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Lassen County Visitors Guide

~ Welcome To Our Home ~

Lassen County

Published May 2008 Ad deadline for 2009 is February 2009

Publisher Michael C. Taborski

Project Editors Robert Mahenski Kevin Mallory

Copy Writers Shayla Ashmore Barb France Ruth Ellis Sam Williams Susan Cort Johnson Jeff Fontana Ben Wilgus Pat Shillito Aura Whittaker Ashly Ward

assen 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 this relatively unspoiled wonderland. Because of the unique terrain, there’s something here for everyone. The local 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 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 vents. You might see

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some real cowboys riding the range. We invite you to have a wonderful time in Lassen County, and ask that you respect its beauty.

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Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bizz Johnson Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Camping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Casino Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 CHP Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 City Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Clubs & Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Coppervale Ski Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Cross-Country Skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Eagle Lake Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Eagle Lake Mural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Eagle Lake Recreation Area . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Elks Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Fort Sage Recreation Management Area . .66 Golf Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Hiking Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Historic Susanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Historic Westwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Janesville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Johnstonville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Kayaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Lassen County Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Lassen Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Lassen National Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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Lodging Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Motocross Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Mountain Bike Trails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Mural Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Nobles Emigrant Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Paul Bunyan Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Pioneer Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Railroad Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Restaurant Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Senior Cart Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Smokey Bear Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Snowmobiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Susanville Area Bicycle Association . . . . . . .24 Susanville Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Susanville Ranch Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Susanville Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Trees of Lassen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Visitors Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Visitors' Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Walker Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Westwood Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Westwood Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . .56 Wild Woods Survival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Wilderness Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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Alturas . . . . . .105 Boise . . . . . . .483 Chico . . . . . . .105 LASSEN Klamath Falls 170 NATIONAL Las Vegas . . .526 FOREST Los Angeles . .555 To Medford . . . . .224 PLUMAS Chico Pendleton . . . .500 NATIONAL Phoenix . . . . .811 FOREST Portland . . . . .458 Red Bluff . . . .108 Redding . . . . .112 Reno . . . . . . . .84 Sacramento . .194 San Francisco 270 PLUMAS Seattle . . . . . .638 NATIONAL e U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities onCthe of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where Spokane . . . . .700 REbasis FOREST ST TRAIL plicable, sex, marital status, familial beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individVancouver . . .780status, parental stat us, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political Plumas Eureka ’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for To Park mmunication of program information (Braille,To largeOroville print, audiot ape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) State 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a com-

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A D V E RT I S E R S I N D E X

LODGING, RESORTS & CAMPING Best Western Trailside Inn . . . . . . . . . . .9 Carson Chalets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Diamond Mountain Casino . . . . . . . . . .55 Dorado Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 High Sierra Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 River Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Super 8 Motel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Triple E Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

RECREATION Diamond Mountain Casino . . . . . . . . . .55 Iron Horse Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Lassen College FoundationGallatin Marina, Eagle Lake . . . . . . .18 Oak Creek Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Sierra Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Susanville Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 The Bike Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

RESTAURANTS, WINERIES & LOUNGES Diamond Mountain Casino . . . . . . . . . .55 El Tepeyac Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Mountain Meadows Mead . . . . . . . . . .56 Lassen Steaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 TCBY Frozen Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

REAL ESTATE Almanor Log Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Bank of America Mortgage . . . . . . . . .29 Big Valley Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Century 21-Eve DeVeir . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Century 21-Cottage Realty . . . . . . . . .26 DW Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Eagle Home Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Eagle Lake Homes & Land . . . . . . . . .15 Endeavor Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 ERA Joy Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Benny Brown’s Susanville Auto Center 44 Kurt’s Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Susanville Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

REAL ESTATE continued ERA Joy Realty-Lori McGill . . . . . . . . .12 GMAC Town & Country Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover Gold Run Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Heard Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Heritage Land Company . . . . . . . . . . .16 Jan Fischer - United Country . . . . . . . .39 Jenkins Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Lassen Land & Homes . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Mountain Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Pearson Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 & 49 Smith Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Stevens Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Sunnyside Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Susan River Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 MEDICAL SERVICES Banner Lassen Medical Center . . . . . .75 Lassen Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . .43

GIFTS, APPAREL, ETC. Elegant Iris & Men’s Den . . . . . . . . . . .31 Finder’s Keeper’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Leslie’s Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Margie’s Book Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Sierra Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 OTHER SERVICES Billington Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . .45 Community Evangelical Free Church . . .9 County Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Forest Office Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Jason Colbert Construction . . . . . . . . .39 Kohrt, Robert D.D.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Lassen County Arts Council . . . . . . . . .61 Lassen Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 State Farm Insurance-Bill Muttera . . . .43 State Farm Insurance-Brian Wilson . . .48 The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Westwood Chamber of Commerce . . .56 Young’s Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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ee if this sounds familiar: youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come here once or twice to visit. The magnificent Sierra peaks captivate you and you find yourself thinking about waking up to that view every morning. You start to think of all the virtues of a small community and you think maybe, just maybe, you could move here. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re young and single, looking to relocate your family, or getting set to retire, the first thing you should do is request a relocation packet from the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 257-4323 or write the chamber at P.O. Box 338, Susanville, Calif., 96130. Please send $5 to cover mailing and copying

costs. You can also contact the Westwood Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1247, Westwood, Calif., 96137, or give them a call at (530) 256-2456. The relocation packet includes information on local employers, real estate, schools, churches and community services. It also includes a regional profile, which covers weather, population, income and housing statistics. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming here to look for work, the best time to move is in April, according to Chamber of Commerce Director Patricia Hagata. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when seasonal hiring heats up, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to find a job that can help you get established. Scout out the area beforehand. Most jobs in Susanville and the surrounding areas require retail experience or some technical training. As far as finding a place to

live, several Susanville real estate agents offer rentals and there are many options in Lassen County if you are in the market to buy a home. Real estate listings appear in the Lassen County Times or Westwood PinePress newspaper each week, or, you can access real estate advertising at the Lassen County Times Web site at www.lassennews.com. Families can contact the Lassen County School District at (530) 257-2196 for information concerning the public schools. Alternative education opportunities also are available. Retired people have perhaps the broadest options in moving to Lassen County. Your lifestyle can be as quiet or as active as you wish. There are numerous social and service clubs in town and a host of community events that are always seeking volunteers.

Lassen County at a glance Population Lassen County 34,000 City of Susanville 17,500 Geography Lassen County 2,916,790 acres 4,547 square miles Susanville Elevation 4,255 ft. Average Annual Total Precipitation 14.29 inches Average Annual Total Snowfall 10 inches Average Maximum Temp 95Â°F Average Minimum Temp 28Â°F

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Lassen County Calendar of Events All listings courtesy of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, 601 Richmond Rd., Box 338, Susanville, CA 96130, (530) 257-4323. Check the Chamber’s Web site at www.visitlassen.com for new listings and updates. The area code is (530) unless noted otherwise. MAY 2008 May 2&3 Susanville Symphony Society “The American Frontier”, 7pm. United Methodist Church. 70 S. Lassen. General Admission $15. For more info call 530-257-2920 or visit www.susanvillesymphony.com. May 3 Lassen County Annual “Childrens Fair”, at the Lassen County Fairgrounds. For more info call Lassen County Office of Education 257-2196.

May 18 Diamond Mountain Speedway “Family Night”. Race starts at 2pm. Lassen Co. Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info visit www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.c om or email diamondmountainspeedway@citlink.com.

May 3 LCC Kinship Care Education Program “Child & Adolescent Development Normal vs. Abnormal”, 11am-3pm. Humanities building Rm. HU 213. speaker Brian Martin, MA. For more info call 530-257-6181 ext. 8901

May 24 Eagle Lake! Opening Day fishing season

May 3 Lassen County Certified Car Seat Technicians Coalition “Chile Car Seat Checkup”, 8:30am-11:30am. Lassen County Fairgrounds parking lot. For more info call Kathy Colvin 530-251-2417. May 4 Susanville Symphony Society “The American Frontier”, 2:30pm. United Methodist Church, 70 S. Lassen. General Admission $15. For more info call 530-257-2920 or visit www.susanvillesymphony.com. May 10 Soroptimist International of Susanville Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater “Here Come D’Judge”, 6pm no-host bar, 7pm dinner & theater. Elks Lodge, 400 Main St. Susanville. Individual tickets $45, Table of 8 $320. Includes full sit down dinner & performance. All proceeds support Soroptimist charitable works. Tickets are sold at Ri-tone Color Center & US Bank. For more info call Sandy Jonas 530-260-0417.

May 24&25 Camp Ronald McDonald 15th Annual “Pancake Breakfast”, Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake. 7am-11am. All proceeds benefit camper scholarships for Lassen County kids week. For more info call Vicky 916-734-4230. May 24,25&26 Honey Lake MX Park “Loretta Lynn NW Regional Qualifier”, 448-450 Hwy 395, Milford. For more info call 530-827-2639. May 31 The Susanville Sunrise Rotary Club “Bizz Johnson Trail Duathlon”, 10am. The race will consist of a two mile run, twelve mile mountain bike ride, then finish with a two mile run, all located on the Historic Bizz Johnson Trail. Individual and Relays divisions, $55/Individual, $90/Relay. For more info call Jamie Jones 530-257-5551 or to register go to www.active.com. JUNE 2008 June 6 Susanville Rotary Club “Sober Graduation’. For more info call 530-257-5179.

May 15 Lassen County Chamber Mixer hosted by Lassen County Fair, 195 Russell Ave. 5:307:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323.

June 7 Monticola Club “Home Tour”. Tickets are $10. For more info or tickets call Kay White 530-257-4961. Tickets also avaliable at the Chamber office, 601 Richmond Rd.

May 16 LCC Kinship Care Education Program “Overview of How CPS Uses Kinship Care in Lassen County”, 5:30-9:30pm. Speaker will be Camille Young. Humanities building room HU213. For more info call 530-2576181 ext. 8901.

June 7 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30-12pm. Historic Susanville Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530-257-3252.

May 17 Soroptimist International of Susanville Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater “Here Come D’Judge”, 6pm no host bar, 7pm dinner & theater. Elks Lodge, 400 Main St. Susanville. Individual tickets $45, Table of 8 $320. Includes full sit down dinner & performance. All proceeds support Soroptimist charitable works. Tickets are sold at Ri-tone Color Center & US Bank. For more info call Sandy Jonas 530-260-0417.

June 7 LL&TT “National Trails Day”, For more info call 530-257-3252 or visit www.bizzjohnsontrail.com. June 7 Northeastern Rural Health Clinic New Class “Just The Basics: Labor & Delivery”, 9:00am-5:00pm. $91 Fee, Free to Northeastern Ob patients, Medical and Sliding fee scale accepted. For more info or pre-registration call Amiee 530-257-2255.

May 17 LL&TT “Paiute Meadows Trail Run”, For more info call 530-257-3252 or visit www.bizzjohnsontrail.com

June 13 Lassen County Chamber Mixer hosted by Mariner’s Resort, 509-725 Stone Rd., North Shore Eagle Lake. 5:30pm-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323.

May 17 Lassen County Fair “Sportsmen Show”. 195 Russell Ave. For more info call 530-251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org.

June 13&14 Susanville Symphony Society “The Susanville Pops Concert”, 7pm. United Methodist Church. 70 S. Lassen, General Admission $15. For more info call 530-2572923 or visit www.susanvillesymphony.com.

May 17&18 Honey Lake MX Park “Saturday MX/Sunday GP”, 448-450 Hwy 395, Milford. For more info call 530-827-2639. May 18 Lassen Aurora Network “Ride for Recovery”. Networking for Wellness. For more info call 530-257-3864.

May 18 Susanville Schools “Fourth Grade Day”, Lassen Co. Fairgrounds (Jensen Hall), 195 Russell Ave. For more info call 530-2518900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org .

June 14 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm, Historic Susanville Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530-257-3252.

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Lassen County Calendar of Events continued June 14&15 Return of the “Strawberry Festival”, 10am-7pm, Lassen County Fair Grounds, 195 Russell Ave. We will have Strawberry floats, shortcake, fresh strawberries, ice cream, and much more! Crafters interested, booth spaces will be 10’x10’ at $60 a booth. The International Students will be available to help you set up and tear down booths. Booth proceeds will go towards the International Students and their activities. For more info or booth space call Lynda Alberico 530-249-2774 or email www.lralberico@yahoo.com. June 15 Susanville Symphony Society “The Susanville Pops Concert”, 2:30pm. United Methodist Church. 70 S. Lassen. General Admission $15. For more info call 530-2572923 or visit www.susanvillesymphony.com. June 19 Lassen County Chamber Mixer hosted by Honey Lake Firearms, 2995 Johnstonville Rd. 5:30pm-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323. June 20&21 LL&TT 1st Annual “Bridgefest” Music Festival. For more info call 530-257-3252 or visit www.bizzjohnsontrail.com. June 21 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Susanville Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530-257-3252.

July 5 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Susanville Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530-257-3252.

Aug. 23 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530-257-3252.

July 10 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by The Pardner. 702-100 Johnstonville Rd. 5:30-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323.

Aug. 23 Northeastern Rural Health Clinic New Class “Just The Basics: Labor & Delivery”, 9:00am-5:00pm. $91 Fee, Free to Northeastern Ob patients, Medical and Sliding fee scale accepted. For more info or pre-registration call Amiee 530-257-2255.

July 12 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 5 30-257-3252. July 16-20 Lassen County Fair. For more info call 530-251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org. July 19 Lassen County Fair Parade. For more info call 530-257-4323. July 19 Lassen Co. Fair’s “Demolition Derby”, Sponsored by Diamond Mtn. Casino & Lassen Beverage. 6pm. Lassen Co. Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info visit www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.com or email diamondmountainspeedway@citlink.com. July 19 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530257-3252.

June 21 Lassen High School “LHS Multi Class Reunion 1959-1970”. For more info call Lorraine Hansen 530-596-3481. July 20 Lassen Co. Fair’s “Lassen Speedway Race”, 6pm. Lassen Co. Fairgrounds, 195 June 21 B.P.O Elks “Annual Elks Dinner”, 5pm Russell Ave. For more info call 530-251-8900 or doors open , 6:30pm dinner served .The Armory visit Building at Lassen County Fair Grounds. www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.com. For more info call Phil 530-251-2175. July 26 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers June 21 Lassen High School “LHS Alumni Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. Picnic”, 11am. Jensen Hall. For more info call David, Market Manager For more info call Kim Brown 530-257-2963. 530-257-3252. June 28 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Susanville Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530-257-3252.

July 26 L.H.S. Class of 1988 20yr. Reunion. Contact Shelly (Templeton) Bennett 530-257-4399 with your address and ideas.

Aug. 24 Diamond Mountain Speedway “Family Race Night”, Racing begins at 2pm. Lassen Co. Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info visit www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.com. Aug. 28 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by ERA Joy Realty, 2360 Main St. 5:30pm-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323. Aug. 30 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. For more info call David, Market Manager 530-257-3252. SEPTEMBER 2008 Sept. 6 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. For more info call 530-257-3252. Sept. 6 Diamond Mountain Speedway “DMS for $1500 to Win for Modifies”, 6pm. Lassen Co. Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info visit www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.com. Sept. 9 Diamond Mt. Bloomer Gardners Club “Monthly Meeting”, 6:30pm. City of Susanville Community Center. For more info call TeriLynn 530-253-3370. Sept. 11 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by Lynn’s at the Ranch, 710-100 Rio Dosa Dr. Janesville. 5:30-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323. Sept. 13 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. For more info call 530-257-3252.

