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2017-18 LASSEN COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
Northeastern California
Lassen County
Photo above by Jeff Fontana Photo at right by Randy Robbins
Published May 2017 Ad deadline for 2018 is February 2018 Publisher Michael C. Taborski Project Director/ Graphic Design Robert Mahenski Project Editor Sam Williams Project Coordinator Cindie Tamietti
Copy Writers Ashley Arey Makenzie Davis Ruth Ellis Ashley Grogan Susan Cort Johnson Raquel Williams Sam Williams Advertising Sales Jill Atkinson Laura Kay Tew Erika Giusti Valorie Chisholm Cheri McIntire Lassen County Times 100 Grand Ave. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5321 lctimes@lassennews.com www.lassennews.com Feather Publishing Co., Inc. 287 Lawrence Street P.O. Box B Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-0800 mail@plumasnews.com www.plumasnews.com
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Lassen County is an outdoor person’s paradise, where the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, the picturesque Cascade Range, the Modoc Plateau and the Great Basin desert converge to create a relatively unspoiled wonderland. Because of the unique terrain, there’s something here for everyone. The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce is happy to supply you with specific information about our area. You can reach the chamber by calling (530) 257-4323. You can water ski or fish for the worldrenowned trout at Eagle Lake surrounded by mountains and forests of standing pine, or you can ride horses and off-road vehicles on beautiful expanses of high desert. You can camp in high lake areas with streams or hike to the top of neighboring namesake Lassen Peak, a volcano that still blows steam from its
About the cover Kayak photo by Chris Bielecki. Fall bike photo by Randy Robbins. Horseback photo by Jeff Fontana. Snowshoers photo courtesy of the Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Table of contents
A Magical Country Christmas.................................62 A Taste of Beef, A Sip of Wine ...............................62 Audubon Bird Walks ...............................................17 Best of Broadway ....................................................48 Bicycling in Lassen County.....................................60 Bizz Johnson Marathon ...........................................63 Board of Supervisors Welcome .................................4 Calendar of Events .................................................6-7 Camping Guide...................................................72-74 Center Wheelers Square & Round Dance Club ......54 Chamber of Commerce Welcome..............................4 Church Directory .....................................................23 City Park Map..........................................................64 City Parks ..........................................................10, 64 Coppervale Ski Area ................................................58 Diamond Mountain Brewery ...................................22 Diamond Mountain Casino......................................14 Diamond Mountain Golf Course .............................67 Diamond Mountain Speedway ................................47 Doyle Days ..............................................................22 Eagle Lake Map.......................................................15 Eagle Lake Recreation Area...............................18-19 Golden State Star Party............................................41 Grebe Festival ..........................................................16 Hiking Trails ............................................................49 Historic Uptown Stroll .......................................44-45 Hunting in Lassen County .......................................24 Lassen Ale Works at the Pioneer Saloon.................67 Lassen County Arts Council....................................40 Lassen County Fair ..................................................61
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vents. You might even see some real cowboys riding the range. We invite you to have a wonderful time while visiting Lassen County and ask you to respect its beauty. ❖
Lassen County History ..............................................9 Lassen County Map ...................................................5 Lassen Historical Museum ......................................40 Lassen Volcanic National Park...........................38-39 Lodging Guide....................................................70-71 Modoc Line Rail Trail .............................................66 Mountain Meadows Reservoir (Walker Lake).........53 Pioneer Cemetery.....................................................46 Project Eagle Lake Trout (PELT) ............................20 Rails to Trails Festival .............................................11 Restaurant Guide .....................................................57 Rock Climbing.........................................................56 Safe and Sane Halloween ........................................68 Schools of Lassen County..................................25-32 Snowmobiling ..........................................................58 South Side Trail..................................................34-35 Susanville Bluegrass Festival...................................43 Susanville City Kickettes.........................................68 Susanville Indian Rancheria Pow Wow ...................42 Susanville Main Cruise............................................59 Susanville Ranch Park .............................................37 Uptown Mural Tour .................................................36 Visitor’s Information..................................................9 Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch ........................................61 Westwood Events ...............................................50-51 Westwood Museum..................................................52 Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Program .................66 Wilderness Areas .....................................................65 Wildlife of Lassen County.......................................69
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A welcome from the Chamber of Commerce
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ello and welcome to Susanville and Lassen County, California. We are so fortunate to live on the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountains where we enjoy clean air, three mountain lakes within an hour of town, numerous mountain trails and wilderness areas for our enjoyment. As president of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, I extend an invitation to you to enjoy our area and attend any of the many events held throughout the year. The Chamber is proud to host many events each year including the Spring Home, Garden and Recreation Show held the last Saturday
of April, the annual Main Cruise Classic Car Show n’ Shine and — a new addition this year — a sanctioned All-American Soap Box Derby that will all take place June 23 and 24, as well as the Lassen County Fair, July 19 to 23, with the oldfashioned Fair Parade on Saturday, July 22 beginning at 10 a.m. This year we are honored to be coordinating the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Old Lassen County Courthouse in September 2017, and don’t miss the Rails to Trails Festival Saturday, Oct. 7, which includes handcar races, vendors, arts and crafts and a chili cook-off. Our final event of the
year, an area favorite, is A Magical Country Christmas set for Saturday, Dec. 2. This event includes a Christmas Parade, Hot Toddy Walk, tree lighting and fireworks all held in Historic Uptown Susanville. We also offer mixers hosted by a local business each month! Everyone is welcome to attend — we encourage you to bring a friend and learn about what our local businesses have to offer. We welcome you to discover our beautiful area and attend any of our yearly events — you will not be disappointed! For more area and business information or to find out about anything
happening in Lassen County, stop by the Chamber office or visit our website at www.LassenCountyChambe r.org or give the staff a call at (530) 257-4323.
Richard Parker 2017 President Lassen County Chamber of Commerce
Greetings from the Lassen County Board of Supervisors
Aaron Albaugh 2017 Chairman Lassen County Board of Supervisors
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et me extend a warm welcome to Lassen County from the Lassen County Board of Supervisors. Thank you for your interest in wanting to learn more about and explore our great county of Lassen. We are very blessed to live in such a unique and diverse area. There are the vast and open high deserts such as the Madeline Plains in the north where you can watch the pronghorn antelope play and wild horses roaming. At the heart of Lassen County lies the second largest natural lake in California, Eagle Lake. This is the only place
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where you can try your hand at catching the genetically unique and coveted Eagle Lake Cutthroat Trout. At the western edge of the county lies magnificent Lassen Peak and its national park. Our county seat, Susanville, is home of the grand 1,100 acre countyowned Susanville Ranch Park. The park is a compilation of some 30 miles of hiking and biking trails. These trails all offer beautiful views and scenic vistas while providing challenges and ease for all levels of enthusiasts. The Bizz Johnson Trail has a trailhead in Susanville as well. Sixty percent of Lassen County is under public land control through the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. These lands provide opportunities to ride horseback, ride ATVs, hunt, fish, snowmobile, hike,
camp and generally enjoy. Several wildlife areas throughout the county provide an excellent opportunity for some spectacular bird viewing. Fishing this year should be a real treat with all of our lakes and streams being recharged from a wet winter. Lassen County was founded and is still economically based on agriculture and timber industries. Unfortunately, due to environmental regulations and constraints, there are no longer any active sawmills left in Lassen County. Memoirs of these huge economic drivers can be seen in our local museums located in Bieber, Susanville and Westwood. Lassen County is also home to some unique events such as our almost weeklong Bluegrass Festival. Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch is a fall favorite and several
performances throughout the year by our very own Susanville Symphony are unsurpassed. GSSP is a group of amateur astronomers that convene under the dark skies of Lassen County for some spectacular celestial viewing. This year GSSP will be setting up camp just outside of Adin and will have their scopes open to the public June 23. The Lassen County Fair in July is also a great opportunity to get a taste of the family atmosphere we have to offer. I think you will notice the folks of Lassen County are well mannered, friendly, always willing to lend a helping hand and are a real treat to visit with. Thank you for visiting Lassen County. The Board of Supervisors hopes you enjoy your time in our county. Aaron Albaugh District 4
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Advertisers index LODGING, RESORTS & CAMPING Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel . . .21 Eagle Lake Recreational Area . . . . . . .18 Eagle Lake RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Gold Pan Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Heritage Land Company . . . . . . . . . . .19 High Country Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rose Quartz Inn/Best Western . . . . . .51 Super 8 Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 REAL ESTATE Axia Home Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Heritage Land Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Jenkins Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Main Street Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Mountain Valley Properties . . . . . . . . . . .24 SIRCO Property Management . . . . . . .46 Smith Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Susan River Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Town & Country Real Estate . . . .Back Cover
RECREATION Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel . . .21 Eagle Lake Recreation Area . . . . . . . .18 Eagle Lake RV Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Rooptown Bicycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Sierra Theatre & Uptown Cinemas . . .12 Susanville Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Triple H Hunting Club . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 RESTAURANTS & LOUNGES Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel . . .21 Happy Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Lassen Ale Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Lumberjacks Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . .20 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Lassen Motor Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Paul’s Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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MEDICAL SERVICES Lassen Indian Health Center . . . . . . . .35 Northeastern Rural Health Center . . . .31 Susanville Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . .27 SCHOOLS/EDUCATION SERVICES Lassen Community College . . . . . . . .75 Lassen County Office of Education . . .32 Mt. Lassen Charter School . . . . . . . . .26 Westwood Charter School . . . . . . . . .29 CHURCHES Assembly of God Church . . . . . . . . . .23 Community Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 United Methodist Church . . . . . . . . . .23
OTHER SERVICES Lassen County Chamber of Commerce . .10 Lassen County Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Lassen County Federal Credit Union . .25 Lassen County Library . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Plumas Sierra Telecommunications . .10 State Farm Insurance Bill Muttera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Brian Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Turner Excavating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Westwood Chamber of Commerce . . .50 GIFTS, SPECIALTY ITEMS, ETC. Billington Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . .45 Country Pines Quilt Shop . . . . . . . . . . .8 Finder’s Keepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Les Schwab Tire Center . . . . . . . . . . .47 Mt. Jura Gem & Museum Society . . . .10 Zaengles Carpet One Floor & Home . .11
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Happenings in and Check the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and Lassen County Times websites for the latest updates to this calendar of events:
www.lassencountychamber.org and www.lassennews.com MAY 2017
JULY 2017
May 5 – “Margarita Fest” Veterans Memorial Hall, 6-9pm May 6 – Lassen County Office of Education “Children’s Fair” 10am to 4pm, Lassen County Fairgrounds. Admission is free. For more information, call (530) 257-2196 or go to www.lcoe.org. May 9-13 – “Customer Appreciation Days.” See the insert in the May 9th edition of the Lassen County Times to find out how you can win part of a $500 Shopping Spree! For more information, call (530) 257-5321 and ask for Jill, Laura or Erika. May 13 – Every Bloomin’ Thing “Chester Store Opens” 10am, 130 Main St., Chester. May 13 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races.” Gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. May 13 – Lassen Land & Trails Trust Bizz Johnson Running Company “Paiute Meadows Trail Run” 6am-4pm, 50K, Half-Marathon, 4.5 mile, 1 mile Free Kid’s Run, Susanville Ranch Park. For more information and to register, visit www.paiutemeadowstrailrun.com. May 14 – Every Bloomin’ Thing “Mother’s Day Muffins & Mimosas” Susanville and Chester locations, 10am – 3pm. For more information, call (530) 251-2330. May 19-20 – Lassen Humane Society “12th Annual Spring Yard Sale.” Proceeds benefit Pups on Parole and Low Income Spay & Neuter programs. May 19-21 – Susanville Indian Rancheria “8th Annual Memorial Pow Wow” Lassen County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (530) 249-7192 or visit www.sir-powwow.com. May 26 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races” gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. May 27 – American Legion Eagle Lake Post #162 “Memorial Day Dinner” 5pm, Spaulding, Eagle Lake. For more information, call (530) 825-3449.
July 1 – Project Eagle Lake Trout “Annual Family Fun 4th of July Celebration” 9:30am4pm. Horseshoe tournament, BBQ, games and prizes. Eagle Lake RV Park & Store, Spaulding. For more information, call (530) 825-3133. July 1 – Lassen Cougar Enterprises “Rock The Lake” 7pm, Eagle Lake Marina parking lot (South Shore). For more information, call Grace at (530) 825-3454. July 1 – Westwood Area Chamber of Commerce “30th Annual Paul Bunyan Mountain & Blues Festival” 11am-5pm, Westwood Park. For more information, call (530) 256-2456 or visit www.westwoodareachamber.com. July 1 – American Legion Eagle Lake Post #162 “4th of July Parade & BBQ” 2pm, Spaulding, Eagle Lake. For more information, call (530) 250-3686. July 1 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. July 4 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races.” Gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. July 4 – Lassen County Fair “Fireworks Show” 9:30pm, Lassen County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. July 8 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races.” Gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. July 8 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. July 15 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. July 18-19 – “Susanville Blood Drive” Noon-6pm on Tuesday; 8:30am-1:30pm on Wednesday. Church of Latter-day Saints, 905 Richmond Rd. For more information, call (530) 310-4060 or visit www.bloodhero.com. July 19-23 – “Lassen County Fair” Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. in Susanville. The headliner will be Casey Donahew. For more information, call (530) 2518900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. July 22 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. July 23 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races.” Gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. July 29 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. July 29-31 – “Doyle Days” Celebration in Doyle. Includes a street dance and the worldfamous lizard races. See story on page 22.
JUNE 2017 June 2 – Lassen High School “Graduation” 7pm, LHS Arnold Field. Gates open at 5pm. For more information, call (530) 257-2141. June 3 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. June 14 – Eagle Lake Village “Job Fair” 8am-5pm. Bring a resumé and dress appropriately. 2001 Paul Bunyan Road. For more information, call (530) 257-6673 or visit www.eaglelakealf.com. June 16 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races” gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. June 17 – Lassen High Alumni Association “Annual Alumni Picnic” 11am-3pm. Lassen County Fairgrounds Jensen Hall. For more information, call David French at (530) 2510673. June 21 – Lassen County Fairgrounds’ “Locals Night” tri-tip dinner. $12/ticket. For more information, call Brandy at (530) 251-8900. June 23-25 – Lassen County Fair “8th Annual Bluegrass Festival,” Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. June 23-25 – Golden State Star Party “Star Gazing Event,” Adin. Registration is recommended. For more information, visit www.goldenstatestarparty.org. See story on page 41.
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AUGUST 2017 Aug. 5 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Aug. 5 – Lassen County Farm Bureau and Every Bloomin’ Thing “9th Annual Blues & Brews Festival” 5-8pm. Live music, BBQ, micro-brew tasting. 705-670 Highway 395 East. For more information, call (530) 257-7242. Aug. 12 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Aug. 12 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races” gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. Aug. 18-20 – Plumas Audubon Society “Grebe Festival” Friday midday to Sunday afternoon, Almanor Recreation Center, 451 Meadowbrook Loop, Chester. For more information, call Theresa at (530) 283-9307.
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around Lassen County Photo by Randy Robbins
Aug. 19 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Aug. 19 – Diamond Mountain Speedway “Stock, Mini-Stock & Modified Car Races (Final Race).” Gates open at 6pm, races start at 7pm. For more information, call (530) 2518900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. Aug. 19 – Susanville Municipal Airport “Annual Air Fair” 10am-noon; breakfast 7-10am. 471-920 Johnstonville Drive. For more information, call (530) 257-2030. Aug. 19 – Lassen Senior Services “BBQ Cook-Off” Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more information, call Penny at (530) 249-1866. Aug. 26 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Aug. 26 – “Courage Triathlon” 10am, Plumas Pines Resort, Canyondam. 2.8 mile run, 7.1 mile bike, 4.1 mile kayak to benefit Courage House – homes for girls rescued out of sex trafficking. To register, visit www.couragerun.org/triathlon. For more information, visit events@courageworldwide.org.
SEPTEMBER 2017 Sept. 2 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Sept. 2 – Project Eagle Lake Trout “Annual Fun Fall Festival” 9:30am-4pm. Horseshoe tournament, BBQ. Eagle Lake RV Park & Store, Spaulding. For more information, call (530) 825-3133. Sept. 2 – American Legion Eagle Lake Post #162 “Labor Day Dinner” 5pm, Spaulding, Eagle Lake. For more information, call (530) 825-3449. Sept. 9 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Sept. 9 – Chimney Fund “26th Annual Chili Cook-Off” The Ironhorse Saloon, 320 Ash St., Westwood. Sept. 16 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Sept. 16 – Susanville Street Rodders “Annual High Country Cruise” 10am-4pm, Lassen County Fairgrounds. Food concessions, music and raffles. For more information, call Rich at (530) 257-3857 or email resford100@frontiernet.net. Sept. 23 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Sept. 30 – “Farmers Market” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville.
OCTOBER 2017 Oct. 7 – “Farmers Market (Last Day)” 8am-noon, Pancera Plaza, Uptown Susanville. Oct. 7 – Lassen Land & Trails Trust and Lassen County Chamber of Commerce “Rails to Trails Festival” 10am-4pm, 601 Richmond Rd., Historic Railroad Depot. Chili cook-off, salsa contest and handcar races. For more information, call (530) 257-4323 or visit www.lassencountychamber.org. Oct. 7-8 – Coastal Trails Run “Bizz Johnson Marathon Half-Marathon Express, HalfMarathon, 10K and 50K Races,” 9am start, 8am start for 50K. For more information, visit www.coastaltrailruns.com. Oct. 10-11 – “Susanville Blood Drive,” Noon-6pm on Tuesday; 8:30am-1:30pm on Wednesday. Church of Latter-day Saints, 905 Richmond Rd. For more information, call (530) 310-4060 or visit www.bloodhero.com. Oct. 28 – Susanville Friends of the National Rifle Association “Annual Fundraising Dinner” 5:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Hall in Susanville. Dinner, auctions, raffles, family fun and guns. For more information, call (530) 257-4255. Oct. 31 – Historic Uptown Susanville Association “Safe and Sane Halloween and Coffin Races” 3-5pm, Historic Uptown Susanville. Main Street will be closed; businesses will
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hand out candy to children under 12. Costume contests for all ages and pets.
NOVEMBER 2017 Nov. 4 – Every Bloomin’ Thing “Harvest Open House & Holiday Preview” 10am-5pm. For more information, call (530) 251-2330. Nov. 8 – Eagle Lake Village “Job Fair” 8am-5pm. Bring a resumé and dress appropriately. 2001 Paul Bunyan Road. For more information, call (530) 257-6673 or visit www.eaglelakealf.com. Nov. 18 – Sunrise Rotary’s “Annual Beer and Wine Tasting” 5-8pm, Lassen County Fairgrounds Jensen Hall, 195 Russell Ave. For more information, visit www.susanvillerotary.org. Nov. 18 – Honey Lake Hospice “Light Up A Life Tree-Lighting Ceremony” 6:30pm, Eagle Lake Village, 2001 Paul Bunyan Rd. For more information, call (530) 257-3137 or visit www.honeylakehospice.org. Nov. 23 – Lassen Senior Services and Bizz Johnson Running Company “Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot” 8:30am, Lassen Superior Cour, 2610 Riverside Dr. For more information, call Linda at (530) 310-5013 or visit www.lassencountychamber.org. Nov. 28-Dec. 2 – “Santa’s Sleigh Days.” Merchants host holiday sales throughout Susanville. Sign up to win your share of a $500 Shopping Spree! For more information, call (530) 257-5321 – ask for Jill, Laura or Erika.
