plumas county 2010 visitors guide

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Feather River College provides a quality educational experience in a beautiful mountain setting. Come live and learn in the “million acre classroom.” Students benefit from our small class sizes, personal attention and outstanding faculty. FRC's University Studies Degree transfers to many CSU and UC campuses. Our Dual Enrollment program with Chico State is unique in California. We also have transfer agreements with schools in other states including the University of Nevada, both UNR and UNLV, as well as the University of Idaho.

FRC offers many unique educational programs such as: Environmental Studies, Outdoor Recreational Leadership, Equine Studies, Adult learning opportunities throughout the county and we are the only California Community College with a fish hatchery. . We also offer some of the best athletics programs in Northern California with Football, Rodeo, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball and Baseball currently available.

For more information, or to schedule a tour of the FRC campus call:Bruce Baldwin at 530-283-0202 ext. 347 or visit our website at www.frc.edu

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100 Free things to do . . . . . . . . . . .5Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . .114Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Biking, mountain & road . . . . . .88Birding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Bucks Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Buzz Blog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Calendar of events . . . . . . . . .14-15Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Chester-Lake Almanor . . . . . . . . .44Christmas tree cutting . . . . . . . . .77Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . .112County information . . . . . . . . . . .9Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Fall colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Feather River Canyon . . . . . . . . . .31Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Forests, national . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Geocaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Gold panning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Golf course chart . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Graeagle & Lakes Basin area . . . .16Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Horseback riding . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Indian Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Kids Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Lassen Volcanic National Park . . .43La Porte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Map & directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Off-road adventures . . . . . . . . . .76Parks and Picnic Areas . . . . . . . . .78Pets welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Places to stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Plumas-Eureka State Park . . . . . .24Portola & Sierra Valley . . . . . . . . .26Quincy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58River rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Rockhounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Scenic byways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Skiing & snowboarding . . . . . . . .61Snowmobiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Snowplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Snowshoeing & Nordic skiing . . .64Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Stargazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Tours, Community/Environment 94Tours, Self-guided . . . . . . . . . . . .93Tours, Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Tour itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Trains & rail fanning . . . . . . . . . .85Visitor information centers . . . . .10Water sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Weddings & honeymoons . . . . .111Wilderness areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Wildflowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

to Plumas CountyRugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassymeadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pineforests, brilliant star-filled skies — they allawait you in beautiful Plumas County.

Located in northeastern California,where the Sierra Nevada and Cascademountain ranges meet, Plumas Countyboasts more than 100 lakes, 1,000 miles ofrivers and streams and over a million acresof national forest.

With only nine people per square mile,this rural, four seasons mountain retreatoffers beauty, solitude and clean air, mak-ing it the ideal spot for a quiet vacation.

In this guide, you’ll find an overview ofPlumas County’s year-round recreation,attractions, events, accommodations andcampsites. Click on our websites atwww.plumascounty.org or plumasnews.com for updated information, or give the Visitors Bureau a call at 800-326-2247.

We invite you to have a wonderfultime in Plumas County; respect its beauty, treat its residents as neighbors andreturn again soon.

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Cover photo of Bucks Lake by Tony Mindling



Bring your pets along on your trip to PlumasCounty!

Dogs will love romping through the open space, sniffing outsquirrels and fetching sticks in the lakes and creeks.

There are numerous forest trails and special campsites whereyou can take your horses.

You’ll find over 50 accommodations where pets are welcometo stay with their owners (see Pages 100-111.) Some restau-rants with outdoor seating even welcome your pets.

Or take your pet camping in the great outdoors. Some facili-ties charge a small fee and most require pets to be on aleash.

On trails in the national forest, leashes are optional but pre-ferred. Be sure to carry a leash in order to keep your dogsafe and under control.

Within the state and national parks, dogs are required to beon leashes at all times and are not allowed on hiking trails.

Please take caution in the woods and keep your pet with youat all times to avoid encounters with wildlife.

It’s a good idea to leave your pet indoors should you be gonefor a long time.

If you need a veterinarian or kennel service during your visit,you’ll find many that are available or on call.

Treat your pets to a vacation in a place where they’ll love tospend some quality time with you.

Pet-friendly Plumas County, with its wide variety of accom-modations, is the ideal getaway for you and your bestfriends.

