California spring has sprung and its only a matter of minutes before temperatures will top one hundred degrees. Little baby and I broke out of our fortress of solitude to visit the Maidu Indian Historic site only minutes from the house. The Southern Nisenan Maidu people lived on and visited the site until the Gold Rush people brought disease with them on their search for gold.
The site boasts a lovely little museum and walk. Along the walk visitors can view well-worn petroglyphs and hundreds of grinding rocks/mortars used to mash local acorns. Native plants like soap root and rattlesnake grass still exist as well as visuals used primarily to educate groups of elementary school kids.
I’m very happy I finally visited this site whose mission is to protect the site and to share Native American culture. The fresh air was much needed.
Proud California Poppies
They assure me there is a petroglyph on this Rick but it is too worn to see without close examination
Anyone feel like making acorn mush with me?
Bulldog Travels / Photos By Jenny 
Looks like a great place to take a stroll with the little guy and get some fresh air. Love those poppies!
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It was. Very short little walk which was perfect since he ended up melting down. 🙂
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And, I might add, the beautiful Valley Oaks. A lovely and historical walk. I have a retired teacher friend who often took her kids there. Thanks. –Curt
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The wild flowers were just starting to come out. And the oaks were fresh and green from spring.
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Great shots! Especially thw one wih the poppies in it. More power!!
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! It was a sweet taste of spring.
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