) melon room —
they have a swamp cooler — and it’s so
cool and fragrant,” she said.
“Sometimes we have trouble getting
back to work.”
Bountiful benefits are to be found on
all sides of the table when area chefs
buy from local growers.
“First of all, you’re supporting your Mom said
community, which I think is the most
important part,” McDonald said.
Also, when produce is out of season,
go outside & play,
it’s grown elsewhere and shipped,
meaning the fruit and vegetables ripen
in transit instead of on the vine or in
the ground.
“The difference between buying a
tomato in season, locally, and buying
one in January, from somewhere else —
it might be red outside but you cut into
it and it’s kind of white and tastes like
cardboard — it makes such a differ-
so I did.
ence,” McDonald said.
Another benefit? Keeping local
money at home, said Arnold, of the BX Tractor Series
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lavors of the foothills

Dan Macon, of Auburn’s Flying


Mule Farm, said he supplies to Carpe
Vino and Le Bilig in Auburn, Moody’s
Bistro in Truckee and Christy Hill in
Tahoe City. His lamb is also available
at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed in
Loomis, Newcastle Produce, the Briar
Patch in Grass Valley and at the
Auburn Farmers’ Market.
Macon said the connection between
local growers and restaurants builds an
appreciation for food and where it
comes from.
“It speaks well of restaurants that
are trying to focus locally,” he said.
“There’s a real connection (with) what
you’re eating and the quality of life we
enjoy, and the farms and the ranch. It’s
very important. It’s a nice experience to BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE FILE

be working with a restaurant concerned Above, J.R. and Claudia Smith of Blossom Hill Farm in
Auburn, tend to their melons. Carpe Vino executive chefs
not only with the commodity, but who
Eric Alexander, below, and Courtney McDonald use
raised it and how it’s raised.” Blossom Hill’s produce, including kale and melons, on
Eric Hansen of Pine Hill Orchard in the Auburn restaurant’s menu. Carpe Vino also serves
Flying Mule Farm’s Highland Farms grass-fed lamb. “It
Loomis said he works with Carpe speaks well of restaurants that are trying to focus local-
Vino, as well as Hawks in Granite Bay, ly,” said Dan Macon, right, of Flying Mule Farm. “There’s
a real connection (with) what you’re eating and the
on a regular basis, as well as the Del quality of life we enjoy, and the farms and the ranch.”
Paso Country Club in Sacramento.
“The chefs that buy (local) develop
a relationship with the grower and visit COURTESY

the farm and see growing practices and


they develop a relationship with the
food they’re buying,” Hansen said.
And, of course, it doesn’t hurt when
a chef opts to name local names on
their menu.
“In a practical sense, of course, it’s
free advertising for us,” Smith said.
Nobody goes into farming for the
big bucks, Smith said — for him and
his wife Claudia, the pay-off is the con-
nection with other people.
“It binds us to the community,” he
said of farming and working with local
chefs, “so it feels good to sit in a
restaurant and have someone say, ‘Hey,
is that your (product)?’”
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lavors of the foothills

Four
Bountiful Breakfasts
By Stephanie Flint
Foothills Magazine

Between work and running


errands, picking up kids and the
dry cleaning, a leisurely breakfast
is rare for many. This summer, if
only for one day, eliminate the
hustle and bustle and treat your-
self to a morning meal out. Try
starting your day sunny side up
with these four great places to eat
breakfast in Auburn. They’re
truly too good to resist.

Awful Annie’s
160 Sacramento St.,
Auburn, (530) 888-9857
There’s nothing awful about
breakfast at Awful Annie’s.
The menu offers a variety of STEPHANIE FLINT/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
delicious poached-egg specials,
Belgian waffles with different Country
forks and knives. cream, salsa and jack cheese. benedict —
fruits, omelets and cinnamon roll The Hobo, No. 14, has ground two biscuits
French toast that’s to die for. Edelweiss Restaurant beef, mushrooms, onions, topped with
two poached
Then there are drinks to con- 111 Sacramento St. # A, spinach and cheese. Both are eggs covered
sider. Sure, there’s coffee and Auburn, (530) 889-8123 around $9. in a country
juice, but what about a Bloody sausage
627 High St., Auburn, (530) For those with an appetite for gravy for
Mary? Or a mimosa? 885-1772 something sweeter, try the $9.50 at
“We have a full bar here,” said Lovers of omelets, come one, French Connection. You can fill Awful Annies.
server Ali Berumen. “And it’s come all. Edelweiss offers 45 dif- your craving for something sweet
really popular. People love our ferent stylings of this morning and savory with maple syrup-
Bloody Marys.” favorite. If you have trouble covered French toast and a side
It’s all part of the fun in a visit choosing between one delicious of bacon.
to Awful Annie’s. If you’re look- combination and another, just ask With two locations in Auburn,
ing for more fun, grab one of the owner Sammy Haddad for some Edelweiss is perhaps the most
Trivial Pursuit cards you’ll find menu advice. She just might be convenient restaurant to visit on a
at your table and quiz yourself or waiting your table. weekend mid-morning, when
your dining companion. You can “The Mexican omelet is my hungry locals have breakfast
laugh and chat while you wait for very favorite,” Haddad said. “And joints filled to capacity.
your food. When your plate the Hobo, too.” If you do have to wait for a
arrives, chances are things will The Mexican omelet, No. 44, table, rest assured you won’t have
quiet down to the clicking of holds avocado, chilies, sour to wait long for your food. You’ll

