Sacramento Archeological Society, Inc.

Hosts

“Tour of Peace Valley, Sutter Buttes”

Saturday, November 1, 2008

9:00am to 2:00p.m.

Meeting place: The Waffle Shop, 10432 Live Oak Blvd., Live Oak, CA

Moderate Hiking Difficulty (3-4 “boots”)

Join California State Parks Ranger Tim Davis on a special hiking tour of Peace Valley, a state parks property nestled within the majestic Sutter Buttes. Ranger Davis will point out some of valley’s unique geological, cultural, prehistoric and historic features. These features include undisturbed archaeological sites such as bedrock mortar stations and hunting blinds utilized by Native Americans. Kathie Lindahl, a Senior State Archaeologist involved with the most recent cultural resource surveys of the valley, will also accompany this tour.

Event will begin promptly at 9am at The Waffle Shop in Live Oak. Participants may wish to arrive earlier for coffee and breakfast at the restaurant. Following a brief introductory talk, Ranger Davis will lead a carpool caravan from the restaurant to a ranch road that follows a creek south into Peace Valley. Actual hiking time will be around 4 hours with stops for lunch and questions. **Note: Bathroom facilites (porta-potties) are only available at the hike’s beginning staging area!

Variable weather may be expected so please come prepared! Wear layered clothing and sturdy hiking shoes/boots. Hiking poles are a plus! Please also bring water and a sack lunch or midday snacks. Participants who are willing to drive into Peace Valley with carpool passengers are encouraged to use SUVs, trucks, or other high clearance vehicles.

To register for this hike or obtain directions contact April Farnham at (916) 371-6806 or by Email at april_farnham@sbcglobal.net.  The activity is limited to 26 participants so please sign up early!

OPEN EXCLUSIVELY TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF SAS