On Thursday, May 25, 2017, Joy Engineering brought in two large excavators and began the process of demolishing the pool and the concrete pads for the bath house and snack shack. The pool was installed around 1928 and was used for decades by Plumas County residents. Many locals learned to swim in this swimming pool that was fed by naturally heated warm spring water that flowed from the Sierra Nevada mountains on the ranch. Also removed was the concrete plunge bath (pictured left) that was built prior to the turn of the century and used by travelers visiting the Mohawk Valley. Many travelers came by way of stage coach which stopped at White Sulphur Springs Ranch until 1907 when the railroad came through and replaced the need for the stage.

Significant restoration is expected in 2017 as we complete the final phase of the septic system, install underground utilities and look ahead to installing a new swimming pool that will continue to be fed by the same naturally heated warm spring waters that have flowed from the Sierra Nevada mountains on the ranch for more than 160 years.

When restoration efforts are complete, White Sulphur Springs Ranch will once again be a place for the community to enjoy family gatherings, weekend activities, special events and of course swimming as has been done for many decades.

A special thanks to Rick Joy, owner of Joy Engineering for once again donating his time, equipment and expertise to removing the old pool and other concrete on the property.

For information on how you can help support this important community project please call 530-836-1436 or email webmaster@WhiteSulphurSpringsRanch.com. We are looking for volunteers with trade skills such as plumbers, electricians, engineering contractors, carpenters and general contractors to help support planned work this year.