Feather River Canyon

So leaving California is always hard but today the journey was made so much better by the route we took.   Thanks to great recommendations elect to leave Paradise via California Highway 70.  The canyon portion of this 130-mile scenic byway route sends us east, following the north fork of the Feather River.  We have already enjoyed the beauty of the Feather River on hikes but this drive was just amazing.
The road winds along the edge of the canyon high above the river.  Slowly the road tracks down toward the river exposing beautiful views of the wooded hillside and a lone railroad track tracking just above the river. 

  The road continues along over great historic bridges and through this awesome tunnel.

This amazing Drive weaves along the river past the Rock Creek Powerhouse.   Along the drive every cliff peak spouts a new water falls.  The rain and snow has again provided us with this show of waterfall amazement.  So much power, so much water.

The road continues along the river past a widening in the river where many boats are anchored for weekend fun.   The little stops and camp areas have evidence of great summer time vacation fun.

We then wind through a cute little town called Quincy.   So cute. Then to Hwy 89 and the 100 acre ranch for sale in Cromwell.   Hmmmmm....   

This has been the most scenic stretch of roadway we have traveled this entire trip.
Thank you and good bye California.