Jackass Hill & Mark Twain

Our authors tour continues

The Mark Twain cabin on Jackass Hill. The original burned, but the fireplace and chimney are reportedly authentic.

Pleased as Mariposa rattlesnakes soaking in the 70-degree sunshine, we counted our blessings yesterday and drove 90 minutes north into the California Gold Rush Country.

After a week of uncertainty, we logged eight miles on two mostly flat hikes on Monday. Samwise still had a bounce in his step when we woke up, but I wanted him to have the day off. So, we jumped in Clarence and made the ride to Jackass Hill, where a young Mark Twain launched his literary career.