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be captivated by the speed at which arrive with an empty stomach. Carol and Al Porter of Grass Valley pay
servers work figure eights around tables. regular visits to the eatery.
Sweetpea’s Restaurant “We like the food and we like the
Mary Belle’s Restaurant 13498 Luther Road, Auburn , service,” Al Porter said.
1590 Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530) 823-1818 Four more to try: Katrina’s, 456 Grass
(530) 885-3598 This spacious restaurant offers plenty Valley Highway, Auburn, (530) 888-1166;
Pop into this little darling of Old of room for patrons to stretch and yawn Venita Rhea’s, 4415 Granite Drive No.
Town Auburn and you’ll find yourself over their coffee while the cooks whip up 1500, Rocklin, (916) 624-2697; Pacific
transported back in time. That’s because something delicious in the kitchen. And Street Café, 301 Lincoln St., Roseville,
the eatery was established in 1961 and much to the delight of diners who think (916) 782-5673; Clifford’s Cookin’ at the
little has changed since then — not even they’ve tried it all, the size of Sweetpea’s Starlite Café, 23105 Foresthill Road,
the name. menu matches the size of the restaurant. Foresthill, (530) 367-2394.
“Once a month or so we have some Some patrons are only interested in
70-year-old woman walking around say- one menu item though, said server Jenny
ing, ‘Martha’s? Michelle’s? Ah — Mary Pombo. According to Pombo, the
Belle’s — there it is!’” said owner Tom oatmeal-raisin pancakes are
Stout. “If we had changed the name they an oft-ordered specialty. Belgian
never would find us.” Two massive pan- waffle —
served with
Regulars fill the eatery with neighbor- cakes cost just two pieces
ly chatter. Newcomers are treated like $7.25. of bacon
and eggs
friends and asked to stop by again. But it’s not any way
The chili verde omelet, biscuits and just pancakes you like for
gravy, and corned beef hash and eggs are bringing cus- $8.25 at
Sweetpea’s.
three customer favorites Stout recom- tomers through STEPHANIE
mends you give to try. Just be sure to Sweetpea’s doors. FLINT/FOOTHILLS
MAGAZINE

OLD TOWN AUBURN


&
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008
Feb. 10th ..................A Taste of Chocolate
May 5th ....................17th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 18th .................41st Annual Spring Antiques Street Fair
June 21st ..................9th Annual Auburn Family Night Out
y • Loomi
4390 Gold Trail Wa s July 4th .....................Pancake Breakfast & Kid’s Games
6015
916.652. Oct. 19th .................Fall Antiques Street Fair
Oct. 11th..................Auburn Wine Festival
Dec. 11th, 18th........22nd Annual Country Christmas (Thursday Evenings)
Third Saturday of every month: “GOLD BUCKS.”
Tours Every Saturday - Historic guided walking tours of Old Town (10am)
by For information: 530.889-6500
appt. Thank you for visiting historic Old Town Auburn
Old Town Business Association
P.O. Box 9145
Auburn, CA 95604
For more information:
530-823-3836
Old Town Farmers Market
8am to 1pm every Saturday
www.secretravine.com www.oldtownauburnca.com

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Downtown Auburn
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Downtown Auburn
• Award winning portrait & wedding
photography
• Digital photo restoration and artwork
• Full service custom digital print lab • Estate Pieces
• Darkroom & inkjet supplies and papers
• Custom black & white darkroom printing • Tools
• Frames, albums and much more... • Jewelry
• Video Games
• Televisions
• Fire Arms
• Stereos
• Drums
• Golf Clubs
• Watches
• Cameras
• CDs
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• Fishing Gear
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Full Bar • Extensive Wine & Beer List
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Lunch Wed.–Sat. 11:30–3


