People keep saying it is going to be late in the season before hikers can get into the high country this year. Too much snow. Not being the type to take other folks’ speculations as truth, I decided to see… Continue Reading
For close to a century, visitors from around the world have participated in the rich tradition of attending ranger-led programs. Millions of visitors, whether seeking a greater awareness of nature, learning about our cultural history, or just looking for fun… Continue Reading
Both the calendar and the thermometer tell us that summer has officially arrived in Superior California. The sweltering conditions can make outdoor activity uncomfortable and potentially hazardous, but you don’t have to fall back on the lame “it’s too hot… Continue Reading
One of the most ambitious recreation trail projects in Redding history is moving forward between Placer Road and the southeastern corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The Bureau of Land Management is planning a trail system of about 20.2 miles… Continue Reading
Four of us were struggling to keep our footing on the side of a hill covered with tall, dry grass. Dead ahead of us was a thicket of poison oak and 10-foot-tall manzanita. We were marking a potential trail route… Continue Reading
The new FB Trail (click here for a map) along the east side of the Sacramento River and Keswick Reservoir is an important addition to the Redding area’s trail system for two reasons: It links two heavily used trails, and… Continue Reading
I’ve been fascinated by the course for the Lemurian mountain bike race since event organizers moved the event from French Gulch to Whiskeytown in 2005. The 23rd running of the Lemurian is this Saturday, April 24, and my colleague Jim… Continue Reading
Looking for an easy hike with great scenery? A friend recommended the trail to Mossbrae Falls in Dunsmuir. There are only a few activities that my husband and I can agree upon. Walking is one of them. And, at our… Continue Reading
What: Moonlight Hike to Whiskeytown Falls When: Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m. Where: Whiskeytown Lake Join a Park Ranger on a guided evening hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Wednesday and experience the beauty of Whiskeytown by the soft light of the… Continue Reading
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