The second installment of the George Hardy and Hardy Ranch story talks of his establishing the first schoolhouse in Downieville, his somewhat volatile temper and a shooting that landed Hardy in jail. The following is an excerpt from historian Katie Willmarth Green’s book, Like a Leaf Upon the Current Cast. George and Mahala Hardy were […]
The Lure Resort: Your Winter Destination
The calendar may read 2021, but some days it still feels a little like 2020. Fortunately for The Lure, the stay-at-home order has expired, and we are taking reservations starting today! What to Expect Winter in the Lost Sierra is made of long nights by the fireplace, followed by crisp early morning bike rides and […]
Lure Lore – George Hardy and Hardy Ranch – Part One
The meadow above The Lure is today known as Slate Castle Ranch, but since the Gold Rush, this meadow has been called several different names including Hardy Ranch and Jenkins Ranch. The Hardy name comes from George Hardy, who is considered to be the first to settle and work the land in the shadow of […]
Fall in the Lost Sierra, A World Away
As summer winds down, we prepare for fall in Downieville. We have compiled a list of what to expect and things to do in the Lost Sierra. As summer draws to a close, 2020 continues to challenge even the most resilient. The entire Lure team would like to thank you for your support this summer […]
Lure Lore – Volume 4, Discovering William Alvord
From adventure and connection with nature to abandoned mining camps and the lure of gold still hiding in riverbanks, there are countless treasures to be discovered in the Lost Sierra. And sometimes a discovered treasure can lead to a meaningful history lesson. A few months ago while metal detecting on the property up Slate Castle […]
Adventures in the Lost Sierra
There are endless adventures to be had in the Lost Sierra region from hiking to mountain biking, fishing to swimming, moto trail riding to OHV, it all exists here! Downieville, Sierra City, Bassetts, Graeagle, Portola, Sierraville, and Quincy all encompass this region while Tahoe National Forest and Plumas National Forest make up the majority of […]