DECEMBER 2017 Dec. 1 – Westwood Chamber event “Christmas In The Mountains” at the Westwood Community Center. Light Parade, vendors, children’s activities, warm fire pits, lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. Third and Birch streets in Westwood. For more information, call (530) 256-2456 or visit www.westwoodareachamber.com. Dec. 2-3 – Lassen County Fair’s “Craft Fair.” Lassen County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. Dec. 2 – “A Magical Country Christmas” in Historic Uptown Susanville.For more information, call the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 257-4323 or visit www.lassencountychamber.org. See story on page 59. Dec. 2 – Lassen County Chamber Mixer hosted by Every Bloomin’ Thing, 5:30-7:30pm. Dec. 2-25 – “Festival of Lights” at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. Dec. 13 – Eagle Lake Village “Job Fair” 8am-5pm. Bring a resumé and dress appropriately. 2001 Paul Bunyan Road. For more information, call (530) 257-6673 or visit www.eaglelakealf.com.
JANUARY 2018 Jan. 13 – Westwood Chamber Chowder Cook-Off, Lassen County Visitors Center, Westwood. For more information, call (530) 256-2456 or visit www.westwoodchamber.com. See story on page 51.
APRIL 2018 April 21 – “Pheasants Forever Dinner.” Doors open at 4pm. Lassen County Fairgrounds Jensen Hall. For more information, call Kenna English at (530) 310-2988.
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Lassen County began as a frontier outpost Before the arrival of the white man, several Native American tribes — including the Mountain Maidu, Paiute, Pitt River and Washoe — called Lassen County home. The indigenous native peoples lived off the land, and their villages, artwork and sacred sites are scattered throughout the county. Following the trails left behind by fur trappers from the Hudson Bay Company in the 1830s, John C. Fremont and his army passed through the area prior to the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846 that led to the short-lived California Republic. After the MexicanAmerican War, Mexico ceded California to the United States, and it became the 31st state in the union Sept. 9, 1850. The discovery of gold in California in 1849 brought thousands of emigrants to California. Peter Lassen, one of Fremont’s guides and a famous trapper and frontiersman for whom the county is named, first came to the area in 1851. That same year, seeking an alternative to the hazardous Donner Pass Trail, William Nobles led wagon trains on the Nobles Emigrant Trail that passed through Susanville and the Honey Lake Valley, crossing the Sierra at a lower elevation. In 1854, Isaac Roop opened a small trading post in what was then known as Rooptown or
Roopville, depending upon the source. With the discovery of gold in the area in 1856, some settlers decided to stay for good. Eventually, the town was renamed Susanville, in honor of Roop’s daughter, Susan. Led by Roop and Lassen, the area became known as Nataqua, a separate territory in its own right. In 1861, when the Territory of Nevada was established, Roop was named the governor of the new territory. His trading post later became known as Roop’s Fort because it was used during the
“Roopville” consisted of approximately 20 homes, a store, hotel, blacksmith shop and saw mill. File photo
Sagebrush War, a series of small gun battles fought by local residents and deputies from neighboring Plumas County seeking to collect taxes. Roop’s Fort, the oldest building in the county, still stands near the intersection of Main and Weatherlow streets by Memorial Park in Susanville. The locals formed Lassen County in order to keep the tax money local after it was determined the area was actually part of California and not part of Nevada as they had believed. By the 1880s, other area towns such as Herlong, Janesville, Doyle, Standish, Bieber, Hayden Hill and Wendel were founded. The railroads and the timber industry contributed to the county’s development. Susanville had two large mills, and the Red River Lumber Company in Westwood was home to the world’s largest electrical sawmill of its day. The city of Susanville was founded in 1854 by Roop and incorporated in 1900. Susanville is located in the northeast corner of California, midway between Redding and Reno, Nevada. With many nearby lakes, streams and open spaces, the Susanville area was voted the Pacific Region’s Best Place to Live for Sportsmen by Outdoor Life Magazine in April 2008. ❖
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H istory SITE OF THE SAGE BRUSH WAR — Back in 1863 local residents who believed they lived in Roop County, Nevada found themselves embroiled in a border dispute with men from nearby Plumas County who rode over the hill to collect taxes. Both sides finally decided to let the governors of the two states conduct a survey to properly establish the borderline, and before too long Lassen County came into existence.
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Visitor Information
Lassen County Chamber of Commerce 75 N. Weatherlow St. P.O. Box 338 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4323 (530) 251-2561 FAX www.lassencountychamber.org Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historic Uptown Susanville Association P.O. Box 1826 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4323 www.historicsusanville.org
Lassen Land and Trails Trust 601 Richmond Road Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-3252 (530) 257-3253 FAX www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org Westwood Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 462-885 Third St. P.O. Box 1247 Westwood, CA 96137 (530) 256-2456 (530) 256-2456 FAX www.westwoodareachamber.com
Lassen Historical Museum 115 N. Weatherlow St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-3292 www.cityofsusanville.net/departme nts/administration/communitydevelopment/parks-andrec/museum/ May to November Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Almanor visitor info Good Vibrations 278 Main St. Chester, CA Chester/Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce 289 Main St. #7 P.O. Box 1198 Chester, CA 96020 (530) 258-2426 (530) 258-2760 FAX email: info@lakealmanorarea.com www.chester-lakealmanor.com Lassen County Arts Council 807 Cottage St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5222 (530) 257-5224 FAX email: info@lassencountyartscouncil.org www.lassencountyartscouncil.org
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Bureau of Land Management 2950 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-0456 (530) 257-4831 FAX email: ca350@ca.blm.gov www.blm.gov/ca/
Lassen Volcanic National Park 38050 Highway 36 East P.O. Box 100 Mineral, CA 96063-0100 (530) 595-4480 www.nps.gov/lavo Lassen National Forest (LNF) 2550 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-2151 (530) 252-6428 FAX www.fs.usda.gov/lassen Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LNF Eagle Lake Ranger District 477-050 Eagle Lake Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4188 (530) 252-5803 FAX www.fs.usda.gov/lassen Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LNF Almanor Ranger District 900 East Highway 36 P.O. Box 767, Chester, CA 96020 (530) 258-2141, Fax (530) 258-5194 www.fs.usda.gov/lassen Monday through Friday all year, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday hours to be determined. Plumas National Forest Headquarters 159 Lawrence St. P.O. Box 11500 Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-2050 www.fs.usda.gov/plumas. Susanville Railroad Depot 601 Richmond Road P.O. Box 1461 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-3252 email: lltt@frontier.net Open Friday through Tuesday (including holidays) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open seven days a week from May through October. Lassen County Times 100 Grand Ave. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5321 (530) 257-0408 FAX email: lctimes@lassennews.com www.lassennews.com.
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ith all of the hectic activity that fills our daily lives, a peaceful area in the great outdoors can be all that is needed to refresh the soul. The city of Susanville is home to six parks that each offer something a little different for its visitors.
fire engine-shaped playset is for 2-to-5-year-old children that includes a slide, ladders and hanging bars. Pat Murphy Field Near River Street is Pat Murphy Field, which serves as the Little League Park with its many baseball fields and restrooms.
Memorial Park Memorial Park is located on North Street and offers a variety of different activity areas such as a baseball field, a picnic area, a skateboard park, tennis courts and playground equipment. The park also boasts a rose garden and a community event stage. Up on Weatherlow Street, Roop’s Fort, the Susanville Community Center and recreation offices are located on park grounds. Nearby are the Lassen Historical Museum and the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce.
Susanville Ranch Park Susanville Ranch Park is located off Cherry Terrace behind Meadow View Elementary School. The park was donated to Lassen County in 1984 by the CP National Corporation. The park covers an area of 1,100 acres and has lots of space for various outdoors activities such as hiking and mountain biking. Susanville Ranch Park is also home to a sports complex that hosts softball and soccer games for the youth of the community.
Riverside Park Riverside Park on Riverside Drive offers softball and soccer fields as well as horseshoe pits and a picnic area with restrooms. Also at the park is Peggy’s Playground, a
Susan River Park Susan River Park is another beautiful outdoor area that runs along the Susan River behind Lassen High School. The park is equipped with a trail, benches, a parking lot
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and handicapped fishing access, and can be accessed from Riverside Drive. Skyline Park Located off Highway 139 and Skyline Drive, Susanville’s newest park includes hiking trails, bike paths, a BMX path, along with benches to relax and enjoy the view. One of the many trails leads to the top of a hill that provides hikers with a beautiful panoramic view of Susanville. For information about lighting fees or reserving a park for events or large groups, call Recreation Programs and Reservations at (530) 252-5113 or visit www.cityofsusanville.org. ❖
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he Rails to Trails Festival, presented by Lassen Land and Trails Trust and the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes the important role railroads played in the region and attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Trust hosts the festival at its historic Susanville Railroad Depot at the Bizz Johnson trailhead. You can try your hand at pumping an historic handcar, and, if you’re brave and have four friends to join you, you can compete in California’s only parallel-track handcar race. The depot recently celebrated its centennial. The festival kicks off the morning of Saturday, Oct. 7 with the Bizz Johnson Marathon runners heading out for the first of two races on the trail. The day picks up speed with children’s activities and handcar ‘warm ups’ in the morning. The air is filled with the enticing smells from the Chili and Salsa Cook-off competitors as they prepare for the mid-day judging. You want to be in line early so you have time to taste them all! Throughout the day there will be great live entertainment featuring artists, musicians, storytellers as well as vendors offering regional produce, crafts and food. For more information, call Lassen Land and Trails Trust at (530) 257-3252, go to www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org or email infor@llttweb.org. They’re happy to answer any of your questions and help you plan for a great weekend here in Lassen County. ❖
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The casino hosts a variety of events, some recurring weekly. Game nights are offered on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Those who attend have a variety of games to choose from to enjoy with friends. During game nights, a happy hour is held in the Willow Room from 10 to 11 p.m. On Mondays and Tuesdays, Zumba classes are available in the Willow Room. On every second and fourth Thursday
there is a Senior Day Getaway. From noon to 3 p.m. seniors can enjoy lunch, music, $1 black jack, $1 bingo, $3 slot tournaments and cash giveaways. On Friday night is Bingo After Dark, also known as BAD Bingo. Bridge is offered on Mondays at 1 p.m. and cribbage is offered on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Pub Trivia is offered on Thursdays. Each winning team member can receive up to $30. Weekly poker and pool tournaments are also available. The poker tournament is held on Wednesdays. Signups are at 5:30 p.m. and the event starts at 6 p.m. The pool tournament is held on Thursdays. Signups begin at 8 p.m. and the event starts at 8:30 p.m. The cost to enter includes two drinks. For more information about Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel, call (530) 252-1100. ❖
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he Plumas Audubon Society hosts its second annual Grebe Festival Aug. 18-20 at Lake Almanor and Chester, California to educate and celebrate these extraordinary weeddancing, water-running birds. As one of the least disturbed lakes in the west, Eagle Lake and the surrounding area hosts a rich abundance and diversity of plants and animals. Water birds flock to the lake in the tens of thousands along their migratory routes, attracted by the abundance of the lake’s fish populations, making Eagle Lake a great birding destination. Of particular note, Western and Clark’s grebes (Aechmophorus occidentalis and A. clarkii) are two species that benefit from Eagle Lake’s resources. Western and Clark’s are large grebes that have nearly identical natural histories and look almost identical as well (so
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much so, in fact, that until the 1970s these two species were thought to be only one). Look for black plumage dipping below the eye on the Western, which has a slightly greenish-yellow bill, and white plumage extending above the eye on the Clark’s, whose bill is a brighter yellow-orange. These birds rarely fly except during migration and while they are extremely awkward on land, they are superb divers. The courtship rituals of both species are among the most complex among birds and include a “weed dance” in which a pair gracefully presents and takes turns caressing each other with a beak full of plant material culminating in the incredible “rushing” display in which the birds appear to run across the surface of the water in unison. They build floating nests in colonies that can number in the thousands. Western and Clark’s grebes brood their young on their backs, which climb onboard within minutes of hatching and ride there for their first two to four weeks of life. In summer, Western and Clark’s grebes are found at inland lakes and marshes, but migrate to the Pacific coast to spend their winters. Because of their A Clark’s Grebe flightlessness stays alert as she sits on her outside of floating nest at Eagle Lake. Photo by Nils Lunder migration, these
grebes are greatly and regularly affected by oil spills on the coast, leading to greater concern for their protection and success at their inland breeding grounds. To identify key threats and conservation opportunities, Plumas Audubon Society has been monitoring the grebe populations at Eagle Lake since 2010. In the past, Eagle Lake has been a highly important breeding site for Western and Clark’s grebes, having been one of four Northern California lakes (along with Clear Lake, Tule Lake and Lake Almanor) to host more than 90 percent of the state’s breeding populations. Drought lake levels have not allowed the grebes to find suitable nesting sites among emergent vegetation, so no breeding has occurred on Eagle Lake in recent years. However, Eagle Lake remains a significant location for migrants to rest and refuel and thousands of Western and Clark’s grebes are still seen at the lake in late summer and early fall. In addition to Western and Clark’s grebes, other commonly seen fish-eating birds found at Eagle Lake include bald eagles, ospreys, American white pelicans, great blue herons, snowy egrets, doublecrested cormorants, Forster’s terns, Bonaparte’s gulls, eared grebes and common mergansers. Also on the lake and around the shoreline, look for red-necked phalarope, American avocet, killdeer, greater yellowlegs and least sandpiper. Boat responsibly. Slow down, navigate around large flocks of birds and avoid bird strikes. Discarded fishing line poses an entanglement hazard for birds on and around the water. Recycle or dispose of fishing line properly. For more information, visit www.plumasaudubon.org/grebe-festival. ❖
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Plumas Audubon Society birding trips 2017 Saturday, May 6 Feather River College Walking Trails, Quincy Led by Bob Battagin. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Feather River College baseball field parking lot. Trip will go until about 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13 Sierra Valley Bird Watching Led by Colin Dillingham. Meet in the parking area across from the A-23/Highway 70 junction at 8:15 a.m.
town at 7 a.m. Bring food and water. The trip will go until about 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3 Boyle Ravine and Dellinger Pond, Quincy Led by Scott and Amber Edwards. Meet at post office at 8:30 a.m. to carpool to Boyle Ravine trailhead (limited parking). We will walk partway up Boyle ravine then head over to check out Dellinger pond. This is a half-day trip: Bring water, snacks and mosquito repellant.
stop by the PAS office at 429 Main St, Quincy. Saturday, July 8 Lake bird and plant walk Led by Scott and Amber Edwards. Meet at Mill Creek trailhead at 8 a.m. When coming from Quincy, the trailhead is on the right side of Bucks Lake Road 0.3 mile past Whitehorse Campground. Bring a pack with lunch and drinks if you wish to participate in a group picnic on the lake shore.
Saturday, May 20 Spanish Ranch Bird Walk, Meadow Valley Led by Darrel Jury and Darla DeRuiter. Meet at 6669 Bucks Lake Road in Meadow Valley at 7 a.m. When coming from Quincy, this house is on the right side two houses past the Pineleaf intersection. The walk will go until about 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, June 10 Mountain Meadows Led by Suzanne McDonald. Meet at the Westwood Visitor Center at 8 a.m. The trip will go until about 2 p.m. Bring water, snacks. High profile vehicles recommended; carpooling is encouraged.
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 18-20 Grebe Festival, Lake Almanor/Chester Various bird walks and birding boat tours to see nesting Western and Clark’s grebes on the lake. Charge for certain field trips. Visit www.plumasaudubon.org/grebe-festival for more information.
Saturday, May 27 Chester Meadows/Olsen Barn Bird Walk Led by Ryan Burnett. To carpool from Quincy, meet at the post office at 6:15 a.m. In Chester, meet at the Olsen Barn parking area near the corner of Highway 36 and Melissa Avenue on the east side of
Sunday, June 11 Botany in Butterfly Valley Led by Jim Battagin. Trip will last from 9:30 a.m. to about noon. Limited to 20 participants. RSVP required; there is a fee. Contact teresa@plumasaudubon.org, call (530) 616-8373 or
December The society welcomes you to participate in the American Valley, Sierra Valley and Lake Almanor Christmas Bird Counts every December. Check: www.plumasaudubon.org/calendar for information in November-December.
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idden treasures can change lives. The Eagle Lake Recreation Area is not only a perfect escape two hours from California’s Central Valley heat, but it is also one of Northern California’s best-kept secrets. The relatively undiscovered area offers beautiful natural landscapes, water sports, numerous camping facilities among pine trees, biking, hiking and most importantly, no crowds. Located within the pristine Lassen National Forest just 15 miles north of Susanville, Eagle Lake is the second largest natural lake in California. Only 120 miles from either Chico or Redding, visitors can easily leave after work on a Friday afternoon and arrive before nightfall or even consider visiting just for the da y. Eagle Lake is a cool alternative to the valley heat where you can fish, boat, ski, windsurf, sail, swim and enjoy the quiet, peaceful atmosphere.
