Fall for BC: Visit the historic Gold Rush Trail

In the charming Gold Rush town of Placerville, California, a towering coastal redwood has stood as the heart of holiday celebrations for nearly 100 years. Inspired by the Nation’s Christmas Tree (the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon), this living landmark on Main Street and Bedford Avenue has been lighting up the community every December since the late 1920s. But who planted it? Was it Fire Chief O.N. Hirst in 1928? A memorial by Mrs. Lena Rantz for her late husband? Or a joint effort by the A

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🎄✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Placerville! ✨🎄 Our Christmas Tree officially arrived and was installed Saturday at the Bell Tower— and we couldn’t wait to share the excitement with you! 🌟 Check out this sneak-peek video of the tree going up in the heart of our historic town. 🎥❄ Stay tuned for updates as we get ready to light up the season together. The magic is just getting started! ✨🎅🎁 Special thanks to Sierra Pacific Industries, Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc.,