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Exclusively
Downtown Auburn
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Exclusively
Downtown Auburn
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lavors of the foothills

Chills and thrills


Frosty foothill drinks to produced locally and globally. and a trip back in time by visiting the
“Probably the common theme you’ll Auburn Drug Co. (815 Lincoln Way),
beat the summer heat find in our beer and wine selection is where soda jerks are ready to help you
By Loryll Nicolaisen that it’s not the typical stuff you find cool down with frosty floats, malts and
Foothills Magazine
everywhere else,” Williams said. milkshakes.
Anyone who has spent any amount One wine Williams is particularly Looking to try something different?
of time in the foothills during summer excited about, now that spring and sum- Try an Irish soda for $2.75.
months knows how hard it is to escape mer are sweeping on the scene, is “It’s been around for more than 100
the relentless triple-digit heat. Alianca Vihno Verde, which goes for $6 years,” said Jesse Linsley, soda jerk.
The good news is that the area is per glass. The Portuguese white, chill- “The recipe is a secret. It’s got kind of
packed with watering holes offering up able wine is light, not too sweet but not a citrus-y flavor. It’s also bright green,
enough chilly drinks capable of cooling too dry either. Verde, or green, refers to which is kind of unusual.”
anyone to the core. the wine’s youthfulness. Another special treat is the
A smoothie is a pretty obvious cool- “To me, it screams ‘warm day,’” Rebeca
down choice for a hot summer day, said Williams said. Higgins
of
Kendall Ellis, assistant manager at the Other foothill restaurants featuring Smoothie
Smoothie King in Auburn. quality drink menus include Latitudes, King
“They’re cold, they’re refreshing — offers up
130 Maple St., Auburn, a healthy
it’s kinda self-explanatory,” she said, (530) 885-9535; The blend for
noting that summer months are busy Monkey Cat, 805 Lincoln patrons.
times for the Lincoln Way shop. Way, Auburn, (530) 888-
Two customer favorites, Ellis said, 8492; and The Club Car,
are the Caribbean Way, a combination 836 Lincoln Way, Auburn, BEN FURTADO
/FOOTHILLS
of strawberries, banana and papaya, and (530) 887-9732. MAGAZINE

the Light and Fluffy, which blends Get both a major cool
orange juice with strawberries and down
bananas. Twenty ounces of
either of these favorites costs
$3.99, Ellis said.
Smoothie King is located
at 13428 Lincoln Way in
Auburn. Call them at (530)
885-1216. Other fruity
foothill favorites include
Pachamama’s … So Much
Love, 884 Lincoln Way,
Auburn, (530) 823-0909; and
Jamba Juice, www.jamba-
juice.com.
Get your chilled fruit in anoth-
er form at Café Zorro in Loomis,
where owner Matt Williams pours
a diverse variety of wines and beers

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Cherry Delight, a cherry ice cream


soda topped with whipped cream and a

AUBURN BODY SHOP


cherry.
Regardless of what you order, the
end result is an experience special to
the region. Call (530) 885-6524 for
information.
Looking
for another
one-of-a-
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kind at the same location in Auburn since 1965
foothills
beverage
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experience?
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LORYLL NICOLAISEN/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE
drinks have Edible tapioca pearls are
Owner Howard Davidson & his son Dave
a little bite what makes the boba
to them — milk tea, left, from
Lollicup Coffee & Tea a
operate the Auburn Body Shop
530-885-5582
seriously. one-of-a-kind beverage
Order a experience.

boba tea and you’ll find black, edible


tapioca pearls at the bottom of the cup.
“I just think it’s fun chewing and
drinking at the same time,” said
Delorean Lagman, owner/manager. “It’s
just something a little different. It’s not
like a mocha or an iced latte.”
Lagman said about a quarter of her
daily business comes from curious
first-time customers.
“They see the people walking around
the Galleria with black pearls at the
bottom of their drinks,” she said.
Lollicup is located at 1253 Pleasant
Grove Blvd. No. 120. Call (916) 787-
5335 for information.
Sure, the boba teas are sweet, but if
you’re looking for a more serious buzz
— caffeine, that is — check out these
local cafés: Depoe Bay Coffee
Company, 893 High St., Auburn, (530)
889-1021); Courthouse Coffee, 1425
Lincoln Way, Auburn, (530) 889-1373;
and Wild Chicken Coffee, 3640 Taylor
Road, Loomis, (916) 652-3332.

