I'm Feeling Flumey LbNA #41084
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Add Location| Owner: | 8 Bare Feet  |
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| Plant date: | Jun 21, 2008 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Springville |
| County: | Tulare |
| State: | California |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | 8 Bare Feet |
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| Last found: | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Status: | FFFaO |
| Last edited: | Jun 21, 2008 |
Elevation and steep terrain prompted timber companies to look for ways other than roads and wagons to transport the product to market. Flumes were their answer. These structures were used to transport lumber harvested and milled on the mountain ridges down to the Central Valley. The Sanger flume was constructed in 1889 and ran from the mill at Millwood, along Mill Flat Creek (54 miles), to Sanger. This flume also transported people down the mountain on occasion. In 1910, the Hume Bennett Mill constructed the longest flume that began at Hume Lake and traveled 59 miles down Tenmile Creek to the Kings River, connecting to the old flume to Sanger. The Tenmile Creek segment was too steep for all but a few flume riders. Traces and remnants of the flume are still present in some areas.
Flumes and penstocks diverting water to power plants are prominent in some areas of the forest. Along the Tule River, the flume is visible from Highway 190, from Springville to Pierpoint Springs, and even crosses over the highway. Other highly noticeable flumes and penstocks in use today are located along the Upper and Lower Kern River.
When asked what our son wanted to do on his 10th birthday he replied, "I want to plant our first letterbox and I know the perfect spot!" So, "I'm Feeling Flumey" was created.
Directions: Take highway 190 East from Porterville traveling through the town of Springville. Stay on 190 passing by both the Lower and Upper Coffee Camp parking areas. Once you see a small parking lot on your right you will quickly notice a flume passing over the road ahead. Drive under the flume and park in the first 'pull out' available on the right hand side of the road. Walk East 40 big guy steps to find a large 4' domed grey rock. Follow the flume along the road side about 40 feet in the direction a rubber duckie would go. Look up the bank (toward the road) for a crack in the rock to find "Flumey".
This is our first plant so please let us know how we did. Thanks. FYI: We arrived in early morning to plant this box and there was NO ONE around... by early afternoon it was very crowded with people trying to beat the heat.
As always, please make sure you rehide box well so that it is not seen and mistaken for trash. Also take note that recording your finds on www.atlasquest.com lets this planter know that their boxes are alive and well. Thanks and Happy Hunting!
Flumes and penstocks diverting water to power plants are prominent in some areas of the forest. Along the Tule River, the flume is visible from Highway 190, from Springville to Pierpoint Springs, and even crosses over the highway. Other highly noticeable flumes and penstocks in use today are located along the Upper and Lower Kern River.
When asked what our son wanted to do on his 10th birthday he replied, "I want to plant our first letterbox and I know the perfect spot!" So, "I'm Feeling Flumey" was created.
Directions: Take highway 190 East from Porterville traveling through the town of Springville. Stay on 190 passing by both the Lower and Upper Coffee Camp parking areas. Once you see a small parking lot on your right you will quickly notice a flume passing over the road ahead. Drive under the flume and park in the first 'pull out' available on the right hand side of the road. Walk East 40 big guy steps to find a large 4' domed grey rock. Follow the flume along the road side about 40 feet in the direction a rubber duckie would go. Look up the bank (toward the road) for a crack in the rock to find "Flumey".
This is our first plant so please let us know how we did. Thanks. FYI: We arrived in early morning to plant this box and there was NO ONE around... by early afternoon it was very crowded with people trying to beat the heat.
As always, please make sure you rehide box well so that it is not seen and mistaken for trash. Also take note that recording your finds on www.atlasquest.com lets this planter know that their boxes are alive and well. Thanks and Happy Hunting!