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 […]
Staying Safe While Visiting The Lure
Finally! Finally! We are happy to welcome guests back to The Lure next week starting Monday, June 15! We are planning a soft reopening at about half capacity for the first couple weeks and then will transition into full on summer fun by the end of the month. Reservations are open now through Spring 2021! […]
Spring at The Lure in the Time of Covid
Spring in the Lost Sierra is a glorious time! The temperatures start to warm and the river swells with snow melt. Everyday a new kind of wildflower pops up. Longer days are marked by the arrival of various bird species and other creatures. It all seems so normal and natural, except for one thing…we have […]
COVID-19; Thoughts From The Mountains
As the COVID-19 crisis takes over our daily lives, we felt it appropriate to share a few thoughts about why we do what we do. Our little resort nestled in the woods is not immune to the challenges facing every small business in America. We know that even though we are running out of TP, […]
Lure Lore – Volume 3, The Big Nugget
Since the dawn of the Gold Rush, there have been countless tales of finding the “big one”, but one of the most intriguing stories of unearthing perhaps one of the largest gold nuggets ever discovered (221 pounds!) happened right above The Lure property, in Slate Castle Ravine in 1852. The following tale was printed in […]