“Jeff, we’re leaving Redding. Yeah, we’ll meet you at the burned-out store. About and hour and a half, I guess.” My friend, Chris Ingersoll, has just called his brother in Hayfork. He will meet us in Wildwood. It’s June 10, and… Continue Reading
June 6 OK, this is a pretty casual way to start a backpacking trip. No early morning alarm. A cup of coffee in the garden with my wife, Darlene, watching the sun rise. A big, leisurely breakfast. If I were… Continue Reading
Given the mosquitos, often blustery wind and a summer heat that can be unrelenting to those not topping a bonnet, one of the more interesting outdoor activities in the California Outback can also actually be enjoyed while indoors—as in behind… Continue Reading
Quick Reference Suitable for: hiking, biking, horseback, no motorized vehicles. 1st half single track, 2nd half paved. Amenities: drinking water and restrooms at Sacramento River Trail parking lot (end of loop) Dogs: on leash Distance: 2.5 mile loop Elevation: (approximate): Low point–… Continue Reading
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will offer a variety of ranger-guided activities during the Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 26th through Monday, May 28th. Activities will include the ever-popular kayak programs, a “Walk-in-Time” excursion at the Tower House Historic District, and… Continue Reading
Beginning Monday, May 7th, 2018, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will utilize goats to manage vegetation and fuels at the Tower House Historic District, Upper Clear Creek Picnic Area, and Grizzly Gulch. The Tower House Historic District is located approximately two… Continue Reading
Shasta Master Gardeners to hold a Spring Gardening workshop on March 24th, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shasta College Farm, room 4000 Master Gardeners will be presenting University of California information and materials and leading participants… Continue Reading
The dead of winter is a great time to organize one’s notes and photographs, and rummage through memories of last year’s adventures. This is the tale of a solo trip to a seldom-visited string of lakes in the Trinity Alps.… Continue Reading
Shasta Environmental Alliance will be featuring Natalie Carter, Executive Director of Butte Environmental Council (BEC) on Wednesday, January 24, 6 pm at Redding Public Library, 1100 Parkview Ave. Carter will be speaking about the history and growth of BEC, their… Continue Reading
The Tehama Tough Mud Run scheduled for October 28 at Rolling Hills Casino promises to be more fun than the typical 5k run for charity, with plenty of entertainment for both participants and spectators. Presented by Tehama County Police Activities… Continue Reading
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