During the 1850’s in Jacksonville, gold miners roamed the streets. Pioneers, roughnecks and men on horseback would clip-clop down the main thoroughfare, most likely with six-shooters holstered at their sides. Visitors to Jacksonville still saunter through the streets, but can now do it on a Segway PT, a two-wheeled self-balancing personal transportation device. Segway of … [Read more...]
#89 – Britt Music & Arts Festival
Celebrating more than 50 seasons of concerts under the stars, Britt Festivals is the Pacific Northwest’s premier outdoor summer performing arts festival. Located in the historic 1850s Gold Rush town of Jacksonville, Britt presents a series of summer concerts featuring world-class artists in classical music, jazz, bluegrass, rock, blues, folk, pop and country music. Britt’s … [Read more...]
#90 – The Historic Jacksonville Cemetery
Though it might seem an odd place to drop by for a stroll, the Historic Jacksonville Cemetery is one of the area’s most beautiful spots. The hilltop burial ground is shaded by mossy trees and offers a spectacular view of Jacksonville. The cemetery itself has its own appeal. It is filled with gorgeous headstones and monuments, some dating all the way back to the mid-19th century … [Read more...]