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The foothills have


become the latest
place for wakeboarders
to carve still waters
By Eric Gourley
Foothills Magazine

hon Garten has


watched the Sierra
foothills wakeboarding
scene explode in recent
years.
Garten, who launched Off-
Axis boardshop with his wife
Cassondra in 2006, remembers
days only a few years ago when
he could still count the number
of boats towing riders on local
lakes.
“Wakeboarding up here in
general in the last three years
has just kaboomed,” Garten said.
“Most of the people in the area
— your teens, high school kids,
college kids — they’re all par-
ticipating in it, or if not regular-
ly, a few times throughout the
summer because there’s so much
access to it here. Auburn is defi-
nitely a heavy wakeboard com-
munity.”
Far left, professional wakeboarder Sean
For local wakeboarders, pic- The foothills’ top 5 Hilleary gets air while performing a
turesque riding in the foothills is wakeboarding Whirlybird at Auburn's Lake Clementine.
Above, Shon Garten reaches down to do
plenty reason to steer clear of
spots an Indy grab.
nearby Folsom Lake. PHOTOS BY BEN
“The scenery up here alone 1. Bullards Bar Reservoir FURTADO/FOOTHILLS
MAGAZINE
blows Folsom out of the water,” 2. Rollins Lake
said Brett Lawton, who has been 3. Camp Far West Lake
wakeboarding for five years. 4. Lake Clementine
“There are super foothill trees 5. Scotts Flat

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Professional wakeboarder Sean


Hilleary, left and Shon Garten,
owner of Off-Axis Boardshop in
Auburn, share a laugh in their
boat at Auburn's Lake Clementine
before hitting the water with
driver CM Slocum, Northern
California’s representative for
CWB Board Company.

BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE

Wakeboard tricks
Whirlybird - The wake-
boarder does a backflip
with a 360-degree rota-
tion in the air and passes
his/her handle over their
head.

Raley - Starting toeside (a


cut toward the wake with
the toe side of the wake-
Folsom Lake gets pretty chopped up. It east of Wheatland, boasts more than board on edge and the
just gets ridiculous.” 2,000 surface acres for those willing to rider’s back is facing the
“The main reason a lot of people make the drive. wake) the rider goes into
aren’t going to Folsom is because of the “It’s a lot more wide open,” Lawton air and raises board
amount of traffic there,” Garten said. said. “The disadvantage is there’s a lot above the body (pushing
“It’s such a crowded lake. It doesn’t of submerged stuff. Guys have torn the board up — invert-
offer the scenery these places have.” their boats up there.” ed).
The unanimous favorite among local Lake Clementine off Auburn-
riders is Bullards Bar Reservoir, located Foresthill Road is another favorite of Indy grab - The rider will
45 minutes northwest of Grass Valley. local riders. grab the board toeside
Bullards Bar has distinct advantages Clementine and its 280 acres of sur- with his/her hands
over other recreation lakes in the area. face area are dwarfed by other area between the feet.
“It’s a huge lake,” Garten said. lakes, but for wakeboarders like
“There are also houseboating opportu- Lawton, the proximity often makes a Hand pass - The rider’s
nities there. The water is emerald major difference. front hand stays on the
green. You can watch bald eagles nest “It’s 10 minutes from my house,” handle, and he/she will
at Bullards Bar.” Lawton said. “Wakeboarding has been pull it to the small of their
A portion of Bullards Bar’s 55 miles getting really popular. Clementine has back and into their other
of shoreline is also devoted to sandy just gotten completely swamped with hand.
beaches that accommodate boat-in boats.”
camping along the water for a special Off-Axis put on a Fourth of July Scarecrow - A toeside
rate. wakeboarding demonstration and fire- front roll with a 180-
“You can camp all weekend on the works show for nearly 5,000 people at degree rotation in the air.
shoreline,” Garten said. “During the private Lake of the Pines last year.
week Bullards Bar is just a deserted “We have eight guys who go out — INT (Wakeboarding)
paradise, all glassy, buttery water.” there and throw down two passes each, League
Camp Far West Lake, 30 minutes basically their best tricks to wow the

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crowd,” Garten said.