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Gallatin Beach, near the marina, offers a shallow-water, sandy beach area perfect for the younger crowd. Here they can create sand castles and play with their shovels and pails while moms and dads set up a family picnic. The Junior Ranger program is another avenue for entertaining younger guests. Some of the games in the program include identifying animal tracks, animal charades, drama activities, songs, environmental education and stories to feed children’s thirst for knowledge. In addition to the Junior Ranger program, other activities include slide shows, campfire programs and nature walks throughout the week. The Eagle Lake Recreation Area is primarily underdeveloped, and the natural state of the environment allows for numerous opportunities to view local wildlife, including bald eagles, on hikes. Remember, if you plan to hike in the area, carry fresh water, binoculars and apply sunscreen prior to leaving camp. Intermittent streams and several
underwater springs feed the lake, and it is in a closed basin with no natural outlets. The result is high-alkaline water that can support only one specially adapted member of the trout family, the Eagle Lake Trout. Experienced fishermen claim the Eagle Lake Trout is the tastiest red-meat fish they have ever eaten. With 100 miles of windswept shoreline, there is plenty of room for fishing. Each year, up to 175,000 Eagle Lake Trout are released into the lake by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, assuring a catch for almost everyone. The average fish weighs three pounds, but four- to six-pound fish are common with the occasional lunkers weighing as much as 10 pounds. The marina offers services such as bike rentals, open boat storage, boat rentals, showers, laundry facilities, food service and gasoline. The five campgrounds along the shores of Eagle Lake offer a total of 326 campsites, including multi-family sites and group
campsites. The diversity of the campsites allows visitors the opportunity to experience primitive or developed sites with accommodations for RVs, trailers or tents. Reservations can be made for the Eagle, Christie and Merrill campgrounds. The other campgrounds are on a first-come, first-served basis. Day-use sites include two large picnic areas, the marina, a large beach and swimming area and 5 miles of paved biking and rollerblading paths. Plan your summer vacation now by reserving a campsite in one of the campgrounds. Reservations are available through the National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1 (877) 444-6777 between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Eagle Lake Recreation Area is handicap accessible in most areas. Special paved paths have been constructed for easy access. For more information, call the Eagle Lake Recreation Area at (530) 825-3454 or go to www.eaglelakerecreationarea.com. ❖
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Project Eagle Lake Trout T
he Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends are celebration filled days for families across America. In Lassen County one of the beloved traditions for these festive times is the Project Eagle Lake Trout fundraiser at the Eagle Lake
RV Park in Spalding. The fundraisers are in their ninth year and provide a great way for families to have a fun and festive holiday weekend. Some of the fun-filled events include a horseshoe tournament, casting contest, a delicious barbecue lunch, and a giant raffle with exciting prizes. Along with the adult raffle, there is a raffle for children with prizes that include sports and fishing gear and a prize for every child. “It’s just a really fun event for both adults and children,” said Kate Arnold, co-owner of the Eagle Lake Park and RV Store. In previous years locals have brought their hot rods and hold a miniature car show at the event said co-owner of
Eagle Lake RV Park and Store, Mike Arnold, “It’s been an extremely successful event… Any money that’s collected goes directly to CIFFI and PELT.” California Inland Fisheries Foundation, a volunteer-run 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization registered with the state of California and the federal government, and Project Eagle Lake Trout, runs the fundraiser. PELT is a nonprofit organization that is supported mainly by volunteers who have a personal connection to the lake that is fiercely dedicated to improving the Eagle Lake fishery and enhancing safety on its waters. Together PELT and CIFFI work to keep Eagle Lake trout spawned at the fish trap on Pine Creek so that they will be bigger and hardier when they are finally planted in the lake, increasing the number of trophy trout available to anglers. For more information, call Eagle Lake RV Park and Store at (530) 825-3133. ❖
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70 Lodge Style Rooms Suites w/Whirlpool Tubs Coffee Bar • Conference Rooms Indoor Pool & Spa • Casino Mini Mart • Smoke Shop Business Center Restaurant • Gift Shop Exercise Room
900 Skyline Drive • Susanville (530) 252-1100 • www.DMCAH.com You must be 21 years of age and have a valid photo ID to enter the casino.
*With Valid Club Card.
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ocated inside Diamond Mountain Casino and Hotel is the Diamond Mountain Brewery. It is one of the newest microbreweries in town and uses quality-brewing technology. A ratio of two gallons of water to 1 gallon of beer is used as opposed to 10 gallons of water to 1 gallon of beer, like most breweries do. The brewery features several of its beers on tap: Diamond Mountain Kolsch, Diamond Mountain Red Ale, Diamond Mountain Pale Ale, Diamond Mountain IPA,
Diamond Mountain, Coronado Gold, Diamond Mountain Coronado Amber and Diamond Mountain Summer Ale. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Volcanic Double IPA and G’Night are also available on tap. It also has several popular beers and other alcoholic beverages available in 12 ounce bottles. Those looking for a relaxing good time can head over to the brewery and enjoy great food, a great microbrew and watch sports on one of its televisions. ❖
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any see the small South County town of Doyle as little more than a gas station and a few buildings standing alongside the road — nothing but a blur as they roar by on Highway 395. But the old, historic part of Doyle remains just a stone’s throw from the busy highway, and that nostalgic part of town — from one end to the other — transforms into the site of Doyle Days annually. Resident Lyn Haynes serves as president of the Fort Sage Long Valley Community Program, a nonprofit organization that brings events to Doyle and uses the proceeds to improve the community. The Fort Sage Long Valley Community Program has worked hard the last few years to return the event to its previous glory, and she said the group
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Friday through Sunday, July 29 through 31. This year’s schedule starts with a 7 p.m. Friday night lizard round-up, followed by a 9 p.m. kick-off dance at Buck’s Inn. Starting at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, a 5K race and pancake breakfast will be held, with a 10 a.m. parade immediately followed by the second annual outhouse races, lizard races at noon, and at 8 p.m., a street dance held in Dixon Park.
believes it’s winning the battle. The event is always a hoot and everyone has a good time. Doyle Days events include fun for the whole family such as cowboy skits and gunfights, a flea market, wagon rides, a pancake breakfast, Indian tacos and a parade sponsored by the Doyle 4-H. Previous years have included an awards ceremony, a lizard egg hunt, tug of war, a scavenger hunt, a horseshoe tournament and a street dance. And you definitely won’t want to miss the world famous Doyle Days Lizard Races!
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Bible Baptist Church 100 Tamarac, Herlong Community Center, Herlong. (530) 260-8205
Calvary Chapel Susanville 450 Richmond Road, Susanville, (530) 257-4833, www.ccsusanville.com
Calvary Chapel Westwood
Honey Lake Valley Assembly of God
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
464-905 Standish-Buntingville Rd. (A-3 Clear Creek CA-147, Westwood, between Sears and Sunnyside Rd.), (530)816-0652, www.lds.org Janesville, (530) 253-3222, www.hlvaog.org
Indian Heights Full Gospel Church 750 Parkdale, Susanville
718-045 Hwy 395 E., Standish, (530) 254-6990, www.lds.org
Valley Christian Center
Church of Christ 205 N. Fairfield, (530) 257-5433, www.susanvillechurchofchrist.org
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church of the Nazarene
2404 Bunyan Rd, Susanville, (530) 257-2984, www.jw.org
1825 Spring Ridge Rd., Susanville, (530) 257-5195, www.suznaz.org
Lassen Missionary Baptist
Community Church
150 S. Lassen St., Susanville, (530) 250-4903 www.lassenmbc.org
1400 Numa Rd., Susanville, (530) 257-2924, www.cefchurch.com
Reaching Nations for Christ
Doyle Christian Church Main St., Doyle, (530) 827-2430
479-805 Wada St., Susanville, (530) 310-5224 Email: PasterValerie@frontiernet.net
Doyle Pentecostal Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
434-520 Doyle Loop Rd., Doyle, (530) 827-3163
120 N. Union, Susanville, (530) 257-3230 www.SacredHeartSusanville.org
Eagle Lake Community Church
St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Mission
742-710 Susanville St., Herlong, (530) 827-2059
First Baptist Church of Westwood
United Methodist Church 70 South Lassen St., Susanville, (530) 257-2210
Janesville Christian Fellowship The Church of Jesus Christ of 464-615 Main St., Janesville, (530) 253-3181 Latter Day Saints
First Baptist Church
110 N. Gay St., Susanville, (530) 260-8006 Email: TruthTabSusanville@hotmail.com
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
315 Ash Street, Westwood, (530) 256-3309
687-905 Lakeview Dr., Spaulding, (530) 825-3371
Truth Tabernacle
905 Richmond Road, Susanville, (530) 257-6369, www.lds.org
1401 Riverside Dr., Susanville. (530) 256-3405
Westwood Assembly of God 624 Ash St., Westwood, (530) 256-3405
105 Ash St. (St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Annex,) (530) 249-5114 or (530) 257-0532 Email: susanvilleorthodox@yahoo.com
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church LCMS
First & Ash Streets, Susanville, 401 Delwood St., Westwood (530) 213-3458 (530) 257-2223 Email: stpaulssus@frontiernet.net
First Southern Baptist Church Cornell & Alexander, Susanville, (530) 257-4767, Email: fsbcsusanville@frontiernet.net
Standish Bible Church Plumas St., 1 block SE of A-3 & US 395, Standish, (530) 254-6688, www.standishbiblechurch.org
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
Susanville Assembly of God
1155 North Street, Susanville, (530) 257-6002
473-465 Richmond Rd., (530) 257-5000, www.susanvilleassembly.com
Gospel Tabernacle
Susanville Christian Fellowship
Fourth & Ash Streets, Susanville, (530) 257-3136
Grace Life Church 995 Paiute Lane, Susanville www.gracelifesusanville.org
Herlong Assembly of God
705 Hall St., Susanville, (530) 257-3452
Susanville Seventh-Day Adventist Church 3035 Johnstonville Road East, Susanville, (530) 257-2283, www.susanvillesda.org
Herlong Access Rd., Herlong, (530) 827-2465
The Church in Susanville
Highland Baptist Church
Meets house to house, call for info: (530) 310-2738
801 Cottage St., Susanville, (530) 257-5225
Photo by Randy Robbins
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Honey Lake Firearms and Guide Services
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ne hunt can result in memories that will never fade. Welcome to Northeastern California’s source for quality hunts: Honey Lake Firearms and Guide Services offers a full team of experienced big game and waterfowl guides and services. The folks at Honey Lake Firearms and Guide Service share the same hunting addictions you do; in fact, their cravings allow hunting to be a profession. Honey Lake Firearms and Guide Service opened in 2003 to provide their customers with quality firearms, ammo and
optics. In 2007, they added full service guided hunting to fulfill many hunters’ dreams. Jeff Cagle founded Honey Lake Firearms and Guide Service on the belief that Lassen County and its visitors deserved a higher level of service and the kind of hunts that would be remembered for a lifetime. “I inherited the love of hunting from my grandfather and the ethics passed down,” Cagle said. “We’ve built an outfit that provides a hunting experience simply unavailable anywhere else in California, with tremendous success rates. Located in Susanville, a full-service, 24-hour community just over an hour northwest of Reno, the company serves the largest population center in Northern California. At an altitude of 4,200 feet, the high-mountain desert climate can get both scorching and frigid, so plan ahead with your gear. The Honey Lake Valley and Lassen County provide truly diverse and amazing hunting opportunities. Lassen County is home to X Zone deer hunting, which offers some of the biggest bucks found in California. X Zone is by draw only and a tag can only be acquired by putting in for the drawing, which can take as many as eight to 10 years of consistently putting in each year for that specific zone. With the offering of trophy Mule Deer and the length it takes to get drawn, one can see why a hunter would want to hire a guide who has done all the scouting and research to offer the best chance at a successful hunt. For more information, call (530) 252-1199, or go to www.honeylakefirearms.com. ❖
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assen County includes more than 4,500 square miles. We serve approximately 4,500 students in our educational community grades TK-12. Ten individual school districts, three independent charter schools, Lassen Community College, and the Lassen County Office of Education work collaboratively to ensure a quality education for each and every one our students. Working together, all of the Lassen County schools have reached agreement in regard to common curriculum and assessments, as well as the use of common instructional practices. Our schools share many opportunities for professional development, community and career awareness and countywide events for all students. Countywide events include Children’s Fair, Sober Graduation, Lit Jam, Mobile Tinkering Lab, Eighth Grade College Day, Seventh Grade Career Fair, Fifth Grade Day in the Desert, Fourth Grade California History Day and Third Grade Lassen County History Day. Each and every one of these activities is possible, in part, because we have awesome community partners and individual community members. The generous people donate time and financial support in order to ensure that our students participate in hands-on learning. The magic of education happens everywhere, in the classroom and in the community, and Lassen County teachers provide high quality, engaging and fun learning experiences for our students.
We are always working on ways to improve our programs and the communication to our parents and community. New ideas? Questions? Or just a conversation about educational issues? Please feel free to call me at (530) 257-2197. For more information about Lassen County Schools, visit our website at www.lcoe.org. Sincerely, Patty Gunderson Lassen County Superintendent of Schools
Schools of Lassen County Lassen County Office of Education 472-013 Johnstonville Road Susanville, CA (530) 257-2196 www.lassencoe.org Superintendent: Patricia Gunderson Trustees Area 1: Bruce Davie, Dan Owens and Patricia Hagata Trustee Area 2: Vacant Trustee Area 3: Rich Fitzer Trustee Area 4: Wanda Bushong Trustee Area 5: Pete Jason The Lassen County Board of Education meets at 4:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of
the month. The Lassen County Board of Education provides oversight for all the schools in Lassen County. Lassen Union High School District 1000 Main St., Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 251-1197 FAX (530) 257-0796 President/superintendent: Bill McCabe Board of Trustees Margie Teeter Kevin Jones Ken Theobald Michelle Zubillaga Skip Jones Continued on next page
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Welcome to Lassen County!
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Lassen County Schools cont. Johnstonville Elementary School 704-795 Bangham Lane Susanville, CA 96130 www.johnstonville-ca.schoolloop.com (530) 257-2471 Superintendent/Principal: Dr. Gary McIntire (interim) Board of Trustees Michelle Wolf Jim Willis Elizabeth Krier Reesa Rice Richard Roman Janesville School 464-555 Main Street P.O. Box 280 Janesville, CA 96114 School Office: (530) 253-3551, Fax, (530) 253-3891 Superintendent/Principal: Open Board Members Lee Bailey — President Richard Sanchez — Clerk David Solari
Principal: Marci Johnson Board of Trustees Jodie Gunn — President Pamela Pettengill — Representative Dawn Lee — Clerk Patricia Bennett Emily Heffley
Stephen Miller Nicolet Dilts Richmond Elementary School 700-585 Richmond Road East Susanville, CA 96130 Phone: (530) 257-2338 www.richmondelementary.com Superintendent/Principal: Vicky Leitaker
The board meets with closed session at 6:15 p.m. followed by open session at 7:15 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.
Board of Trustees Mark Rotlisberger — President Jarrett Ellena — Secretary Heather Marsh Patrick Walton John Wilczynski
Westwood Unified School District Fourth and Greenwood St. P.O. Box 1225 Westwood, CA 96137 (530) 256-2311 www.westwoodusd.org Part-time Superintendent: Randy Bobby
Fletcher Walker Elementary Fourth and Greenwood Street. P.O. Box 1490 Westwood, CA 96137 (530) 256-3295 www.westwoodusd.org Part-time Superintendent: Randy Bobby Principal: Marci Johnson Westwood High School Fourth and Greenwood streets P.O. Box 1510 Westwood, CA 96137 (530) 256-3235
Students may participate in monthly science, technology, engineering, art & math (STEAM), field trips. Weekly art, hands-on science, drama, reading/writing workshop, math lab, robotics and more are offered on-site.
(530) 252-4313 450 Cedar St., Susanville 26
8am to 3:30pm
Amy Owens Director
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www.westwoodusd.org Part-time Superintendent: Randy Bobby Principal: Marci Johnson Westwood Charter School 313 Birch St. P.O. Box 56 Westwood, CA 96137 Phone: (530) 256-2995 Fax: (530) 256-2964 info@wcschool.net www.wcschool.net Director: Jason Theobald Additional Locations: 2850 Main St., Suite 9 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-9546 Board of Trustees: Kimberly Duerksen – Chairman Terry Johnson — Vice Chairman Jennifer Mohr— Secretary/ Treasurer
Susanville School District 109 South Gilman St.,
Susanville, CA 96130-4512 Phone: (530) 257-8200 Fax: (530) 257-8246 www.susanvillesd.org Superintendent: Jason Waddell Board of Trustees James Hall — President Camille Buehler — Vice President Pam Woodworth — Clerk Jenna Aguilar Fred Autenrieb Diamond View School 850 Richmond Road Susanville CA 96130-4512 (530) 257-5144 Fax: (530) 257-7232 www.diamondviewschool.org Principal: Jamie Huber McKinley School 2005 Fourth St. Susanville, CA 96130 www.mckinley-school.org (530) 257-5161 FAX (530) 257-4967
Principal: Lynn Parker Meadow View School 1200 Paiute Lane Susanville, CA 96130-4512 Phone: (530) 257-3000 Fax: (530) 257-2631 www.meadowviewschool.org Principal: Charlotte Klinock Fort Sage Unified School District www.fortsage.org Board Members: Janice Gotcher Mike Everett Timothy Jobbins Claire Schumacher Vanessa Vazquez
Fort Sage Unified School District The Fort Sage Unified School District Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Fort Sage board room. Continued on next page
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Lassen County Schools cont. Sierra Primary School (K-6) 100 D.S. Hall St. Herlong, CA 96113 Phone Number: (530) 827-2126 Fax Number: (530) 827-3239 Principal: Michael Altenburg Herlong Junior/Senior High School (7-12) 200 D.S. Hall St. Herlong, CA 96113 Phone Number: (530) 827-2101 Fax Number: (530) 827-3362 Mt. Lassen Charter School Serving students in Susanville and Herlong Susanville Site: 450 Cedar St. Susanville, CA 96130 Mailing address: P.O. Box 270393 Susanville, CA 96130 Phone: (530) 252-4313 Fax: (530) 252-4314 Shaffer Elementary School P.O. Box 320 722-055 Highway 395N Litchfield, CA 96117 (530) 254-6577 www.shafferschool.com Superintendent/Principal: Open Board of Trustees Sean Baldwin Kathi Sherman Lynda Joseph Jeffrey Canadas Nancy Satica Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in Board Room 12. Long Valley Charter School Doyle Campus P.O. Box 7 Doyle, CA 96109
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Board of Trustees Susan Frye — President Deborah Peck Mike Mitchell Rob Erickson
(530) 827-2395 Susanville Resource Center: (530) 257-7300 www.longvalleycs.org Director: Sherri Morgan — smorgan@longvalleycs.org
The Big Valley Joint Union School District meets at 6 p.m. the last Monday of each month.
Board Members: Ricky Gotcher — President Barbara Lee Larry Morgan Carla Barclay John Gerry
Big Valley Elementary School 90 First St. P.O. Box 157 Bieber, CA 96009 Phone: (530) 294-5214 Fax: (530) 294-5109
Ravendale School District 709-855 Termo-Grasshopper Road Termo, CA 96123 (530) 251-8938
Big Valley High School 400 Bridge St. P.O. Box 157 Bieber, CA 96009 Phone: (530) 294-5231 Fax: (530) 294-5100
Superintendent/Principal: Jason Waddell Board Members Larry Morgan — President Jeff Askew — Clerk Jim Stokes The district board of trustees meets at 8:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month.
Lassen Community College 478-200 Highway 139 Susanville, CA 96130 Phone: (530) 257-6181 Fax: 251-8838
Big Valley Joint Unified School District Bridge Street P.O. Box 157, Bieber, CA 96009 Phone: (530) 294-5231 Fax (530) 294-5100 ext. 4000 www.bigvalleyschool.org Phone: (530) 294-5266 Fax: (530) 294-5396
President/Superintendent: Dr. Marlon Hall
Superintendent/Principal Paula Silva psilva@bigvalleyschool.org
The board meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the board room on campus. ❖
Board of Trustees Thomas Holybee, Tim Purdy and Sophia Wages, Area 1 Louis Hamilton, Area 2 Buck Parks, Area 3 Shaun Giese, Area 4 Kim Dieter, Area 5
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Transportation to school for students throughout Lassen County will once again be available for the 2017-2018 school year. Schedules are finalized in August and will be available on your school’s website. Websites for select schools are as follows:
High Schools Lassen High School www.lassenhigh.org Fort Sage Unified School District www.www.fortsage.org.org
Elementary and Junior High Schools McKinley School www.mckinley-school.org Meadow View School www.meadowviewschool.org Diamond View School www.diamondviewschool.org Janesville School www.janesvilleschool.org Shaffer School www.shafferschool.org
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TRANSPORTATION Will my child receive bus transportation? Bus transportation to and from school and for school authorized field trips and events are provided at no cost to parents. However, there are policy restrictions regarding who may be transported. Students in kindergarten through third grade qualify for transportation if they live more than three quarters of a mile from their resident area school. Students in grades four to eight qualify if they live more than one mile from their school. These requirements do not apply in cases where a student has special educational needs and transportation is specified in his or her IEP or Section 504 plan. Bus schedules and bus stops may be modified annually so, please check with your school office for a current copy.
