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Over 120 Years of Beauty

Sugar maple, Taylorsville (10/10/19) Michael Beatley

Grover Cleveland likely was President of the United States when this maple was planted near Taylorsville.

Today, it is a beautiful reminder of the 1890s.

Bucks Lake, Plumas County (10/10/19) Michael Beatley

Yesterday, after visiting Bucks Lake, Plumas County color spotter Michael Beatley drove west from Quincy towards Greenville and the Indian Valley. Shortly before the turn off to Taylorsville, at Dixie Canyon Rd., he pulled over, to enjoy the brilliant orange color of the tree.

He was on his way to Youngs market in Taylorsville, which Michael describes as serving the “best hamburgers in Northern California … honestly.”

Now, having traveled widely in search of California fall color, I’d nominate the Walker Burger in Walker (US 395) as having the best burger, but then I haven’t yet tasted the Youngs burger.

I suppose the debate can only be settled by driving to Taylorsville to see the tree for myself and have a burger.

  • Taylorsville (3,547’) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
  • Bucks Lake (5,167’) – Near Peak (50-75%) GO NOW!
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