Corlieu Falls

	Corlieu Falls Corlieu Falls, situated in the Sierra National Forest near the community of Sugar Pine, is celebrated for its scenic beauty and rich history. Named after Charles Clifford Corlieu, an early pioneer of the region, the falls are a prominent feature along the Lewis Creek Trail, accessible via Highway 41. This location attracts hikers and nature lovers, presenting them with the spectacle of water tumbling through dense second growth forest. History Corlieu Falls is named after Charles Clifford Corlieu, who was born in 1861 in Missouri. After losing family members early in life, he moved with his relatives to Fresno County, California. By 1880, he was living in Auberry Valley, and in 1884, he married C. Dora McDonald. Charles's life was marked by several conflicts, including a significant 1896 dispute with the Blasingame family over land and livestock. Throughout his life, Corlieu held various jobs, from farming to working as a courthouse janitor in Fresno, before becoming a gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sierra National Forest Sierra National Forest is a U.S. national forest located on the western slope of central Sierra Nevada in Central California and bounded on the northwest by Yosemite National Park and the south by Kings Canyon National Park. The forest is known for its mountain scenery and beautiful lakes. Forest headquarters are located in Clovis, California. There are local ranger district offices in North Fork and Prather. History Sierra National Forest was the second National Forest created in California and the largest at the time. It covered over six million acres (24,000 km2) of the Sierra Nevada and was about four times the average area of typical California National Forests. Originally it embraced parts of eight counties from Tuolumne on the north to Kern on the south and Mono and Inyo on the east. Initially its name was descriptive, but later when the Sierra was divided into different units this was no longer the case. President Harrison proclaimed the Sierra Forest Reserv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Mineral Spring Mineral springs are naturally occurring springs that produces hard water, water that contains dissolved minerals. Salts, sulfur compounds, and gases are among the substances that can be dissolved in the spring water during its passage underground. In this they are unlike sweet springs, which produce soft water with no noticeable dissolved gasses. The dissolved minerals may alter the water's taste. Mineral water obtained from mineral springs, and the precipitated salts such as Epsom salt have long been important commercial products. Some mineral springs may contain significant amounts of harmful dissolved minerals, such as arsenic, and should not be drunk. Sulfur springs smell of rotten eggs due to hydrogen sulfide (H2S), which is hazardous and sometimes deadly. It is a gas, and it usually enters the body when it is breathed in. The quantities ingested in drinking water are much lower and are not considered likely to cause harm, but few studies on long-term, low-level exposu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]