Independent Study Public Charter School WASC Accredited
NOW ENROLLING! K - 12
Serving the Westwood and Susanville Areas For more information call 530.256.3711 (Westwood) 530.257.9546 (Susanville)
Westwood Charter School admits students of any race, color, gender orientation, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities. www.wcschool.net or email info@wcschool.net
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Immunization requirements
for Lassen County students To enter into public and private elementary and secondary schools (grades kindergarten through 12), children under age 18 years must have immunizations. Polio Four doses at any age, but three doses meet requirement for ages 4 to 6 years if at least one was given on or after the fourth birthday; three doses meet requirement for ages 7 to 17 years if at least one was given on or after the second birthday. Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Age 6 years and under: DTP, DTaP or any combination of DTP or DTaP with DT (diphtheria and tetanus) five doses at any age, but four doses meet requirements for ages 4 to 6 years if at least one was on or after the fourth birthday. Age 7 years and older: Tdap, Td, or DTP, DTaP or any combination of these four doses at any age, but three doses meet requirement for ages 7 to 17 years if at least one was on or after the second birthday. If last dose was given before the second birthday, one more (Tdap) dose is required. 30
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Kindergarten: Two doses, both on or after first birthday. Seventh grade: Two doses both on or after first birthday. Grades 1 through 6 and 8 through 12: One dose on or after first birthday. Hepatitis B3 Kindergarten: Three doses at any age. Varicella One dose. Tdap Booster (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) Seventh grade: One dose on or after seventh birthday. For the actual laws, see Health and Safety Code, Division 105, Part 2, Chapter 1, Sections 120325120380; California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 8, Sections 60006075. If you have any questions, call the immunization coordinator at the Lassen County Health Department at (530) 251-8128. Lassen County Visitors Guide 2017-18
Westwood Family Practice
1850 Spring Ridge Drive, Susanville
209 Birch Street, Westwood
Your Community Health Center
530.251.5000
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8-5, Dental Tues 8-5
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Northeastern Rural Health Clinic
530.256.3152
URGENT CARE WALK-IN HOURS IN SUSANVILLE: Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm • Sat, 8am-1pm & 2pm-5pm Urgent Care, Women’s Health, Family Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Dentistry, Health Education, WIC, Telemedicine Services Sliding Scale • Medi-Cal • Medicare • Commercial Insurance • Family Pact • CMSP • We will sign you up for insurances if you qualify.
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for Student Athletes Can help your family with: Healthy Foods • Nutrition Information • Cooking Ideas Breastfeeding Support • Health and Community Referrals Serves pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years old. Migrants welcome. Call WIC today to see if you qualify: 530.257.7094
Northeastern Rural Health WIC 1410 Chestnut St., Susanville
$35 fee payable at the visit, or your insurance will be billed at customary fees Parent must be present for signed consent. Please wear shorts on exam day.
SUSANVILLE: June 19, July 13,21,24,27, Aug. 7, 24, Sept. 11 HERLONG HIGH SCHOOL: July 28 Call for appointment 251-5000, ext. 1455 (Northeastern) or 256-3152 (Westwood Family Practice) A service of Northeastern Rural Health Clinics
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Big Valley Joint Unified School District Fort Sage Unified School District Janesville Union School District Lassen Union High School Long Valley Charter School • Mt. Lassen Charter School • New Day Academy Ravendale-Termo Elementary School • Richmond Elementary School District Shaffer Elementary School District • Susanville School District • Westwood Charter School Westwood Unified School District
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The latest gem in the Lassen County trail system M
ountain bikers, horseback riders and hikers are finding new exhilaration and dramatic scenery in a familiar location: The Bizz Johnson National Trail corridor through the Susan River Canyon west of Susanville. These outdoor enthusiasts are using the new South Side Trail, a 7-mile single track paralleling the wide and smooth Bizz Johnson Trail. The South Side Trail hugs the south canyon wall overlooking the Bizz Johnson Trail and the Susan River. It extends from the Hobo Camp Trailhead on Susanville’s western city limit to the Devil’s Corral Trailhead, 7 miles west of Susanville along State Highway 36. Two trails connect the Bizz Johnson and South Side Trails within the Susan River Canyon allowing visitors to create “looped” trail outings of 4, 8 and 14 miles. Trail users can travel up the Susan River Canyon one way and return another way or mix up three different loops within the canyon to vary
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their trail experiences. To reach the Hobo Camp Trailhead from Susanville’s Main Street, turn south onto South Weatherlow Street and drive a quarter mile until the street becomes Richmond Road. Continue on Richmond Road less than a halfmile to South Street, turn right and then drive uphill half a mile and watch for directional signs to Hobo Camp. Once past the Hobo Camp entrance sign, turn right into the parking area. To reach South Side Trail, go to the information kiosk at the end of the parking lot then go across the access road and head west up the canyon on the narrow single track trail. Bizz Johnson Trail access is also available at the Susanville Trailhead on Richmond Road. It is marked by a caboose and signing. To reach the South Side Trail travel up the Bizz Johnson rail trail .8 miles to a steel railroad bridge at Hobo Camp. About 200 feet beyond the bridge a narrow trail climbs up the slope on the left side of the Bizz Johnson Trail and connects to the South Side Trail From either access point, begin traveling west up the South Side Trail. The first 2 miles meander through pines and oaks along a generally flat lava rim within the Susan River Canyon. There are good views down to the Susan River and up to the north rim of the canyon. The trail’s dirt surface is well suited for walking, running; mountain biking and horseback riding. An adjacent dirt road, now closed to motor vehicles, can also be used in this section. A narrow connector trail 2 miles west of Hobo Camp provides the option for making a 4-mile loop by descending to the Bizz Johnson Trail. Beyond 2 miles from Hobo Camp, the
South Side Trail rejoins the old road grade and descends to river level. The trail remains on the old road but is actually a narrow single-track trail at this point and continues close to the Susan River for one mile. Approximately 3 miles west of Hobo Camp, a single-track trail segment leads through a dramatic portion of the canyon, extending west for almost 1 mile. The trail winds its way through large pines and Douglas-fir trees, below small basalt rims and between large boulders with lots of short ups and downs along some steep side hills. The new trail then climbs up onto a level wooded bench within the canyon and again follows old logging roads for another quarter mile to a trail junction above the east tunnel of the Bizz Johnson Trail. For those who do not want to ride or walk on the narrow single track trail segment across the steep side hill area, the Canyon View Trail, follows a wider old logging road up a steep grade for a half mile and then descends back to connect with South Side Trail near the top of the east railroad tunnel on the Bizz Johnson Trail. Above the east railroad tunnel a singletrack connector trail provides linkage back to the Bizz Johnson Trail. This connection provides an option for an 8-mile loop from Hobo Camp with 4 miles on South Side Trail and 4 miles on the Bizz. From the junction of South Side Trail and the Bizz Johnson connector trail at the east railroad tunnel, the South Side Trail continues west for .2 miles to a spectacular overlook of the Bizz Johnson Trail’s west railroad tunnel. The South Side Trail continues west along a steep grass and shrubcovered side hill on a narrow single track trail for approximately two-tenths of a mile and then connects with an old road grade that is wider but has only been cleared for single track trail use (2 to 3 feet wide). Continuing west, the trail reenters a pine and fir forest landscape climbing and descending above the Bizz Johnson Trail’s west railroad tunnel with views back to the east railroad tunnel. The trail then descends to the shaded riparian area of Cheney Creek, a year-round stream 5 miles west of Susanville. West of Cheney Creek, the trail climbs again through a series of gradual grades and four steeper consecutive climbing turns until the trail gains elevation to connect with another old logging road grade, again only cleared to single track trail width. After a half-mile the trail leaves the old road and follows single track trail constructed along a canyon rim. There are occasional views of the Susan River. The single track trail meanders along the rim, crosses an open treeless grass and low-sage flat and then reenters a mix of pines and fir trees. Soon the
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trail crosses a small seasonal drainage and then continues through the woods to another beautiful overlook of the Susan River. The trail then descends through two turns, traverses 700 feet of rocky talus slope, padded with dirt and then continues to river level a quarter mile south of the Devil’s Corral trailhead. During low river flows from late spring to late fall two small temporary bridges cross the shallow Susan River a quarter mile south of the Devil’s Corral Trailhead. It’s best to call the BLM at (530) 257-0456 to check current conditions. When days are hot, trail users should carry plenty of drinking water. Dogs and stock animals can access the Susan River in many places along South Side Trail, but there are areas where water access is difficult. Trail users should water their dogs and horses whenever water is nearby. Dog owners are asked to leash their animals when encountering other trail users. A nine-minute helmet camera video of the South Side Trail can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oogTGcAo xik. More trail information is available by visiting the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, 2550 Riverside Dr., Susanville, or by calling the office at (530) 257-0456. ❖
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Mountain bikers, hikers, runners and horseback riders enthusiastically enjoy the 7-mile South Side Trail that winds along the south slope of the Susan River Canyon. Photo by Stan Bales
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he murals of Uptown Susanville invite visitors and residents alike to experience the rich history of Susanville through the beauty of painting. For more information about the murals or to get a copy of the book “Murals of Lassen County,” call the Lassen County Arts Council at (530) 257-5222. “Old Main Street Susanville” The first stop on the mural tour is “Old Main Street Susanville,” located at South Roop and Cottage streets. The mural depicts Susanville’s Main Street in 1918 and was painted by Sterling Hoffman with the help of Lassen High School students. “Ranching” The second mural is located at South Roop and Main streets and was painted by Art Mortimer, a Los Angeles artist. Mortimer made the painting after being shown around Lassen County by a local rancher and received a collection of photographs, one of whom was of the man who had shown Mortimer the ranching lifestyle. “Creating Her History: A Tribute to the Women of Lassen County” The third mural on the tour is located at Main and North Roop streets and is well known for its vibrant colors. It was painted in 1993 by Judith Lowry to honor the women of Lassen County. “When I was asked to paint a mural for my hometown of Susanville,” Lowry explained, “I noticed that there were several murals devoted to the accomplishments of men – loggers, ranchers and local businessmen. I
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decided to create a mural specifically to honor the women of our area.” “This was my first mural. Arthur Mortimer, a visiting L.A. muralist, gave me encouragement and lots of good advice on how to use the grid system to help erect my image on the wall. However, I had to give up that method since I am more of an intuitive, primitive painter. “In the end, I went out and bought those fat chalks that kids use to draw on the sidewalks, and just climbed up there and drew it all freehand. Then I had to paint the outlines very quickly before the rain came.” Lowry said. “Our Ancestors, Our Future” The fourth mural in the collection depicts the Native American heritage of this part of the state and their unique contribution to the Susanville area. Jean LaMarr and Jack Morotte painted the mural on the corner of Main and Lassen streets. On the other side of Main Street, is a mural depicting Isaac Roop, Lassen County’s founder, with his daughter Susan Roop, whom Susanville is named after. Ben and Leanna Barker painted this mural in 1989. “Logging with Big Wheels” Located on the side of the former Iron Horse Gym on Cottage Street, “Logging with Big Wheels” depicts the great history of the logging industry of Lassen County, and is another of Ben Barker’s famous murals. “History of Lassen” Another of Ben Barker’s murals was created with the help of Kathleen Colvin, Mary Morphis and Eileen Stevens. It is inside the Pioneer Saloon
located at 724 Main St. Also at this location, is a mural above the bar displaying brands from near and far. “History of Honey Lake Valley” This mural is in the Bank of America parking lot on the corner of Main and North Gay streets and was painted by Jackie Cordova. “Dad Popcorn” Yet another of Barker’s murals, “Dad Popcorn” is on Gay Street in Pancera Plaza. The mural, which was painted in 1993, shows William Vellenworth selling popcorn out of his popcorn wagon. In the painting with Vellenworth are the Weir children who lived in Susanville at the time. One of the Weir girls, about 13 years old in the painting, came to watch the painting of the mural when she was 86 years old. “Mr. Eastman” The second to last mural on the tour shows the famous photographer who chronicled the early part of the century in Susanville and is on the side of the County Cleaners located halfway between Gay and Union streets on Main Street in the Mt. Lassen Properties parking lot. “Centennial Mural” The final mural is also the largest and one of the best known. This mural is on the wall of the Susanville Supermarket at 50 Grand Ave. Local artist Janet Fraser Dickman painted the mural in 2003 and shows the history of Lassen County, especially the city of Susanville. The mural commemorates the town’s centennial from 1900 to 2000. ❖
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usanville Ranch Park is one of Lassen County’s most amazing hidden jewels. With such a vast area of pure works of Mother Nature, the park truly captures the county’s outdoor splendor. Though the park originally consisted of 8 miles of trails built by the Lassen Land and Trails Trust, the park has now blossomed into a 29-mile expanse of trails. The trail system is the ideal location in Susanville to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, bird watching, snowshoeing, jogging, picnicking, horseback riding, photography and more. However, since the park is a day-use park and not a campground, activities such as campfires, firewood cutting, overnight camping, discharging of firearms and operation of motorized vehicles are not permitted. The 1,100-acre, multi-use park is owned and maintained by Lassen County with help from the Lassen Land and Trails Trust and the Bureau of Land Management. The Trust is a conservancy whose primary mission is to conserve significant natural areas and agricultural landscapes. The Bureau manages 80 acres of property in the western section of the park. The 14 miles of trails in the northern portion of the park were built in 2008 for more experienced hikers and bikers. However, with tougher climbs and tougher turns come more spectacular views. Since there are no creeks or streams in the northern section, people with horses or
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Susanville Ranch Park offers a wide variety of winter activities including snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Photo by Makenzie Davis dogs should be prepared to bring their own water. Trail users will find gentle grades around the meadows and up Paiute Creek Canyon, with more challenging climbs and features on Coyote Bluff and on the Horse Trail in the southern portion of the park. Several miles of narrow, challenging singletrack trails were constructed in May 2011 that join the Canyon Trail and Coyote Bluff Trail. Hikers will find easy climbing and dramatic views, while intermediate to advanced mountain bikers will be delighted by the undulating and meandering loops and features. The southern trails are very popular with dog walkers as there are two creeks and wide-open areas for responsible exercising. The park has seen some improvements during the years as well, with the most obvious addition being the soccer and
softball fields added next to the entrance. Other additions include fallen trees converted to benches along various trails. The park is open year-round, with many of the trails used by cross-country skiers in the winter. The trails themselves are the most important feature of the park, offering people a unique glimpse of the wilderness that is such an integral part of Lassen County. One of the most spectacular views in the park is up the steep .75-mile Overlook Trail to an old helipad that overlooks the entire park. It is the most rigorous trail in the park, but short and well worth the effort. The Coyote Bluff Trail naturally wanders around Coyote Bluff, through meadows and into a forest of pines and junipers. The Dry Meadow Trail has a very low elevation gain and is perfect for beginning hikers and cyclists or those in the mood for a gentle stroll. Another favorite of many hikers is the slightly more primitive Canyon Trail that follows along Piute Creek and has very scenic views throughout. The easiest way to get to the park is to take Main Street to North Roop Street, which connects to Cherry Terrace. Follow 1.2 miles to Lakewood Way. Turn left into the park entrance. There is plenty of day-use parking for both vehicles and horse trailers. For more information, call (530) 251-8288, or visit www.susanvilleranchpark.com. ❖
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assen County is a beautiful area with many places to explore. One such place to experience nature’s beauty is nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park. The park features many different attractions for the whole family to enjoy. The Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is located at the park’s southwest entrance and is open year-round. It features an exhibit hall where visitors can learn more about the park. Visitors can also watch a 20-minute film about the history and geology of the park. Between April 1 and Oct. 20 the center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Oct. 31 to March 31, it is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Inside the visitor center is Lassen Café and Gift. The shop includes souvenirs, healthy food and beverages. Wifi is also available. Located at the park’s northwest entrance, next to
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Manzanita Lake, is the Loomis Museum. The museum features many exhibits, which include pictures and equipment used by BF Loomis as he documented the most recent eruption of Mount Lassen and helped promote the park’s establishment. The museum also contains the Lassen Association’s historical bookstore. The proceeds from the book sales go toward the park. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday between May 26 and June 11. Between June 12 and Oct. 29 it’s open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Two trails are easily accessible from the museum, one leading around Manzanita Lake, giving great views of
Mount Lassen’s peaks. The park contains more than 150 miles of hiking trails, including the hike to the Lassen Peak summit. Bumpass Hell, the largest hydrothermal area in the park,
contains mudpots, bubbling pools and steam vents. Another area to explore is Sulphur Works, which features many steam vents and mudpots. This area is one of the easiest to access. Another destination is Boiling Springs Lake, which can be reached by taking a short hike from the Warner Valley trailhead. The lake is approximately 125 degrees and has mudpots and steam vents along its shore. Terminal Geyser can also be accessed from the Warner Valley Trailhead. Terminal Geyser is not actually a geyser but a steam vent that is in the middle of the creek, causing it to spurt water. Cold Boiling Lake is a short hike from the King’s Creek Picnic Area. Little Hot Springs Valley
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can be seen from the road using binoculars, but there is not a trail that leads to it. Another area to view is Pilot Pinnacle. It does not contain trails or parking, but is visible from the road. It contains many mudpots and boiling pools. It also contains a chalk-covered hill known as “Fart Gulch” due to the strong sulphur smell it produces. The park also has several ranger-led activities in both the winter and summer months. Some of these activities include snowshoe walks and bird banding. The park contains eight campgrounds, half of which can be reserved.