Another reason for wakeboarding’s
increasing popularity in the foothills is
the presence of NorCal INT. Part of the
INT League, which refers to itself at the
“Little League of Watersports,” NorCal
INT holds competitions for wakeboard-
ing, waterskiing, kneeboarding and
wakeskating during the summer.
“It’s basically a grassroots competi-
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stand behind the boat and wave at the


judges, all the way up to guys throwing
down huge tricks. NorCal INT is just a
group of people who are progressing the
sport for our area. It’s great to have.”
The Brentwood-based Delta Riders
Association “is going to be spreading
their arms up into this area as well,”
Garten said.
Rollins Lake, located off Highway
174 in Chicago Park, is about half the
size of Bullards Bar. Local riders refer
to it as “mini Folsom Lake.”
Lake Oroville, located about 70 miles
north of Sacramento, is another wake-
boarding destination that many local
riders utilize both for watersports and
houseboating.
Inglebright Lake off Highway 20 and
Scotts Flat Lake in Nevada City are also
popular local wakeboarding destinations
for beginners.
“You have to get the feel of the sport
if you’re brand new to it,” Garten said.
“It’s all about getting yourself the proper
gear and getting out there.”

● ● ●

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MainSTREAM Five ways to


enjoy the river
with Guy Cables
1. Whitewater rafting:
The South and Middle forks
of the American River are
two of the most popular
whitewater spots in the
United States. The North
Fork is also popular in the
spring. If you want to go
whitewater rafting, go with a
certified outfitter. Stop by
the shop and we can hook
you with a trip that would
best suit you and your
group. For experts, we have
raft rentals available too.
2. Kayaking: Anyone
can go inflatable kayaking.
They are much more stable
than hard-shell kayaks and
they are self-bailing. I rec-
ommend you take a class. PHOTOS BY
Above, kayakers float down a peaceful part of
We have classes available BEN
FURTADO/FOOTHIL the American River above No Hands Bridge.
through Sierra Outdoor LS MAGAZINE
Left, Guy Cables, owner of Sierra Outdoor
Center, has more than 25 years of whitewater
Center at 440 Lincoln Way.
experience.
It’s best to start off in gentle
water and then build up your
skills. If you don’t know the
area, talk to an expert and/or
buy a guidebook. Always below the Foresthill Bridge fins. This would also be
wear a lifejacket. up Clementine Trial. The ideal for the new whitewater
3. Fishing: There is great farther you hike the better it park, below the confluence
fishing on the Middle Fork is. The water gets warm in on the North Fork.
of the American River, off the summer, it’s crystal clear, Guy Gables is the owner
Foresthill Road. You can there are beautiful rock for- of Sierra Outdoor Center,
mations and it’s super deep. with shops on Lincoln Way in
access at Mammoth Bar or Guy Cables
5. Riverboarding: This Auburn and on Highway 49
at Driver’s Flat Road, at
sport is for the ultimate in Lotus. He is a certified
Ruck-A-Chucky. What’s get- the shore.
swiftwater rescue profession-
ting really popular is kayak 4. Swimming: The best thrillseekers who want to be
al and has more than 25
fishing. Take a class and you place to swim in the river — submerged in the water
years of whitewater experi-
can learn to float down while and you have to be careful while going through the ence including kayaking and
fishing. You’ll catch a lot there — is on the North Fork rapids. You wear a helmet, rafting.
more fish that way than from at Clark’s Pool. It’s directly body armor, wetsuit and ● ● ●

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Let’s Get Wet! Whitewater Classifications


Class I: Easy. Waves are small, regular riffles.
Class II: Medium rapids of medium difficulty; swift current, passages are wide
and clear.
Class III: Difficult waves. High irregular rocks, eddies, rapids with passages that
are clear, though narrow requiring expertise in maneuvering.
Class IV: Very difficult, waves powerful and irregular; danger rocks, boiling
eddies; powerful and precise maneuvering required.
30 Years of Rafting Class V: Extremely long and violent rapids following one another almost without
interruptions; riverbed extremely obstructed; big drops, violent current,
very steep gradient.
Class VI: Unnavigable. Commercially unrunnable.

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Take a hike!
Five must-do hikes in the foothills
By Todd Mordhorst turn after crossing the bridge.
Foothills Magazine
This parking lot has access to the