July 26&27 “Big Valley Days”. For more info call June 28 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce 530-294-5700 or visit www.bigvalleynews.net. Sept. 13 Susanville Street Rodders “High 17th Annual “Main St. Cruise”, classic car showCountry Cruise”, 10am-4pm. Lassen County n- shine. 1-4pm. For more info call 530-257AUGUST 2008 Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info call 4323. Aug. 2 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Rick Sussen 530-257-3857. Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. June 28 Bieber “Big Valley Days.” For more info call David, Market Manager Sept. 20 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers For more info call Flora 530-294-5787. 530-257-3252. Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. For more info call 530-257-3252. June 28 Diamond Mountain Speedway “Points & Aug. 2&3 American Cancer Society “Relay For Series Race for Modified”, 6pm. Lassen Co. Life”, Lassen Union High School, 1110 Main St. OCTOBER 2008 Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info visit For more info call Cheryl 530-252-1533. Oct. 2 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.com Mixer hosted by Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch, or email diamondmountainspeedAug. 3 Diamond Mountain Speedway “Family 450-525 Wemple Ln. Milford. 5:30pm-7:30pm. way@citlink.com. Night Racing”. Race starts at 2pm. Lassen Co. For more info call 530-257-4323. Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info visit June 23-July 28 Northeasten Rural Health www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.com. Oct. 3&4 LL&TT 16th Annual “Rails to Trails Clinic 2008 Childbirth Class Schedule “Childbirth Festival”. Saturday, Chili Cookoff. Sunday, Bike & Parenting Preparation Series”, Mondays Aug. 3-8 Camp Ronald McDonald 15th Annual Rides. Historic Railroad Depot, 601 Richmond Rd. For more info call David Sowers, Market 6:30pm-9:00pm. For more info or pre-registra“Lassen County Kids Week!”. Camp Ronald Manager 530-257-3252 or visit tion call Amiee 530-257-2255. McDonald at Eagle Lake. Residential summer www.bizzjohnsontrail.com. camp for all children ages 8-12 in Lassen JULY 2008 County area. Scholarships are available. For Oct. 3,4&5 5th Annual Bizz Johnson Marathon. July 4 Diamond Mountain Speedway “Susanville more info call Vicky 916-734-4230 or visit For more info visit www.redwoodtrails.com. Auto Center & Big O Tires Race”. 6pm. Lassen www.campronald.org. County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more Oct. 12 Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse “St. Jude info visit Aug. 9 Monticola Club “Art in the Garden”, www.diamondmountainspeedway.bravehost.com 9am-3pm, tickets are $15. For more info or tick- Ride”. For more info call Jeff Schwagerl 530-253-3175. or email diamondmountainspeedets call Kay 530-257-4961 or get tickets at the way@citlink.com. Chamber office, 601 Richmond Rd. Oct. 18 Big Valley Community Alliance “Autumn Marketplace”, 5:30pm-9:30pm. Veterans July 5 Westwood Museum Annual “Paul Bunyan Aug. 9 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Mountain Festival Breakfast”, 7am until the Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. Memorial Hall, Bieber, Ca. Beer & Wine tasting, Fashion show, Food, Craft booths, and Live parade starts. Westwood Community Center. For more info call David, Market Manager Auction. For more info call Donna 530-294Biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, and pancakes 530-257-3252. 5700. will be served. All proceeds will go to upkeep and maintenance of the Westwood Museum. For Aug. 9 LL&TT “Eagle Lake Fun Run”, Eagle Oct. 31 HUSA “Safe & Sane Halloween”, 3more info call Judy Robinson 530-256-2352. Lake Gallatin Beach. For more info call 5305pm. Held in Historic Uptown Susanville. For 257-3252 or visit www.bizzjohnsontrail.com. more info call Kathie Garnier 530-257-6991. July 5 Westwood Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual “Paul Bunyan Mountain & Blues Aug. 9 L.H.S. Class of 1978 30yr. Class Reunion. Oct. 13 - Nov. 17 Northeastern Rural Health Festival”, 11am, Westwood Park, 2nd & Lassen Co. Fairgrounds (Jensen Hall), 195 Greenwood St. For more info call 530-256-2456 Russell Ave. For more info call Michelle Zubillaga Clinic 2008 Childbirth Class Schedule “Childbirth & Parenting Preparation Series”, Mondays or visit www.westwoodchamber.org. 530-2577291. 6:30pm-9:00pm. For more info or pre-registration call Amiee 530-257-2255. July 5 Eagle Lake Marina 8th Annual “Fishing Aug.16 Lassen Land & Trails Trust “Farmers Clinic & Project Eagle Lake Trout”, 1pm. Eagle Market”, 7:30am-12pm. Historic Railroad Depot. Lake Marina parking lot. For more info call For more info call David, Market Manager Grace 530-257-3067 or visit 530-257-3252. www.eaglelakemarina.com.

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NOVEMBER 2008 Nov. 13 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by Every Bloomin Thing/ Port of Subs, 705-670 Hwy 395 E. 5:30pm-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323. Nov. 22 Honey Lake Hospice “Light up a Life”, Banner Lassen Medical Center. For more info contact Andria 530-257-3137. DECEMBER 2008 Dec. 4 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce Mixer hosted by Milwood Florist, 2020 Main St. 5:30pm-7:30pm. For more info call 530-257-4323. Dec. 5&6 Lassen County Fair “Christmas Craft Fair”, Lassen Co. Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave. For more info call 530-251-8900 or visit www.lassencountyfair.org Dec. 6 Lassen County Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual “Magical Country Christmas” Celebration. 5-7pm. 6pm Tree lighting ceremony. Held in the Historic Uptown Susanville. For more info call 530-257-4323. Dec. 6 Northeastern Rural Health Clinic New Class “Just The Basics: Labor & Delivery”, 9:00am-5:00pm. $91 Fee, Free to Northeastern Ob patients, Medical and Sliding fee scale accepted. For more info or pre-registration call Amiee 530-257-2255. Dec. 31 Last day of fishing at Eagle Lake

~ Regular events & meetings ~ These events and meetings take place every month or every week. Big Valley VFW Post 7144 “Post Meeting.” First Thursday every month. For more info call Dearld 530-299-3226. Janesville Jolly Elders “Game Day,” Every Wednesday at 1pm. 463690 Main St. Janesville. Cards and other games! For more info call Edith 530-254-6516. Janesville Jolly Elders “Potluck Dinner,” 3rd Wednesdy every month at 12 noon. Cards and other games, 1pm. 463-690 Main St. Janesville. For more info call Edith 530-254-6516. R.A.I.N.B.O.W. Family Resource Network “Parent Support Group,” Johnstonville School, in the toddler room. 2nd Thursday every month. Support for families with children who have delays or disabilities. For more info call Kathleen 530-251-2417. Susanville Mother’s Club “Monthly General Meeting,” 3rd Friday every month. 6:30pm. Lassen Library District,1618 Main St. For more info call Tiffany 530-253-4192. Diamond Mt. Bloomers Garden Club “Monthly Meeting,” 2nd Tuesday every month at 6:30pm. City of Susanville Community Center. For more info call TeriLynn 530-253-3370. Diamond Mountain Casino & Eagle Lake Village “Senior Getaway Day,” 4th Thursday every month at 1:00pm-4:00pm. $1 Blackjack table, $3 slot tournament, and $1 bingo. 900 Skyline Dr. For more info call 530-252-1100 or visit www.diamondmountaincasino.com.

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Visitors’ Information Lassen County Chamber of Commerce 601 Richmond Rd. P.O. Box 338 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4323 (530) 251-2561 FAX www.visitlassen.com Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Uptown Susanville Association P.O. Box 1826 Susanville, CA 96130 Westwood Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 462-885 Third St. P.O. Box 1247 Westwood, CA 96137 (530) 256-2456 (530) 256-2456 FAX

Chester/Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce 529 Main St. P.O. Box 1198 Chester, CA 96020 (530) 258-2426 or 1-800-350-4838 (530) 258-2760 FAX email: almanor@ chester-lakealmanor.com Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lassen County Arts Council 807 Cottage St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5222 (530) 257-5224 FAX e-mail: lc_arts@frontiernet.net Monday through Friday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. or by appt. Bureau of Land Management 2950 Riverside Dr. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-0456 (530) 257-4831 FAX email: ca350@ca.blm.gov

Plumas County Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 4120 Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-6345 (800) 326-2247 www.plumascounty.org

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Lassen National Forest (LNF) 2550 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-2151 (530) 252-6428 FAX Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. LNF Eagle Lake Ranger District 477-050 Eagle Lake Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4188 (530) 252-5803 FAX Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. LNF Almanor Ranger District Hwy. 36 east of Chester P.O. Box 767 Chester, CA 96020 (530) 258-2141 (530) 258-5194 FAX Monday through Friday all year, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays, hours to be determined.

Lassen Historical Museum 75 N. Weatherlow St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-3292 May to November Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Susanville Railroad Depot 601 Richmond Rd. P.O. Box 1461 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-3252 e-mail: lltt@psln.com Open Friday through Tuesday (including holidays) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. From May - Oct., open seven days. Lassen County Times 100 Grand Ave. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5321 Fax (530) 257-0408 www.lassennews.com email: lctimes@lassennews.com

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provide insight on many avenues of Lassen County life. Now owned and operated by the Lassen Land and Trails Trust, the Depot also plays host to numerous local events during the year, such as the yearly Rails-to Trails Festival and the Farmer’s Market held each Saturday in June. Located at 601 Richmond Road, the Railroad Depot Visitors Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day May through September. During the winter, the Depot is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information about the Depot, the Museum, the Bizz Johnson Trail or any of the events coming up, visit bizzjohnsontrail.com or call 257-3252.

eady to tackle some of the 26 miles of trails on the famous Bizz Johnson? Then you can’t miss the historic Susanville Railroad Depot and Visitors Center, located across from the trailhead to the Bizz Johnson Trail. The Depot serves as the headquarters of the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, the Railroad Depot Museum, and the official trailhead for the Bizz Johnson. Visitors to the Depot can expect to be treated to a trip back in time via the museum’s numerous memorabilia and cultural artifacts, highlighting people and places that contributed to the rich history of Lassen County. From historic photographs of the logging trains that once passed through Susanville to learning the history of such important local organizations such as Red River Lumber Company or the Fruit Growers Association (Better known today as Sunkist) The Depot has a multitude of appeal for people of all ages. Staff at the Depot is available to provide insight on outdoor activities in both Lassen County and areas all over Northeastern California. Originally built in 1927 by Southern Pacific Railroad as part of the railroad branch line for transporting lumber from Westwood to Fernley, the Depot now serves as an ideal starting point for much of what the county has to offer to visitors. From its grand history to its beautiful connection to nature, the Depot can

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ation of Larry Woskick, who competed at the top level of the sport during the late 1970s through the mid 1980s. Wosick represented the United States in several international competitions around the world and competed for several years in the United States National Championships. The track is located 55 miles north of Reno and 29 miles south of Susanville on Highway 395. Fans and racers alike won't want to miss Honey Lake Motocross Park during their trip to Lassen County. For more information, call (539) 827-2639.

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L assen C ounty Restaurant Guide COFFEE HOUSES Coffee Up 2300 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 251-2326 Coventry Gardens English Tea House 70 S. Roop Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-4TEA or 257-4853 Java Jitters 1299 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 252-1526 Main Street Emporium Hotel Mt. Lassen 28 S. Lassen Street Susanville, CA (530) 252-4000 Starbucks Coffee 2890 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 251-8460 Starbucks Coffee Inside Safeway 2970 Main Street FAST FOOD Burger King 1520 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-8787 Frosty Mill 605 Ash Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-5894 Jack in the Box 2910 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-7838 Kentucky Fried Chicken 3013 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA (530) 251-2943

McDonald’s 3000 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-6880

Domino’s Pizza 2212 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-6500

Hart’s Café 2535 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-4278

Watson’s Café 2920 Riverside Drive #104 Susanville, CA (530) 257-8881

Port of Subs 1626 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 252-1626

Papa Murphy’s Take-n-Bake Pizza 1245 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 251-4622

Honey Lake Cantina Tavern & Grill 18 miles South of Susanville - Hwy. 395 Milford, CA (530) 253-2508

CHINESE AND JAPANESE FOOD

Subway Sandwiches 2980 Main Street #2 Susanville, CA (530) 257-0404 Also inside Wal-Mart

Pizza Factory 2936 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-0222

Taco Bell 2990 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-8188

Pizza Factory 464-420 Church St. Janesville, CA (530) 253-3700

TCBY 2980 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 251-2955

Round Table Pizza 2655 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-5353

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Idaho Grocery 2120 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-2194 Kookies By Katy 950 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 251-0518 Primo Deli 614 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-6694 Safeway Marketplace 2970 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-2029 Susanville Supermarket 50 Grand Avenue Susanville, CA (530) 257-5136 PIZZERIAS

Andrea World Cuisine Hotel Mt. Lassen 28 S. Lassen Street Susanville, CA (530) 252-4000 Black Bear Diner 2795 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-4447 Coventry Gardens English Tea House 70 S. Roop Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-4TEA or 257-4853 Diamond Mountain Casino Lava Rock Grill & Sports Bar Café 900 Skyline Drive Susanville, CA (530) 252-1100

El Tepeyac Grille 1700 Main St. Susanville, CA (530) 257-7220 Lassen Steaks 1700 Main St. Susanville, CA (530) 257-7220 Mugsy’s Chicago Dogs & Beef (Inside the Pioneer Saloon) 724 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-7666 Old Mill Café 324 Birch Street Westwood, CA (530) 256-3180 Rose’s Café 2101 Main St. Susanville, CA (530) 257-7673 The Galley 509-725 Stone Road Eagle Lake, North Shore (530) 825-3333 The Sage Hen 2975 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-3458

Chinese Kitchen 2455 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-6228 Happy Garden 1960 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-5553 Teriyaki House 35 Ash Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-2818 Young Sing 1350 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-2826 MEXICAN RESTAURANTS Mazatlan Grill 1535 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-1800 Maria & Walker’s Mexican Restaurant 1600 Main Street Susanville, CA (530) 257-3212 El Tepeyac Grille 1700 Main St. Susanville, CA (530) 257-7220

The White House Restaurant 463-795 Main Street Janesville, CA (530) 253-3333

Buffalo Chips Pizza 322 Birch Street Westwood, CA (530) 256-2412

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Elks Lodge, Susanville

he grand white house at the top of the hill on Main Street holds many wonderful memories for the city of Susanville, from the first days of the pioneers, to the present warm fellowship within the Elks Lodge. Plans for the unique home were first dreamed up by Dr. Frank Leonard, who had been an architect before taking up dentistry. Drawing up the unusual star-shape plans, he and Charles Odette Sr., a saw mill operator and builder, began construction of much of the house with lumber from Odette’s sawmill. The Leonard family moved into the unfinished house in 1884, though it was not completed until 1887 due to the financial depression at that time. Leonard moved to Reno in 1890 after he tired of exchanging dentistry for everything except money. William Green then purchased the house, but gave it to Fannie Asher and Hattie Grunauer, his two daughters, in 1896. The William Goodwin family rented the house until 1901. Goodwin was a young law graduate from Yale who practiced with his father in Susanville. Professor William O. Pierce and his wife, Grace, along with their two children Lucille and Harry, rented the house in 1902 for just $12 a month. Professor 14

