California Destinations

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On my last post, someone suggested more California stories and locations. I'm opening a new thread for that reason. I'll start by posting the location, followed by a location summary.

[Donner Memorial State Park, 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161]

A history of the Donner Party. The Donner party left for California from Independence, Missouri in the spring of 1846. A book published by Lansford Hastings, "The Emigrants Guide to Oregon and California", detailed a route that would reduce travel time by several days. Despite being warned against the author's advice the group followed a route through the Hastings' Cut-off through the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. Instead of saving time they were slowed and be gain to loose cattle and food. By the time they reached Verdi, CA they were overtaken by a winter storm. The group was forced to stop at Alder Creek due to a broken axle in George Donner's wagon. At Gerorge's urging the rest of the group broke off and traveled about six miles before being forced to stop due to the snow.
Most people are aware of what followed after the party found themselves trapped. After food supplies finally ran out, they begain to eat those who succumbed to the elements, and then each other.

Obviously such a traumatic case would lead to some form of paranormal activity. Donner Park is absolutely open to the public if you want to camp on the grounds. The reports include but are not limited to; whisps, voices, cold spots, and full body apparitions, My personal favorite is a glowing figure of woman, often seen hovering at a distance.

Pic unrelated. Cannibalized skull from Jamestown