TC used to be the ultimate ‘Up North’ small town on big lake. A really big lake. It was kinda a secret for many, many years, Paul.
It’s become like Napa Valley in reverse. 4 distinct seasons, each with their own attraction. I landed here in April, 1980. When the only way in was two-lane blacktop through 100’s of miles of woods-or by boat. Now, there are multiple highways from three directions and cruise ships docked one block north of down-town.
Driving through Napa Valley you see gorgeous vineyards surrounded by beautiful mountains. Driving up Center Road on Old Mission Penninsula you find yourself 100’s of feet up with oceans of fresh water below on both sides, also surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and majestic estates quite out of my pay-grade. Driving Napa you turn around at the end when you reach Calistoga. On Old. Mission you turn around when you run out of ground at Old Mission Lighthouse. Many visitors with the cash immediately start collecting real estate brochures.
The locals are getting priced out and for some unknown, self-destructive reason, the city management seems to think rezoning to allow as many ‘affordable housing’ developments accommodating up to 950 families each is a good idea. Two summers ago, was the first time in 40 years that I even entertained the idea of packing it in and escaping to the UP.
Doing an image search of Old Mission Penninsula gives one a clue. TC is at the base (south end) of Old Mission Penninsula with access to both East and West Bays.
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