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Ridge Route Conditions – PHOTOS
We all have been holding our breath on this one…. After the 2005 landslide that led to the closure of the Ridge Route, the biggest…
Ridge Route & Rain
Let’s talk Ridge Route and rain! There was a real problem with roadways washing out leading up to the construction of the Ridge Route. That…
Ridge Route Washout? (Photos)
One of my biggest goals with this site is to show accurate, up-to-date conditions of the Ridge Route. With recent rain and even more rain…
Ridge Route: The Aftermath of the Route Fire
On August 31st, around noon, a the Route Fire started off the I-5 just North of Castiac. It took 5 days to put out and…
Ridge Route Travel Guide
Here’s our updated Ridge Route Travel Guide with clear maps of what exactly is open and locations of historical significance. Disclaimer: I do not encourage…
Hidden Bits of the Ridge Route in Gorman
A drive through Gorman to find new chunks of the Ridge Route. Following Gorman Post Road to Peace Valley Road. A nice piece in good…
Behind The Photo
Preserving the Road… One Photo at a Time
A stark reminder of why I document this road so heavily… My heart sank as I pulled up to Sandberg’s. It has been a few…
PHOTOS: History Hidden in Plain Sight – The Ridge Route
Lots of history is hidden on the Ridge Route… you just have to keep an eye out for it! Here are some of the cool…
Behind the Photo: “Climb to Reservoir Summit”
The Old Ridge Route climbing up to Reservoir Summit. The original concrete is partnered with pavement, added later to straighten the curves of the road.…
Ridge Route Alternate
1933 Ridge Route Alternate
There is an optimal light to shoot each road in – for the RRA, it’s definitely dark, cloudy days! The Ridge Route Alternate was bypassed…
The Ridge Route Alternate
As traffic increased in car technology improved, the 1915 Old Ridge Route just didn’t cut it anymore. The need for higher speeds and a better…
Waterfalls on the Ridge Route Alternate
With all the rain we’ve been getting, I went to go check the creek that runs along the Ridge Route Alternate. There were a few…
Other History
Frazier Mountain Lookout
The Frazier Mountain Lookout now sits abandoned and gutted. Originally put into service in 1905, it was the first lookout in what was the Santa…
St. Francis Dam
Out taking photos of the St. Francis Dam up San Fransisquito Canyon. Photos are form Powerhouse 2, all the way up to the dam site.…
Ridge Route Alternate
At a point, we outgrew the original Ridge Route and that’s when Highway 99/the Ridge Route Alternate came into play. It was the next step,…
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