 Former site of California's largest hydraulic mine in Malakoff Diggins, perhaps the most obscure California state park. |
 Susan points out the ravages of hydraulic mining. |
 Ellen points out their silly dad. |
 Susan finds the hiking trail, while Ellen wonders if Katherine and Amy will ever leave the shade. The rusting pipe remains from hydraulic mining days. |
 Entrance to the 556-foot-long Hiller Tunnel, draining the Malakoff Diggins. Hikers are allowed through, although the ambience recalls a storm drain. |
 Ellen, Larry, and Susan at the exit of the Hiller Tunnel. The gentleman at the tunnel mouth reported enjoying the cool atmosphere during lunch inside, although his wife could be heard from the darkness beyond complaining of mosquitoes. |
 Larry contemplates the Freudian implications of a hydraulic mining water cannon, while Ellen anticipates a cold root beer with lunch. |
 Video clip of Susan demonstrating the water cannon in action. |
 Amy smells fine. The stench comes from Sulphur Works in Lassen Volcanic National Park. |
 Susan props up a glacial erratic near Bumpass Hell in Lassen. |
 Susan and Ellen enjoy Kings Creek Meadow, with Lassen Peak in the distance. |
 Susan and Ellen together demonstrate how birds fly over the meadow. |