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Celebrate the Fall Season at Whiskeytown’s 4th Annual Harvest Festival

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and the Friends of Whiskeytown invite visitors to join us for the 4th Annual Harvest Festival on September 20, 2014, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the park’s Tower House Historic District.  This fun and family-friendly event will… Continue Reading

Friends of Whiskeytown’s 5th Annual Brandy Creek Beach Luau

The Friends of Whiskeytown (FOW) will hold its 5th Annual Brandy Creek Beach Luau on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Brandy Creek Beach in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Attendees will enjoy a Polynesian style buffet, Hawaiian entertainment including dancers and… Continue Reading

Artist’s Drawing Workshops with Artist-in-Residence James Kuiper

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is pleased to announce a series of drawing workshops for people of all ages and abilities led by Artist-in-Residence James Kuiper.  Join Mr. Kuiper at various park locations, and learn to see Whiskeytown in new ways… Continue Reading

Junior Lifeguard Program and Waterfront Lifeguard Training at Whiskeytown

The Junior Lifeguard Program at Whiskeytown is designed to instruct youth 10 years of age and up in water and beach safety and to gain skills in aquatics, along with instilling a sense of responsibility and accomplishment.  The purpose of… Continue Reading

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Tours of Historic Camden House offered on July 5th

The historic Camden House at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will be open to the public Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 11 am to 5 pm.  Activities include docent guided house tours, along with “Walk in Time” ranger assisted gold panning from 3… Continue Reading

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Ranger-led Activities for Summer 2014 at Whiskeytown

Whiskeytown offers a variety of free, family friendly ranger-led activities throughout the summer.  From kayaking to stargazing, there is something for everyone!  Programs begin June 14 and run through Labor Day weekend.  Reservations are required for the park kayak programs… Continue Reading

Women’s History Month Features Lecture Series

Join Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Shasta Historical Society, and the Redding Library in celebrating Women’s History Month through an engaging lecture series featuring women of historical Shasta County.

Each evening, be inspired by the tales of women who influenced local history. Continue Reading

Free Admission to All National Parks on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

You are invited to start your new year with a free visit to a national park!  Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and all of the other 401 national park sites across the country will offer free admission on Monday, January 20 to commemorate… Continue Reading

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Shasta State Historic Park Partner for the Annual “Old Time Holiday” Celebration

The National Park Service and California State Parks are gearing up for their annual “Old Time Holiday” celebration on Saturday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Follow in the footsteps of miners who in 1849, after preparing a holiday… Continue Reading