Sparks, Nevada

The beautiful State Capitol Building in Sacramento took about 11 years to construct. Started in 1860 it was modeled after the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.

Major renovations took place between 1975 and 1982 when it was restored to its original appearance with some added earthquake proofing.

We roamed all over the place today marveling at the architectural beauty on display. Even noticed a familiar face hanging in one of the hallways.

Denny and I said goodbye to California by means of Interstate 80. We traveled through Donner Pass on our way to Nevada and were amazed at the amount of snow still on the ground.

Turns out Donner Pass is one of the snowiest places in the contiguous United States. It averages 411 inches a year and recorded 800 inches in 1938 and 1952.

Beautiful Donner Lake sits right below the summit for all to see. A jewel to behold.Read more