Monthly Archives: July 2016

On the Trail — July 5, 1941

Posted on July 5, 2016 by nancyleek

Monday, 5th. The hills continued to increase in height. After travelling 16 miles we encamped at a noted place called Independence Rock. This is a huge isolated rock covering an area, perhaps half a square mile, and rising in shape … Continue reading →

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A Chico Fourth of July

Posted on July 3, 2016 by nancyleek

From the Chico Enterprise Weekly, here is what you could expect on July 4, 1877: The patriotic citizens of Chico, always ready to do homage to the birthday of a great and glorious Republic, made this the one hundred and … Continue reading →

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On the Trail with John Bidwell — July 1841

Posted on July 3, 2016 by nancyleek

Friday, 2nd. Continued to coast up the N. fork [of the Platte River]; the bottoms of the river were in many places completely covered with Glauber Salts, so much so that even handfuls could be taken up perfectly white. Glauber’s … Continue reading →