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Pierce traveled by horse and buggy around the valley and surrounding area giving music lessons, sometimes staying overnight in Standish, as it was too far for a one-day buggy trip. Diamond Palmer came from Indian Valley to live with the Pierces while attending school. She later married Frank Leonard in 1905, after meeting him at the house where he had spent some of his childhood. The house was bought in 1908 by Henry Swain. The upstairs bedrooms and the exterior of the house were finished for his family, a wife and four children. She remained living in the house after her husband’s death in 1917, and in 1918 Mrs. Swain rented the top floor to the officials of the Lassen Lumber & Box while construction was being completed on the mill. Then in 1923, Mrs. Swain sold the house to the Antlers Investment Corporation, a group of 81 men who were interested in forming an Elks Lodge and needed a suitable place to meet. BPOE 1487 has held the deed to the property since 1931. The Boy Scouts of America meetings, high school graduation parties and many other activities add up to many happy memories for the old house that still stands on the land that was once owned by Susanville’s founder Isaac Roop. LASSEN COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE 2008-09

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nly two hours from California’s central valley and its summer heat is one of Northern California’s best kept secrets, the Eagle Lake Recreation Area. The relatively undiscovered area offers beautiful natural landscapes, numerous camping facilities among pine trees, water sports, biking, hiking and most important, 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 day. 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. Gallatin Beach, near the marina, offers a shallow-water, sandy beach area which is perfect for the younger crowd. Here they can create sand castles and play with their shovels and pails, while Mom and Dad set up a family picnic. The lake is fed by intermittent streams and several underwater springs and is in a closed basin with no natural outlets. The result is a high alkaline water that can support only one specially-adapted member of the trout family, the Eagle Lake Trout. Experienced fisherman claim the Eagle Lake Trout is the Continued on next page

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tastiest red-meat fish they have ever eaten. With 100 miles of windswept shoreline, there is plenty of room for fishing. Each year 175,000 Eagle Lake Trout are released into the lake by the Department of Fish and Game, 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 Eagle Lake Recreation Area is primarily underdeveloped and the natural state of the environment allows for numerous opportunities to view local wildlife, including the bald eagle. The pine forest is home to many wild creatures. Remember if you plan to hike in the area, carry fresh water, binoculars and apply sunscreen prior to leaving camp. Children will be excited by the games played at the Junior Ranger program. Some of the games 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 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 Joaquin Mann to experience primitive or developed sites with accommodations for RV’s, trailers or tents. Reservations can be made for the Eagle, Christie, and Merrill campgrounds. The other campgrounds are on a firstcome, first-served basis. Day use sites include two large picnic areas, the marina, a large beach and swimming area and five miles of biking and roller blading 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 1-877-4446777 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 and a five-mile long trail on the south end is great for biking and hiking. For more information call the Eagle Lake Recreation Area at (530) 257-6952.

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he Osprey Lookout Site, a project of the Lassen National Forest, Eagle Lake Ranger District, combines both accessible and single-track hiking trails with a lookout area and a high point on the southeastern shore of Eagle Lake. It is a community resource, designed to provide osprey and eagle interpretation and viewing opportunities for site visitors. Accentuating this interpretive site is “The Life of Eagles and Osprey” mural, funded by the Lassen Volcanic National Park Foundation, the Lassen National Forest, and the Eagle Lake Ranger District. Subtle in coloring, as it blends with the natural surroundings of the landscape, the mural’s subject matter depicts osprey and eagles engaged in daily activities such

as roosting, foraging, and caring for their young. The mural artist, Janet Fraser Dickman’s personal comments describe the essence of her experience with the creation of this water tank mural: “This project was a very demanding one. Fighting the everchanging elements made for difficult applications. All of my experience and knowledge was put to the test. The personal experience I gained was greater insight, enjoyment and respect of the natural wildlife—to enjoy our natural wildlife, the awe of balance and its structure, as it demands its own objective. For every living creature having its time in order to complete a mission was incredible to witness. My experience will hold memories that shall last a lifetime.”

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he city of Susanville offers free tours in alternative energy electric vehicles primarily on the Bizz Johnson Trail. Seniors and mobility-challenged individuals are welcome to take a tour on one of two street-legal electric cars that resemble golf carts. The Susanville Parks and Recreation Department runs the program. Contact Parks and Rec for a schedule at 257-1031. The tours generally run from spring to fall, twice a week, mid-morning, MondayFriday, according to City Administrator Rob Hill, who said the city is looking into offering other tours of the city’s murals and gardens. “The seniors that went had a ball,” Hill said of the 2004 tour season. “They came back and said, ‘That was great.’” He said it was hard for the Bureau of Land Management to argue against opening the National Recreation Trail to a whole faction of people who are normally excluded from trail use. “The whole object is that seniors never see those tunnels; they can’t ride a bike or

a horse; they can’t walk that far,” Hill said. “The handicapped or disabled are also very much welcome.” In fact, he said the city will consider offering a tour to any site a member of the public expresses an interest in visiting. Safety will always be the first consideration and Parks and Rec chose the Bizz because there is no cross traffic. Former Mayor Lino Callegari proposed the mobile recreation program for shut-ins and seniors in nursing homes who are no longer able to get out and enjoy the trails and scenic vistas their tax dollars paid to develop and maintain. City staff and volunteers conduct the rides and the vehicles are maintained and stored

SENIOR CART TOURS by the parks department. The city’s self-insurance carrier, the Small Cities Organized Risk Effort, agreed to extend coverage for the carts to take seniors on short excursions on city trails and local points of interest.

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and a 49 acre cinder pit which is the only approved pit in the basin. The 20 acre parcel map has been filed with Lassen County. Property has good access, power and telephone to the property. Wells have been drilled adjacent to the property and introduced excellent water with good yields. Priced below market at $2,536,000 ($4,000 per acre).

Eagle Lake is located in beautiful Lassen County, approximately 16 miles north of Susanville. The lake has some 110 miles of shoreline and is about 4 miles wide and 13 miles long, running south to north. It is the home of world famous Eagle Lake trout that can range in size up to 12-plus pounds. Eagle Lake is the second largest natural lake in California (Clear Lake being the first) and is at 5,110 feet above sea level.

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Located on Susanville’s North Weatherlow Street just north of Roop’s Fort — a federally registered Historic Site — future plans for the museum complex include a rose garden, amphitheater, a blacksmith shop, and rehabilitation of the fort built in 1854 as a trading post for Susanville’s founder, Isaac Roop. Susanville officials want to make the Roop’s Fort area an historical complex that tells the story of the pioneers and their lifestyles. As part of a Sunrise Rotary rose garden project, the historical society wants to incorporate outdoor exhibits, including wagons, old logging and farm equipment from the 1800s. Members

LASSEN HISTORICAL MUSEUM plan to start working soon on the walking tour of outdoor exhibits. Other displays have included a history of local logging and lumber mills, Christmas ornaments and a look back at the history of Lassen High School, including a photo of Main Street in front of Lassen High School in the early 1900s. The Historical Society’s former Curator Janet Corey said Main Street used to dip just east of the high school — it has since been filled in. Students used to walk across a wooden bridge over the dip on the north side of the street. Corey said the picture shows guys in a car flirting with girls on the bridge. One display placard says “Dr. Zetus Spalding and his brother-in-law, A.C. Neale, established a drug store in Susanville in 1865 on the north side of Main Street. “In 1907, J.B. Spalding, J.B. Williams and F.H. Bangham erected a new building on the south side of Main Street for the Spalding Drug Company. It was built of native stone.” By 1965, when the Spalding drug store celebrated its 100th anniversary, it was “the hub for local youth who enjoyed the soda fountain atmos-

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phere,” and met to chat, catch up on gossip and share ice cream sodas. Some years after the store closed, the building burnt to the ground on Jan. 6, 2005. The museum was mentioned in the May/June 2007 issue of Via, AAA’s bimonthly travel magazine sent to the automobile association’s members in Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and southern Idaho. The Via listing said the museum has a set of horse snow-shoes. However, Corey said the museum has two horse snow-shoes and a set would actually be four shoes. The museum is now open year-round with summer hours of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturdays beginning the second Friday in May. Winter hours are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, or make an appointment by calling 257-4584. The changeover from summer to winter hours occurs the last week in August. To be certain the museum is open, call ahead at 257-3292.

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pretty rough town. The Lassen Historical Museum offers this historic tidbit and many others like it. The museum’s rotating displays also feature Susanville founder Isaac Roop’s 1862 poll tax receipt. Roop and other voters paid the $2 tax on June 20, 1862, for the “suppression of the rebellion.” Other items on display have included a black wedding dress with monkey fur cuffs and collars a bride wore in 1928, Isaac Roop’s gun, explorer Peter Lassen’s pipe, Native American artifacts and children’s toys from previous eras in Lassen County history.

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of the Warner Mountains. The additional nine holes were completed in 2007, turning Likely Place RV Resort and Golf into a par 72, 18-hole course, with a slope rating of 121. There is a driving range and putting green available for practice, and weekday green fees are $15 for nine holes and $20 for 18 holes. On weekends and holidays, nine holes are $17.50 and 18 holes are $22.50. Cart rentals are $12.50 for nine holes and $17.50 for 18 holes. Likely Place RV Resort and Golf also has a pro shop and diner, which provides breakfast, lunch and evening dinners. Accommodations include 50 RV sites and gazebo group sites. RV/golf packages are available. Call the course at (530) 2334466 for additional information. Lake Almanor West

GOLF COURSES

assen County’s five golf courses offer something most courses and country clubs can’t: some of the most spectacular views in Northern California. Just outside Susanville is Diamond Mountain Golf Club, an 18-hole course. In the Chester-Lake Almanor area, the beautiful Lake Almanor West course offers views of Lassen Peak. On the lake’s peninsula, you will find a challenging nine-hole course at the Lake Almanor Country Club and 18 championship holes at Bailey Creek.

Diamond Mountain Golf Club

This 18-hole, public, par 72 course is located at 470-895 Circle Drive, right off Richmond Road, and is about five miles south of Susanville. The course is 6,454 yards long and has a clubhouse with a dining and bar area. Among other features, the course has a putting and chipping green along with a driving range. Diamond Mountain Golf Club has a rating of 70 and a slope rating of 113. It was designed by Dave Tanner and was opened in 1968, with views of Diamond Mountain. For more information on tee times and green fees, call the clubhouse at (530) 257-6303. Likely Place RV Resort and Golf

Located just two miles east of Likely, Calif., this 6,700-yard public course boasts large manicured greens and beautiful views

This public course is located just off Hwy. 89 on the northern end of the west shore near Chester. The nine-hole course is a 6,293-yard beauty that offers views of Mount Lassen. It is a par 72 course with two separate sets of tee markers. It has a rating of 69.9 and a slope of 119. There is a driving range, pro shop and restaurant with beer and wine. Golf lessons are also offered. Green fees are $24 for nine holes and $35 for 18 holes. For juniors, ages 16 and under, fees are $12 for nine holes and $18 for 18 holes. Pull carts are $3 for nine holes and $6 for 18 holes, and electric carts are $15 for nine holes and $25 for 18 holes. Lake Almanor Country Club

This course is located on the lake’s peninsula and is semi-private. It is a nine-hole course, 5,873 yards long and is a par 35. It has a rating of 68.3 and the slope is 119. There is a driving range, pro shop, lounge, restaurant and golf lessons available on site. Accommodations are nearby. Call the course for tee times and course fees at (530) 259-2868. The course was designed by Homer Flint and was opened in 1973. Bailey Creek

Only a few years old, Bailey Creek is turning into one of the most desired golf courses to play in Northern California. It is located just off of County Highway A-13 and Clifford Drive, on Durkin Drive at the north end of the lake peninsula. This 18-hole championship course was designed by Homer Flint and is 6,900 yards long and has a par of 72. As challenging a course you will find, it is set along the shores of Lake Almanor and has views of Mount Lassen. Golf season at Bailey Creek runs from May through October and green fees are $50-$55 for nine holes and $85-$95 for 18 holes. The driving range is over 300 yards long and has five targets at which to shoot. There is also a sand practice area and a practice putting green. Golf lessons are available on site and the facility is a non metal spike facility. Accommodations are nearby and at the course. Call Bailey Creek at (530) 259-4653 for additional information and tee times.

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Bicycle Association. The group, formed in 2003, serves riders of all ages and abilities — mountain bikers and road riders — with a variety of events throughout year. Scheduling for all events is tentative and rides may be canceled due to inclement weather. Club President Camille Buehler advises participants to check with the Bike Station for current information on rides. A yearly membership in the group costs $20 for an individual and $25 for a family. Members receive a monthly newsletter with the latest information about the club and its activities. With the arrival of spring, the club sponsors monthly time trials for road riders, usually on Tuesday afternoons. Participants are encouraged to check for times and dates. At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights, the club meets at the historic Susanville Railroad Depot for a ride on the Bizz Johnson Trail. This ride is appropriate for mountain bike riders of all ages and abilities. All mountain bike riders are welcome to participate. At 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings, the club meets for a 20- to 30-mile road bike ride. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information on the Susanville Area Bicycle Association, send an email to the buehlers@yahoo.com.

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eed some quiet time out or a place to hone your athletic abilities? Parks in and around Susanville provide that. Memorial Park is located on North Street and has lighted tennis courts, a baseball field, picnic area, complete skateboard park, playground and equipment, a rose garden, restrooms, community event stage, concession stand and there is even a place to set up a volleyball net. Roop’s Fort Museum, the Community Center and Recreation offices also are located on park grounds on Weatherlow Street just below the Uptown area. Riverside Park is on Riverside Street, and has a picnic area, softball fields, soccer field, horseshoe pits, a playground and equipment, as well as a Tot Lot and restrooms. The fields are lit for evenings. River Street is where the Little League Park is located, with baseball fields and restrooms. Fishing and nature walks are abundant along the Susan River. Susanville Ranch Park is located off Cherry Terrace behind Meadow View Elementary School. The park was donated to Lassen County in 1984 by CP National Corporation. The 1,100-acre park is great for outdoor enthusiasts. The park has lots of room for hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities. The park is also home to a sports complex that will host Little League and soccer games. Another rustic park even closer to town is Susan River Park along the Susan River behind the high school. It can be accessed from Riverside Street and has a trail, benches, a parking lot and

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handicapped fishing access. Susanville’s newest park is Skyline Park off Hwy. 139 and Skyline Drive. It provides bike paths, a BMX track, hiking trails as well as benches for relaxing. For information on fees for lighting of the fields or park availability for large groups, call the Susanville Parks and Rec at 257-1035.

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HIKING TRAILS

here are several places to go in the Lassen National Forest to enjoy a good hike and see wildlife and nature at its best. For full information on these pursuits, call the Lassen National Forest, contact headquarters in Susanville at 530-257-2151, or any one of the forestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three ranger districts: Eagle Lake District, (530) 2574188, Almanor Ranger District, (530) 258-2141, and Hat Creek Ranger District, (530) 336-5521. Here are a few places to look for: Pacific Crest Trail This National Scenic Trail, winding through about 120 miles of the forest, 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 offices for updated conditions. Hole in the Ground to Black Rock An easy 18 miles, this trail winds its way along Mill Creek from Hole-In-The-Ground campground to Black Rock. The campground is on the Mill Creek Campground road in the Morgan Springs area west of Chester, yet east of Mineral. No problems with snow here, and the fall colors brighten the trail. You might even find a few blackberries along the way. Heart Lake National Rec Trail This trail usually opens by mid-to-late June. Stands of aspen and dogwood lend beautiful contrast to a pine and fir forest. The trail, which follows Martin Creek, offers picturesque views of Lassen Peak and Brokeoff Mountain. Trail runs 3.5 miles from Martin Creek trailhead to Lassen Volcanic National Park near the south entrance to the park.

