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| Landmark #314 | Butte County | Visited: July 10, 2016 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The old suspension bridge still exists, but the water under it is all gone! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The Mother Orange Tree of Butte County was planted at this spot by Judge Joseph Lewis in 1856. The Bidwell Bar Bridge, first suspension bridge of California, was transported from New York via Cape Horn 1853 and was completed 1856. Its site is now inundated by Oroville Reservoir.
OTHER TIDBITS: This bridge was formerly the primary way for miners to cross the Feather River! It was put out of commission when the Feather River Highway arrived in 1937! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Lake Oroville State Recreation Area Bidwell Canyon Bidwell Canyon Rd Oroville, CA 95966 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~462mi (744km) — 7.7hrs |
| When should I go? | The State Recreation Area is open daily from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM! |
