Category Archives: California

Curious Traveler Visits the Integratron

The Integratron is a building – or a ‘device’ – built entirely without nails in Landers, California, near Joshua Tree.  It was designed by  aeronautic engineer George van Tassel, who finished the main structure in 1959, but left the building unfinished at the time of his death in 1978.

The story of the building of the structure and it’s funding makes for interesting reading, as does the history of its dilapidation until it was finally purchased by the Karl sisters – Joanne, Nancy, and Patty – and restored, with the upper structure finally completed in the early 21st century.  They now promote the Integratron as an “acoustically perfect structure” and state that the building is “currently being explored in the areas of Science, Architecture, Neuroacoustics, Music, Energy healing, Alternative health and Spirituality.” Continue reading →

Fire Restrictions in place EARLY in Sequoia National Forest

KSEE is reporting that the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument have already implemented early fire restrictions, starting back on May 1, 2013.

From the news report:

A very dry winter has led to high fire danger much earlier than in previous years. In response to the increasing potential for wildland fire starts, Sequoia and BLM fire officials will keep these restrictions in effect until further notice.

You can read the entire news report HERE.

Fox News reports that the Sutter Gold Mining Co. is betting there’s still gold in the hills that sparked 1849 rush

Sutter Gold Mining Co. is a “near-term gold producer,” involved in the Lincoln Mine Project in the spot that sparked the 1849 Gold Rush – the California Mother Lode in Amador County.

Michelle Macaluso from Fox News reports:

More than 150 years ago, John Sutter touched off the fabled Gold Rush when he found gold near his mill in 1849. But the prospectors who flocked to the Sierra foothills left plenty of gold in the ground. Continue reading →