Spencer Meadows National Trail On Hwy. 36-89 at Childs Meadows, west of Chester. This six-mile trail leads hikers through aspen groves, meadow areas, towering incense cedar and by bubbling springs. The trail eventually connects with the Lassen National Park trail system.

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Bizz Johnson Trail This trail runs from Susanville to Westwood along an old railroad line that ran next to the Susan River. The 26mile trail offers majestic views of the river canyon and the east slope of the Sierra. It is an ideal, multi-use trail.

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THE WOODS ARE WILDER THAN YOU THINK

Firearms It is unlawful to discharge a firearm or any other implement capable of taking a human life, causing injury or damaging property under the following conditions: 1. If discharged in or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area. 2. If discharged across a development or body of water. Hypothermia Hypothermia is a leading cause of death in outdoor recreation. It happens when the inner body temperature drops from exposure to cold, particularly when victims have become wet and are exposed to wind. Freezing temperatures are not required—it can strike in moderately cool weather. Symptoms include uncontrollable shivering, speech that is incoherent, slowed, or slurred; memory lapses, fumbling hands; stumbling; drowsiness and exhaustion. Typically the victim is not aware he or she is in danger. Find shelter from the wind for the victim, remove any wet clothes and replace with warm, dry clothes. Hot drinks help, but NO alcohol or caffeine. If the victim is semi-conscious or unconscious, help raise his or her body temperature by undressing them and putting him or her in a warm sleeping bag with another unclothed person. Proper clothing can help prevent hypothermia. Wool and some synthetic fibers provide some insulation when wet: cotton does not and should be avoided. If you are hiking or backpacking, carry cold weather clothes. Weather conditions can change rapidly, especially at higher elevations. Be aware of impending hazardous weather and find dry shelter. Bears Black bears usually live in remote areas of the forest. Sometimes, though, they have been seen wandering into camp-

diseases and should never be touched or handled. All rodents are known to harbor fleas that carry a bacterium that causes Bubonic Plague. Leave all rodents alone and allow them to find all their own food. Their natural diet insures their health and survival. No matter how convincingly they beg, please don't feed them. If you see a rodent acting strangely, notify a campground host or forest officer. Sunburn Sunburn can occur rapidly at these high altitudes, especially if you are on the water where the sun's rays can be reflected back to you. Even on cloudy days the sun's rays can burn you. Be sure that you put sunscreen on before embarking on your daytime activities.

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assen National Forest is a great place to explore and enjoy. But sometimes it is easy to forget that the forest is a wildland and can he dangerous. Safety is an important part of any forest visit, and the person most responsible for your safety is YOU! The following information is just a sample of what you might discover while visiting the forest.

grounds. Bears are strong and can do great damage in going after any food they smell. Here are some tips to avoid bear/people confrontations: 1. Store all food in an airtight container in your vehicle, although no vehicle is secure from damage by a bear searching for food. 2. Dispose all garbage in refuse containers. 3. Keep a clean camp. 4. Never store food in tents. 5. Never feed a bear. 6. Backpackers and hikers should hang their food in trees and pack out all garbage. 7. If a black bear approaches, try to demonstrate to the bear that you may be a danger to it. Do not run. Remain calm, continue facing the bear, and slowly back away. Do not kneel or bend over. Make yourself appear larger. Stand up, raise your arms and open your jacket. Yell at the bear, bang pots and pans and create a commotion. Ticks Ticks are most active from April through October and found on both vegetation and animals in grasslands, marshlands and woodland habitats. Prevention techniques include wearing light colored, longsleeved shirts and pants. Tuck cuffs of pants into your socks and button sleeves to the wrist. When returning from your journey, do a “tick check.” The ticks usually crawl for several hours before burying themselves in your skin. Lyme disease is an infection caused through the bite of the tiny western black-legged tick, and is treatable with antibiotics. Disease Many small animals, such as goldenmantled ground squirrels, can carry

Buddy up Buddy up if you are hiking, backpacking, or exploring the forest at any time of year. Take someone with you and make sure a third party knows your travel plans and return time. LOST? Stay calm and look around. If you have a map and a compass, try and orient yourself to local peaks and landmarks. If you cannot find the trail, stay where you are until someone finds you. Giardia The forest's clear waters can be deceiving. They look cold and thirst-quenching on a hot day but should never be assumed safe. Giardia, a microscopic parasite, is the hidden hazard. The best way to protect yourself is to filter all water with an approved Giardia-rated filter. Boiling for three to five minutes or using chemical tablets will also destroy Giardia. Giardia can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. It is treatable with antibiotics. Rattlesnakes Rattlesnakes can be found almost anytime, anywhere in the forest. These fascinating reptiles will make every effort to avoid humans and get out of the way, but may strike if cornered or surprised. Be on the lookout for them sunning on rocks and logs, and never put your foot or hand somewhere you can't see. Bites are painful, but lethal bites are extremely rare. Many folklore treatments are more dangerous than the bite itself. If bitten, stay calm, avoid exertion and seek immediate medical help.

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Lassen, Plumas and Tehama Counties are situated in the northeastern region of California. When traveling in this area, you could find yourself driving the flat high desert regions and within minutes winding your way through our mountainous roads. Although the scenery is beautiful, the ever-changing weather conditions can wreak havoc on a vacation if not properly prepared for changing weather. The Susanville California Highway Patrol (CHP) recommends the following to help alleviate possible problems on your trip: • Road Conditions 1-800-427-ROAD (7623) • During winter months, ALL vehicles should carry chains and MUST have them in their vehicle when any chain restrictions are enforced. • Pre-plan your route of travel and an alternate route. • Allow enough time to get to your destination. • Because help may be unable to reach you for an extended period of time, carry blankets, bottled water, packaged food and a flashlight with batteries. • Know where you are. If emergency personnel needs to assist you, this will help shorten the response time. • Studded tires can ONLY be used November 1st through April 30th. We hope the information provided above will help to make your visit to our area more pleasurable. AND REMEMBER:

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Throughout the season, Coppervale is open on Tuesdays and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a daily lift fee of $20 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On weekends you can purchase a half-day pass for $15. Coppervale offers four different lessons including skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing and cross-country skiing. Season passes for students, adults and families are available as well. Before heading to Coppervale, call the ski phone at 257-9965 for snow conditions.

Ski Hill offers a variety of options for those who enjoy skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing and crosscountry skiing. Located on Highway 36, Coppervale uses a Poma Lift to bring you to the summit where you can access a vertical drop of over 700 feet. The hill, which is operated by Lassen Community College, usually opens in December, depending on weather conditions and the presence of snow.

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hose searching for an outdoor retreat close to town should visit the Susanville Ranch Park. The rustic park has been a favorite of local bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders for many years. More than eight miles of multi-use trails await those who visit the 1,100acre park located at the northwest edge of Susanville. Visitors can enjoy two year-round streams, open fields and meadows, a canyon as well as forested mountains. In order to preserve the peaceful wilderness, no motorized bikes or vehicles are allowed in the park. Lassen County Trails Coordinator Peter Heimbigner says the park is used year round and he put together a brochure describing the park, which is available from his office at 707 Nevada St. “My big vision is to get the park

connected to other trails like the Bizz,” said Heimbigner. “Eventually I would like to see an interconnected network throughout the city.” One of the most spectacular views in the park is up the steep 3/4-mile Overlook Trail to an old helipad that overlooks the entire park. It is the most rigorous trail in the park, but well worth the effort. The Coyote Bluff Trail wanders around Coyote Bluff, through meadows and into a forest of pines and junipers. There are several other trails in the park; each offers different views and vegetation. The Dry Meadow Trail has very low elevation gain and is perfect for beginner hikers or cyclists and those in the mood for a gentle stroll. A favorite of many hikers is the slightly more primitive Canyon Trail that follows along the Paiute Creek and has very

scenic views throughout. Lassen High School, Lassen Community College and Schaffer School cross country track teams use the park for training and races. Kids love to stream fish and catch crawdads in the summer. Cold weather doesn’t shut down the park. When there is plenty of snow during the winter months, the trails are used by cross-country skiers. The Paul Bunyan Logging Road, on the southern end of the park, was originally the bed for the Paiute Creek Railroad. The tracks were abandoned after floods washed out part of the roadbed during the winter of 1937-38. 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.

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LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST SNOWMOBILE TRAILS

he thrill of floating over the snow on a machine is a unique experience only snowmobilers know. The enjoyment of being in one of nature’s most beautiful environments and carefully observing animals in their natural habitat makes snowmobiling a fun, healthful recreation for people of all ages. Snowmobiling is America’s third fastest growing sport, a well-deserved distinction for California, which has seen snowmobile registrations swell from 8,000 in 1989 to nearly 16,000 in 1999. When Northeastern California is covered with a blanket of white snow, the Lassen National Forest invites snowmobile

enthusiasts, cross-country skiers, snow-shoers and sledders to play and enjoy some winter fun. The Lassen National Forest’s 477-mile groomed trail system is one of the largest in California. The trails lead to a variety of winter scenes. Forest district office staff will provide information on preferred snowmobile routes and no fee is charged to use the trails. Snowmobiles are prohibited on the Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Caribou Wilderness, which are non-motorized areas. For more information about snowmobile trails within the Lassen National Forest, visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

he high desert public lands near Susanville offer mountain biking challenges for riders of all abilities, and the opportunity to experience unique scenic beauty and solitude. The Bureau of Land Management has selected the following routes that offer something for every mountain biker. Be sure to stay on public lands and have the permission of private landowners when crossing their lands.

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Fredonyer Peak Challenge This route takes riders up the slope of Fredonyer Peak, a mountain northwest of Susanville that rises to more that 7,500 feet. The ride is for advanced riders in good physical condition. The 20-mile round trip will take four to eight hours, depending on riding ability. The 2,450 foot climb is on a well maintained dirt road through forests of pine, juniper, and mahogany. There are spectacular views of Eagle Lake, the second largest natural lake in

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California. From the fire lookout atop the mountain, riders will find a 360-degree panoramic view that takes in Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta and the desert mountains of the western Great Basin. To get there take Hwy. 139 from Susanville. Watch for the Fredonyer Peak lookout sign on the right about 21 miles out of Susanville. Park off the road and begin your ride. Shaffer Mountain Challenge Also for advanced riders, this trip climbs

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eight miles and gains 2,300 feet in elevation. The 16-mile round trip takes four to five hours. From the top of the peak the expanse of the Honey Lake Valley and Sierra Nevada unfolds to the west. To the east lie vast undeveloped rangelands. Spectacular wildflower blooms greet spring riders. To get there take Hwy. 395, 20 miles east from Susanville, follow signs to Alturas. Watch for the immigrant trail roadside marker, turn left on the dirt road and park. You will be on the Shaffer Mountain Trail. Burro Mountain Loop This 19-mile intermediate level course offers a one-of-a -kind view of the Smoke Creek Desert along the California-Nevada border. Cresting the summit after an 800foot climb, riders will see the shimmering white expanse of the desert with the Fox Mountain Range towering in the background. On the second half of the loop, riders traverse the rugged Smoke Tree Canyon. The first half of the ride is along a rugged two-track road with loose rock. The second half follows a well-groomed dirt road. There are some moderate hills. The trip can take from three to seven hours.

To get there follow Hwy. 395 east for 21 miles, following signs for Alturas, and turn right on the Smoke Tree Ranch Road, and travel 25 miles. This is a well maintained dirt road. Turn right after crossing Smoke Tree Creek and travel 1.2 miles. Start your ride on the dirt road to the left. Buckhorn Back Country Byway This route winds 27 miles through high desert country rich with wildlife. There is a good chance to see wild horses along this route, and herds of mule deer and pronghorned sheep also live in the region. Waterfowl live on seasonal lakes and birds of prey cruise through the skies. There are spectacular vistas of the Great Basin, and excellent wildflower blooms in spring and early summer. 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. To get there take Hwy. 395 north 55 miles to Ravendale. Turn right and take County Road 502 north for 10 miles. When road 502 veers north, continue to travel straight on the Marr Road. Follow this road for six miles to the beginning of the Buckhorn Road, marked with a BLM Back Country Byway sign.

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Bizz Johnson Trail This 30-mile trail between Susanville and Westwood is ideal for families and begs for riders. The trail begins in the high desert terrain at Susanville and climbs into the Sierra and Cascade Mountain Forest. Numerous trailheads provide for easy access. There is excellent fishing in the Susan River, and camping is allowed outside of trailheads. There is a U.S. Forest Service campground at Goumaz, the approximate midpoint of the trail. The trail is wide, well packed and no grades exceed 3 percent. To get there from Main Street, Susanville, take Weatherlow Street south about six blocks. Parking is available at the restored railroad depot, or at the BLM trailhead. In Westwood take county road A-21 and follow it for 3.5 miles. Just prior to crossing the railroad tracks, turn northeast onto the gravel road and follow signs for the Mason Station Trailhead. On all these rides, BLM advises bringing plenty of water, food and a basic bicycle tool kit, including a pump and tire patch kit. Maps and a compass, cycle clothes, a flashlight, matches and rainwear are other essential items. Detailed maps for all the above rides are available at the BLM offices at 2950 Riverside Dr., Susanville.

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HISTORIC UPTOWN SUSANVILLE STROLL

ithin a small area in Historic Uptown Susanville are many of the original buildings and homes. For a copy of a tour guide, visit the Museum at 75 N. Weatherlow, 257-3292 or the Lassen County Chamber of Commerce, 601 Richmond Rd., 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 about historic Uptown Susanville: 1) Roop’s Fort Beginning on Weatherlow, just 1/2 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. 2) 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 mid1860’s housed various administrative functions of Lassen County until a courthouse was built. 3) Pancera Plaza The 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. 4) 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 Diamond Mountain Properties. 5) 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 and where one could find Shorty Douglas, a gentleman who provided local character, presiding at the bar. 6) 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. 7) The Grand Cafe Right next door to the saloon is the Grand Cafe. The cafe was established in 1909 by Kwan Wong, a Chinese man, whose cafe specialized in American cuisine. The cafe 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 Oct. 1921, Sam Vucanovich and Steve Sargent took over the cafe. The Sargent family still owns the cafe today – more than 80 years later.

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8) Williams Building Next you’ll come to the Williams building (established in 1907), formerly occupied by the Spalding Drug Company which operated from 1865-1967. Spalding Drug bottled its own patented medicines. 9) Oddfellows Building Again crossing 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 having been established in 1879. 10) 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 on cattle ranching in Lassen County now graces the building’s west face. 11) Elk’s Building The Elk’s building 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.

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Backing up one block to Roop Street, there are many wellmaintained Victorian homes. 12a) Wemple House Located at 100 N. Roop is the Wemple House, which was built in 1907 for David Knoch and is typical of the homes of the period that remain intact. 12b) Maurino Home The Maurino Home, located at 130 N. Roop and built in 1909, has been beautifully restored by its present owners. 13) 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.