PET FRIENDLY

The official Plumas County Visitors Guide is a joint project between Feather Publishing Co. Inc.,

and the Plumas County Visitors Bureau.

Published annually in April. Ad deadline is February 2011.To advertise, please call the numbers below.

Publisher - Michael C. Taborski

PROJECT COORDINATORS: Kevin Mallory and graphic artist Juliet Beer of

Feather Publishing Co., Inc.Suzi Brakken, Kari Underwood and Christie Brawley

of the Plumas County Visitors Bureau

ADVERTISING: Sherri McConnell - Ad Manager;

Karen Kuhn, Kay Moss - Quincy - (530) 283-0800

Cheri McIntire and Valorie Chisholm - Chester and Greenville - (530) 258-3115

Michael Peters - Blairsden/Graeagle, Alesha Carnes - Portola - (530) 832-4646

FEATHER PUBLISHING CO., INCP.O. Box B • 287 Lawrence St. • Quincy, CA 95971 • (530) 283-0800

[email protected] • www.plumasnews.com

PLUMAS COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU550 Crescent St. • P.O. Box 4120 • Quincy, CA 95971

(800) 326-2247 • www.plumascounty.org

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Youngsters will find plenty of things to do in the naturalplayground of Plumas County.

Whether they’re wading in a stream or tubing down asnowy hill, kids will discover that outdoor recreation is a greatway to burn off excess energy and banish boredom!

Here’s a sampling of the top destinations and attractions forkids in Plumas County; more information is available by contacting the Visitors Bureau or area chambers of commerce.

• Walking to waterfalls (Frazier and Indian Falls)• Climbing aboard locomotives at Western Pacific Railroad

Museum in Portola• Miniature golfing in Graeagle and the Lake Almanor area• Learning about Native Americans, natural history and

survival through the Junior Ranger Program at Plumas-Eureka State Park and Lassen Volcanic National Park

• Paddleboating on Graeagle Mill Pond• Hiking along interpretive nature trails (Red Fir, Sand Pond,

Antelope Lake, Round Valley Lake)• Pony or horseback riding, wagon or sleigh rides• Biking the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail or the Portola

Riverwalk• Panning for gold• Exploring the forests on an adventurous ATV or

snowmobile tour • Climbing to a U.S. Forest Service lookout tower• Jet skiing at Almanor and Bucks• Tennis and bowling • Sledding at Eureka Ski Bowl or anywhere in the forest• Picnicking, horseshoe pitching or playing ball in a park• Skateboarding at parks in Quincy and Portola• Summer Program for Creative Exploration in Chester• Midway carnival rides and 4-H fun at the Plumas-Sierra

County Fair• Movies, plays and concerts at Quincy’s Town Hall Theatre• Fishing derbies• Friday night summer concerts in Portola City Park• Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing the Museum

Trail in Johnsville• Blackberry picking in the Feather River Canyon• Fourth of July parades and fireworks• Stargazing and making s’mores over a crackling campfire• Swimming in creeks, lakes, pools and ponds• Geocaching - fun for the whole family

Looking to have fun on a budget?Plumas County has a plethora of no-cost attractions, detailed in a colorful brochure, 100 Free Things to Do in Plumas County.

This handy reference offers visitorsquick advice on free or low-cost waysto have fun during a visit to PlumasCounty. The list of 100 things isdivided into sections including"Museums/History," "Outdoors andNature," "Kids Stuff," "ArtGalleries" and "Events." It alsofeatures several photos and acounty map.

The Free Things brochure isfree, and may be picked up atvisitors centers throughout thecounty.

To receive one by mail, con-tact Plumas County VisitorsBureau at 800-326-2247 oremail your request to:[email protected].

Check out the “Plumas Buzz” blog on www.plumas-county.org for the latest on recreation, fun, events,and lifestyle stories from up in our neck of the woods.

Get insider tips from locals and fellow travelers, findout what’s new or how the weather’s doing, and keepin touch with rural life in Plumas County when you’renot here.

The informal blog is narrated and edited by PlumasCounty Visitors Bureau staff. Just click on the “PlumasBuzz” animated icon at the top right of the homepage. We also invite you to share your own travel stories and photos of things abuzz in Plumas County!

