We switched onto highway 36 and plummeted down the steep road with impressive views down into the valley. A gray sky threatened rain, and I wasn’t disappointed.

It had been a long day, and my energy for landmark-hunting was much depleted. I decided to search for the two state historical markers in Susanville. The first was for the Noble’s Trail, a pioneer route which came this way. The second was for Roop’s Fort, which had given Susanville its original name of Rooptown.

I found both easily, though later I discovered that there’d been a Noble’s Trail marker at Roop’s Fort. No worries. I get to go back some day. ;)

Susanville was a sweet little town and I’d like to spend more time there. However, as the rain started to fall and dusk approached, I decided to call it a day.

On the way out of town, DH spotted a transmission place and went in to chat. He came out smiling, fairly sure he knew what the issue was now. The guy had been an ex-tech from Silicon Valley. Just a few things in common, then!

I shopped for food; there was a AAA but it was closed. Shoppers might want to note that not only is there a regular Safeway-clone supermarket, there’s also a discount store (like FoodMaxx or similar) and a Wal-Mart. Coming from the west, that’s also the order in which you see them.

Guess who shopped at the more expensive store?

Tags: 20090602, CA-36, June 2009 road trip, susanville-ca

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