Cheryl Anne StappJun 8, 20223 minThe Sacramento: River of GoldAt 447 miles in length the Sacramento River is the longest river that flows through California, with a watershed that encompasses more...
Cheryl Anne StappOct 13, 20212 minCup of GoldWhat a wondrous, stunning sight the crew must have seen as the Russian ship Rurik dropped anchor in a sequestered cove of San Francisco...
Cheryl Anne StappJul 21, 20211 minCalifornia's Big Bad CatIn the Late Pleistocene Epoch, a member of the cat family roamed prehistoric California. Scientifically known as Smilodon, this...
Cheryl Anne StappMay 19, 20212 minBirds of Blue FeathersThe California quail, also known as the valley quail, topknot quail, and California partridge, is a prized game bird known for its...
Cheryl Anne StappMar 24, 20213 minDame Shirley's Gold MinePraised as the most delightful first-person account of California’s gold mines, The Shirley Letters is a collection of 23 letters written...