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For a more detailed map of PlumasCounty and its communities, pleasecall the Plumas County Visitors Bureauat (800) 326-2247 or mail $2 withyour request to 550 Crescent St,Quincy, CA 95971.

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Driving Distances toCentral Plumas CountyFrom Miles HoursSacramento 147 3San Francisco 229 4.5San Jose 263 5So. Lake Tahoe 122 2.5Reno 75 1.5Chico 84 2Redding 143 3Santa Rosa 237 4.5Modesto 227 4.5Fresno 332 6.5Los Angeles 532 10San Diego 653 12.5

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Prior to the California Gold Rush, the area now known asPlumas County was inhabited by the Mountain Maidu Indians.

Living in small groups, they gathered roots, berries, grasses,seeds and acorns, supplementing these staples with large andsmall game and fish.

Their existence was suddenly disturbed in the spring of 1850when a flood of gold-seeking miners poured into the canyonsand valleys of the region in search of a fabled “Gold” Lake.

Overnight, mining camps sprang to life. Rivers were turnedfrom their beds, ditches were dug to bring water from distantsources to the diggings and the land was turned upside down.

A sizable Chinese population took up residence here andremained until the early 1900s when, with the decline in min-ing, most left the area.

The North, Middle and South forks of the Feather River werenamed in 1821 by Captain Luis Arguello as the Rio de lasPlumas (River of Feathers) after the Spanish explorer saw whatlooked like bird feathers floating in the water.

“Plumas,” the Spanish word for “feathers,” later became thename for the county.

The river and its forks were the primary sites of early miningactivity, with many smaller camps located on their tributaries.Over the next five decades gold mining remained the mainindustry of the county.

In 1850, the famous mountain man, James P. Beckwourth,discovered the lowest pass across the Sierra Nevada and the following year navigated a wagon trail for California-boundemigrants from western Nevada, through Plumas County, to the Sacramento Valley.

Several years later, in March of 1854, Plumas County wasformed from the eastern and largest portion of Butte Countywith the town of Quincy chosen as the county seat after a

heated election. In 1864, a large part of northern Plumas County was carved

off to form present day Lassen County.Following this, Plumas County annexed a small portion of

Sierra County which included the town of La Porte.In the late 1850s, Greenville came into existence as a mining

and farming community at the head of Indian Valley; Chester,near Lake Almanor, was born as a result of damming BigMeadows and the lumber potential from the timber standsblanketing the area.

Soon after the turn of the century, and with the constructionof the Western Pacific Railroad in 1910, Portola came into exis-tence.

With the railroad for transportation, the timber industrybegan to emerge as the primary economic force in the county.Until that time lumber was milled strictly for local use. Finishedlumber could now be shipped nationwide from Plumas forests.The timber industry contributed enormously to the growth andprosperity of Plumas County and continues to do so to this day.

Coeval with the railroad’s construction up the Feather RiverCanyon came some of the earliest tourists to the county.Resorts and lodges popped up at intervals along the “FeatherRiver Route” to accommodate fishermen, hikers and sightseers.

The last passenger train ran in 1970, and the line is nowdevoted to freight traffic only. In 1937, the Feather RiverHighway, touted as an “all weather route,” was completedthrough the Feather River Canyon from Oroville to Quincy, linking Plumas County year-round to the Sacramento Valley.

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A Chinese gold miner works Silver Creek near Quincy in 1897.


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POPULATIONPlumas County . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,054Chester-Lake Almanor . . . . . . . . . 5,428Indian Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,837Feather River Canyon. . . . . . . . . . . . 206Quincy area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,793Mohawk Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,843Sierra Valley-Last Chance . . . . . . . 2,698Portola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,249

TOTAL AREA• 2,618 square miles• 2,570 square miles of land• 48.4 square miles of water• 1,644,800 acres

IMPORTANT NUMBERSAll emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911Sheriff (business) . . . . . . (530) 283-6375CHP . . . . . (530) 283-1100 or 832-4895Road conditions . . . . . . (800) 427-7623AAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-1014

TRANSPORTATIONHighwaysState Route 70, State Route 89 and partsof State Routes 36 and 49.