Ftoric roadways to narrow sin-


rom scenic strolls down his- Quarry Road Trail.
“You can go out and back
gle-track trails surrounded by with good views of the Middle
foliage, hiking opportunities in Fork,” Ferris said. “It’s the one
the foothills are nearly endless. place I always take visitors from
The Auburn State Recreation out of town.”
Area is the hub of activity for the Ferris said the historical and
area with easy access to dozens geological aspects of the trail are
of trails, but there are numerous well worth the short trip. Down
opportunities, from Foresthill to the trail from the picnic tables,
Folsom to Colfax. the first trail to the right leads to
It would take a lifetime to an amphitheater created by a
explore all the trails in the mining operation. Further down
foothills, but here’s a look at five the trail you’ll see Auburn Cave.
must-do hikes this summer: It’s fenced off, but a neat feature.
Hidden Falls Regional
Park Stevens Trail
The recently opened park was For unmatched scenery and a
an immediate hit with locals as less populated trail, head to
an alternative to the American Colfax and hit the Stevens Trail. about half-a-mile up the trail, is Roger Conant, left, and
River canyon scene. Another historic route to the a popular spot when the temper- Wayne Holloway, chat while
“People can take their choice American River, Stevens Trail Pat Conant tags along for a
atures soar in the summer. walk on the Pioneer Express
of a number of loop or out-and- heads 3.2 miles down to the The trail is wide and flat for Trail off Pacific Avenue in
back trails,” said Jim Ferris, North Fork with a moderately the first several hundred yards Auburn.
chairman of the Canyon difficult climb back to the top. before turning to single track for BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE

Keepers. Parking is on N. Canyon Way a short section under the miners and settlers used to fre-
The park’s namesake is about in Colfax on the frontage road Foresthill Bridge. About 60 yards quent on their way into Auburn
a 1.4-mile hike from the parking right off of Interstate-80. Follow up the trail, you’ll see Clark’s from small mining towns like
lot to the 30-foot falls, which are the trail signs and enjoy the Hole, a wide, deep spot in the Yankee Jim’s and Foresthill.
best viewed in early spring. The views of small waterfalls, wild- river with perfect sunbathing The Stagecoach Trail can be
Poppy Loop Trail is the quickest flowers and rock outcroppings. rocks on the far side of the river. accessed at the American River
way to the falls, though there are Be sure to take plenty of water If you’re up for a longer hike, confluence or at the top of the
numerous offshoots that offer and beware of poison oak, which continue on to Lake Clementine trail, which runs into Russell
more scenic routes. is prevalent in the area. Road. The final mile or so of the Road in residential Auburn.
Clarks Hole Trail trail heads uphill and offers The climb up the canyon is a
Quarry Road Trail
If you’re looking for a quick, views of the Clementine Dam. challenge, but there are benches
Looking for a quick, easy
easy hike along the American Stagecoach Trail alongside the trail to relax on
hike and a nice place for a pic-
nic? The Quarry Road Trail fol- River, head to the confluence As you make your way down and enjoy the scenery.
lows the Middle Fork of the and follow the North Fork up- the trail, you can take in the For the adventurous hikers,
American River and has ameni- river. The popular trail follows panoramic views of the the Upper Stagecoach loop is an
ties like picnic tables and port-a- the river all the way to Lake American River confluence and option. Much of the single-track
potties. Clementine with great views and the 730-foot Foresthill Bridge to section is shaded by oak and
Heading down Highway 49 swimming spots along the way. the east. On the way up, you can manzanita trees.
toward Cool, take the first left Clark’s Hole, or Clark’s Pool, appreciate the rugged trail that ● ● ●

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Monday-Thursday, $69 Friday-week-
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WOODCREEK GOLF CLUB TIMBER CREEK GOLF COURSE


utside in the foothills Number of holes:18 (Sun City Roseville)
Yardage: 6,518 Number of holes:18
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There is plenty of room


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Number of holes: 9
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Stylin’ in the foothills


Wondering what to wear this spring? Three
Auburn clothiers put together outfits that will
keep you cool and happy.
Story by Jenifer Gee/Foothills Magazine

athletic wear
Certain clothes can help
locals cycle into the season
pen for a year and a half, Victory Velo

O Bike Shop in Downtown Auburn is a


bike hub for some of the area’s
cycling enthusiasts. As the warm weather
approaches, shop owner Dan Tebbs said he
suggests those taking part in outdoor activities
wear clothing made of material that wicks
moisture away. That includes clothing made
out of Lycra or polyester.
“It will keep you cool and dry,” Tebbs said.
If you’re planning on doing most of your
bike riding on the road, wear tighter fitting
clothing to reduce drag, he recommended.
Mountain bike riders tend to wear looser-fit-
ting shorts and shirts to allow more movement.
Tebbs’ wife Dawn Tebbs said she likes to
wear “anything with pockets” to store snacks.
She also uses gloves with short finger cover-
ings to provide protection — they’re also cool-
er during warm days, she said.
Cyclist Doug Houston said he prefers Lycra
with spandex “kits” like this Castelli jersey
because they don’t drag. One “kit” he avoids is
sleeveless tops.
“It’s difficult to find nifty looking sleeve-
less stuff,” Houston said.
Shoes are another important accessory for
cycling. Dan Tebbs said the shoes on the mod-
Model Doug
Houston is wearing
els are on the high end of the price scale (over
a Castelli jersey $200) — but footwear prices start at about Model Dawn Tebbs is wearing a
($69), Lycra and $65. polyester Fox Racing mountain
polyester blend top ($34.95), nylon pants with
shorts ($89) synthet- For more information about Victory Velo,
sewn-in padded Lycra bike short
ic leather gloves visit victoryvelo.com or call (530) 885-3986. ($84.95), Synthetic leather gloves
($34.95) and Sidi with short finger coverings
shoes ($229). ($17.95) and Sidi shoes ($229).
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women’s fashion

