Monica A
Junior Member
A little background for those of you not familiar with Northern Nevada/Northern California history. The Donner party was a pioneer group attempting to reach California Gold Rush in 1800's. Almost all perished in a horrible winter with snowdrifts up to 20 feet deep. Many reports of cannibalism have surfaced. I-80 goes close to their actual route just West of Truckee, CA. Their campsite and wagon wheel ruts can be seen along the old highway that parallels I-80.
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This plaque can be found along the Old Highway that over looks beautiful Donner Lake. A friend of ours that rode with us altered a pic of the actual plaque. SSA is the acronym for Sierra Sportbike Assoc. That's the local group my hubby and I ride with frequently. Good group of guys (and a couple of us gals).
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This plaque can be found along the Old Highway that over looks beautiful Donner Lake. A friend of ours that rode with us altered a pic of the actual plaque. SSA is the acronym for Sierra Sportbike Assoc. That's the local group my hubby and I ride with frequently. Good group of guys (and a couple of us gals).
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