Car rentalLake Almanor Towing. . . . (530) 258-3062

Public transportationPlumas County Transit . . . (530) 283-2538

Airports• Reno-Tahoe International Airport,

2001 Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (775) 328-6400

• Nervino FieldBeckwourth . . . . . . . (530) 832-6940

• Gansner FieldQuincy . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-2600

• Rogers FieldChester. . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-3616

HOSPITALS• Seneca Health Care District

Chester . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-2151• Plumas District Hospital

Quincy. . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-2121• Eastern Plumas Health Care District

Portola. . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 832-6500

RADIO STATIONSKSUE-AM,1240 . . . . . . . (530) 257-2121KQNC-FM, 88.1 . . . . . . . (877) 480-5900KQNY-FM, 91.9 . . . . . . . (530) 283-0901KJDX-FM, 93.3 . . . . . . . . (530) 257-2121KNLF-FM, 95.9 . . . . . . . . (530) 283-4144KLZN-FM, 96.3 . . . . . . . . (530) 257-6100KTOR-FM, 96.9, 99.7 . . . (530) 256-2400K-LOVE-FM, 98.9 . . . . . . (800) 525-5683

NEWSPAPERS • Feather River Bulletin

Quincy . . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-0800• Indian Valley Record

Greenville . . . . . . . . . . (530) 284-7800• Chester Progressive. . . (530) 258-3115• Portola Reporter . . . . . (530) 832-4646• www.plumasnews.com

BANKS • Bank of America

Quincy . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6600Portola . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 832-4488

• Plumas BankQuincy . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6800Chester. . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-4161Greenville . . . . . . . . . (530) 284-6114Portola . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 832-4405

• U.S. BankChester. . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-2145Quincy . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6610

LIBRARIESChester Branch . . . . . . .(530) 258-2742Greenville Branch . . . . .(530) 284-7416Quincy Branch . . . . . . . .(530) 283-6310Portola Branch . . . . . . . .(530) 832-4241

SCHOOLSPlumas Unified School DistrictQuincy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6500

Chester-Lake AlmanorChester High School . . . . (530) 258-2126Chester Elementary. . . . . (530) 258-3194St. Andrews Academy . . . . (530) 596-3343

Indian ValleyGreenville High School . . . (530) 284-7197Greenville Elementary. . . . . (530) 284-7195Taylorsville Elementary . . . (530) 284-7421

PortolaPortola High School . . . . (530) 832-5581Feather River Middle . . . . (530) 832-0560Carmichael Elementary . . . (530) 832-0211

QuincyQuincy High School . . . . (530) 283-6510Pioneer Elementary . . . . . (530) 283-6520Quincy Elementary . . . . . (530) 283-6550Plumas Christian . . . . . . . (530) 283-0415Feather River College . . . (530) 283-0202

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Stop in at the PlumasCounty Visitors Bureau formaps, brochures, area infor-mation, postcards andfriendly travel advice. Plus,we offer wireless Internetaccess!

The Visitors Bureau islocated on Hwy. 70 just westof downtown Quincy nextto the airport. We’re openyear-round from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday throughFriday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday.

Walk-in service to visitorsalso is available at the coun-ty’s four chambers of com-merce, at U.S. Forest Serviceoffices and at the county’smuseums.

Plumas CountyVisitors Bureau Highway 70Half mile west of downtownP.O. Box 4120Quincy, CA 95971(530) 283-6345 (800) 326-2247(530) 283-5465 FAXwww.plumascounty.org

Chester-Lake AlmanorChamber of Commerce529 Main St., P.O. Box 1198Chester, CA 96020(530) 258-2426(800) 350-4838(530) 258-2760 FAXwww.lakealmanorarea.com

Eastern PlumasChamber of CommerceJunction of Hwys. 89 and 70P.O. Box 1043Graeagle, CA 96103(530) 836-6811(800) 995-6057(530) 836-6809 FAXwww.easternplumaschamber.com

Indian ValleyChamber of Commerce408 Main St., P.O. Box 516Greenville, CA 95947(530) 284-6633(530) 284-6907 FAXwww.indianvalley.net

Portola Visitors CenterWilliams House Museum424 E. Sierra Ave. (Hwy. 70)P.O. Box 1094Portola, CA 96122(530) 832-0671www.portolavisitorscenter.com