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14) 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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n many areas where the Nobles Emigrant Trail is located, the surrounding landscapes remain largely undeveloped providing settings reminiscent of the historic landscapes. The undeveloped settings contribute to preserving the character of the trails as they appeared when experienced by pioneers, wagon road travelers and railroad travelers in the late 1890’s and early 1900’s. Interested parties can view a trail marker placed on the east side of Highway 395 approximately 23 miles east of Susanville. This trail marker depicts approximately where the trail crossed the Viewland area and dropped down into the Honey Lake valley to the West. The location of the trail west of this marker has not been mapped. The trail east of the marker is located within ¼ mile east and south of the Smoke Creek Road. Much of the trail is actually drivable by 4-wheel drive vehicle but specific maps are needed. If you would like to try; then stop by the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office for help. If you are interested in following the

rough location of the trail; travel north on 395 approximately 1 mile from the trail marker and turn east (right) onto Smoke Creek Road. Travel East on Smoke Creek Road approximately 32 miles. The trail is located approximately ¼ mile south and east of the Smoke Creek Road for the entire distance. The landscape is very similar to that seen by the original emigrants. Turn north (left) on Sand Pass Road (Washoe County Road #7). The trail continues within ¼ mile on the south and east side of Sand Pass Road as it travels out of the field office and on into Nevada. The section of trail past the Old Heller Ranch is managed by BLM Nevada - Winnemucca Field Office. The Nobles Emigrant Trail, and Smoke Creek Road, traverse many miles of rough, uninhabited country. Consider how the emigrants felt as they traveled the country in a covered wagon. Were they

NOBLES EMIGRANT TRAIL tough or what? Go prepared. Check your vehicle to ensure it is in good operating condition. Carry a spare tire and the appropriate equipment to change it as well as some basic tools. Ensure that you have extra water and food in addition to blankets and appropriate clothes for the unpredictable weather. Smoke Creek Road is a high-clearance vehicle gravel and dirt road where twowheel-drive vehicles can operate, but small or large pickup trucks or utility vehicles are recommended. Smoke Creek Road is open year-round; however, wet weather closes it. The best months are from May to November.

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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 eagles also may be observed around the lake, since their favorite food is fish. 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. 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.

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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 on Hwy. 395 going toward Alturas, and on Hwy. 139 in Willow Creek Valley. In the Hat Creek area, be prepared to see everything from elk to bats.

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

he smooth gliding of skis over a fresh trail, the rush of cool air against your face, the sense of knowing you’ve been here first — what better way to see the woods than on a pair of cross-country skis? And what better way to stay in shape? Lassen County offers miles and miles of established and marked trails in the Colby Creek and McGowan Lake

areas. A real favorite for Nordic buffs, too, is the historic Bizz Johnson Trail, an abandoned railroad grade between Susanville and Westwood. Because of the northern exposure and shading on the upper parts of the trail west of Hwy. 36, the snowpack is especially good for skiing on that section. Other cross-country ski opportunities can be found on Forest Road, just off Hwy. 44, about 12 miles west of the Bogard Rest Area. This road runs south into Lassen Volcanic National Park

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and allows skiers to tour into Butte Lake and return, a distance of about 14 miles. Elsewhere, Pine Creek Valley, a little more than 20 miles northeast of Susanville, beckons skiers with a scenic valley surrounded by mountains reaching up to 7,400 feet. A number of forest roads in the area double as ski trails, running from the valley into the mountains. Yet another popular area, Hog Flat, extends about 10 miles to the Bogard Rest Area, boasting gentle rolling terrain and excellent skiing conditions, as well. Beyond the designated areas listed, virtually the whole forest is open to cross-country ski enthusiasts, with more challenging terrain on the west side, and gentler areas on the east side. Because much of the country is remote and wild, always remember to ski with a friend, and let others know your travel plans.

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The Forest Service manages wilderness areas to protect their pristine natural values. Motorized vehicles, as well as mountain bikes are not allowed and management activities, such as trail maintenance, are done by hand. You can help protect the wild character of wilderness by using minimum impact camping techniques. Pack out all trash. If you are riding a horse or using pack animals, pack in their forage and picket them at least 100 feet from lakes, trails, campsites, and meadows. Overnight campsites should also be at least 100 feet from all lakes and trails. Leave only your footprints, and take only pictures. These three wilderness areas make up about 10% of the Lassen National Forest.

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CARIBOU WILDERNESS This is a gently, rolling forested plateau dotted with blue lakes edged in pine and fir. Crater peaks and cinder cones, reminders of the area’s volcanic heritage, can be seen throughout the Caribou. Hiking is generally easy, and the summer use period is from mid-June to mid-October. It is adjacent to wilderness in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

ISHI WILDERNESS A unique low elevation wilderness, the Ishi is a land incised by wind and water, dotted with basaltic rock outcroppings, caves, and bizarre pillar lava formations. This is up-and-down country, a series of eastwest sunburnt ridges framed by rugged river canyons lined with riverine forests. The best hiking time is in the spring and fall as midsummer temperatures often top 100 degrees F. Cindie Tamietti

ilderness areas are special places where natural forces operate freely. National Forest wilderness areas offer the visitor excellent hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding in a primitive, completely undeveloped setting.

THOUSAND LAKES WILDERNESS Twenty-two miles of trail reveal a wilderness valley created by volcanic action and carved by a now-vanished glacier. Against a backdrop of 8,600 foot Crater Peak, visitors can explore mountain meadows, lakes framed by pine and fir, and volcanic peaks. Hiking is generally moderate. To experience a greater challenge hikers can find their own route up the peaks. Season of use is from mid-June to mid-October.

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made after Mortimer was taken around Lassen County by a local rancher and given a collection of old and contemporary photographs, one of which was of the man who had shown Mortimer the ranching lifestyle.

Third stop The third mural on the tour is a painting done in 1993 by Judith Lowry honoring the Women of Lassen County. It is called “Creating Her History: A Tribute to the Women of Lassen County.” It is located on the Doyle Motors building on Main and North Roop streets and is vibrant with color. “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 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 onto 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 on the outlines very quickly before the rain came,” Lowry said.

UPTOWN MURAL TOUR

he uptown murals of Susanville not only beautify the city but tell the story of its rich history. Walking around Historic Uptown Susanville’s streets, visitors can see that the murals have been an attractive addition to the city for travelers and residents alike. For more information on the murals or the mural book please call the Lassen County Arts Council at (530) 257-5222. First stop To begin the tour of the murals, start with “Old Main Street Susanville.” The mural is located on South Roop and Cottage streets. It was painted by Sterling Hoffaman and Lassen High School students. The painting reflects Susanville’s Main Street in 1918. Second stop The second mural, on the wall of the building at South Roop and Main streets, was done by Los Angeles artist Art Mortimer. It is called “Ranching.” The painting, completed in 1992, was

Fourth stop The fourth of the murals is on the corner of Main and Lassen streets. The painting is called “Our Ancestors, Our Future” and was painted by Jean LaMarr and Jack Morotte. It depicts the Native American heritage of this part of the state and the Indians’ unique contribution to the area. Across Main and again on Main Street, the first of Ben Barker’s murals, painted with the assistance of his wife, Leanna Lord Barker, in 1989, is a mural showing Lassen County’s founder, Isaac Roop, with his daughter, Susan, for whom Susanville is named. Fifth stop On the Iron Horse Gym, located between Lassen and Gay streets on Cottage Street, the great history of the logging industry in Lassen County is depicted in sepia tones. The mural was painted by Sterling

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Hoffman and is called “Logging with a Big Wheel.” Sixth stop Ben Barker’s second mural, painted with the assistance of Kathleen Colvin, Mary Morphis and Eileen Stevens, is called the “History of Lassen.” It is on the wall inside the Pioneer Saloon located at 724 Main St.

Seventh stop Another mural is called “History of Honey Lake Valley” and was painted by Jackie Cordova. The painting is on the corner of Main and North Gay streets in the Bank of America parking lot. Eighth stop Also painted by Barker is a mural called “Dad Popcorn,” on Gay Street in Pancera Plaza. Painted in 1993, it is about a local, William Vellenoweth, who sold popcorn between 1918-1931 out of his popcorn wagon. Featured in the painting are the Weir kids, who lived in Susanville. One of the Weir girls, about 13 years old in the painting, came to watch the mural being painted. She was 86 years old when the mural was painted. Ninth stop The ninth mural is “Mr. Eastman’s.” It is painted on the side of the County Cleaners building. The mural is located halfway between Gay and Union streets on Main Street in the Classic

Auto parking lot. It depicts the famous photographer who chronicled the early part of the century in Susanville. Tenth stop The tenth stop is a bit out of the ordinary. It is a fantasy mural painted as a senior project by local artist Amy Hlusak. She was mentored by artist Janet Fraser Dickman, and the paint was generously donated by Ri-Tone Color Center. Eleventh stop The last mural on the tour is the largest—located on the south wall of the Susanville Supermarket, 50 Grand Ave. Completed in 2003 by local artist Janet Fraser Dickman, it depicts the history of Lassen County, and in particular the city of Susanville. This mural commemorates the town’s bicentennial from 1900 to 2000.

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A NOTE FROM SMOKEY BEAR In the last 10 years fires have consumed over 220,000 acres in and around the Lassen National Forest. To what extent will fire threaten our forest this summer? As always, the threat will rise and fall daily with the changes in the weather. We can’t control the weather, but we can control a major cause of forest fires—people! PLEASE BE EXTRA CAREFUL WITH FIRE. A campfire permit (free at Ranger Stations) is required for campfires, barbecues and stoves outside developed campgrounds or picnic areas. These permits are valid until December 31, and must be renewed yearly. Call the forest you are visiting for any updated information regarding restrictions or come by and visit your local district offices. The permit requires you to follow these safeguards with your campfire: • Build your campfire (including those in stoves and barbecues) over bare earth away from trees, brush and rotten logs and/or stumps. • Clear at least a 10-foot area around a proposed campfire site down to mineral soil (dirt). • Never leave your campfire unattended. Keep a shovel and water available at all times. (Leaving a campfire can result in a fine of approximately $270.00).

• Don’t build a campfire in windy weather; be aware of the current fire danger and restrictions. Call Forest Service Offices for current information. • When putting your fire out, use water and stir with a shovel. When you think it is out, feel the ashes with the back of your hand and make sure it is dead out—abandoned campfires cause many forest fires. • Do not smoke in open vehicles, or while riding ATV’s, motorcycles, or bicycles; never smoke while walking through the woods. • Fireworks of any kind are illegal at all times in the forest. Explosives are illegal except when a contractor has a permit for their use. • Local land owners and/or special use permittees MUST apply for a burn permit to burn on their property during the period of May 1 through the end of fire season. Call your local fire department, Forest Service Office, or California Department of Forestry for further information. Remember, if you start a fire accidentally or otherwise, the liability for damage and the cost of putting out the fire can be yours and can total millions of dollars. PLEASE, help us keep the forests green for the enjoyment of all. You can find more information at our website at www.r5.fs.fed.us/lassen.

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Alturas Chamber of Commerce 522 S. Main St. Alturas, CA 96101 Shirley Geer (530) 233-4434

Big Valley Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 452 Bieber, CA 96009 Lillian Arnold (530) 294-5700

American Cancer Society 3290 Bechelli Ln. Redding, CA 96002 Bob Logan (530) 222-1059 (530) 257-9030 Fax (530) 222-1409 www.cancer.org

Big Valley Community Alliance P.O. Box 40 Bieber, CA 96009 Lillian Arnold (530) 294-5700

American Legion Eagle Lake Post #162 & Ladies Auxiliary 687-935 Spruce Way Susanville, CA 96130 Gary Mueller or Vic Sbohodolsky (530) 825-2187 American Red Cross-Shasta Area 1880 Park Marina Dr. Redding, CA 96001 Chapter Executive (530) 244-8000 Banner Lassen Medical Center 1800 Spring Ridge Drive Susanville, CA 96130 John Larrivee (530) 252-2233 Best of Broadway Julie Newton 467-935 Sunrise Ln. Janesville, CA 96114 susanvillebestofbroadway.com Concert Series Hotline 260-1576 Beta Sigma Phi / Laureate Theta Psi 471-340 Diane Drive Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-2648 Beta Sigma Phi / Eta Eta 390 Hillcrest Drive Susanville, CA 96130 Christy Rose (530) 257-0913 Big Valley Arts and Crafts League P.O. Box 21 Nubieber, CA 96068 Bitsey McAlexander (530) 294-5173

Big Valley Garden Club P.O. Box 209 Adin, CA 96006 Kathy Banwarth (530) 299-3531

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Comstock Civil War Re-enactors Jeff Kuhn 701-170 Richmond Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-8839 jobware@hotmail.com www.ccwr.us Diamond Mountain Bloomers Cribbage Club Carolyn Newmann (530) 253-2842 Diamond Mountain Cribbage Club 714-095 Sears Rd. Janesville, CA 96114 Candy Fizer (530) 260-3291

Big Valley Lions Club P.O. Box 555 Bieber, CA 96009 Dianna Hockett (530) 294-5875

Ducks Unlimited P.O. Box 262, Susanville, CA 96130 Mark Low (530) 257-4524

Big Valley Museum Association P.O. Box 355 Bieber, CA 96009 Erma Conley (530) 294-5368

Eagle Lake Marina & Campgrounds P.O. Box 1771 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 825-3454 www.eaglelakemarina.com

Big Valley VFW Post 7144 P.O. Box 196 Adin, CA 96006 Derald Ellenberger (530) 299-3226 BSP Beta Mu Masters Sorority 920 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 Marge Insley (530) 827-3316 California National Guard Armory Susanville 205 Russell Ave. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4628

Eagle Lake Sailing Association 705-475 Indians Rd. Janesville, CA 96114 Ken Kane (530) 253-3889 Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1043 Graeagle, CA 96103 Betty Heck (530) 836-6811 Elks Lodge BPOE Lodge Office 400 Main St. P.O. Box 1299 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4810

Camp Ronald McDonald 2555 49th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 Vicky Haig (916) 734-4230 www.campronald.org

Fetal Alcohol Services, Inc. Kathryn Page 288 Maple St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-0243

Center Wheelers Square Dancers P.O. Box 1841 Susanville, CA 96130 Richard Garoppo (530) 257-7801

G.F.W.C. Monticola Club P.O. Box 392 Susanville, CA 96130 Kay White (530) 257-4961 circlerockingk@aol.com

Girl Scouts of Sierra Nevada 822 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 Vicki Lozano (530) 257-8087 Hay Burner Society (Local area horse club) P.O. Box 152 Standish, CA 96128 (530) 254-6642 www.hayburnersociety.com Honey Lake Hospice 2930 Riverside Dr. P.O. Box 1166 Susanville, CA 96130 Andria Cuypers, Coordinator (530) 257-3137 Historic Uptown Susanville Association (HUSA) P.O. Box 1826 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4323 www.visitlassen.com/husa.html Honey Lake Valley Riders P.O. Box 341 Janesville, CA 96114 Chris Geffre (530) 257-8088 Janesville Jolly Elders P.O. Box 672 Janesville, CA 96114 Edith Summers (530) 254-6516 Janesville Fire Protection District P.O. Box 40 Janesville, CA 96114 Kristin Luther (530) 253-3737 KidsROCK Academy P.O.Box 1615 Susanville, CA 96130 Cindy Kalbach (530) 350-3861 http://KidsROCKacademy.net Kiwanis Club of Susanville P.O. Box 1025 Susanville, CA 96130 Bob Owens (530) 257-2197

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Knights of Columbus 701-055 Richmond Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 Brian Williams (530) 257-6268

Lassen County Cattlemen’s Assoc. P.O. Box 811 Susanville, CA 96130 Joe Egan, President (530) 253-3197