The Manzanita Lake Camper Store is located near the northwest entrance. Camping supplies, gifts and food are available for purchase. Kayaks and cabins can also be rented through the store. The only gas station within the park is located behind the store. There are also cabins available on the north side of Manzanita Lake. To learn more, visit www.lassenrecreation.com. Those who enter the park will have to pay an entrance fee. A vehicle pass is $20 and motorcycle fee is $15. Winter season passes are
call the visitors available for $10 and center at annual passes are (530) 595-4488 or available for $40. visit www.nps There are a few days throughout the year where .gov/lavo. ❖ fees are waived. Such days are National Park Week weekends, April 15 through 16 and April 22 through 23; National Park Service Birthday, Aug. 25; National Public Lands Day, Sept. 30; Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 11 through 12; Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15, 2018 and President’s Day, Monday Feb. 19, 2018. For more Photo courtesy Lassen Volcanic National Park information,
Winter activities at Lassen Volcanic National Park During the winter months, Highway 89 leading through Lassen Volcanic National Park is closed, but the park still has winter activities available. One activity is ranger-led snowshoe walks, which are available on Saturdays and Sundays between the months of January and April. It’s a perfect way to learn or practice snowshoeing skills. It is located at the northwest entrance off Highway 36. Space is limited to 40 people and a ticket must be obtained in person the day of the event in order to walk. The walk covers 1 to 2 miles and takes place in the woods by the visitor’s center. The rangers demonstrate how to put on snowshoes and how to walk in them. The snowshoes are provided, though donations are requested to help cover maintenance costs.
Those who plan to attend with a group larger than 10 must schedule a snowshoe walk outside of the regularly scheduled one. Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended. Those who are looking to spend time with family can participate in family snow play. The southwest parking area is a popular spot to bring the family to. Several sledding hills are located nearby, which can be great fun for the family. Barbecues can also be set up and used. Cross-country skiing is another popular event within the park. Many who participate in skiing park at the Loomis Museum or the southwest parking area. Visitors have the choice to ski the 29-mile snow covered park road, the Forest Lake Trail or the Manzanita Lake Trail. Winter camping is also an option. To camp during the
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winter months is free, but a backcountry wilderness permit is required. The above activities are subject to change depending on the weather
conditions. For more information and to ask about weather conditions, call the park at (530) 595-4480 or visit www.nps.gov/lavo. ❖
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Lassen Historical Museum Photo by Makenzie Davis
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usanville is a small town with a big history, and 160 years of it are documented at the Lassen Historical Museum. The museum is a wonderful place to learn about the area’s past through viewing the items and relics of great historical interest. Adjacent to the museum is Roop’s Fort, the oldest structure in town, built in 1854 as a trading post and ranch on the emigrant trail. The cabin is also known as Fort Defiance for the singular role it played in the Sagebrush War of 1863. During
the three-day conflict, Susanville residents fortified themselves in defense against a force from Plumas County. Roop’s Fort looks over Piute Creek and Memorial Park, where thousands of emigrants camped in wagon trains on their way to the gold fields in the 1850s and 1860s. The museum regularly rotates the artifacts to add some variety to the exhibits, as well as giving visitors the opportunity to see new relics throughout the year. A new exhibit that graced the museum this year is an
exhibition of multiple Native American artifacts from the area. The collection includes various tools, bead artifacts and a multitude of different types of woven baskets. The museum bridges the gap between Lassen County’s past and its future. By accepting donations of a variety of different artifacts from the area’s past, the museum has weaved a tapestry of historical significance that’s a source of pride for the entire community. The museum holds a variety of nostalgic items from previous centuries including a wooden leg, rifles from the Roop’s, photos, and more, spanning from the days of the Gold Rush forward. The Lassen Historical
Society, which runs the museum with the help of many hard working volunteers, celebrates its 58th anniversary in 2017 and takes great pride in the restoration and maintenance of historic artifacts of all shapes and sizes that tell Susanville’s story. The museum is well-known and loved for its participation in Third Grade Day for local students to see and experience the history of Lassen County. For more information about the Historical Society, making donations, visiting the museum or events planned for the year, call (530) 257-3292, or go to www.cityofsusanville.net/ departments/administration/co mmunity-development/parksand-rec/museum/. ❖
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rom following instructions to create a masterpiece, wine included, or attending an art show featuring local talent, the Lassen County Arts Council has it all. Located in Uptown Susanville at 807 Cottage St., the arts council hosts monthly art exhibits by local artists or students yearround. One of its newest and most popular offerings is Cork and Canvas, where those wanting to learn to paint can enjoy a glass of wine and receive art instruction from a seasoned artist while creating their own personal rendition of a famous piece of art. Similar alcohol-free events are offered for children from time to time. In addition, the arts council sponsors the annual Art of Wild Horses community event, a summer Youth Art Program, open studio events for artists working in many different mediums, restoration of Susanville’s murals and arts in education. In addition, the arts council provides opportunities for authors and musicians through the ever-popular Words and Music events. The arts council also hosts occasional events by itinerate musicians and acting troupes. For more information, call (530) 257-5222 or go to www.lassencountyartscouncil.org. ❖
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ll it takes is a little help from a few dozen telescopes and those millions of tiny points of light in the dark sky so many light years above us become fantastic and colorful sights in the heavens. The annual Golden State Star Party, held this year from June 21 through June 25, has a definite local flavor. Lassen County District 4 Supervisor Aaron Albaugh has hosted the event at his ranch near Adin for a decade. Albaugh said four nights of the event are exclusively for the star party organization, but one night of the event is always open to the public at no charge. This year that free, public night will be Friday, June 23. “The organization brings a variety of telescopes from large to small,” Albaugh said. Participants don’t need to bring their own telescope, although they’re welcome to do so. He said some bring small, hand telescopes and others bring large mirror telescopes. He said here thereare areplenty plentyofoftelescopes telescopeson onsite. site. Attendance and camping space is limited to 400 — so if you’d like to reserve a place at the Golden State Star Party, go to www.goldenstatestarparty.org.
“For those who do not wish to pre-register, you will be taking your chances,” wrote Rich Ozer, GSSP director, on the group’s website. “However, you will be able to check the web site before and during GSSP to find information on how many slots are still available. Please understand there will be no guarantees at the gate for last minute attendees.” Albaugh said he and his family weren’t always into astronomy, but he knew about the dark skies at his Adin ranch, and recognized the opportunity to host such an event. “We’ve made a lot of friends over the years,” said Becky Albaugh, the supervisor’s wife. Attendees should bring their own water, as no water is available at the site. There also is no driving in or out of the event at night. All observers must be onsite by twilight and may not leave until dawn, but observers may park along the road and walk into the observing field. Accommodations are available nearby, and GSSP recommends the Last Resort in Adin, call (530) 299-3300. Don’t forget to bring your own shade as there is no cover at the site. Afternoon breezes are great for kite flying, too. Temperatures can be chilly at night, so dress in layers. A shower truck also is available. For more information, go to www. goldenstatestarparty.org. ❖ ❖
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Susanville Indian Rancheria Annual Pow Wow T
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he Susanville Indian Rancheria’s annual Pow Wow is a celebration that honors the elders and veterans “for all the sacrifices they made so that we may live,” according to the Pow Wow’s website. The Pow Wow draws performers from all across the country to participate in the celebration. This year is the eighth annual Pow Wow and will be held at the Lassen County Fairgrounds to accommodate all of the people who attend and participate during the third weekend of May on the 19,20 and 21. This year’s event will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 19, with lots of food and arts and crafts vendors. Saturday the event will continue beginning at noon and will go through until midnight. The event will begin again at noon on Sunday to finish up the Pow Wow and the entire event will be over around 4 p.m. on Sunday. The Pow Wow is a celebration of
Native American culture that all members of the family can participate in. It brings together families, drummers and performers from a variety of traditions all across the country. The Pow Wow is well known for the outstanding performances of traditional Native American dancing, including the Men’s Traditional Special, the Special Jingle, the Fast and Fancy War Dance, along with many others. At the event there will also be a Princess Pageant for Native American girls and teenagers. Camping is available with RV hookups, showers and dry camping and the Diamond Mountain Casino offers a special Pow Wow rate for attendees. The event is a drug and alcohol free event in order to allow all participants to enjoy the experience to the fullest. For more information, call (530) 249-7192 or visit www.sir-powwow.com. ❖
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Susanville Bluegrass Festival
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he eighth annual Susanville Bluegrass Festival will be held at the Lassen County Fairgrounds from Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25. The festival has become one of the favorite bluegrass destinations for pickers, grinners and bluegrass fans from all across Northern California. The festival pass is $50 before June 2 and $60 after June 2. Children 12 and under are free. Campers may arrive as early as Monday, June 19, and the fairgrounds offer approximately 80 RV sites with electricity. There are also
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nearly 30 RV sites with both power and water available. All camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. Pets are welcome, but they cannot go to the audience area near the stage. RV spaces are $25 per day and tent camping is $15 per day. This year’s lineup includes Jeff Scroggins & Colorado, Blue Highway, Snap Jackson & the Knock on Wood Players, Nu-Blu, Grassland Road, One Button Suit, Blue Js and Sage Creek. Tickets are available for presale and at the gate. The festival also offers a music camp directed by Rick
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Sparks, and it does not include a three-day festival admission pass. The music camp will be held from Tuesday, June 20 through Friday, June 23. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, vocal classes and more will be provided by some of the best instructors in the bluegrass world. If there are any quilters in your bluegrass-loving group, they can work on their art in an air-conditioned building while the festival goes on. Once again there will be a fully equipped quilt room sponsored by Country Pines Quilt Shop. And don’t worry — the
music is piped in from the stage so you can work on your project and still enjoy the festival music. For those who worry about playing with others, Rick Sparks will once again be offering a jamming class sure to put any picker’s nerves at ease. He will also be the camp’s director this year. Food and craft vendors will also be at the event. For tickets or more information, call the Lassen County Fairgrounds at (530) 251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org/int erim-events. or www.susanvillebluegrass.info. ❖
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TAKE A STROLL THROUGH
Historic Uptown Susanville Within a small area in Historic Uptown Susanville are many of the original buildings and homes. For a copy of a tour guide, visit the Lassen Historical Museum at 115 N. Weatherlow St. or call (530) 257-3292 or the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, 75 N. Weatherlow St., at (530) 257-4323. Susanville is the second oldest town in the western Great Basin and was established as a trading post in 1854. Lassen County was created in 1864 when Susanville won the special election for county seat by one vote. Since then, Susanville has been a major trading center and still remains the major commerce center for the region. Here’s a start for a pleasant stroll around Historic Uptown Susanville: Roop’s Fort Beginning on Weatherlow, just one-half block off Main Street, is Roop’s Fort and the Lassen Historical Museum. Roop’s Fort was built as a trading post by the Roop brothers
in 1854 and was the first building in Lassen County. Roop’s Fort was also the site of the Sagebrush War in 1863. St. Francis Hotel The St. Francis Hotel is the next stop, located on the corner of Main Street and Union. The St. Francis Hotel was built in 1914, and was the former site of the Magnolia Hotel, which in the mid-1800s housed various administrative functions of Lassen County until a courthouse was built. Pancera Plaza Pancera Plaza is located up the block, on the corner of Main and Gay streets. Take a break and relax; enjoy the plaza developed by the Historic Uptown Susanville Association. Read the personalized bricks placed in the front planters and examine the mural of Dad Popcorn while resting on the benches. T.H. Long Building Across Main Street, the T.H. Long Building previously housed numerous livery stables from the earliest days of Susanville until this structure was built in 1914. The building is now the home of Sierra Jewelry.
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Tickets: Festival Pass BEFORE June 2 - $50 • AFTER June 2 - $60 (kids 12 and under free.) Camping: RV with water & electric (first come first served) - $25 per night. Tent camping - $15 per night.
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The Old Torrey Drug Building The Old Torrey Drug Building is up the street (on Main Street) and was founded in 1921. It now houses Uptown Uniforms. It was the previous site of the Owl Saloon during the turn of the century, where one could find Shorty Douglas, a gentleman who provided local character, presiding at the bar.
Del Mar Building One block up Main Street, on the left, is the Del Mar Building, built in 1914 for O.M. Doyle, manager of the Pioneer Saloon; the last brick building built in Uptown Susanville. A mural about cattle ranching in Lassen County now graces the building’s west face.
Pioneer Saloon Across Main Street, the Pioneer Saloon, at this location since 1862, is the oldest business in Northeastern California. It is the place where Plumas and Lassen county officials licked their wounds and made peace after the Sagebrush War. The Grand Café Right next door to the saloon is the Grand Café. The café was established in 1909 by Kwan Wong, a Chinese man whose café specialized in American cuisine. The café originally was in the rear of the Pioneer, but later moved next door into the newly constructed “Wee Wee” building in 1912, where it remains today. In October 1921, Sam Vucanovich and Steve Sargent took over the café. The Sargent family still owns the café today — more than 80 years later. The café is now closed and the building is currently slated for renovation. Williams Building Next you’ll come to the Williams Building (established in 1907), formerly occupied by the Spalding Drug Company which operated from 1865 to 1967. Spalding Drug bottled its own patented medicines. Oddfellows Building Across Main Street, the Oddfellows Building was built in 1896 for $4,000 and became the town’s first two-story red brick building. The Silver Star Lodge of the I.O.O.F. is one of Susanville’s older fraternal organizations, established in 1879.
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Elks Lodge The Elks Lodge crowns the top of Main Street. It was built in 1884 for Dr. J.G. Leonard’s dental practice and residence and remained in private hands until 1922 when the B.P.O.E. organization acquired it for a lodge. Backing up one block to Roop Street, there are many wellmaintained Victorian homes. Wemple House Located at 100 N. Roop St. is the Wemple House, which was built in 1907 for David Knoch and is typical of the homes of the period that remain intact. Maurino Home The Maurino Home, located at 130 N. Roop St. and built in 1909, has been beautifully restored by its present owners. Masonic Hall The Masonic Hall was built in 1926, and is located on the corner of Lassen and Nevada streets, just one block off Main Street. This building is the last of the major native stone structures built in Susanville. It houses the oldest fraternal organization of Lassen County, the Lassen Lodge F. & A.M. No. 149, established in 1861. Sacred Heart Catholic Church The Catholic Church is in an area originally part of Susanville’s Chinatown district of the 1860s. The parish was established in 1912. It is located on the corner of Union and Nevada streets, just up from Roop’s Fort. ❖
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ptown Susanville is rich with local history from the murals to the Pioneer Saloon. If you’re in the area, walk over to the Pioneer Cemetery — nestled on a hill above the Susan River — the final resting place for many of the county’s founding fathers. Located on Pine and Court streets, the cemetery is located in a beautiful area of Susanville, where it overlooks the town and valley, the mountains creating a barrier on the west side and the historic courthouse almost right across the street. The cemetery was established when Perry Craig
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drowned in the Susan River in November 1860, but there is no marker for his grave. People will find however, headstones for Isaac Roop, town founder, his daughter, Susan Roop Arnold, after whom Susanville is named, William Weatherlow and Native American veterans Tommy Tucker and Leonard Lowry. In 1918, the cemetery was closed, plots were no longer available and the Lassen Cemetery opened on Chestnut Street. Even though the Pioneer Cemetery was deemed closed, interments continued with 99 burials between 1978 and 2001. ❖
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s hot summer days fade into warm summer nights, it is all too common to find Lassen County residents and visitors under the bright lights of the grandstands at Diamond Mountain Speedway sipping on a cold beverage and listening to a combination of country music and roaring engines. The sounds of revving engines, the smell of burning rubber and the sight of an excited crowd fill the air starting in April and continuing into August. The grandstands welcome hardcore fans as much as they do the newcomers to enjoy the fast-paced, mud-splattered action as mini, strictly stock and modified class racers zip around the course seeking the checkered flag. Each year, the races bring in a bigger audience as the popularity of the event rises.
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It has now become a staple in the county’s entertainment as fans clamor to get a seat in the grandstands each summer to witness the incredibly fast and the furious scorch around the track at frightening speeds. The cars rumble to life on race days, kicking up a good amount of the dirt track, complete with the smell of burning fuel and oil, as the racers fight for the top position in the three divisions. Come check out the races and gather your own heart-pounding story by sitting in the grandstands of the Lassen County Fairgrounds, watching the drivers and hearing the earth-trembling sounds at the Diamond Mountain Speedway. The popular Fourth of July races return and land on a Tuesday this year. At the conclusion of the races, there will be a
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fireworks show celebrating the United States. Bring a blanket, grab your significant other and snuggle up tight for the Lassen County fireworks show following the races. For more information, go to www.lassencountyfair.org. ❖
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very year, talented locals put in much time and energy to put on the annual Best of Broadway show. Each year, the show takes place for two weekends in March. The 2017 show, “The Road to Ruin” was the 18th year Best of Broadway has put on the annual event. The show included more than 150 performers and musical numbers from “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “Aida,” “Matilda,” “Rent,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Hairspray” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” Photo by Each year, the money made from the show goes toward Sam Williams improvements to the Veterans Memorial Hall, where the performance is held and toward equipment needed to put on the show. Around the time the show is being held, tickets can be purchased at Margie’s Book Nook and Treats Natural Pet Marketplace. For more information, call (530) 260-6191 or visit www.susanvillebestofbroadway.com. ❖
Susanville Symphony Society assen County may be known for its many magnificent lakes, soaring mountains and barren desert, but this small rural area also proudly presents a symphony orchestra to residents and visitors alike. While the Susanville Symphony performs plenty of classical music that everyone loves, Benjamin Wade, the symphony’s artistic director and conductor, has been known to throw in pop music and rock ballads for the orchestra to play. The symphony came about through a collection of friends who decided that Susanville needed a proper musical outlet for anyone to be able to participate in. The backbone of the Susanville Symphony is its loving, dedicated audience that supports the orchestra both emotionally and financially. The coordinators of the symphony had always hoped to be able to expand the
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Photo by Sam Williams Susanville Symphony to more than just an orchestra; to be able to penetrate the community with other music-related programs. This vision first became reality with the creation of the Susanville Music in the School Program that created a youth orchestra, funded scholarships for music lessons and camps, provided master classes and implemented an instrument repair and loan program. In 2010, the symphony broke down walls by incorporating ballet into the symphony performance of “The Four Elements.” The outstanding performance was written by Wade and choreographed by various dance instructors in Susanville including Joan Zuehlke, Jessica Newton-Wade and Nicole McCoy. The second outreach program sponsored by the symphony also began in 2010. The Music Academy at Meadow View School in
Susanville offered lessons for a large variety of instruments as well as vocal lessons for children as young as 7 all the way to adults. In the 2012-2013 season, the Susanville Choral Society was born. The Choral Society works in collaboration with the Symphony, but also operates as its own organization. Violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn, owner of the famous 1720 Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius violin, graced the Susanville Symphony in 2012 and again in 2015. While in 2016, coloratura soprano Sharleen Joynt performed with the symphony. The dates for the 2017-2018 season have yet to be announced. For upcoming events or more information, call (530) 257-2920 or visit www.susanvillesymphony.com. The Susanville Symphony is a 501 (c) (3) and all donations are tax deductible. ❖
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assen County is home to countless picturesque trails awaiting avid hikers, runners and bikers with a thirst for adventure. With forests, rivers and lakes sprinkled throughout the county, this part of Northeastern California offers a natural backdrop for exploration. The outdoor-minded individual will never feel bored with the hundreds of trails offered for all types of recreation. Hiking trails are in abundance throughout the Lassen National Forest. Some trails hikers may be interested in are the Pacific Crest Trail, Hole-in-the-Ground to Black Rock, Heart Lake National Recreation Trail and Spencer Meadows National Trail. For full information about hiking pursuits and even more options, call the Lassen National Forest in Susanville at (530) 257-2151, or any of the forest’s three ranger districts: Eagle Lake District, (530) 257-4188, Almanor Ranger District, (530) 2582141 and Hat Creek Ranger District, (530) 336-5521. South Side Trail The recently completed South Side Trail, offering 7.2 miles of beautiful outdoor panoramas, connects with the already-popular Bizz Johnson Trail at Hobo Camp in Susanville. Fredonyer Peak Challenge This 20-mile round trip is for advanced riders in excellent physical condition. The Fredonyer Peak
challenge is a 2,450-foot climb on a maintained dirt road through the forest. In addition to the pine, juniper and mahogany trees, bikers find themselves surrounded by spectacular views of Eagle Lake, the second largest natural lake in California. Atop the mountain, riders find themselves in 360 degrees of viewing splendor featuring a view of Mt. Lassen, Mt. Shasta and the desert mountains of the western Great Basin. Shaffer Mountain Challenge Also for advanced riders, this ride takes you on an 8-mile climb and gains 2,300 feet in elevation. The 16mile round trip takes about four to five hours and riders take in the sights of the vastness of the Honey Lake Valley and the drastically different terrain of the Sierra Nevada unfolding along the west. Wildflowers create a blend of colorful magic as riders advance along the trail. Burro Mountain Loop This 19-mile intermediate level course featuring moderate hills offers a one-of-a-kind view of the Smoke Creek Desert along the CaliforniaNevada border. Cresting the summit after an 800-foot climb, riders will see the shimmering white expanse of the desert with the Fox Mountain range towering in the background. The first half of the ride is along a rugged two-track road with loose rock. On the second half of the loop, riders traverse the rugged Smoke Tree Canyon following a wellgroomed dirt road.
