Just a bit further up the road, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area ... would strive to acquire riches during the California Gold Rush, such as providing lodging and supplies to miners.

There is also interesting history in the preserve as it was one of California's gold rush areas ... hiking to impressive natural waterfalls, the Whiskeytown Reserve has something for everyone.

More than 150 years after the gold rush first began, some Americans are still digging for riches all over California.

For example, you can stroll through historic Gold Rush towns in the mountainous ... to tourism with the construction of the Shasta and Whiskeytown Dams. These dams helped create gorgeous natural ...

On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was found in California's American River. Mormon pioneers, members of Mormon Battalion were among the early prospectors.