Lassen County Toys For Tots P.O. Box 171 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5756 Laurie Karikka

Lassen Senior Services 1700 Sunkist Dr. Susanville, CA 96130 Arlene Friend (530) 257-2113 Fax (530) 257-2116

Ladies Pioneer Club P.O. Box 495 Bieber, CA 96009 Dianna Hockett (530) 294-5875

Lassen County CattleWomen P.O. Box 1469 Susanville, CA 96130 Carrie Satica, President (530) 254-6858

Lassen Youth Fast Pitch Softball P.O. Box 105 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 253-3204

Lassen Amateur Radio Club P.O. Box 270011 Susanville, CA 96127 Terry L. Cobb, Sr. (530) 253-3471 www.gsl.net/k6lrc

Lassen County Certified Car Seat Technicians Coalition 472-400 Diamond Crest Rd. (CHP Office) Susanville, CA 96130 Kristen Schwagerl (530) 257-2191

Lassen Family Services 1306 Riverside Dr. P.O. Box 701 Susanville, CA 96130 Arlene Kinney (530) 257-5459 www.lassencrisis.com

Lassen Animal Rescue P.O. Box 1243 Westwood, CA 96137 Eileen Spencer (530) 256-3963 www.petfinder.com

Lassen County Farm Bureau P.O. Box 151 732 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 Shirley Murrer (530) 257-7242

Lassen High Science Boosters Biology Field Trip 1740 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 Ken Theobald, CPA (530) 257-1040

Lassen Aurora Network 545 Hospital Ln. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 251-2656 Fax (530) 257-3864

Lassen County Fire Safe Council Cathy Hilt P.O. Box 816 280 Cook St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 251-5560

Lassen Humane Society P.O. Box 1575 Susanville, CA 96130 Mary Morphis, President (530) 257-4555

Lassen County 4-H Program 707 Nevada St. Susanville, CA 96130 Program Rep. Darcy Hanson (530) 251-8285 dhanson@ucdavis.edu http://celassen.usdavis.edu/4H

Lassen County Historical Society P.O. Box 321 Susanville, CA 96130 Tony Jonas, President (530) 257-2430 LC Historical Museum (530) 257-3292

Lassen County Arts Council 807 Cottage St. Susanville, CA 96130 Michielle Noonberg (530) 257-5222

Lassen County Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-2196

Lassen County Aggie Alumni Association (UC Davis) C/o 697-465 Bauer Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 Patty & Bruce Davie (530) 257-9220

Lassen County Sheriff’s Posse P.O. Box 673 Susanville, CA 96130 Captain - Randy Gribble (530) 254-6992 www.lassencosheriffsposse.com

Lassen County Animal Shelter 472-000 Johnstonville Rd. (530) 257-9200

Lassen County Special Olympics P.O. Box 236 Susanville, CA 96130 Contact: Carrie (530) 257-6181 ext. 8980 Cell: (530) 259-5904

Lassen High Alumni Association P.O. Box 471 Susanville, CA 96130

Lassen Indian Health Center 795 Joaquin St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-2542 Lassen Land & Trails Trust P.O. Box 1461 Susanville, CA 96130 Matt Sayles, Director (530) 257-3252 www.lassenlandandtrails.com LL&TT “Running Club” 601 Richmond Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 310-5277 prairieroseyoga@gmail.com Lassen Library District 1618 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-8113 Fax (530) 257-8115 www.lassenlibrary.org lassenlibrary@citlink.net

Lassen Youth Soccer P.O. Box 1106 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5679 L.C. Regional Occupational Program 473-013 Johnstonville Rd. N. Susanville, CA 96130 Robert L. Owens (530) 257-2197 Masonic Temple Association 84 North Lassen St. Susanville, CA 96130 Bob Semon (530) 253-2533 Milford Community Association P.O. Box 83 Milford, CA 96121 Irene Doyle (530) 253-3469 Colleen Snook (530) 253-3567 M.O.P.S. Mothers of Pre-schoolers Carla Dollar (530) 257-6473 mopsmom@frontiernet.net Muscular Dystrophy Association 1280 Terminal Way Reno, NV 89502 (775) 333-6789 www.mdausa.org Native Daughters of the Golden West Nataqua Parlor #152 P.O. Box 1905 Susanville, CA 96130 Peggy Buelow (530) 253-3052 Native Daughters of the Golden West Parlor #216 P.O. Box 71 Bieber, CA 96009 Dianna Hockett (530) 294-5875

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North Valley Services 1040 Washington St. Red Bluff, CA 96080 (530) 527-0407

Sagebrush Fiber Guild 716-325 Hwy. 395 Standish, CA 96128 (530) 254-1011

Pheasants Forever P.O. Box 358 Susanville, CA 96130 Jim Brown (530) 257-6464

Salvation Army 45 S. Weatherlow P.O. Box 1701 Susanville, CA 96130 John Choo (530) 257-0314

Pop Warner Football P.O. Box 144 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 251-0501 Portola-Sierra Valley Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 983 Portola, CA 96122 (530) 832-4800 Fax (530) 832-4949 www.psvcc.org Email: admin@psvcc.org R.A.I.N.B.O.W. Family Resource Network Lassen Child and Family Resources 336 Alexander Ave. Susanville, CA 96130 Kathleen Colvin (530) 251-2417 Red Hat Society “Le Rouge Chapeau” 471-500 Bantley Drive Susanville, CA 96130 Contact: Queen Mother Reann Moretto Monthly outings and events (530) 257-9461 www.redhatsociety.com Red Hat Society “Sagebrush Divas” 697-980 Gold Run Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 Contact: Janet Corey (530) 257-4584

Scrapaholics Susanville Quilt Club 1568 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5451 Sierra Army Depot 74 C St. Herlong, CA 96113 (530) 827-4343 Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities Head Start P.O. Box 603 Susanville, CA 96130 Brenda Poteete (530) 257-1206 Sierra Sportsmen Club & Junior Division, Inc. P.O. Box 1807 Susanville, CA 96130 Dennis Oberg (530) 253-3565 Charles Rau (530) 253-1082 Soroptimist International of Susanville P.O. Box 442 Susanville, CA 96130 Nancy Cardenas, President 07/08 (530) 251-8220 www.sisusanville.org Spalding Community Service District 502-907 Mahogany Way Susanville, CA 96130

Rotary Club of Susanville (Noon Club) P.O. Box 1291 Susanville, CA 96130 Dr. David Beckwith, President Contact: Ted (530) 257-5179

Susanville Area Bicycle Assn. Camille Buehler 257-9493 thebuehlers@yahoo.com P.O. Box 1207 Susanville, CA 96130

Sagebrush Cowhorse Association P.O. Box 270242 Susanville, CA 96127 Contact: Cady (530) 253-3299

Susanville Aviation 471-920 Johnstonville Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-2030

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Susanville Elks Lodge #1487 400 Main St. P.O. Box 1299 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4810

United Way of Northern California 2280 Benton Dr. P.O. Box 990248 Redding, CA 96099-0248 (530) 241-7521 www.norcalunitedway.org

Susanville Indian Rancheria Housing Authority 870 Joaquin St. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-5033

V.F.W. #7144 P.O. Box 196 Adin, CA 96006 Dearld Ellenberg

Susanville Mother’s Club P.O. Box 832 Susanville, CA 96130 Contact: Tiffany Giessner (530) 253-4192 Susanville Police Activities League (PAL) 1801 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 Officer Warner, PAL Director (530) 257-5603 Susanville Little League P.O. Box 476 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-8580 Susanville Rotary Club (Noon Club) P.O. Box 1291 Susanville, CA 96130 Dr. David Beckwith, President Contact: Ted (530) 257-5179 Susanville Street Rodders P.O. Box 1346 Susanville, CA 96130 Rich Sussen (530) 257-3857 Susanville Sunrise Rotary Club P.O. Box 1345 Susanville, CA 96130 Jim Miller, President 07-08 (530) 257-4207 www.susanvillerotary.org Susanville Symphony Society 1740 Main St. Susanville, CA 96130 www.susanvillesymphony.com United Blood Services 1125 Terminal Way Reno, NV Jim McKee (775) 720-2745

V.F.W. & American Legion 1612 Third St. Susanville, CA 96130 Employment Officers: Duane C. Schlusler (530) 8272563 Henri Sanchez (530) 257-2474 Vintage Toys Car Club 472-850 Johnstonville Rd. Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-3725 Volcanic Legacy Community Partnership 300 Pine St. Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 Bonnie Kubowitz (530) 938-4156 www.VolcanicLegacyByway.org Wayside Garden Club P.O. Box 241 Fall River Mills, CA 96028 Sue Edmondson (530) 336-6877 Westwood Little League P.O. Box 476 Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 256-2349 Westwood Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1247 Westwood, CA 96137 Regina Dickson (530) 256-2456 www.westwoodchamber.org Westwood Senior Citizens Club P.O. Box 295 Westwood, CA 96137 Chuck Copp (530) 256-3526 50+ Club P.O. Box 134 Lookout, CA 96054 Harry Marsden (530) 294-5893

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ayaking is a popular summer sport in Northeastern California. Lassen County has some wonderful spots for sea kayakers – having some of the most peaceful and beautiful waters in the country. Most sea kayaks today are made of plastic, ﬁberglass, or fabric and are about two-feet wide and more than 15 feet long. Unlike canoes, kayaks have a covered top deck and are paddled with a double-bladed paddle and often foot-operated. A paddler sits in a small opening and may wear a “spray skirt” which is attached to the kayak’s deck. Sea kayaking is not made for fast, white-water rivers, but rather lakes and large quiet rivers. Many enjoyable places to paddle a kayak can be found in Lassen County. Many visitors and locals in Lassen County carry their kayaks — usually one to two person kayaks — on top of their vehicles to some of the most sought after spots in this area. Eagle Lake, which is about 15 miles outside of Susanville, and Mountain Meadows Reservoir, near Westwood are just a couple of perfect bodies of water for sea kayaking. Antelope Lake, about 20 miles south of Susanville up the Janesville Grade is accessed from Hwy. 395. Lassen County lakes can be a sea kayaker’s dream; a place to enjoy the serenity, wild beauty and calmness not found in more populated recreation areas. LASSEN COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE 2008-09

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t was inevitable. Since 1996, renewal and upgrade have been the order of business for Diamond Mountain Casino. When the casino first opened its doors as Susanville Casino, it appeared as little more than a garage. In fact, the first building had been a garage. The casino rapidly grew from its humble beginnings into a major entertainment center, boasting two restaurants, a sports bar, banquet/conference room and an enormous outdoor tent area for large events. The only thing missing was a hotel. So be it. A rough cost estimate places the 70-room hotel expansion at around $7.5 million, and includes such amenities as an indoor pool and spa, an arcade for guests’ children and roughly five suites with private hot tubs. Where the money’s going Here is a rundown of the entire project as provided by Diamond Mountain Casino: • The project will cost approximately $7.5 million. • Construction began in August of 2007, and is projected to be complete around July of 2008. • The expansion itself will total roughly 50,000 square feet, and will take up space previously used by the casino’s parking lot.

• The hotel is planned to have 70 rooms, including 63 standard rooms, five Jacuzzi suites, two master suites, one Jacuzzi suite that follows the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act and four standard rooms also following ADA guidelines. Twentytwo of the rooms will accommodate smoking. • A coffee bar will be located in the lobby of the hotel. • For the adults, the expansion will include a nonsmoking gaming area with about 40 gaming machines. • The hotel will include a 600 square-foot multipurpose conference facility. • A hotel gift shop will be located in the lobby. • A 500 square-foot indoor pool with a spa attached is also in the works. Tribal Chairman Stacy Dixon said the pool would only be available to hotel guests. • A workout center will be installed into the hotel. • A business center will be available for business travelers. Casino General Manager Campbell Jamieson said while the casino parking lot will lose space from both the expansion and the temporary construction period, there should be still be plenty of space to park for both guests and patrons. LASSEN COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE 2008-09

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he first Saturday in July the Westwood Chamber of Commerce hosts the Paul Bunyan Mountain and Blues Festival at the Westwood Community Park. A logging show celebrates the mill town’s history while blues bands, craft booths, exhibits and a children’s fair provide entertainment for the entire family. The 21st annual festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 5, 2008. Local business owner Alex de Martimprey came up with the original idea for the event to celebrate Westwood’s 75th anniversary. The inspiration for a festival and logging competition came from an advertising pamphlet distributed by the Red River Lumber Company that he found in his father’s attic. Westwood was built around the Red River Lumber Company, a mill, founded by Thomas Barlow Walker and operated by his son Fletcher. The family operated a lumber mill in Minneapolis as well and added the Western location to its operations in 1914. The Red River Lumber Company operated the mill in Westwood until 1944. The pamphlet de Martimprey found was the final edition of a promotional scheme the company used while operating in Westwood. William Laughead, an employee in the advertising department, created a company logo of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox and then spun tales of his logging operations as advertisements for the products produced by the mill. For the first festival de Martimprey commissioned Burlwood Industries in Arcata, California, to carve a statue of Paul Bunyan and a statue of Babe was commissioned the next year. Artisans at Burlwood Industries in Arcata, California, carved the Paul Bunyan statue from a 1,000 year old redwood tree. The log was 22-feet long and 12-feet in diameter. They worked from an illustration sketched by the company’s graphic artists. The statues can be found in front of the Westwood Community Center where the museum volunteers serve breakfast early on festival day to raise funds. Biscuits and gravy is the most popular dish on the menu. Also on the morning of festival HEARD REALTY REALTY HEARD day, the town holds a parade featuring floats from lots of local 257-7113 organizations and businesses. It is 800-889-3378 a fun, small town celebration that 1604 Main St. ends at Westwood Park just in Susanville time to kick off the Paul Bunyan Visit us online at: Mountain and Blues Festival. cbheardrealty.com MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE

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erene Mountain Meadows Reservoir, known to Westwood locals as Walker Lake, is part of the Hamilton Branch Hydroelectric Project owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Six streams flow into this man-made lake created by Indian Ole Dam, which impounds the waters of the Hamilton Branch approximately 5.5 miles from Lake Almanor. Water released from the reservoir is diverted about 1.8 miles downstream into the Hamilton Branch Canal, a 3.3-mile-long flume. This water is used to generate electricity for about 5,000 homes in California at a powerhouse on the eastern shore of Lake Almanor. Residents of Lassen County who live near Walker Lake rarely think of the electricity the water from the reservoir generates. Instead they see it as an opportunity for recreational activities. It is a longstanding tradition. Although the Walker family created the reservoir in 1924 to generate power for their Westwood business, the Red River Lumber Company, they recognized its potential for leisure activities. They soon built a clubhouse on the lake to foster recreation. The clubhouse is no longer there, but the lake is used for fishing, duck hunting, bird and wildlife watching, and canoeing. Some residents skate along the shoreline when it freezes in the winter. Walker Lake is an important stopover for migrating waterfowl. They congregate by the thousands on the reservoir.