Buckhorn Backcountry Byway Winding through 27 miles of high desert country, this trail offers a rich variety of wildlife from birds to wild horses and burros that roam the area. Waterfowl that live on seasonal lakes and birds of prey can be seen cruising for their next meals in the clear summer skies. Some riders prefer to arrange for a vehicle shuttle to avoid having to traverse the road in two directions. This is an intermediate ride with some moderate hills and rocky stretches. Detailed maps for the above rides are available at the Bureau of Land Management office, located at 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville. For information or directions to the bike trails, call the Bureau of Land Management at (530) 257-0456. Multi-use: Bizz Johnson Trail This trail runs from Susanville to Westwood along an old railroad line trailing the Susan River through 26 miles of back and forth water crossings, complete with wooden bridges and railroad tunnels. The trail offers majestic views of the river canyon and the Sierras and is an ideal trail in recreational use. Ideal for beginner bike riders and family excursions, both on foot and on wheels, the trailheads provide easy access no matter where you begin. There are excellent fishing opportunities in the Susan River and camping is allowed outside of trailheads. â?–
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estwood may be a small town, but it hosts big events. Some are on the calendar year after year.
Paul Bunyan Mountain and Blues Festival On Saturday, July 1, the town of Westwood will hold the 29th annual Paul Bunyan Mountain and Blues Festival sponsored by the Westwood Chamber of Commerce. This event embraces Westwood’s roots in the logging industry. The Walker family, who owned the Red River Lumber Company, founded the town in 1913. Paul Bunyan was the company logo. The festival is held at Westwood Park on Greenwood Street and a multitude of venues are located throughout the site. The logging show, which is a lumberjack competition, gives visitors a glimpse of the industry that built Westwood. Contestants compete with axes and chainsaws for prize money.
Blues bands entertain throughout the day in a shaded section of the park near the food court. The festival features at least two bands with one as the headliner. The Arts, Crafts, Collectibles and Antiques Fair is a cluster of booths where crafters sell handmade wares, artists sell their artwork and experts in antiques and vintage items display their best. In addition, organizations and public agencies host booths with information and activities. Children have an opportunity to play on several giant inflatable carnival activities, such as a water slide and bounce house, and take part in the junior logging show. Gates open at 11 a.m. following a parade along Ash and 3rd Streets, which ends at the park. A free street dance is held from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 30, at the Lassen County Visitor Center-Westwood Station as part
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Visit the Lassen County Visitors Center, Westwood Station and our Giant Redwood Statues year ‘round, located at 3rd & Ash Streets.
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A snowplow from the Lassen County Public Works Department lights up the night during the light parade at Christmas in the Mountains in Westwood.
of the festival. This year Rickety Bridge is the featured band. Also, a fun run takes place at 8 a.m. the morning of the festival, July 1, with the start at the visitor center located at Third and Ash Streets near the railroad track. Also, Westwood Museum volunteers at the Westwood Community Center serve a pancake breakfast.
Saturday, Jan. 13, and on that date cooking teams will gather on the grounds of the Lassen County Visitor Center-Westwood Station located at the corner of Ash and Third streets near the railroad tracks. A wide array of chowder is prepared and contestants go out of their way to wow tasters in order to win the most popular vote. They provide appetizers and frequently desserts to go along with the soup. The chamber includes a bread bowl with the tasting kit that can be filled with a taster’s favorite chowder. A band entertains during the tasting and local organizations provide activities for children. For more information, call the Westwood Chamber at (530) 256-2456 or visit www.westwoodareachamber.com. ❖
Chimney Fund Chili Cook-off On Saturday, Sept. 9, the 26th annual Chimney Fund Chili Cook-off will take place at the Ironhorse Saloon located at 320 Ash Street in Westwood. Chili cooks from throughout the region compete, developing recipes that please the judges, who do a blind tasting, as well as the people who purchase tasting kits. Trophies are not only awarded for the Judge’s Choice, but best decorated booth and the People’s Choice for chili and drink special. There is also a salsa contest. Tasting kits are available at noon. Several activities keep children entertained during the event such as a bounce house, face painting and a visit from Smokey Bear. The proceeds go to The Chimney Fund, a non-profit organization founded to help those in need in the WestwoodChester-Lake Almanor area. A Facebook page has updates on events and activities sponsored by The Chimney Fund.
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Two contestants participate in the choker setting competition during the Paul Bunyan Mountain and Blues Festival Logging Show. Photos by Susan Cort Johnson
Christmas in the Mountains Santa comes to the Westwood Community Center the first Friday of December ushering in the Christmas season. This year, the date is Dec. 1. There is plenty to do while families wait to visit with Santa. The event sponsor, the Westwood Area Chamber of Commerce, serves complimentary hot chocolate and cookies and provides an ornament craft station. The Westwood Museum displays historical books and memorabilia that make good Christmas gifts and the Westwood Family Resource Center gives each child a free book. The festivities begin with a light parade. A variety of vendors sell food and other items on the grounds of the Community Center and people gather for conversation around warm fire pits. Santa arrives on a fire truck as part of the Light Parade, ready to listen to each child’s Christmas wish list and pose for a photo. Also at the end of the parade a community Christmas tree is lit. The event begins at 6 p.m. The community center is located at the corner of Third and Birch streets. Westwood Chamber Chowder Cook-off A chowder cook-off is held annually on the Martin Luther King Jr. three-day weekend. In 2018, the event is scheduled for
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Westwood Museum istory buff or not, a stop in Westwood to learn the rich logging history of the area is a must. The town was built at the height of the logging industry in Northern California, to house the employees of the Red River Lumber Company owned by Thomas Barlow Walker. Plans for the town of Westwood and plant that created lumber, plywood, box shook and Venetian blind slats were drawn up in the Red River office in Minneapolis before the company moved West in search of accessible timber. Most historical details can be found at the Westwood Museum, located at 311 Ash Street. Displays are separated into categories representing “The Town,” “The People,” “The Mill” and “The Woods.” Operating hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Mother’s Day weekend in May through the end of September. Also, people can tour the museum by contacting a volunteer via the telephone numbers listed in the window. A well-rounded collection of artifacts help tell the story. They include items
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produced at the mill, such as a desk made at the Red River Carpentry Shop. Recently, the museum received two sets of Venetian blinds made by The Red River Lumber Company during World War II, one set in its original, unopened package. Sheri Binswanger, a member of the board of directors for Westwood Museum Inc., said the donation provided an important artifact that was not a part of the museum’s collection. In addition to artifacts, members of the board of directors and docents do research to learn the history of the region and often have copies of documents to support their facts. The documents are important to the Westwood Museum because they flush out the collection, give legal bearing to the items and describe some of the artifacts that have been donated, giving the collection more depth. The Walkers operated the mill for about 30 years, then sold the property, the town and timberland to Fruit Growers Supply Company in 1944. This company sold its holdings in 1957.
Westwood Museum board members Sheri Binswanger and Mary Hasselwander hold two boxes of Venetian blinds and extra slats produced by The Red River Lumber Company during World War II. The round Paul Bunyan company logo was stamped on the tape used as part of the packaging. Photo by Susan Cort Johnson
For more information, call docents at the Westwood Museum at (530) 256-2233. ❖
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ountain Meadows Reservoir, known to locals as Walker Lake, is not a place people come upon by chance while out on a drive. It is a place that must be sought with intention. So if you are inclined to seek out this lake, considered a jewel by those who live nearby, take Lassen County Road A-21 to the west of Westwood and turn left on the dirt road near the stop sign at State Route 147. Follow this dirt road south, crossing railroad tracks [stop and look both ways
for freight trains] and veer to the left at the fork in the road. Those who like to kayak and canoe, birdwatch, take wildlife photos and hike seek this placid reservoir to mountain bike along the shoreline, fish, duck hunt or simply sit in solitude. It is a shallow body of water, which backs out into meadowlands behind Indian Ole Dam. Six streams flow into this manmade lake, which impounds the waters of Hamilton Branch approximately 5.5 miles from Lake Almanor.
There is a boat ramp near the dam at Mountain Meadows Reservoir and a parking area. Mountain bikes can be ridden across the dam and along the south side of the lake. Mountain Meadows Conservancy, headquartered in Westwood, has created a list of 150 birds found in the meadowlands and around the reservoir (www.mtmeadows.org). Some of the birds are endangered or threatened species, such as the Greater Sandhill Crane and Willow Flycatcher. ❖
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The Greater Sandhill Crane is one of several birds on the endangered or threatened species list that can be seen in residence at Mountain Meadows Reservoir. Photo by Jan Ramelli
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he Center Wheelers Square and Round Dance Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Richmond School in Susanville. The club goes dark during August, but otherwise meets year-round. Interested dancers can join in on the fun and no
partner is necessary. They also encourage drop-ins, and out-of-town dancers are always welcome. Beginning square dance classes start each year in September. For more information, call (530) 310-1858. ❖
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assen County may lack the majestic granite cliffs of Yosemite or the dizzying peaks of the Swiss Alps, but those daring souls who like to climb rocks can find plenty of adventure in our region just the same. Lake Almanor resident and experienced rock climber Paul Bernard compiled the “Locals Guide to Rock Climbs of Northeast California,” published by Camp 4 Press, a comprehensive 430-page guidebook of climbs all around Northeastern California. The book includes more than 600 climbing routes in Lassen, Plumas, western Tehama and parts of Butte and southeastern Shasta counties and even a special section on bouldering opportunities. Bernard said there are two “hot spots” for rock climbers in Lassen County — Pigeon Cliffs, just outside Susanville, and Tom’s Thumb, a crag above Janesville near Thompson Peak. Learning to climb in Joshua Tree National Monument as a high school student, Bernard moved to the area a few years ago and discovered many “obscure and weird little rock climbs all over the place,” and thus his climbing guide, which he worked on for five years. According to Bernard, Pigeon Cliffs — a crag that soars about 90 feet above the Susan River near Hobo Camp, offers about 25 different routes of varying difficulty. There’s even a turnout on Highway 36 at the cliff ’s summit. “They’re good quality routes,” Bernard said. “They’re really fun. Most of them are pretty technical climbs. I live
about 45 minutes away, and I don’t hesitate to drive down there. I make the trip down there and climb for a day. It’s a great local crag.” Sadly, the decomposing rock on Thompson Peak doesn’t offer many good climbs, but Bernard said Tom’s Thumb, a granite plug near the peak is “spectacular. You can actually see it from Highway 395. It’s a little bump on the skyline. It’s beautiful. One-hundred-twenty-five, 130 foot routes on really nice rock. It’s probably a little better than Pigeon Cliffs, but they’re both unique.” And nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park features “a ton of great climbing,” Bernard said. “Incredible climbing in Lassen Park, yeah.” Here’s an example. While the park refers to a circular formation on an outcrop on Lassen Peak’s flank as Vulcan’s Eye, the climbers call the circular formation The Belly Button, and they call the larger formation The Plug. “That’s an incredibly beautiful and long — 420 foot — climb,” Bernard said. “Right next door to that is Eagle Peak, which is another smaller climb, about the same size as Pigeon Cliffs, with 70 or 80 climbs on that wall. Those are probably the two best spots in Lassen National Park.” Bernard also praised the climbing at Raker Peak in the park, and he said most of the guide covers climbs within the national park. So if you’re a climber, make sure you bring along your gear when you come to Lassen County so you can accept the challenge to conquer our rocks. ❖
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COFFEE HOUSES Artisan Coffee 464-440 Church St., Janesville (530) 253-3000 Starbucks Coffee 2890 Main St., Susanville (530) 251-8460 Starbucks Coffee Inside Safeway 2970 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-2029 FAST FOOD Burger King 1520 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-8787 Frosty Mill 605 Ash St., Susanville (530) 257-5894
McDonald’s 3000 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-6880
Susanville Supermarket 50 Grand Ave., Susanville (530) 257-5136
Panda Express 106 Rob’s Way Susanville (530) 257-8286
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Port of Subs 1626 Main St., Susanville (530) 252-1626 Subway Sandwiches 2978 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-0404 Also inside Walmart Taco Bell 2990 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-8188 DELICATESSENS Heard’s Market Highway 395, Litchfield (530) 254-6600
Jack in the Box 2910 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-7838
Idaho Grocery 2120 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-2194
Kentucky Fried Chicken 3013 Riverside Dr., Susanville (530) 251-2943
Safeway Marketplace 2970 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-2029
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Buffalo Chips Pizza 322 Birch St., Westwood (530) 256-2412 Lassen Ale Works Boardroom 702-000 Johnstonville Rd., Susanville (530) 257-4443 Little Caesars 1820 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-9191 Papa Murphy’s Take-n-Bake Pizza 1245 Main St., Susanville (530) 251-4622 Pizza Factory 2975 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-3458 Pizza Factory 464-420 Church St., Janesville (530) 253-3700 Round Table Pizza 2655 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-5353
RESTAURANTS & CAFES Courthouse Café 2920 Riverside Dr., #104 Susanville (530) 257-8881 Diamond Mountain Bar & Grill at Diamond Mountain Golf Course 470-895 Circle Dr., Susanville (530) 251-2520 (Seasonal) Diamond Mountain Casino Brewery and Pub 900 Skyline Dr., Susanville (530) 252-1100 Kopper Kettle 2535 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-2966
Stonehouse Eatery 2212 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-9479
The White House Restaurant 3085 Johnstonville Rd., Susanvile (530) 257-6666 CHINESE FOOD Happy Garden 1960 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-5553 Young Sing 1350 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-2826
Lassen Ale Works 722 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-7666
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El Tepeyac Grille 1700 Main St., Susanville (530) 257-7220
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nyone with a snowmobile or access to one is truly fortunate to be in Lassen County during the winter. Lassen National Forest offers some of the best maintained snowmobile trails in the state. Combined with snowmobile trails in the Almanor and Hat Creek ranger districts, employees manage more than 590 miles of snowmobile trails. That’s enough to be any cross-country skier or snowmobile rider’s dream.
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It can be accessed from Highway 32. Jonesville features 60 miles of groomed trails, including three loops.
Fredonyer Snowmobile Park The Fredonyer Snowmobile Park is located 10 miles west of Susanville on Highway 36. The park has about 80 miles of groomed trails. Many trails are looped, with some connecting to Plumas National Forest trails. Boasting spectacular views as well as more technically challenging trails, these trails are some of the most visually pleasing for those adventurous enough to make the trek. Bogard Snowmobile Park Bogard is about 22 miles northwest of Susanville on Highway 44. Also boasting about 80 miles of trails, Bogard has the meadows of Pine Creek Valley. Though they are not groomed, these meadows are generally open to snowmobiles. Lassen National Forest warns riders to watch for fence lines and to be careful of water under the snow during warmer months. Jonesville Snowmobile Park Access to the Jonesville Snowmobile Park can be found two miles east of the Cherry Hill Campground on the Humboldt Road, also known as County Road 91422.
Swain Mountain Snowmobile Park Lassen National Forest considers the Swain Mountain Trail system the hub of the trail system for the entire forest. The park is located just off County Road A-21, about nine miles north of Westwood. The park can also be accessed just east of the ChesterLake Almanor staging area on Highway 36. The system consists of 60 miles of beginnerlevel groomed trails. Visitors should know some trails are close to the Caribou Wilderness and Lassen Volcanic National Park — areas that prohibit snowmobiles. Ashpan Snowmobile Park Located off Highway 44/89, about 4 miles northeast of the north entrance to Lassen National Park, Ashpan has 35 miles of groomed trails. According to Lassen National Forest, the Ashpan trail system is associated with 30 miles of trails located in Latour State Forest. The trails are good for multiple skill levels, as well as spectacular mountain views. Most of the snowmobile trails offer either restrooms or warming huts, or both. ❖
Coppervale Ski Area I f there’s snow on the ground in Lassen County, then it’s time to hit the slopes at Coppervale Ski Area located off of Highway 36 between Susanville and Westwood. The more snow on the ground, the more enthusiastic the expectant skiers and snowboarders become of a great season. Coppervale is operated on a seasonal basis, as snow conditions allow, and offers the perfect opportunity for beginners, families and advanced skiers alike. Coppervale, formerly owned and operated through Lassen Community College, but now run entirely by volunteers, features a poma lift and a rope tow to carry skiers and snowboarders up 800 vertical feet of good times. The area also boasts a terrain park, which allows opportunities for every skill level from beginner to expert. Coppervale also caters to families, as the size allows you to easily keep an eye on each other. There are always lessons available for anyone who would like them, while the full-featured terrain park and half-pipe offers the more daring folks in the crowd a chance to spread their wings and fly. Ski and snowboarding lessons are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. The poma lift was installed in 1977 and offers a one-of-a-kind experience as it hauls each snow lover to the top of the mountain where they can enjoy incredible panoramas of the Goodrich Creek Valley below. As Lassen County locals know, winter weather is unpredictable, but once it comes, the snow provides the ski area with ample amounts of white powder for the enjoyment of all.