Quincy Chamberof Commerce464 W. Main St.Quincy, CA 95971(530) 283-0188(877) 283-0188(530) 283-5864 FAXwww.quincychamber.com

Plumas County Museum500 Jackson St.Quincy, CA 95971(530) 283-6320(530) 283-6081 FAXwww.plumasmuseum.orgwww.countyofplumas.com

Plumas Arts372 Main St., P.O. Box 618Quincy, CA 95971(530) 283-3402(530) 283-1168 FAXwww.plumasarts.org

Plumas-Eureka State Park310 Johnsville RoadBlairsden, CA 96103(530) 836-2380www.parks.ca.govwww.plumas-eureka.org

Lassen Volcanic Nat’l Park38050 Hwy. 36 EastP.O. Box 100Mineral, CA 96063-0100(530) 595-4480www.nps.gov/lavo

Lassen National ForestAlmanor Ranger DistrictHighway 36, W of ChesterP.O. Box 767Chester, CA 96020(530) 258-2141www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen

Plumas National ForestHeadquarters159 Lawrence St.P.O. Box 11500Quincy, CA 95971(530) 283-2050www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas

Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District23 Mohawk Highway Road, off Highway 70, west of Blairsden, CA 96103(530) 836-2575

Plumas National ForestFeather River District875 Mitchell Ave.Oroville, CA 95965(530) 534-6500

Plumas National ForestMt. HoughRanger District39696 Highway 70, NW ofQuincy, CA 95971(530) 283-0555

Plumas National Forest Challenge Visitor Center18050 Mulock RoadChallenge, CA 95925(530) 675-1146

Tahoe National ForestYuba RiverRanger District15924 Highway 49Camptonville, CA 95922(530) 288-3231www.fs.fed.us/r5/tahoe

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Join the new Plumas County VisitorsBureau’s Facebook Fan Page!

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No matter the season orinterests of our visitors,Plumas County offers a myri-ad of events to capture theimagination and inspire returnvisits year after year.

Small town festivals likeRailroad Days and GoldDigger Days showcase thecharacter and highlight thehistory of host communities.

The flavor of the Old Westlives on at Vinton’s CowboyPoetry Show, and the SilverBuckle Rodeo in Taylorsville.

Old-fashioned family fun ishighlighted at the Plumas-Sierra County Fair, CountyPicnic and community chilicook-offs, fishing derbies andpancake breakfasts.

Classic car shows and 50’sfun punctuate many local celebrations.

Mountain towns show offtheir cultured sides withnighttime gallery Art Walks,wine and food tastings andmonthly music and poetry

performances.Avid athletes race on foot,

bicycle, ski or sailboat whilegolfers, ball players, andhorseshoe pitchers competein tournaments.

Holidays and the changeof seasons bring out the bestin rural life.

Townsfolk and touristsalike turn out in droves inevery town for parades, con-certs, events and fireworks onthe Fourth of July.

Fall color is glorious andinspires a variety of smalltown events, craft bazaarsand the Mountain HarvestFestival and MicrobrewTasting. Trick or treaters takecenter stage for Halloween.

The chill in the air for theholiday season dampens noone’s spirit where, snow orshine, we come out forChristmas tree lightings, artexhibits, open houses andfriendly gatherings in all corners of the county.

Snow season fun is also celebrated with Winterfestand Winter Holiday eventsthat offer up sled dog racesand snowmobile action.Historic downhill ski racing isthe main event at the HistoricLongboard Ski Revival Series.

Plan to join in some of ourlocal color and character.

Turn to page 14 for a tasteof some of our county’s annu-al events. Call the numberslisted with each entry forevent specific information.

For the county’s mostupdated listing of events andcultural highlights visitwww.plumascounty.org. orwww.plumasarts.org.

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With carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, music and more, thePlumas-Sierra County Fair (bottom left) is a perennialfavorite. At center, a dancer jams with accordion player atMountain Harvest Festival. Momboosa Music Festival inChester (bottom right) is among several outdoor concertscoming to Plumas County in July.

The Fourth of July is celebrated with beloved small townparades in Graeagle (above), Chester, Taylorsville and LaPorte.

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A great way to start out theweekend is with free musicconcerts featuring local andout-of-area artists, offeredFriday nights in Portola Parkduring July and August.

