BALE GRIST MILL STATE HISTORIC PARK — There are no “tricks” to spinning wool, according to Rose Bolle of the Silverado Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Only patience and practice and a steady ...

Park Ranger Sandy Jones was hesitant about allowing a wedding to take place at the old Bale Grist Mill, in Bothe-Napa State Park. In preparation, the large water wheel was chained so it wouldn’t ...