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here’sThere’s absolutely absolutely nothing nothing quite like quite like thosethose high-powered, high-powered, gas-guzzlin,’ gas-guzzlin,’ exhaust-belchin’ muscle cars or those beautifully beautifullysleek sleekold oldbehemoths behemothsfrom fromthe the glory glorydays dayswhen whenDetroit Detroitsteel steelruled ruledthe the world. world. And Andthis thisyear, year,the theLassen LassenCounty County th Chamber Chamberof of Commerce Commercesponsors sponsorsthe the25 25th annual annualMain MainCruise Cruiseon onFriday, Friday,June June23 23and Saturday, and Saturday, June June 24 and 24presents and presents a variety a of new variety events. of new events. Main MainStreet Street(Highway (Highway36) 36)will willbe beclosed closed from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 23, and most of the events will be held in Uptown
from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 23, andBut most the Susanville. on of Saturday, events will be of held June 24, most theinevents Uptown But on move to Susanville. Memorial Park —a Saturday, most of site whereJune tired24, immigrants the events move to their could rest and water Memorial Park — Creek a site livestock in Piute where immigrants before tired tackling the Sierra to could rest and water the immediate west. their livestock in Piute Creek “It’s going to be a huge, before two-daytackling event,” the saidSierra Sue to the immediate west. Christensen, one of the promoters of the “It’s going to be She a huge, event,” first Main Cruise. saidtwo-day the chamber said Sue oneputting of the the event asked herChristensen, to get involved promoters of year, the first Cruise. She together this andMain she gladly agreed. said the chamber get take Friday night theasked slow her dragtoraces involved putting event together this over Main Street.the The chamber hosts a year, gladly agreed. mixerand andshe street dance featuring local Friday nightfrom the slow band Forgery 5 to 9drag p.m. races Othertake events over Main The chamber hosts a include an Street. All-American Soapbox Derby mixer and street dance featuring localPlaza Showcase, a rededication of Pancera band Forgery from 5 toa9Motorcycle p.m. Other Show in Uptown Susanville, events include an All-American Soapbox and Shine (parking lot at Main and Roop streets), a preview of “Dancing for a Brand New Me,” a number of contests,
Derby Showcase, a rededication of Pancera Plaza into Uptown an opportunity cruise Susanville, Main Street,a Motorcycle and Ale Shine (parking live music Show at Lassen Works and alot free at Main and Roop streets), preview of midnight showing of the a movie “Dancing forGraffiti” a Brandat New Me,”Theatre. a number “American Sierra of contests, an opportunity cruiseat Main On Saturday, a Poker Runtobegins 10 Street, live music All-American at Lassen Ale Soapbox Works a.m., sanctioned and a free midnight of the Street Derby races will be showing held on Nevada movie “American Graffiti” between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.,ata Sierra barbecue Theatre. lunch and poker run prizes will be held at On Saturday, a Poker Run begins 10 Diamond Mountain Casino and theatShow a.m., sanctioned All-American and Shine (featuring food and Soapbox craft Derby races held on Nevada vendors andwill livebe music) will be heldStreet at between 10 Park a.m. and 4 p.m., a barbecue Memorial between 2 and 7 p.m. lunch andevents poker include run prizes will Hole be held at Other a Corn Toss Diamond Mountain and the Show Competition (3 to 6 Casino p.m.) and a live DJ at and Shine Mountain (featuring Casino food and Diamond (8craft p.m. to 1 vendors a.m.). and live music) will be held at Memorial Parkyou between and p.m.Main “We invite to join2us for7 the Other events includesaid. a Corn Toss Cruise,” Christensen “It’sHole going to be Competition (3 fun to 6 for p.m.) a live DJ at a whole lot of theand whole family .” Diamond Mountain Casinocall (8 p.m. to 1 For more information, the chamber a.m.). at (530) 257-4323 or email director@lassencountychamber.org. ❖
Susanville’s Main Cruise Schedule Friday June 23, 2017 5:00-9:00 p.m. Main Street Closure, (Historic Uptown) 5:00-9:00 p.m. Classic Cars & Cocktails, Lassen County Chamber Mixer, Wear your favorite Main Cruise T-Shirt (Pancera Plaza) 3:00-5:00 p.m. Lassen Soapbox Derby Car Showcase, Inspection & “Test Runs” (800900 Bocks of Main St.) 5:30-9:00 p.m. Motorcycle Show & Shine (Parking Lot/Corner Main & N. Roop) 7:00 p.m. Slow Drag Races (600-700 Blocks of Main St.) 7:30 p.m. Contests – Bubble Gum, Hula Hoop, Limbo, ’50s/’60s/’70s Dress Contests, Dancing For a Brand New Me Preview, Dance Club Performances (Pancera Plaza)
5:30-9:00 p.m. Street Dance featuring Forgery (Pancera Plaza) 8:45-11:45 p.m. Lassen Ale Works Dance (LAW at the Pioneer) Midnight Free Showing of “American Graffiti” (Sierra Theater) Saturday – June 24, 2017 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cheater’s Poker Run, Start at Diamond Mountain Casino •Pizza Factory – Susanville •The Boardroom – Johnstonville Road •Pizza Factory – Janesville •Susanville Ford •Diamond Mountain Golf Course Last Stop – Diamond Mountain Casino
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8:00 a.m.Noon Farmers Market (Pancera Plaza) 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Lassen Sanctioned All American Soapbox Derby Races (Nevada Street) 1:00-2:00 p.m. Diamond Mountain Casino Luncheon 2:00-7:00 p.m. 25th Anniversary Car Show (Memorial Park) 6:30 p.m. Awards Presentation, Lassen County Arts Council Cork & Canvas on Wheels (Memorial Park)
Photo by Ashley Arey 3:00-6:00 p.m. “Corn Hole” Toss Competition (Memorial Park) 2:00-7:00 p.m. Food & Crafts vendors (Memorial Park) 2:00-7:00 p.m. Live Music – featuring Forgery (Memorial Park) 7:00 p.m. Diamond Mountain Casino Dance – Live DJ (Willow Room) ❖
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ith the vast variety of landscapes that Lassen County provides, there is something to satisfy each type of rider out there whether it is road, trail or mountain biking. Everyone is sure to find something to suit his or her fancy. The Bizz Johnson Trail is the most well known trail in Lassen County and draws visitors from all over the country. According to the Rails To Trails Conservancy, the Bizz is the number one top trail in California. This trail winds 25.4 miles from Susanville to Mason Station. The first 16 miles of trail follow the ever-beautiful Susan River, which it crosses 12 times on bridges, trestles and two tunnels. The landscape is a stunning combination of semi-arid canyon and upland forests of pine and fir. After leaving the river, the trail follows existing roads for the final 4.5 miles into Westwood where travelers are greeted by a 25-foot carved statue of Paul Bunyan. Check current conditions before planning a trip on the trail by calling Bureau of Land Management, Eagle Lake Field Office at (530) 257-0456. Another popular trail is the Modoc Line Rail Trail that begins on Wendel Road in eastern Lassen and ends in southern Modoc County. This trail covers over 2,000 acres of some of Northeastern California’s most dramatic rangeland including views of the Skedaddle and Warner mountain ranges and opportunities to see wildlife, such as herds of pronghorn antelope. One of the newest trails in Lassen County is the South Side Trail. This amazing single-track connects to the Bizz Johnson Trail and is a great trail for riders of all skill levels. From Susanville, the trail begins at the Hobo Camp day use area that boasts of a good swimming hole, fishing, picnic areas and restrooms. The trail
begins as a dirt road leaving Hobo Camp and turns into a narrow, hand-built single track. The trail follows the rim above the Susan River for two miles and the view gets better and better along the way. Along the trail there are short climbs with rewarding downhill sections all the way to Devil’s Corral, a trailhead west of Susanville off of State Highway 36. The South Side Trail features long sections of trail that flow seamlessly through basalt lava flows and evergreen glades along the beautiful Susan River. If mountain biking is your cup of tea, visit Susanville Ranch Park’s 29 miles of single track that winds through canyons, around meadows and up into the hills. The park is home to two major mountain bike races throughout the year, the Ridin’ High at the Ranch and Super D. The Super D utilizes 4.1 of the 29 miles of track and incorporates step drops, jumps and 50-degree bank turns. Whereas the Ridin’ High at the Ranch race utilizes 95 percent of the track and has steep inclines and fast-flowing descents. The course’s elevation reaches 5,600 feet, rising from 4,200 feet. Beautiful views can be taken in at the top of the course while riding through the lush pines. For more information, visit www.sabadirtriders.com. Two bike riding challenges that follow roads are the Janesville Grade, beginning at the Janesville Chevron and the Eagle Lake Summit, starting in Susanville and riding up to Eagle Lake and back. Another way up to Eagle Lake is up Highway 139, which is a longer route that ends at the north end of the lake. Most of the roads and highways in Lassen County have light traffic and make for great riding. ❖
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he Lassen County Fair is the longestrunning community event, and it draws more than 35,000 patrons each year. This year, attendees will be welcomed with the theme, “Barn in the USA.” This year’s event, held at the beautiful, well-maintained fairgrounds, is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 23. The fair offers people of all ages something to enjoy, whether it’s the carnival rides or strolling ground acts. It is also a great place for people to catch up on what residents have been doing, as people walk through the
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hen summer turns to fall, Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch, located on Highway 395 near Milford, is the place to be. The pumpkin patch is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31. The Wemple family — one of the original pioneer families in Lassen County — has lived on their farm, along the shores of Honey Lake, since 1857, and they started growing more than 15 varieties of pumpkins in 1994. Why pumpkins? Dena Wemple said the farming family was simply looking for something else to grow. Pumpkins seemed like a good idea, and the family opened the pumpkin patch to the public. “We have wagon rides, animals, a corn maze (about three acres), pumpkins, squash and other gourds, a gift store, a
buildings to see the canning, quilts, floral, artwork and photography. Take a moment to walk back to the livestock barns and see what the youth have been doing to prepare their animals for the fair. The fair is full of long-time traditions including the Miss Lassen County Pageant, a scholarship program where young ladies vie for the top crown and the opportunity to represent the community. On Friday, people gather to acknowledge the Employee of the Year nominee and the old timers gather at Bekins Stage for apple pie and recognition.
snack house where we make hamburgers and hot dogs, caramel apples and pumpkin pies,” Wemple said. “We also have lots of restored antique farm equipment for the public to view.” The family sells its entire harvest to the public at the 15-acre pumpkin patch, but it’s really a small part of the family’s farming operation. They also grow organic wheat seed, pea seed and hay on about 500 acres.
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The fair also offers participants the opportunity to win some prizes with its frozen T-shirt, watermelon and funnel cake-eating contests held on Saturday. At 10 a.m. Saturday, residents line up on Main Street Susanville to watch the fair parade, sponsored by the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, featuring local and visiting organizations as well as the grand marshal and old timer of the year recipients. You won’t want to miss out on one of the biggest summer events. For a complete schedule of events and ticket information, call (530) 251-8900, or go to www.lassencountyfair.org. ❖
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During the week the pumpkin patch is open for groups and school field trips — mostly preschool or kindergarten through third grade. For more information, call (530) 253-2514 or visit their Facebook page. ❖
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Magical Country Christmas transforms Historic Uptown Susanville into a winter wonderland, complete with a tree lighting, fireworks, holiday spirit and Santa! It is a free event that features live entertainment, dance performances and refreshments. The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and the Historic Uptown Susanville Association put on the annual event, set for the first Saturday of December. Many local businesses and organizations make Christmas-themed floats for Santa’s Grand Entry Parade.
Santa appears on a float at the end of the parade and participants follow him to the top of Main Street near the Elks Lodge to watch a spectacular fireworks show. Some businesses will even partake in a hot toddy walk for the 21 and older crowd. People have a great opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts because many shops stay open later in the evening for this special holiday event. For more information, call the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 257-4323 or go to www.lassencountychamber.org. ❖
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eef, wine and mingling always make for a great event. Annually, during March, a crowd gathers at the Susanville Elks Lodge for A Taste of Beef, A Sip of Wine. Those who attend enjoy hand-selected premium wines and a wide array of mouth-watering beef hors d’oeuvres presented by Lassen County CattleWomen and Cattlemen. Representatives from local grocery stores pour
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some of their best selections and the Cattlemen serve wine brought in from Napa Valley. Past hors d’oeuvres include marinated steak preserves, raspberry chip beef bites, hamburger artichoke rollups and beef stuffed mushrooms; many more are also featured at the event. There is a silent auction containing numerous items on which people can bid. Proceeds support local youth activities, scholarships and agriculture in the classroom. ❖
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QUALIFY FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON ON THE BIZZ JOHNSON TRAIL
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ctober is the perfect time to test stamina and endurance at the Bizz Johnson Marathon. With more than 1,000 runners participating each year, the Bizz Johnson Marathon is one of Lassen County’s most popular events. The race is more than 26 miles of hardfought victory for participants. It also provides a great opportunity for all runners to set personal records and qualify for the Boston Marathon, while enjoying breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain air. Though the trail found its origin as part of a railroad branch line originally constructed by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1927 to haul lumber from Westwood to Fernley, Nevada, it is currently valued for its scenic advantages. The trail may seem an unlikely site for a marathon, but the scenic trail twists and turns through the rugged Susan River Canyon make it the perfect location for a backcountry run. Runners will enjoy crossing the river 12 times on bridges and trestles, and trekking through two old railroad tunnels. Some runners go so far as to say the trail is one of the most beautiful sites for a run they’ve ever seen. The trail begins in Westwood and finishes in Hobo Camp in Susanville. The first few miles lean slightly uphill with the last 20 miles or so traveling swiftly downhill. Along the way, the trail passes through a landscape of semi-arid canyon and upland forests of pine, fir and juniper overlooking the flowing Susan River Canyon. The entire community of Lassen
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County supports the event. Local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Susanville Rotary Club members staff aid stations along the course. The Lassen County Chamber of Commerce and Lassen Land and Trails Trust also offer their services along with other community supporters. The marathon is a two-day event and features five runs of different lengths to satisfy any runner’s appetite. The Express Half Marathon starts off the event Saturday, Oct. 7. The course starts at the Goumaz Trailhead and runs through the second half of the trail. Runners will be bused to the location from the Historic Susanville Railroad Depot and Visitor Center and will depart at 8 a.m. A shuttle to the starting location is included with the registration fee. The race on Saturday will have aid stations at miles 4, 7, 9 and 11. The Half Marathon, Sunday, Oct. 8, starts across the street from the Historic Susanville Railroad Depot on Richmond Road and continues up to wrap back around using the last quarter of the full trail route. Aid stations will be available every 2 miles. Sunday’s 10K Run also starts across the street from the Historic Railroad Depot, and, much like the Half Marathon, wraps back around to catch the marathon trail at the last 3 miles of the full route. The 10K Run appeals to local runners of all ages, with aid stations available every 2 miles. The Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon starts near Westwood at the Mason Station trailhead at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8. Runners will get to experience the unique beauty of the scenic Lassen National Forest with its cliffs, rivers, wooden bridges and railroad tunnels.