Local boutique helps Foothill


ladies step out in style
inda Robinson said one of the greatest

L compliments she’s ever received was


when a customer said her boutique looked
like artwork.
Robinson owns Sun River Clothing, located
on Lincoln Way in Old Town Auburn. She said
she strives to fill her “little” store with a variety
of unique, fun, reasonably priced pieces.
“My store is very eclectic,” she explained.
She said clothing in black and white paired
with a bright color like yellow or orange is one
trend this year. She said she’s noticed floral
prints are also popular this season, but she cau-
tioned that fashionistas should go easy on that
trend.
“Not everyone can wear florals,” she said.
Polka dots are one pattern, however, that com-
plements many shapes and sizes. Robinson said
she has many breezy summer dresses, and car-
ries a line of clothing made of lightweight mate-
rial that is perfect for the warm months ahead.
“Everything is different, but everything is
funky and fun,” she said.
So don’t worry about seeing your outfit on
someone else when you’re out and about this
summer, she said.
The outfit shown here will flatter almost any
figure thanks to the v-neck and ruche on the
side, Robinson said. The bright yellow acces-
Model Shari sories make the timeless dress trendy.
Smith sports a
polka-dot v- Model Shari Smith said this spring-ready out-
neck dress fit is comfortable and easy to wear.
($69.95)
patent
“It’s definitely trendy and it’s very cute. I love
leather it!” she said.
purse For more information about Sun River
($32.95)
flower Clothing, call (530) 888-1585, or e-mail sunriv-
broach ($10) er@inreach.com.
and matching
necklace and ear- ● ● ●
ing set ($20). Top it off
with the hat ($16).

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Kids style Model Daisy Cardona is


wearing consignment
clothing, including this T-
shirt ($3.50), skirt ($4),
Long shorts, bright leggings ($2) and shoes
($3.25). The charm and

tops hip for spring friendship bracelets are


her own.

ids Closet is not only up to date with

K recent clothing trends, but it’s in line


with the global trend of reusing and
recycling. Denise Cardona owns the chil-
dren’s consignment store located on Palm
Avenue in Auburn. The store sells clothes for
kids ranging in age from newborn to preteen.
Cardona said Bermuda shorts and Sun-San
Salt-Water Sandals are big trends this year.
“Oh, and everyone loves long tops,” she
added.
Clothes and accessories displaying popular
cartoon characters such as Dora the Explorer
and Thomas the Train are also in season for
the young crowd.
Cardona said consignment store shopping
is also “in season.”
“Right now, especially with younger
moms, the trend is toward reusing and not
leaving a footprint on the environment,” she
said. “Shopping at a consignment store is
shopping green.”
Model Abigail Dettbarn-Riley, 9, left,
selected this ensemble from the variety of
clothes at Kids Closet.
“It’s cute,” she said. “I can actually mix
and match it a little bit.”
Daisy Cardona, right, said she chose this
outfit because it’s comfortable.
The 10-year-old accessorized with a
Model
charm bracelet her grandparents gave to her, Abigail
and also a friendship bracelet she made. Dettbarn-
Riley select-
Daisy said she likes to wear Bermuda ed this
shorts in the summer because they are the ensemble,
perfect in-between length. which
includes
“They’re not jeans and they’re not shorts the top
but they’re cute,” she explained. ($3.50),
jeans
To learn more about Kids Closet, call ($4.50),
(530) 888-1809 or e-mail kidscloset@ shoes ($3)
gmail.com. and hat
($2.50). for
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yin g
Just mo nke around

Auburn-area kids
play on the jungle
gym at Auburn’s
Recreation Park
during one of the
Auburn Recreation
District’s summer
camps held last
year.
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Summer camps let from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9 through Aug.