The bigger, more noticeable birds that can be seen at Mountain Meadows Reservoir include the bald eagle, osprey, American white pelican, white-faced ibis, western grebe, which can be seen carrying babies on its backs in August, and the greater sandhill crane, which is on the endangered or threatened species list. Fishermen catch brown bullhead, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout and Sacramento suckers. Today there are no developed recreational amenities at Mountain Meadows Reservoir. However, Dyer Mountain Associates has plans to build a four-season resort on the south side of the lake. The developer has said that the shoreline will be preserved with nothing but foot trails through dry and wet meadows next to the lake. PG&E owns a narrow strip of land around the reservoir but the surrounding land is privately owned. The utility company purchased the hydroelectric system along with the reservoir in 1945 when the Walkers sold the mill and most of their property. The land currently owned by PG&E will be protected for the benefit of future generations for it is part of 140,000 acres of watershed lands the utilities company had to place in a conservation plan with oversight given to a governmental or private agency. The lake can be accessed via an unmarked dirt road west of Westwood off County Road A-21, just before Highway 147. The road leads to Indian Ole Dam. To learn more about Mountain Meadows Reservoir see the exhibit constructed by the Mountain Meadows Conservancy at the Lassen County Visitors Center in Westwood. LASSEN COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE 2008-09

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isitors to Westwood get a glimpse of its rich history when viewing historic buildings. To learn what the town was like when the Red River Lumber Company was in operation, visit the Westwood Museum at 311 Ash Street, then drive or walk the streets to see the telltale signs of the glorious past that still remain. WESTWOOD MUSEUM The museum is housed in a building constructed in 1920 by the Red River Lumber Company as a cafeteria that seated over 700 people. From a small bakery within this business workers turned out baked goods for local restaurants and cookhouses. Today the Westwood Community Services District owns the building and rents space to a church and two businesses, as well as the museum, which is open during the summer months from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. WESTWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT Located at the corner of Third and Birch Streets, the fire hall in Westwood was constructed in 1914, soon after the town was founded. At the time people were living in a “shanty town” across the millponds where Pinetown is now located. Currently a volunteer fire department operates from the facility. WALKER MANSION Across the street from the Fire Station, at Third and Ash Streets, is a large log house tucked in the trees. It is known as the Walker Mansion because it was home to Fletcher Walker, owner of the Red River Lumber Company, his wife Eveline and their four sons. In July, 2003 the “mansion” was opened to the public as a bed and breakfast. The building also houses a café and gift shop.

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BUSINESS DISTRICT Birch Street between Third and Fourth Streets is Westwood’s business district. The long wooden buildings on the East Side of Birch Street house many of these businesses. Formerly the old wood buildings were owned by the Red River Lumber Company and housed many single men who worked for the company. MASONIC HALL The Masonic Hall at Fourth and Cedar Streets was constructed under the guidance of George Peltier who was hired as construction boss for the mill and houses. The building was dedicated in 1921. In 1966, according to a longtime Westwood resident, the board siding was oiled in an effort to preserve the wood. PEOPLE’S CHURCH The wooden church with the stained glass windows and bell tower at the corner of Fifth and Cedar Streets is known as the People’s Church. It was built in 1917 to serve all denominations and had a seating capacity of 600. Eveline Walker worshipped at the church and also taught Sunday school there. “Our Lady of the Snows” Catholic Church sits catercorner to the People’s Church. Although the first Catholic Mass was held in Westwood in 1914 the church was built at a later date, around 1932. WESTWOOD HOSPITAL The Westwood Hospital at Fifth and Elm Streets is boarded up today. However, doctors at the facility once treated residents of the town and others in need of medical care. The new owners of the building plan to renovate it and open a small hotel and steakhouse. 59

LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST

assen County is a getaway to a place that lies at the heart of one of California’s most fascinating and diverse areas, the Lassen National Forest. Here the granite of the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades, the lava of the Modoc Plateau, and the sagebrush of the Great Basin meet and blend. Explore a lava cave, watch a pronghorn glide across the sagebrush flat or an osprey snatch fish from a lake’s waters; four wheel along rugged trails into high granite country or discover spring wildflowers on foot; or just kick back and listen to nature’s evening hours, far from the nearest asphalt. The possibilities and the adventures are almost limitless. Camping The Lassen National Forest offers more than 40 developed campgrounds with everything from lake and riverside sites with flush toilets, tables, barbecue grills, room for your RV and nearby community services; to more primitive accommodations in out-of-the-way mountain settings, with just a table and a fire ring. Most are first come, first served. Stays at campgrounds are generally limited to no more than 14 days. But camping is not limited to developed campgrounds. Almost all the forest is open to those who prefer the quiet and solitude of a completely undeveloped setting: just you, your campfire and the stars. Remember though, that camp-

fire permits are required outside of developed campgrounds. The permits are available at no charge from local Forest Service, BLM, or California Department of Forestry Offices. Fire restrictions are always a possibility in late summer, so if you are visiting during that time, be sure to check with local forest offices. And always be careful with fire any time of year. Wildlife More than 360 species of fish and wildlife call the Lassen National Forest home. A little luck and a little patience can mean an unforgettable wildlife experience. Don’t forget the binoculars if you have them. Bald eagle, osprey, ducks, geese, pelicans, and swans can be found at Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake. Eagle Lake is also an excellent place to watch the spring courtship antics of western grebes as they literally run across the water. At least 85 kinds of butterflies are found in the forest. Look for them in flower-filled meadows, along streams, and even on mountaintops. Trails Hikers, backpackers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers will find more than 460 miles of trails to explore. Remember that mountain bikes are not permitted in wilderness areas. Trails range from wide paths with easy grades suitable for sneaker travel, to rugged, rocky steep grades demanding sturdy footwear and endurance.

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Some of the more popular trails include the Pacific Crest Trail, winding some 120 miles across the forest; the Bizz Johnson Trail, an old railway grade converted to a trail hugging the Susan River that is jointly managed with the BLM; Spencer Meadows National Recreation Trail, treading through aspen groves, meadows and stands of incense cedar; the Heart Lake National Recreational Trail, following Martin Creek and offering picturesque views of Lassen Peak and Brokeoff Mountain. Both Eagle Lake and Almanor offer 10-foot wide paved trails along the lake shore, great for biking, walking, or even rollerblading. The Eagle Lake and Lake Almanor trails are also accessible for those with disabilities. Several forest campgrounds and day-use areas feature facilities constructed with the physically challenged in mind. These include specially-designed campsites, picnic sites, fishing platforms, restroom facilities, trails, and the marina facilities at Eagle Lake. For more information contact any of the forest offices. Scenic ride If you would just like to spend a pleasant day or two exploring by car, try the Lassen Scenic Byway. This 170mile long loop follows state highways and brings you to or near many of Lassen’s features and scenic views. And don’t forget to check out the activities in any one of five local communities located along or near the byway: Chester, Westwood, Susanville, Burney, and Fall River Mills/McArthur.

Wilderness The Lassen National Forest offers three wilderness areas, making up about 10 percent of the forest: the Caribou, the Thousand Lakes, and the Ishi. Both the Caribou and the Thousand Lakes are higher elevation wilderness, incised by wind and water, dotted with basalt outcroppings and bizarre pillar lava formations. Whatever adventure you choose, please always keep safety in mind because the forest is a beautiful and enjoyable place; it is easy to forget that it is also a wild land and can be dangerous. If you are going exploring, take someone with you and make sure someone else knows your plans. Carry a first aid kit with you. Make sure you have the proper clothing and are prepared for bad weather. Stream or lake waters may look cool, clear, and inviting, but never assume they are safe drinking water. For more information about recreation on the Lassen National Forest, contact any one of the forest’s three ranger districts:

Eagle Lake District (530) 257-4188 Almanor Ranger District (530) 258-2141 Hat Creek Ranger District (530) 336-5521 Lassen National Forest (530) 257-2151

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LASSEN COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL P.O. BOX 91 SUSANVILLE, CA 96130 —OUR MISSION— To promote the arts in educational, cultural, social and economic environments, and to provide a voice for the artistic heritage and creativity of all Lassen County residents.

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In a small corner of Northeastern California, where Main Street USA still exists and where the high desert meets the pine-covered mountains, a musical phenomenon has gripped a community. Susanville has a population of about 12,000 and is the county seat of Lassen. The nearest big city is 90 miles away, making it a very rural community. Yet, it boasts of its own symphony orchestra of 35 musicians. Culturally hungry, Susanville and the surrounding towns have shown they want and will do nearly all they can to bring classical music to the area. The magic of the symphony seems to be a delicate balance of entwined intricacies. The Susanville Symphony is the brainchild of Benjamin J. Wade. He is a seasoned musician and aspiring composer with neverending energy. Wade is dedicated to bringing a classical venue to a rural community. He knows the right balance to integrate the intermediate and advanced musicians to perform passionately to the eager crowd. As artistic director and conductor, Wade’s tendency to drive himself beyond what is expected is infectious and translates to the musicians and audience his zealous obsession for music. A women’s soccer coach by trade, Wade now travels from Bolivar, Mo. to conduct four of the five scheduled season concerts. Two assistant conductors practice with the symphony. The consummate showman returns in time to fine tune the performers, interject his interpretations and woo the audience. He delivers each performance as a master class in interpreting the composer’s intentions, the temperament of the era

and the emotions that the music should invoke in the listeners. The audience hangs on every word of Wade’s and every note of the orchestra. The audience, the emotional and financial reason the symphony even exists,

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organized group of 35 members who are called the Friends of the Symphony. They help with seating, mailings and receptions for the symphony. The eclectic group of musicians and volunteers, ranging from 13 to 78, made up of local business people, teachers, retirees, high-school students and professionals all strive to raise the bar to higher and higher levels during each performance. Musicians who have been starved of a place to express their craft for many years, now crave the chance to perform for an adoring audience. The musicians have committed to advancing their talent through music lessons and master classes. The small string section prompted the symphony to hire four Reno Philharmonic musicians to perform at each concert to help develop better sound. Those Reno musicians have not only become regular performers but have become part of a receptive community who welcome their expertise and talent. They have opened a network of opportunities for the Susanville performers by offering master classes and performing recitals in between symphony concerts. The inception of a board of directors in the very infancy of the symphony has catapulted the success of the group. The board, consisting of very committed, driven individuals has devoted itself to bringing the gift of classical music to the rural community. Early on, the vision of the group extended beyond just having an orchestra. The board set out to be the guiding force promoting music in Northeastern California. The creation of the Susanville Music in the School Program has enabled the board to effectively create a youth orchestra, fund scholarships for lesson and Barbara France

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enjoys the charisma of the conductor. The appreciation that pulses through the community is one of the foremost factors that encourage musicians and music lovers to take in this grand endeavor. The synergy is infectious and has added a positive charge that is hard to ignore. Because of this infectious energy, the prepaid memberships have now reached 475 people. Three performances of concert series are necessary to accommodate the more than 600 attendees. Additionally, there is a very supportive

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building and supporting a 500-seat performing arts center. It hopes to host a summer music camp in Lassenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blue-sky country.

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music camps, provide master classes and implement an instrument repair and loan program. These types of programs were not available to the community five years ago when the symphony began. The youth orchestra has 55 participants and offers a venue for young and beginning adult musicians to learn and strengthen their skills. To date, the young orchestra has performed four concerts. Realizing the importance of every piece of this amazing puzzle has prompted the board to work vigorously to keep the magic alive. Though the Susanville Symphony exists in a rural area, it shares many of the same challenges with big city symphonies, such as finding and maintaining experienced musicians, enticing and exciting audiences and acquiring and allocating money. The board dreams of the prospect of

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PIONEER CEMETERY

he Susanville Cemetery, also known as the Pioneer Cemetery contains a lot of Susanville’s history: The final resting place of the town’s founding fathers. The cemetery, located at Pine and Court streets, is in a beautiful area of Susanville overlooking the town.

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The cemetery was established when Perry Craig drowned in the Susan River in November 1860, although there is no marker for his grave. In 1918, the cemetery was closed, plots were no longer available and the Lassen Cemetery was opened on Chestnut Street in 1919. Even though the Susanville Cemetery was deemed closed, burials continued with 99 internments between 1978 and 2001. As people walk around the cemetery, they may notice names such as Susan Arnold, Isaac Roop and William Weatherlow, Tommy Tucker and Leonard Lowry. In the spring, Lassen County students have the opportunity to learn about these individuals during Lassen County History Day. Susanville was named after Susan Roop Arnold, daughter of Isaac Roop, the founder of Susanville. She was born in Ohio in 1841. Arnold’s mother died of typhoid when Arnold was just 8 years old. Her father left for California in 1850 leaving Susan and her two brothers in the care of their grandparents. Susan came to live with her father in Susanville when she was 21 years old. She married Alexander Arnold and had eight children, five of which survived to adulthood. Descendants of Susan and

Alexander still live in Susanville. Susan’s father, Isaac, was born in 1822 in Maryland. His family moved to Ohio when he was 16. At the age of 18 he married his wife Nancy and they had three children. After coming to California, Roop lived in several different places before settling in the Honey Lake Valley. He plotted the

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town of Susanville, established a post office and served as postmaster, built a mill, planted orchards and constructed a ditch to bring water to the new town. He also helped form the Territory of Nevada and was elected the first provincial governor. Roop also practiced law in Susanville. He died in 1869 after a short illness. He was 47 years old. After his death, Susan and her husband ordered a monument for his grave from Marysville, Calif. However, something happened to the monument before it was delivered. A monument was finally erected in 1914, when the Masons and the Native Sons of the Golden West placed a native granite marker in the cemetery. Weatherlow accompanied Roop to the Honey Lake Valley. Weatherlow helped Roop build the first cabin in Susanville, now known as Roop’s Fort. As an early settler, Weatherlow attended most meetings pertaining to organizations and governance of the territory and served on several general committees. He died of pneumonia in Roop’s home in 1864. He was 51 years old. Tommy Tucker, a Native American, was the first Lassen County soldier to die in action in World War I. He died in France in 1918. The local American Legion Post is named in his honor. Leonard Lowry’s request to be buried next to

Tommy Tucker was granted when he died in 1999. Leonard was also a Native American and served in the U.S. military, becoming the highest decorated Native American in World War II. Lowry and his brother were the subjects of the book, “Home to Medicine Mountain,” illustrated by Leonard’s daughter Judith. The story tells of Leonard and Stanley’s return to Lassen County from an Indian Boarding School in Riverside. During the 1930s, it was the practice of the government to send Indian children to residential boarding schools where they were forbidden to speak their Indian language and encouraged to forget their native traditions. Stanley and Leonard ran away from the school, coming home riding on top of a freight train. Leonard retired from the U.S. Army in 1967 a Lt. Colonel. In addition to his service in World War II, he served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He also served at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Leonard was proud of his Native American heritage, but he always said he fought for “all the people” in the Honey Lake Valley. “This is my home.” After it was agreed Leonard could be buried next to Tommy, it was discovered someone else was buried in that spot. It is believed this grave also belonged to a veteran. So, an unknown marker was placed at the spot and Leonard was buried on the other side.

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FORT FORT SAGE SAGE RECREATION RECREATION MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT AREA AREA

he Fort Sage Recreation Management Area is bound to interest outdoor enthusiasts, especially those interested in off-road driving. Located in the high desert region of Northeastern California, about 45 miles north of Reno, Nev., the recreation area consists of approximately 22,000 acres of public land managed primarily for off-highway vehicle use and winter deer range. The Bureau of Land Management has designated approximately 90 miles of routes within the area to be used for motorcycle, all-terrain vehicles and four-wheel drive use depending on the width of the trail. Riders will find a wide variety of terrain including flat, sandy, high desert, sagebrush country, steep rocky canyons and gulches. In addition to off-highway vehicle use, hikers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hunters and wildlife photographers utilize the Fort Sage Mountains. Visitors are attracted to the area because of the unusual weathered granite boulders, volcanic outcrops, expansive desert vistas and good opportunities for viewing wildlife and wild horses.