The marathon, a USA Track and Field certified full marathon course and a Boston Marathon qualifier, attracts many runners in the hopes of setting a personal record, but note the altitude ranges from 4,200 feet to 5,600 feet. A shuttle to the starting location is included with the registration fee. There will be aid stations every 2 to 3 miles. The 50K Run The 50K is perfect for runners not satisfied with running the typical 26.2 miles of a full marathon. The Bizz Johnson 50K Run offers an extra 5 miles for runners to enjoy. The race starts at the Mason Station Trailhead in Westwood at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 and ends at Hobo Camp. Aid stations will be located every 2 to 3 miles. For registration information and signup fees, go to www.coastaltrailruns.com. Bizz Johnson Trail history In 1978, Southern Pacific Railroad received approval to abandon most of the old line that carried lumber and sometimes passengers from 1914 through 1956. Following legal abandonment of the line, the Bureau of Land Management spearheaded the rails-to-trails conversion of the old railroad grade. Former U.S. Congressman Harold T. “Bizz” Johnson, who served in the House of Representatives from 1958 to 1980, was instrumental in helping establish the 30-mile segment as a rails-to-trails conversion for recreational use. The trail is named in his honor. Today, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service jointly manage the popular trail. ❖
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Hiking Trails and Wilderness Areas
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f the 58 national parks and 154 forests in the United States, the Lassen National Volcanic Park and Lassen National Forest are not as well known to the world. But this area is well deserving of the title with the beautiful landscapes and natural phenomena that visitors get to experience. For information regarding visiting the Lassen National Forest, call the headquarters in Susanville at (530) 2572151, or any one of the forest’s three ranger districts: Eagle Lake District, (530) 257-4188; Almanor Ranger District, (530) 258-2141; and Hat Creek Ranger District, (530) 336-5521. Here are a few places to look for: Bizz Johnson Trail One of the most popular trails in the area, this trail runs from Susanville to Westwood along an old railroad line that runs along the Susan River. The 26-mile trail offers majestic views of the river and eastern slope of the Sierra-Nevada Mountains. Caribou Wilderness This beautiful area is adjacent to wilderness in Lassen Volcanic National
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Park, and the area’s volcanic heritage can be seen through the crater peaks and cinder cones throughout the wilderness. Blue lakes edged in pine and fir dot this gently rolling, forested plateau that is filled with easy hiking trails. Ishi Wilderness The Ishi is a unique wilderness incised by wind and water, dotted with basaltic rock outcroppings, caves and bizarre pillar lava formations. The best hiking time for the wilderness is in the spring and fall seasons as summer temperatures often reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but the east-west sunburned ridges framed by rugged river canyons lined with riverine forests are one of the many exquisite sites in Northern California. Pacific Crest Trail This National Scenic Trail, winding through about 120 miles of forest in our area, runs the gamut from the granite and high mountain lakes of the Northern Sierra Nevada to the lava and broken landscape of the Southern Cascade Mountains. Parts of this trail are blocked by snow until late in the
season, so check with the Forest Service offices listed above for updated conditions. Wilderness areas The Ishi Wilderness and Caribou Wilderness make up about 10 percent of the Lassen National Forest and are special places where natural forces operate freely. These areas offer excellent hiking, backpacking and horseback riding in a completely natural setting. Motorized vehicles and mountain bikes are not allowed in the wildernesses to keep human impact to a minimum, and Forest Service workers do all maintenance work by hand. You can help to protect the wild character of wildernesses by using minimum impact camping techniques. Pack out all trash; if you are riding a horse or using a pack animal, pack in their forage and picket them at least 100 feet from lakes, trails, campsites and meadows. Campsites should also be kept at least 100 feet away from the lakes and trails. In these areas remember to leave only your footprints and to take only pictures. â?–
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or the curious or equine enthusiasts looking for an addition to their stables, the Bureau of Land Management’s Litchfield Wild Horse and Burro Corrals on Highway 395 North are worth a visit. Just 21 miles east of Susanville, the corrals can hold up to 1,000 animals that have been removed from public ranges to keep wild populations in balance with other rangeland users. These animals are available for adoption by the public. Anyone can visit the corrals during regular hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Summer hours are from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The facility is closed on federal holidays. Adopters can call the corrals at (530) 254-6575 and arrange to view available animals and take one home. Horse lovers find many reasons to adopt mustangs. Growing up in the rugged and rocky high deserts, these horses have developed sturdy feet and legs. They are sure-footed as well. Many adopters have high praise for the loyalty, or bond, that wild horses develop with their owners. For these equine enthusiasts, this bond is well worth the
time and patience it takes to gentle and then train a horse that has never been around humans. Adopted mustangs are used for all types of riding, work and competition. Many adopters prize burros as pasture pets. They warm up to their human owners quickly and are highly trainable. Many burros are used to guard livestock from predators such as coyotes and still others are used for backcountry packing and pulling carts. Title to adopt wild horses and burros remains with the federal government for one year. After providing a year of good care, adopters can receive title. The law recognizes the animals as “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the west” and requires the BLM to manage the wild herds. For more information about an adoption event or wild horse managements, call the corrals at (530) 254-6575, the Department of the Interior Wild Horse and Burro Adoption at (800) 417-9647 or go to www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-andburro/adoption-and-sales. ❖ File photo
Discover the Modoc Line Rail Trail n 86-mile segment of the former Southern Pacific Modoc Line, owned and operated by Lassen Land and Trails Trust, offers views of the Skedaddle and Warner mountain ranges, Northeastern California’s rangeland and wildlife, including pronghorn antelope herds. Dubbed the Modoc Line Rail Trail, the trail is open to motorized vehicles, bicycles, equestrians and hikers. Be aware the trail traverses a remote and primitive terrain. Never travel alone on the trail and let others know where you are going and when you plan to return. Trail users should be prepared and carry plenty of water, food, first aid and safety supplies. Cell phone reception is intermittent. There are no campgrounds or campsites along the trail, but
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camping is permitted on adjacent Bureau of Land Management lands. There is no access to watering or grazing sites for horses, and trespassing onto private land along the trail is not permitted. Equestrians should bring whatever supplies are needed for their horses. No firearms may be discharged along or across the trail. However, hunting is allowed on public land adjacent to the trail. Private land is also adjacent to the trail, so get permission from private landowners or use land status maps to be sure you are on public land before hunting. Three segments Three segments of the Modoc Line Rail Trail are best suited for trail use. The 6.9-mile Viewland segment is accessible from Wendel Road, off
Highway 395. The historic Noble’s Emigrant Trail crosses the trail and the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Corral is nearby. The 13-mile Snowstorm Canyon segment includes Snowstorm Creek Canyon volcanic tablelands, columnar basalt cliffs and even the remains of an old train wreck. In this segment, Biscar Reservoir is visible from the trail. There are good opportunities to view waterfalls and wildlife along this trail. Visitors can access the 19.9mile segment from Likely on Highway 395, offering great views of the Warner Mountains and the south fork of the Pit River Valley. For more information, call Lassen Land and Trails Trust at (530) 257-3252 or visit www.lassenlandandtrailstrust.org or call the BLM at (530) 257-0456 or (530) 233-4666. ❖
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hose who enjoy the game of golf should stop by the Diamond Mountain Golf Course. Located at 470-895 Circle Drive, the course sits at the base of Diamond Mountain. The course contains 18 holes, sloped greens, long straight fairways, simple doglegs and fast greens. The course also offers golf cart rentals. The course is a par 72 and is 6,518 yards. The weather generally allows for the course to be open between early spring and the end of fall. During the warmer months, tee time is usually at 7 a.m. whereas, during the colder months it’s more like 8 a.m. The course stays open until sunset. Those who visit can also enjoy visiting the pro shop, the restaurant or the bar. For more information, call the clubhouse at (530) 257-2520. ❖
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hile Lassen Ale Works has moved to a roomier location on Johnstonville Road, The Boardroom, the owners will continue to run the Uptown Susanville location at the Pioneer Saloon. Locally brewed beer can be enjoyed at either location, along with rich history and tasty dishes. Historic Uptown Susanville boasts all the amenities of a small town: quaint, locally owned stores, friendly faces and a deep history. One facet of the Uptown rich culture is the Pioneer Saloon, located at 724 Main St. in Susanville. Lassen Ale Works has 12 house brews available, seven brews year-round, with four seasonal beers in rotation. Some of the regular brews include the Pioneer Porter, Bizz Johnson Blonde, Eagle Lake IPA, Volcanic Double IPA and
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more. The in-house custom-made 10barrel brewing system brews 300gallon batches, according to the saloon’s website. Bombers, 22-ounce bottles, and growlers, 64-ounce bottles are available to take home. The establishment also hosts various bands and events throughout the year. Moreover, in addition to the modern qualities, the plot of land where the current brewery stands has it’s own history. Originally, a business named the Humboldt Exchange Saloon opened on location in 1862. It soon after changed names and hands and became the Pioneer Saloon. However, the building has also housed a barber shop, a bank, tobacconist shop and liquor store, snooker and pool hall, card room, a dart league, an outdoor beer garden and a live band venue and dance hall, according to the
businesses’ website. Although the saloon has been passed through multiple hands, the same rustic, western feel has never left the historic location. Above the bar is a wall covered with brands from ranches, and, as the story goes, Bing Crosby once stopped into the saloon for a drink and had the owner paint his name, and the brand PX by it on the wall. The Pioneer Saloon celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012. The Boardroom takes over the old Tum-A-Lum Lumber Company building at 702-000 Johnstonville Road, and features beer and wine, along with its introductory menu of fresh, decadent pizzas and crisp salads. Customers can sit inside in the casual atmosphere surrounded by wood and vintage décor, or enjoy the outdoor seating in the warmer months. ❖ Photo by Sam Williams
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on your best costumes and head uptown in October for the annual event that’s sure to entertain. Safe and Sane Halloween, sponsored by the Historic Uptown Susanville Association, is a community tradition offering a safe venue for trick-or-treaters and their families each year. Expect ghosts and goblins, fairy princesses and furry creatures to take over Uptown Susanville
from 3 to 5 p.m. on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31. Uptown businesses, along with other community organizations, hand out candy. Children can win a prize for the best costume in several age groups and people can even dress up their furry friends for an animal contest. Additionally, the recently added Coffin Races add some ghoulish fun for groups participating. Coffins are decorated and raced down Main Street. Main Street in Uptown Susanville is closed to traffic during the event, allowing participants safe passageway in the area, as well as local dancers to perform a variety of dance numbers for people to enjoy. ❖
The Wizard of Oz cast flew into town on a tornado. Hayden Noblet, left, is the cowardly lion, Brittney Noblet is Dorothy and Keith Noblet is the scarecrow. File photos
A variety of costumes are seen at the annual Safe and Sane Halloween Uptown event. Onikah Martin, left, Taryn Thresher, Taden McKenan, Colton Thresher, Cloey Mora and Alyssa Mora stop to show off their Halloween garb.
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ot only are their kicks the highest in Lassen County, the Susanville City Kickettes bring excitement to various events in the area throughout the year. The Kickettes always wow their audiences with sky-high kicks and precise dance routines. However, they also have a service platform, using their time to perform acts of community service all over Lassen County at after school programs, charity events, fundraisers and special
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appearances. The dancers put on the annual Christmas Extraordinaire during the second week of December in which they perform as many as 12 themed dances and make as many as 15 costume changes. They participate in the Susanville Uptown Christmas as well as many other local events during the fall season. They donate a portion of their show proceeds to nonprofit organizations after every performance. Since their creation in 2005, there have
been more than 50 Kickettes dancers who have performed at more than 60 events countywide. They have also participated in dance competitions on national stages all over California and Nevada. The Susanville City Kickettes complete more than 100 community service hours each season. Under the direction of Jessica NewtonWade, the idea for the Kickettes originated with Doug Sheehy, a well-known performance enthusiast in Lassen County. ❖
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atience and binoculars – and sometimes a little luck – can lead to some rewarding wildlife experiences. Dawn to dusk near water are the best times and places to find wildlife. It’s common to see a herd of pronghorn antelope on Hwy. 395 going toward Alturas, and on Highway 139 in Willow Creek Valley. In the Hat Creek area, be prepared to see everything from elk to bats. Osprey and bald eagles are often seen at Lake Britton. Elk, deer, snipe, swallows and bats can be sighted at Wiley Ranch. The Big Jacks/Straylor Lake area will afford you a chance to see sandhill cranes and perhaps a badger. Lake Almanor has the largest summer
population of ospreys in California, so with a pair of binoculars you may be able to see them swooping down to the lake to catch a fish. Bald and golden eagles may also be observed around the lake. On the causeway going into Chester from the east, you will be able to see Canada geese at all times of the year. In the spring they proudly display their young, and the rest of the year there is always a large flock residing in the meadows. Mixed in with the geese you also will find a variety of ducks looking for food in the shallows.
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Was Eagle Lake named after eagles? You bet! Spend some time on the north shore and you should see bald eagles and osprey fishing for their meals. Deer, chipmunks, golden-mantled ground squirrels and a myriad of birds are common campground visitors. Sit quietly, and they might come close enough to be seen clearly – but remember, do not feed them. Wild animals that grow to depend on human feeding invariably come to harm. ❖
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EAGLE LAKE AREA LODGING (Lassen County)
Eagle Lake RV Park • Join us for a unique experience... 687-125 Palmetto Way, Spaulding, Eagle Lake • 530-825-3133 Heritage Land Company • Lakefront cabin rentals, daily and weekly rates North Shore, Eagle Lake • 530-825-2131 Mariner’s Resort • Lounge w/fireplace, boat rentals, restaurant, lakeside cabins At Stone’s Landing, Eagle Lake • 530-825-3333
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SUSANVILLE AREA LODGING (Lassen County) Apple Inn 2720 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4726 Best Western/Trailside Inn • Free WiFi & continental breakfast, HD TV’s 2785 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4123
Budget Host Frontier Inn Motel 2685 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4141
Diamond Mountain Casino & Hotel • Lodge style rooms, suites w/tubs 900 Skyline Drive, Susanville • 877-319-8514, 530-252-1100
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Diamond View Motel 1529 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4585
Knights Inn Motel 1705 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-6577
Red Lion Inn & Suites • Free breakfast & WiFi, exercise room, indoor corridor 3015 East Riverside Dr., Susanville • 530-257-3450 River Inn • Free WiFi & continental breakfast, restaurant 1710 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-6051
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Roseberry House Bed and Breakfast 609 North Street, Susanville • 530-257-5675
Super 8 Motel • Featuring free breakfast and WiFi in the heart of Susanville 2975 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-2782, 800-800-8000
Travel Inn 1067 Main Street, Susanville
DOYLE AREA LODGING (Lassen County) Winje’s Emporium and Hotel • Full country store and hotel, new owners 435-065 Main St., Corner of Main & Third, off Doyle Loop, Doyle • 530-827-2717
WESTWOOD AREA LODGING (Lassen County) Villa Monte Motel Hwy. 36 and Westwood “Y” • 530-256-3493 Walker Mansion Inn • Spectacular venue for weddings, with cafe & gift shop 3rd and Ash Street, Westwood • 530-256-2169
LAKE ALMANOR AREA LODGING (Plumas County) Almanor Properties • Properties around Lake Almanor 313 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3232, 800-360-5478 Babe’s Peninsula Inn • Across the street from the lake 441 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4700
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LAKE ALMANOR AREA LODGING continued (Plumas County) Bailey Creek Cottages
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45 Idylberry Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-259-7829
Big Cove Resort 442 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3349
Coldwell Banker Kehr/O’Brien Real Estate 499 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4386
Knotty Pine Resort 430 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3348
Lake Almanor Brokers 452 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3303, 530-258-3303
Lake Almanor Rental Properties 289 Clifford Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-259-4386, 866-223-5687
Northshore Campground Highway 36, 2 mi. E of Chester • 530-258-3376
Plumas Pines Resort 3000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam • 530-259-4343
Quail Lodge Lake Almanor 29615 Highway 89, Canyon Dam • 530-284-0861
Rooms at 412 412 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3348
Vagabond Resort 7371 Highway 147, Eastshore, Lake Almanor •530-596-3240
Wilson’s Camp Prattville Resort 2932 Almanor Dr. West, Prattville • 530-259-2267
CHESTER AREA LODGING (Plumas County) Antlers Motel • “Cutest Little Thing in Chester” 268 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2722, 888-4-MY-STAY Best Western Rose Quartz Inn • In the center of town 306 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2002, 888-571-4885 Cedar Lodge Motel • In the woods Highway 36 and Highway 89, Chester • 530-258-2904 Coldwell Banker Kehr/O’Brien Real Estate • Properties around the lake 244 Main St., Chester • 530-596-4386 • Non-smoking Highlands Ranch Resort • 19 miles west of Chester 41515 State Hwy 36E, Mill Creek • 530-595-3388 Lake Almanor Brokers • Properties around the lake - Lakefront & nearby 119 Main St., Chester • 530-258-3303, 530-596-3303
200 Crescent St., Quincy • 530-283-3686, 800-804-6541 • 3 smoking rooms
Hideaway Motel and Lodge 761 Hideaway Rd., Greenville • 530-284-7915
Oak Grove Motor Lodge 700 Highway 89, Greenville • 530-284-6671
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GREENVILLE / QUINCY AREA LODGING (Plumas County)
Gold Pan Lodge • Next to the airport, continental breakfast
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Camping Guide in mid to late May. Reservations You can reserve space at any of the privately-run parks by calling their individual numbers listed below. Most of the U.S. Forest Service, BLM and Lassen Volcanic National Park nongroup campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. However, reservations can be made (fee charged) at 877-444-6777, or online at www.recreation.gov at the following campgrounds: Almanor, Frenchman Lake and Antelope Lake recreation areas. At these camp-
U.S. Forest Service Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or www.recreation.gov EL= Eagle Lake Ranger District For Information: 530-257-4188 on weekdays AR = Almanor Ranger District: 530-258-2141 BR = see page 66 for info BLM=Bureau of Land Management For information: (530) 257-5381 (Most campgrounds are first come, first served) www.blm.gov/ca/
LV=Lassen Volcanic National Park For information: 530-595-4444, nps.gov/lavo EAGLE LAKE AREA AND NORTHEAST LASSEN COUNTY CAMPING
Eagle Lake RV Park 687-125 Palmetto Way, Eagle Lake 530-825-3133 Aspen Grove Campground South side Eagle Lake Christie Campground Eagle Lake Rd., South side Eagle Lake Eagle Campground South side Eagle Lake West Eagle Campground South side Eagle Lake (Group sites) Merrill Campground Eagle Lake Rd., South side Eagle Lake Mariner’s Resort At Stone’s Landing, Eagle Lake 530-825-3333 Bogard Campground Off Hwy. 44 between Susanville and Lassen Park Butte Creek Campground Off Hwy. 44 Crater Lake Campground 7 Miles east off Hwy. 44 Goumaz Campground 2 miles off Hwy. 44, 15 miles NW of Susanville North Eagle Lake Campground Off Hwy. 139, on A-1 Ramhorn Springs NE Lassen off Hwy. 395 south of Spanish Springs Primitive Campgrounds (5) At Eagle Lake. www.blm.gov/ca/
fees range from $10-30 for a single family campsite, and $36-60 for a double site. Golden Age/Golden Access passes are valid only for single sites. Campgrounds identified as self service charge no fees and depend upon you to pack out your own garbage. Most national forest land is open to primitive camping, but campfire permits are required and cross-country vehicular travel is prohibited. Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) are available free of charge at any Forest Service office. Contact the nearest ranger station for more information. Lassen Volcanic National Park camping fees are $10-$20.
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There are hundreds of campsites in Lassen County and neighboring Plumas County, many of them located in alpine lake and forested streamside settings, and some in the high desert. A few are open year-round, but most, including those run by the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Gas and Electric Co., Bureau of Land Management and national parks are open seasonally and their dates of opening and closure vary. Generally, the campgrounds are open from April to October, with those at higher elevations opening
grounds, concessionaires reserve roughly half the sites, while the other half remain first-come, firstserved. Reservations are recommended during the peak season, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Most PG&E sites are first-come, first-served, however, several individual sites are now available for reservations and provide water, rest rooms, garbage collection, fire grills, tables and benches, and tent spaces. Fees are $22-$25 for a family campsite. Group campsites at U.S. Forest Service and PG&E are available only through advance reservations. See phone numbers below. U.S. Forest Service campground
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CHESTER AREA CAMPING (Plumas County) Brookside RV Park 286 Main St., Chester 530-258-3584 16 Cedar Lodge RV Park Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 89, Chester 530-258-2904 15 Childs Meadow Resort Hwy. 36, Mill Creek 530-595-3388 32 Leisure RV Park 124 Feather River Dr., Chester 800-589-1578, 258-2302 28 Martin’s RV Park Martin Way & Hwy. 36, Chester 530-258-2407, 258-3000 14 St. Bernard Lodge/RV 10 mi. W of Chester 530-258-3382 20 Last Chance Creek Off Hwy. 36, N of Chester (Includes Group) PG 25 Domingo Springs Warner Valley Rd. to County Road 311, AR 18 8 mi. NW of Chester High Bridge 5 mi. W of Chester off Warner Valley Rd. on North Fork Feather River Soldier Meadows SW of Chester off County Road 308
LAKE ALMANOR AREA CAMPING (Plumas County) Big Cove Resort 442 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 530-596-3349 Big Springs Resort 2655 Big Springs Rd., Lake Alm. 530-596-3390 Canyon Dam RV Park 29581 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam 530-284-7046 Forest Park RV Spaces 29689 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam 530-284-7405 Lake Cove Resort & Marina 3584 Hwy. 147, Lake Almanor
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Ownership Designation # of sites Tents OK/# of sites RVs/# of sites Camping cabin Full hookups TV/Cable hookups Showers Toilets-Vault/Flush Piped water Laundry facility Dump station Self service Boat rentals Boat ramp Open year round Restaurant/Bar Store Pay phone Internet access
Camping Guide PG = PG&E Campgrounds: 916-386-5164 or www.pge.com/recreation U.S. Forest Service Reservations: 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov AR = Almanor Ranger District...................................530-258-2141 MR= Mt. Hough Ranger District................................530-283-0555 FR = Feather River Ranger District............................530-534-6500
CHESTER AREA CAMPING (Plumas County) Brookside RV Park 286 Main St., Chester 530-258-3584 16 Cedar Lodge RV Park Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 89, Chester 530-258-2904 15 Childs Meadow Resort Hwy. 36, Mill Creek 530-595-3388 32 Leisure RV Park 124 Feather River Dr., Chester 800-589-1578, 258-2302 28 Martin’s RV Park Martin Way & Hwy. 36, Chester 530-258-2407, 258-3000 14 St. Bernard Lodge/RV 10 mi. W of Chester 530-258-3382 20 Last Chance Creek Off Hwy. 36, N of Chester (Includes Group) PG 25 Domingo Springs Warner Valley Rd. to County Road 311, AR 18 8 mi. NW of Chester
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Paul Bunyan Resort 443 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 530-596-4700 Pine Cone Lodge RV Park 414 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 530-596-3348 Plumas Pines Resort 3000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam 530-259-4343
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