Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
The visitor center greets guests upon entering the historical park.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
The visitor center contains displays and interactive exhibits on the history of the powerhouse and the generation of hydroelectric power.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
Informational signage near the developed area around the powerhouse.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
Picnic tables have been placed in a tree-filled grove near the powerhouse site.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
A couple of short trails cross the park, leading past the historic ruins and to waterfront areas on Lake Natoma.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
The trails travel across soft dirt and sometimes require passing through brushy areas.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
Lake Natoma and the American River, which at one time flowed through the hydroelectric plant.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
A grinding stone showing the area's use by Native peoples sits beside the water.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
The upper powerhouse.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
Inside, knowledgable volunteer docents offer information and stories about the hydroelectric plant and the Folsom area in general.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
Signage is sparse, but it is possible to walk through areas of the hydroelectric plant.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
Overlooking the main powerhouse.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
A trail crosses the former spillway of the powerhouse.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
The lower powerhouse, developed to capture outflow from the main powerhouse and convert it into more electricity.
Shaun Hunter
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08/04/2018
The lower powerhouse standing above Lake Natoma.