The Lure is a magnificent place of exploration, adventures and history, and we are documenting it all in monthly blogs. We hope you enjoy reading these stories of past and present as much as we enjoy writing them.
#LureLife: Stories of living at The Lure
Read personal accounts from our year-round staff about life at The Lure. The adventures, the good times, the challenges, the current events. We’ll get honest! We’ll get real! We hope you enjoy it!
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Lure Lore: History of The Lure
History lessons from our resident historian, Kurt Gensheimer. He’ll be telling stories of our property, Downieville, the Lost Sierra, and local legends. Dig deeper into the lore of The Lure.
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Explore Downieville & the Lost Sierra
Local places and resources around The Lure that will make any trip special.
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#LureLife: Stories of living at The Lure
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our first winter in Downieville has been the best of our lives so far. – Kelly & Nick
After moving to Downieville in May, 2019 for a summer position, we absolutely fell in love with the area and knew that…
My First Winter in Downieville – Kurt
Kurt Gensheimer – Groundskeeper/Historian After spending many a summer in Downieville, I was told by locals that until you spend a winter…
My First Winter At The Lure – Melanie
I wasn’t sure what to expect. To be honest, I was even a bit nervous. Would The Lure turn into the Arctic?…
Lure Lore: History of The Lure
Lure Lore – George Hardy and Hardy Ranch – Part Two
The second installment of the George Hardy and Hardy Ranch story talks of his establishing the first schoolhouse in Downieville, his somewhat…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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Camping in Downieville
There’s something special about camping right on the river during the summer. Waking up to the soothing sound of rushing water, breathing…