Munch on Mandarin Oranges and Test Your Endurance in Placer County
Placer County is painted with rich farmlands, lush forests, and shimmering lakes. Here's what to do in this vibrant NorCal region.
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Colfax
Colfax is a tiny town tucked away in the hills of Placer County, just outside the Tahoe National Forest. Established as a winter camping spot for trappers and gold miners in the mid-1800s, Colfax is now home to a lively arts scene, vib...Read More
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