8 at Recreation Park, 123 Recreation
summer camps
● For a listing of summer camps
kids have fun in the Drive in Auburn. offered by the Auburn Recreation
Parents can sign their kids up online at
sun auburnrec.com for ARD’s Skyhawks and
District, visit auburnrec.com
● For more information on the KidzArt
British soccer camps now. Registration for summer camp in Roseville, contact
By Jenna Nielsen Gayle Brown at (916) 773-5239 or visit
Foothills Magazine other summer camps opens up April 28. cakidzart.com
In Roseville, KidzArt, an art education ● For more information on Canyon
hen school’s out and the

W weather is warm, it can only


mean one thing — summer.
And with all the free time the kids will
program for kids of all ages, will host a
creative camp this summer.
“Many children are looking for creative
opportunities for their summer camp
Keepers’ Jr. Ranger program, visit
members.psyber.com/asra/asrack.
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have during those long, hot days, summer The Canyon Keepers will host the Jr.
experience that range from dancing or
camps may be a good way to fill the space. Ranger program from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
cooking to painting or writing,” said Gayle
Local groups and organizations are beginning Saturday, May 31, through June
Brown, executive director of KidzArt.
sponsoring dozens of camps this summer. 28 for children ages 7-12.
“Today there are many options for chil-
“We are offering a variety of camps for The program will be held “The pro-
dren beyond traditional nature camps that
a variety of personalities,” said Sheryl gram is for children interested in outdoor
allow them to explore or experience some-
Petersen, recreation services manager for life,” said Sue Groghan, coordinator and
thing new while having a great time.”
the Auburn Recreation District. “You can volunteer for the Canyon Keepers’ Jr.
KidzArt lets children discover various
mix and match.” Ranger program.
artistic styles and techniques using a vari-
ARD is offering art, music, sports and
ety of media including water colors, high The program is free for children.
outdoor camps this summer.
quality art markers, colored pencils, chalk, “Just show up,” Groghan said. “Show
Kids ages 4-16 can participate in
charcoal and polymer clay. up and just make sure you are wearing
camps that include musical theater, soccer,
Camp classes range from a few hours appropriate footwear, sunscreen and a
bowling, the outdoors and creative art.
to a half day for a partial or full week, hat.”
ARD’s Discovery Day camp for kinder-
depending on the age of the child. ● ● ●
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A
summer
day in the
foothills
Foothills Magazine
photographers share some of
their favorite fair-weather shots

Left, one of the best things about living


close to the American River Canyon is the
array of hiking trails and wild flowers
you may see along the way. Views like
this can be seen from the Stagecoach
Trail. Top, there are plenty of mountain
bike trails near and around the American
River Canyon. A popular route is the
Stage Coach Trail which offer views of
the canyon once at the top.
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Above, a blooming redbud tree frames


the Historic Courthouse in the back
ground, near Old Town Auburn.

PHOTOS BY BEN FURTADO/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE

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eisure in the foothills

Ben Furtado
Foothills Magazine WINDOW & GLASS
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Summer in the foothills isn’t complete
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PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KIRBY/FOOTHILLS MAGAZINE

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Foothillians taking in
the sun at Rollins
Lake.
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MAGAZINE

Philip Wood
Foothills Magazine Photographer
f all the seasons, summer is my

O favorite time of the year to


photograph in the foothills.
There is so much that goes on as the
days get longer and hotter. Every week-
end it seems that there’s a plethora of
non-stop events happening either down
in the canyon, at the fairgrounds, in the
parks or in other area locations.
Summer also brings two of the area’s
neatest events to photograph: Tevis Cup
and the Western States Endurance Run.
Summer in the foothills brings knee-
deep photographic opportunities that I
look forward to shooting.

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We’re Ba ck...
Michael Kirby
Foothills Magazine Photographer
Spring Re -O-Opening! Huge selection
of Garden Art
ummer is a very active time of

S year. It’s great to finally get out the


shorts and T-shirts and feel the
warmth of the sun again. I enjoy all of the
seasons. I don’t really have a favorite, but We specialize in
what I do like is the change of the sea- Jap
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ed as spring turns to summer. As the days Bamboo, TOO!
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eisure in the foothills

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Clockwise, Crystal Parker of Placerville, left and her niece, Kaelin Amein of
Auburn, go for a spin on the scrambler at the Gold Country Fair, which hap-
pens near the end of every summer. Ellie Stehr, 4, slides into Rollins Lake at
Long Ravine Campground during a September summer afternoon to keep
cool. In May, the Coolest 24 Endurance Mountain Bike Race in Cool raises
money for cancer research. Riders cruise the Olmstead Loop in Cool for 24
straight hours solo or on teams. The race is for fun and raises money for a
serious cause.

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