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Trailhead and staging areas Facilities provided include: Fort Sage Trailhead One vault toilet Parking Unloading ramp Bulletin board with OHV and area information Trash receptacles Fire pits and one picnic table Widowmaker Trailhead Parking Unloading ramp Bulletin board Land of David Small parking area

State and private lands Some sections of the trail pass through the Doyle Wildlife Area, managed by California Department of Fish and Game, and

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shooting is prohibited within ¼ mile of trailheads.

Livestock Range cattle may be encountered at Fort Sage from April to October. Use caution when riding near livestock.

Emergency The nearest medical facility is Doyle Family Practice, 436-435, Old Highway Road, Doyle, CA (530) 827-2104; open Monday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm. To report fires or obtain other emergency help, dial 911. Reminder: Let someone know where you are riding, and when you expect to return.

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pass near private land. Obey signs and stay on the trail in these areas. By respecting the rights of private land owners and the regulations posted on the Doyle Wildlife Area you can keep the trails through these areas open.

Camping Camping is allowed throughout the recreation area. The trailheads afford level parking, however, no developed campsites are provided. Camping near springs or guzzlers will prevent wildlife from using the water source. To insure you do not displace wildlife and livestock, camp at least 300 yards from any water source. Camping is not allowed within the Doyle Wildlife Area.

Fires Campfires are allowed within the Fort Sage Mountains provided you have a current campfire permit. Seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit campfires during periods of high fire danger. To check on fire restrictions, call Susanville BLM at (530) 257-0456. Fires are not permitted within the Doyle Wildlife Area.

Water No potable water is available within the recreation area.

Firearms Hunting and target shooting are allowed throughout the Fort Sage Mountains but

Visitors are responsible for knowing area rules and regulations. The regulations are enforceable under U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and violations are punishable with fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not longer then 12 months. • Vehicle use is limited to roads and trails designated by fiberglass signposts and stickers showing vehicles allowed on the route. Please do not ride on routes that are not designated. • All off-road vehicles must have a Calif. Green Sticker, Red Sticker or be legally registered in another state. • All vehicles must meet state and federal noise standards. • All off-road vehicles must be equipped with a properly installed U.S. Forest Service approved spark arrestor that is not modified. • It is illegal to ride or drive under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or other drugs. • State law requires the use of helmets while riding ATVs. • State law does not allow passengers on ATVs unless the ATV was specifically designed for two or more people. All riders must ride on designated roads and trails. Not cross-country. For Information Contact Bureau of Land Management Eagle Lake Field Office 2950 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-0456

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How to get to Fort Sage: From Susanville: Take U. S. Highway 395 south approximately 38 miles. Turn east (left) on Laver Crossing Road (approximately .8 miles north of Doyle) and travel approximately 1.4 miles to Hackstaff Road. Turn south (right) and travel approximately 1.2 miles to Fort Sage Road. Turn east (left) travel approximately 1.1 miles to the entrance of the Fort Sage OHV Area. Turn east (right) and travel approximately 1.5 miles to the trailhead. Maps of the travel routes within the OHV area are available at the trailhead. From Reno: Take U. S. Highway 395 approximately 45 miles north from the intersection of U. S. Highway 395 and U. S. Interstate 80. Turn north (right) on Doyle Loop Road and travel approximately 1/2 mile to Hackstaff Road. Turn east (right) and travel approximately 2.1 miles to Fort Sage Road. Turn east (right) and travel approximately 1 mile to the entrance of the Fort Sage OHV area. Turn east (right) and travel approximately 1.4 miles to the trailhead.

The Bureau of Land Management would like to remind riders to ride only on designated trails, and not cross country. If you wish to leave the trail, park your bike and hike, and help keep our exceptional OHV park beautiful.

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Camping guide open from April to October, with those at higher elevations opening in mid-to late-May. Reservations You can reserve space at any of the privately-run parks by calling the numbers listed below. Most of the forest service nongroup campsites are on a ﬁrstcome, ﬁrst-served basis. However, reservations can be made by phone toll-free or on the Internet (see below).

CAMPING LEGEND FS= U.S. Forest Service Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or www.recreation.gov EL= Eagle Lake Ranger District For Information: 530-257-4188 on weekdays Old Station Visitors Center 530-335-7517 on weekends

BLM=Bureau of Land Management For information: (530) 257-5381 (Most campgrounds are first come, first served)

LV=Lassen Volcanic National Park For information: 530-595-4444, nps.gov/lavo EAGLE LAKE AREA AND NORTHEAST LASSEN COUNTY Eagle Lake RV Park At Eagle Lake 530-825-3133 Mariner’s Resort At Stone’s Landing, Eagle Lake 530-825-3333 Christie Campground South side Eagle Lake Eagle Campground South side Eagle Lake West Eagle Campground South side Eagle Lake (Group sites) Merrill Campground South side Eagle Lake Aspen Grove Campground South side Eagle Lake Bogard Campground Off Hwy. 44 between Susanville and Lassen Park Crater Lake Campground 7 Miles east off Hwy. 44 Butte Creek Campground Off Hwy. 44 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, see ▲ on map page 15 CARIBOU WILDERNESS/LASSEN NATIONAL PARK AREA Rocky Knoll Campground E edge Caribou Wilderness at Silver Lake Silver Bowl Campground E edge Caribou Wilderness at Silver Lake Juniper Lake Campground Juniper Lake Rd., off Hwy. 36 at Chester

At these campgrounds, concessionaires reserve roughly half the sites, while the other half remain ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served. A reservation fee is charged. Reservations are recommended during the peak season, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Amenities and fees The U.S. Forest Service charges fees for its campgrounds having a developed water system, maintained rest rooms and garbage col-

lection. Fees are roughly $16-18 for a single family campsite. Campgrounds that are identiﬁed as “self service” charge no fees and depend upon you to pack out your own garbage. Most of the national forest land is open to vehicular or primitive camping, but campﬁre permits are required. Contact the nearest ranger station for more information. Camping fees in the Lassen Volcanic National Park are $16.

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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. Some are open year-round but most, including those run by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, are open seasonally and their dates of opening and closure vary depending on the weather. Generally, the campgrounds are

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SUSANVILLE AND SOUTHWEST LASSEN COUNTY AREA Days End RV Park Hwy 395 & County Rd. A-3, Standish, 530-254-1094 27 ▲ ▲▲▲ Mountain View RV Park 3075 Johnstonville Rd. 530-251-4757 101 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Honey Lake Campground On Hwy. 395, N of Milford 530-253-2508 65 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Goumaz Campground 2 miles off Hwy. 44, 15 miles NW of Susanville EL 6 ▲ Roxie Peconom Off Hwy. 36, just east of Fredonyer Pass EL 10 ▲ Laufman Campground Three miles south of Milford off Hwy. 395 6 ▲▲ Meadow View Campground Seven miles west of Doyle off Hwy. 395 6 ▲▲ Wind Break Mobile Home & RV Park 436-945 Riverview Dr., Doyle 21+ ▲ ▲▲▲

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CAMPING LEGEND PG=Pacific Gas and Electric Co. campgrounds (916) 386-5164 (info only-all first come, first served; Group camps must be reserved)

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CHESTER AREA (Plumas County) Brookside RV Park 286 Main St. Chester 530-258-3584, Internet Cedar Lodge RV Park Chester 530-258-2904 Childs Meadow Resort Hwy. 36, Mill Creek 530-595-3383 Leisure RV Park 124 Feather River Dr., Chester 800-589-1578 Martin’s RV Park Martin Way & Hwy. 36, Chester 530-258-2407 Last Chance Creek Off Juniper Lake Rd., N of Chester (Group Also) Domingo Springs At Chester take Feather River Drive 6 miles N to Y,

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LAKE ALMANOR AREA (Plumas County) Big Cove Resort 442 Peninsula Dr., Lake Alm. 530-596-3349 Big Springs Resort 2655 Big Springs Rd., Lake Alm. 530-596-3390 Canyon Dam RV Park 29535 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam 530-284-7046 Forest Park RV 29689 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam 530-284-7405 Lake Cove Resort & Marina 3584 Hwy. 147, Lake Almanor

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CAMPING LEGEND PG=Pacific Gas and Electric Co. campgrounds (916) 386-5164 (info only-all first come, first served; Group camps must be reserved)

FS= U.S. Forest Service Reservations: (877) 444-6777 or www.recreation.gov MH= Mt. Hough Ranger District first come, first served Info only 530-283-0555 or www.ucampwithus.com

INDIAN VALLEY/ANTELOPE LAKE AREA (Plumas County) Mt. Huff Golf Course Hwy. 89 Crescent Mills 530-284-6204 Taylorsville Community Campground 530-284-7692 Boulder Creek Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. Lone Rock Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. Long Point Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. Long Point Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. (Group sites)

FEATHER RIVER CANYON AREA (Plumas County) Belden Town Resort & Lodge Off Hwy. 70 530-283-9662 Caribou Crossroads RV Park 16242 Hwy. 70, Belden 530-283-1384 Pine Aire Resort RV Hwy. 70, Twain 530-283-1730 Twain General Store & RV Park 130 Twain Store Road, off Hwy. 70 530-283-2130 Gansner Bar N Fork Feather River on Caribou Rd., off Hwy. 70 Hallsted N Fork Feather River, off Hwy. 70, W of Twain North Fork N Fork Feather River on Caribou Road, off Hwy. 70 Queen Lily N Fork Feather River on Caribou Road, off Hwy. 70

QUINCY AREA (Plumas County) No. Calif. Facility Camp 39285 Hwy. 70, Quincy 530-283-0844 Pioneer RV Park 1326 Pioneer Rd., Quincy 283-0769, 888-216-3266 Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Rd., Quincy

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BUCKS LAKE AREA (Plumas County) Bucks Lake Camp Bucks Lake 530-283-3323 Group camp up to 150 Bucks Lake Marina Bucks Lake 530-283-4243 Lakeside Camp Bucks Lake 530-283-2848 Haskins Valley S shore of Bucks Lake, on Bucks Lake Rd. Grizzly Creek 2 mi. W of Bucks Lake on Oroville/Quincy Rd. Hutchins Group Camp NE of lower Bucks Lake Lower Bucks Lower Bucks Lake Rd. Mill Creek Bucks Lake W shore, 2 mi. N of Bucks Lake Dam Sundew Bucks Lake W shore, 1 mi. N of Bucks Lake Dam White Horse 3 mi. E of Bucks Lake on Quincy/Bucks Rd.

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Lodging guide resorts with marina, rustic, secluded cabins or convenient motels. Call individual properties (listed by geographic area below) for reservations and current

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rates. The staff at the Lassen Chamber of Commerce, (530) 257-4323, or other area chambers will be happy to help you ﬁnd lodging that best ﬁts your needs.

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Lassen County has a wide variety of clean, comfortable lodging to suit all tastes and budgets. The choices include lakefront homes, quaint bed and breakfast inns, family-style

EAGLE LAKE AREA Eagle Lake RV Park • 687-125 Palmetto Way, Eagle Lake • 530-825-3133 Heritage Land Company • North Shore, Eagle Lake • 530-825-2131 Eagle Lake Real Estate • 510-435 Eagle Lake Rd. • 1-888-257-3268 Eagle Lake General Store • Spaulding Tract, Eagle Lake • 530-825-2191 Eagle Lake Rentals • 687-880 Magnolia Way, Spaulding Tract • 530-825-3105 Eagle Lake Spaulding Resort • Spaulding Tract, Eagle Lake • 530-825-2110 Mariner’s Resort • At Stone’s Landing, Eagle Lake • 530-825-3333

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SUSANVILLE AREA High Country Inn • 3015 East Riverside Dr., Susanville • 530-257-3450 Budget Host Frontier Inn Motel • 2685 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4141 River Inn Motel • 1710 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-6051 Roseberry House • 609 North Street, Susanville • 530-257-5675 St Francis Hotel • 830 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4820 Super 8 Motel • 2975 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-2782 Susanville Inn • 2705 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4522 Best Western/Trailside Inn • 2785 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4123 Apple Inn • 2720 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4726 Motel 9 • 1067 Main Street, Susanville • 530-251-5702 Diamond View Motel • 1529 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-4585 Knights Inn Motel • 1705 Main Street, Susanville • 530-257-6577 Diamond Mountain Casino Hotel • 900 Skyline Drive, Susanville • 877-319-8514 Country Cottage • Located between Chester and Westwood • 800-824-6322

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OUTLYING AREAS Red Ranch House Inn • 490-800 Horse Lake Rd., off Hwy. 139 • 530-257-5712 Spanish Springs Ranch • Hwy. 395, 6 mi. past Ravendale • 530-234-2050 Winje’s Emporium and Hotel • 3rd and Main Street, Doyle • 530-827-2717

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CHESTER AREA continued (Plumas County) St. Bernard Lodge • Highway 36 10 miles west of Chester • 530-258-3382 Timber House Lodge and Restaurant • 501 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2729, Internet The Village • 346 Main St., Chester • 530-258-0344, Internet

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LAKE ALMANOR AREA (Plumas County) Almanor Lakefront Cabins • Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-259-4883 C 2 ▲ Almanor Lakefront Village • 310 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4530, 877-711-2395 VH 10 ▲ Almanor Lakeside Resort • 300 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4530, 877-711-2395, Internet C 12 ▲ Almanor Vacations • Lake Almanor West • 530-260-0165, Internet VH 1 ▲ Babe’s Bed & Breakfast • 441 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4700 BB 6 Bailey Creek Cottages • 45 Idylberry Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-259-7829, Internet M 18 ▲ Bailey Creek Rental Properties • 289 Clifford Dr., Lake Alm. • 530-259-4386, 866-223-5687, Internet VH 7 ▲ Big Springs Resort • 2655 Big Springs Rd., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3390, Internet C 8 ▲ Carson Chalets at Lake Almanor • 454 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 800-210-7020, Internet C 3 ▲ Coldwell Banker Kehr/O’Brien • 244 Main St, Chester • 530-258-2103, 800-419-3318, Internet VH 60 ▲ Dorado Inn • 4379 Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-284-7790, Non-smoking, Internet R 6 ▲ Knotty Pine Resort • 430 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3348 C 6 ▲ Lake Almanor Ponderosa Cabins • 408 Ponderosa Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4818 C 9 ▲ Century 21 Lake Almanor Real Estate • 499 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4386 VH 28 ▲ Lake Haven Resort • 7329 Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-596-3249 C 8 6 Northshore Campground • Highway 36, 2 miles east of Chester • 530-258-3376, Internet C 3 ▲ Plumas Pines Resort • 3000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam • 530-259-4343 C 8 ▲ Plumas Pines Resort • 3000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam • 530-259-4343 Horses welcome M 9 Plumas Properties • 425 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3203, Internet VH 40 ▲ Re/Max Almanor Properties • 313 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530 596-3232, 800-360-5478, Int. VH 27 ▲ Rooms at 412 • 412 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3348 C 4 ▲ Vagabond Resort • 7371 Eastshore Dr., Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-596-3240, Internet C 2 ▲ Wilson’s Camp Prattville Resort • 2932 Almanor Dr. West, Prattville • 530-259-2267 C 8 ▲

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BASICS: 1. Compass 2. Whistle 3. Matches (in waterproof container) 4. Candle (large) 5. Compact fishing kit 6. Signal mirror 7. Fire starter sticks 8. Aluminum foil 9. Water purification tablets 10. Plastic sheeting (approx. 6 feet square) 74

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