The Roots of Prunedale

If you live in Prunedale, there’s no doubt that you’ve stopped by Glen’s General Store at some point within the last month. The store is a one stop shop for all basic household necessities for everything from soap to a bag of chips. It has a historic role as the first place to go in Prunedale to purchase goods. Sadly, the store has been largely undermined by Supermax and Safeway; nevertheless, I still find time to make my way into the store for an occasional purchase of a soda or a sandwich when I’m on the go. You can find Glen’s General Store off of San Miguel Canyon Road near Highway 101.

Spooky Dried Cats Anyone?

This one was a little bit weird... I spotted this dried up cat on an old house's porch off of San Miguel Canyon Road. At first I was shocked, but I got in close enough to get a photo. Apparently the owner of the house found the cat under his basement and preserved it to show off to his visitors. How charming.

Antique Antique Store

I honestly don't know too much about this place. I have no memories of it being open, but apparently it was around since the 1960s and closed about 10 years ago when the owners passed away. The land for the store came from excess highway land. Drive by Echo Valley Road and take a left turn right before you reach Highway 101 to find this antique of an antique store.

Why Prunedale?

I've lived in Prunedale for eighteen years now and it's a town that people seem to know nothing about. It is one of those places with many layers that most have not taken the time to uncover. The average Californian will probably just drive by without stopping to notice the history, intrigue, and mystery of this rural town. That's why I've decided to take the time to wipe the dust off of some of the area's unexplored locations.