ARTS AND CULTURE


Plumas Arts is the county’s local arts agency and primaryevents producer, promoter and information resource for culturalactivity. Working in the spirit of collaboration, a variety of com-munity and private events producers bring a richly diverse pro-gram of cultural events to the area.

Visitors will find an impressive quality of work by regional visu-al, musical and literary artists within the Plumas County ArtsGallery, galleries in Chester, Lake Almanor, Quincy, Portola andGraeagle, and in many restaurants, shops and public buildingsaround the county.

The Town Hall Theatre, located on Main Street in Quincy, is aprofessional performing arts venue while doubling as one of thefew single screen theatres left anywhere. From a regular scheduleof feature, classic, foreign and cult films to local dramatic produc-tions or dance recitals as well as visits from world class artists, the“THT” remains close to the hearts of residents countywide. TheTown Hall also hosts a children’s theatre program.

Music and art festivals bring the cultures of the world to thebeauty of the mountains as well as highlighting an impressivelevel of local talent. The High Sierra Music Festival, Momboosa

Music Festival, and Solar Cook-Off take visitorsto outdoor stages in July as well as Joshua Festin September.

The Almanor Art Show and Graeagle’s fineart and craft shows are well respected locallyand in the Northern California arts scene.Chester galleries and businesses host SecondFridays: An Almanor Basin Street Party eachmonth (June to October) and Quincy gallerieshost First Friday Art Walks in most months fromFebruary to November.

In the spring, you can sample the culinaryartistry of local restaurants at the “Taste ofPlumas” where you’ll also find wines, musicand an art and food auction. A series of WineWalks are held on Saturdays May throughAugust in downtown Chester.

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Quilt shows held throughout the year in various countylocations are a major draw.

In October, the Mountain Harvest Festival in Quincy blendsan arts and crafts show with a micro-brew pub tasting andmusic.

Bring a picnic and attend a free outdoor summer concert!Portola City Lights evening concerts are held on Fridays inPortola City Park during July and August. On Sundays, thepublic can enjoy summer concerts at the bandshell in the LakeAlmanor Country Club. And on Wednesday evenings, enjoylive music with local bands all summer at the Graeagle MillPond.

Live music is offered in conjunction with a weekly FarmersMarket on Thursday evenings in downtown Quincy from June24 through Sept. 9. Sierra Valley Farms also hosts a farmer’smarket on Fridays June 4 through Sept. 10 that includes cook-ing and gardening demonstrations. Graeagle offers up a seriesof Dixieland Jazz concerts each summer. The ChesterCommunity Chorus takes the stage for a series of well-lovedperformances each May and December.

The Taylorsville Grange, with its legendary bouncin’ dancefloor, hosts some popular annual dances during the summer.

Words and Music, monthly presentations of poetry andmusic in local cafes, frequent the calendar with locations inQuincy, Portola and Chester. Come and share your talents atopen mike!

Balls, concerts and dinners to benefit local organizationsalso fill out the area’s cultural calendar.

To learn more about the local arts community contactPlumas Arts, (530) 283-3402 or www.plumasarts.org.

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Stroll through galleries during First Friday Art Walks in Quincy.

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Colorful art draws a young shopper at Graeagle’s twice-annual arts and crafts fairs.


M AYMay 15Indian Valley-WideYard SaleIndian Valley(530) 284-6633

May 22Kids Fishing DayGraeagle Mill Pond(530) 836-6811

May 29Indian Valley Century Bike RideGreenville(530) 284-6633

May 29 & 30Rotary Club of ChesterMemorial Day Craft FairChester(530) 258-2516

May 30Mohawk Valley ArtistsSpring FaireGraeagle(530) 836-1399

J U N EJune 4 & 5Graffiti Night,County Picnic, Car,Home & Garden ShowQuincy(530) 283-6272

