I hadn’t visited my homeland in Indio, California for almost three years. I wasn’t sure what to expect because development has been expanding at a scary rate since I last resided there. Late this winter, I decided to endure the 11-hour drive… Continue Reading
As part of the larger National Park Week celebration, the 5th annual Waterfall Week celebration begins on Saturday (April 16) at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and continues through April 24. This special event is also designated as a fee-free period… Continue Reading
What: NEED Camp/Whiskeytown Environmental School 40th Anniversary/Open-house When: Saturday (April 16), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at NEED Camp/Whiskeytown Environmental School Directions: Highway 299 West. Left at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center onto J. F. Kennedy Memorial Road. Before the dam, turn… Continue Reading
LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK — A lengthy environmental review process is underway for an extensive project to replace the aging utility infrastructure at the historic park headquarters in Mineral. The current utility system – which encompasses power, water, wastewater, propane… Continue Reading
What: The first Slide, Ride, Run & Glide Extreme Mobility Challenge When: April 17, 7 a.m. Where: Mt. Shasta Ski Park, Mount Shasta Cost: $75 per person or $250 per team of 4 Visit www.slideriderunglide.com for information and registration The Slide,… Continue Reading
For years, students of Alabama’s Auburn University have celebrated athletic achievements by gathering at a place called Toomer’s Corner and toilet-papering the two live oaks that have flourished there for more than 130 years. Tragically, in early December 2010, a 62-year-old… Continue Reading
With the numerous 70+ degree days we’ve had, the weeds are in full bloom! Just check out your driveway and sidewalk cracks and crevices, planters and edges of your lawn. Here’s one way to help knock down the weeds, have… Continue Reading
The Shasta College Community Teaching Garden program announces their workshops for the Spring 2011 semester. All the workshops will be taught in room 812 on the Shasta College Main Redding Campus (11555 Old Oregon Trail), from 1 p.m. to 3… Continue Reading
What: Annual Shasta College Horticulture Holiday Plant Sale When: Friday (Dec. 10), noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday (Dec. 11), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 4500 Building, Shasta College Farm. Enter the college from the South Entrance and follow… Continue Reading
What: Join a Ranger for a Moonlight Hike and Experience Whiskeytown’s Wild Night Life When: Thursday, Sept. 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Whiskeytown Lake Visitors are invited to join a ranger for a hike under the full moon on… Continue Reading
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