Because of the ill-fated Donner party that tried crossing the mountains during the winter Of 1846.
Because it is located at Donner Lake which is named after the Donner Party.
Because People ATE PEOPLE!
Because it is dedicated to the history of the Donner party and that area.
That very spot had evidence that the Donner party spent time there. There are tree's in the area that have been cut off at the reported snow levels of that winters snow fall.
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