June 4-6Bobolink Music FestivalBelden(530) 283-9662

June 5Plumas-Sierra Classic Horse ShowQuincy(530) 283-6272

June 12Taste of MohawkGraeagle (530) 836-0446

June 19Lake Davis Fishing DerbyLake Davis(530) 836-6811

Mile High CenturyBike RideChester(530) 259-2426

June 20Father’s Day Fly-InQuincy(530) 283-0188

June 26Summer Solstice CenturyBike RideQuincy(530) 675-2343

A Few Brews& A BanjoChester(530) 596-3300

J U LYJuly 1-4High SierraMusic FestivalQuincy(510) 420-1529

July 2-4Mohawk ValleyIndependence CelebrationGraeagle(530) 836-6811

July 3 & 4Civil War ReenactmentGraeagle (530) 836-6811

July 44th of July Festivities& Silver Buckle RodeoTaylorsville(530) 284-7670

4th of July FestivitiesChester(530) 258-2426

July 10Solar Cook-OffTaylorsville(530) 283-1396

Artist Reception/AuctionChester-Lake Almanor(530) 596-4316

July 17Momboosa Music FestivalChester(530) 258-2426

July 17 & 18Golddigger DaysGreenville(530) 284-6633

Arts & Crafts FairGraeagle(775) 825-3679

Gold Discovery DaysPlumas-Eureka State Park(530) 836-2380

July 24Feather River Fine Arts TourChester-Lake Almanor(530) 596-4166

July 31Bidwell Arts & Crafts ShowChester(530) 345-9652

A U G U S TAugust 1Bidwell Arts & Crafts ShowChester(530) 345-9652

August 7Round Valley LakeRun & WalkRound Valley Lake(530) 283-3611

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FARMERS’ MARKETS

Quincy - Church and MainStreets Thursday eveningsfeaturing live music from June 24 through Sept.9.Beckwourth - Fridays,

June 4-Sept. 10 at SierraValley Farms featuringcooking and gardening

demonstrations. (530) 832-0114

High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy.

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ANNUAL CONCERTSDixieland Jazz Concerts will be held Sundays in

Graeagle on May 23, June 27, July 18,August 15 and Sept. 5. Call (530) 836-4523.

Chester Community Chorus Concerts will be held in Chester on May 14-16 and

Dec. 3-5. Call (530) 294-1750.

Portola City Lights Concerts held Friday nights in Portola City Park on

July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6, 13. Call (530) 832-4518.


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August 7 & 8Almanor Art ShowChester(530) 283-3402

August 11-15Plumas-Sierra County FairQuincy(530) 283-6272

August 14 & 15Bidwell Arts & Crafts ShowChester(530) 345-9652

August 19-22Railroad DaysPortola(530) 832-4216

August 21-22Fall FestivalArts & Crafts FairGraeagle(775) 825-3679

S E P T E M B E RSeptember 3-5Antique FairGraeagle(530) 836-6811

Joshua FestQuincy(530) 283-6272

September 4Lake Almanor PeninsulaArts & Crafts FaireLake Almanor(530) 259-5478

September 10 & 11Streetrod ExtravaganzaChester(530) 258-2426

September 10 & 12Patriot’s Day EnduranceHorseback RideGreenville(530) 284-6328

September 25 Country Market Dayat Heart K RanchGenesee(530) 284-7480

Cowboy Poetry ShowVinton(530) 993-4692

OktoberfestGraeagle(530) 836-6811

Seymour Smith RunGreenville(530) 284-6633

O C T O B E ROctober 2Fall FestQuincy(530) 283-7618

Fall FestivalTaylorsville(530) 284-7670

October 9Mountain Harvest Festival,Microbrew Tasting and Harvest RunQuincy(530) 283-3402

October 24Dawn Institute Apple FestCrescent Mills(530) 284-6036

N O V E M B E RNovember 25Quincy Turkey TrotQuincy(530) 283-5508

November 26Chester HolidayTree Lighting(530) 258-4280

D E C E M B E RDecember 3Holiday Tree LightingPortola(530) 832-0589

Main Street Sparkle & Light ParadeQuincy(530) 283-0188

December 4Graeagle Holiday Festival& Tree LightingGraeagle(530) 836-1234

Santa TrainPortola(530) 832-4131

December 11Santa TrainPortola(530) 832-4131

2 0 1 1F E B R U A R YFebruary 5Bucks Lake Poker RunBucks Lake(530) 283-9667

February TBASled Dog RacesEastern Plumas(530) 836-6811

February 20Winterfest Lake AlmanorSnowmobile Poker RunChester(530) 258-2426

Winter Holiday Snowmobile Poker RunLake Davis(530) 836-6811

February TBASled Dog RacesChester(530) 258-2426

March 18 & 19Cowboy Poetry ShowVinton(530) 993-4692

April 9Taste of PlumasQuincy(530) 283-3402

Pumpkin patches pop up in October.

