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 […]
Lure Lore – Volume 2, A Bridge Away
One thing that makes The Lure property unique is our bridge spanning the North Yuba River. The bridge is symbolic of the getaway feel of this property – once you cross over, you enter an entirely different realm, “a bridge away” from the rest of the world. Since this property was settled by George Hardy […]
Dreaming of Summer – Melanie
Several years ago I visited Downieville for the first time. I remember being enchanted with the crystal clear running waters of the North Yuba River. The Yuba made such a lasting impression on me, I even made a photo I took of the glittering river my cell phone background. I still have the same background […]
Dreaming of Summer – Kurt
There’s no place else on earth I’d rather be than along the North Yuba River in summertime. Maybe it’s the emerald blue-green swimming holes lining the canyon, one after another, ensuring you can always find your own private spot to escape the heat of the day. Or perhaps its the hundreds of miles of historic […]
Lure Lore – Volume 1
Downieville is one of the most historically rich of all the Gold Rush Era towns in the Sierra Nevada. First settled by the white man in 1849, this town that once boasted more than 5,000 residents (now barely 200) was originally known as “The Forks”. A mile upstream from The Forks lies what’s historically known […]