Before the gold rush, Little Grass Valley was a mountain meadow through which the South Fork of the Feather River meandered. During and after the rush, up until the early 1960s, the valley was used as a supply post, Boy Scout camp and grazing land. In the early 1960s the river was dammed and Little Grass Valley Lake was formed. Today the lake is a true jewel in the Lost Sierra. Its 1600 acres provide camping, boating, diving, fishing, hiking, swimming, and picnicking. Wildlife in the area includes deer, bear, beaver, marmot, bald eagle, osprey, and geese. Fish include rainbow, brown, and brook trout as well as kokanee salmon and even catfish.
Please look on the discord thread #the-LaPorte-tour-guide to find a LaPorte Walking tour.