A field trip to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park offers PESPA volunteers a compelling glimpse into California’s Gold Rush history and its environmental legacy.
As the site of the state’s largest hydraulic mine, the park features dramatic cliffs carved by high-pressure water cannons, showcasing the scale of 19th-century mining operations. We’ll explore the preserved ghost town of North Bloomfield, and have a guided tour of historic buildings like the general store, saloon, and miners’ homes.
This excursion not only enriches volunteers' understanding of the region's mining heritage but also highlights the importance of preservation efforts in California's historic parks
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