LONGBOARD RACESHistoric Longboard

Revival Series races will be held at Eureka Ski Bowl

in Johnsville on Jan. 16, Feb.20 and March 20.

Call (530) 283-6345.

Dates subject to change. For updates and morecomplete calendar information, visit

www.plumascounty.org or plumasarts.org

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Surrounded by mountain peaks and lush pine forest, the village of Graeagle and its nearby communities lie inthe idyllic Mohawk Valley through which flows the Middle Fork Feather River.

Six pristine golf courses have made the area a renowned golf vacation destination.Visitors also come to enjoy a variety of other outdoor pursuits, including hiking, camping, fishing, horseback

riding, and winter recreation. The area caters to visitors and second homeowners year-round with several fine dining and lodging establish-

ments. It serves as the southern gateway to the county and is only an hour from nearby Truckee and Reno.

The Sierra Buttes tower over Sand Pond, apopular destination in the Lakes Basin

Recreation Area south of Graeagle.

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Graeagle, a former lumber mill, features a quaint array of identi-cal red buildings that house gift shops and services. TheGraeagle Mill Pond is a popular swimming and picnicking siteduring the summer and is the staging area for the town’s annualFourth of July fireworks display. The summertime “Music by thePond” free concert series features performances by local bandsevery Wednesday evening. Arts and crafts fairs held during thesummer in Graeagle Park also bring lots of visitors to the town.

Neighboring Blairsden offers a small retail center andincludes the nearby Plumas Eureka Estates residential area. It’salso home to the historic Feather River Inn, a European stylechalet built in 1915, which is a full-service resort, conference and

retreat facility, currently undergoing renovation.At the base of Eureka Peak, five miles west, is the historic

town of Johnsville in the heart of Plumas-Eureka State Park.Johnsville was an early mining town which today contains a fewpicturesque, unrestored gold rush era structures alongside mod-ern homes. It also features an interesting cemetery, a church thathouses a museum, and a dinner house, its only commercialestablishment.

Eureka Bowl above Johnsville attracts history buffs as well asNordic and downhill skiers. The site is near the oldest recordedski racing area in the western hemisphere and hosts the annualHistoric Longboard Ski Revival Series races organized by thePlumas Ski Club.

South of Mohawk Valley, the Lakes Basin Recreation Areacontains dozens of great fishing lakes, most of them accessibleby hiking and horse trails. Gold Lake, the largest, has a boatlanding and nearby stables.

A number of quaint lakeside lodges in the area offer rusticaccommodations and dining.

Rest stop along the Bear Lakes loop trail in the Lakes Basin.

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The Gold Lake Highway through the Lakes Basin area is notplowed during the winter, making it a popular playground forsnowmobilers and cross-country skiers.

Resorts, vacation rentals, motels, bed and breakfast inns andcampgrounds are among the choices for vacationers throughoutthe Graeagle area. The small community of Clio (to the south)offers nearby camping and lodging, and is near the residentialand resort developments of Whitehawk Ranch, Valley RanchEstates and Mohawk Meadows.

East of Clio, on County Road A-15, is the resort/residentialcommunity of Gold Mountain. The Nakoma Golf Resort

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The small community of Cromberg, to the west, also offerslodging and camping near the Middle Fork of the Feather River.

For more information on the Graeagle area, contact theEastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce, (800) 995-6057.

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Perhaps the best kept secret within California State Parks,Plumas-Eureka State Park is steeped in history and is rich withrecreation and natural resources. Located five miles west ofGraeagle on Johnsville Road (County Road A-14), the 4,500-acrepark is located at the foot of Eureka Peak (originally called GoldMountain) which produced some $25 million in gold from hard-rock mining during the 1800’s.

The park features un-matched landscapes, a myriad of hikingtrails leading to four lakes, and a 67-site campground set alongJamison Creek underneath towering pines. Be sure to visit thepark’s indoor-outdoor museum, which includes early gold miningequipment and relics, a complete blacksmith shop, a partiallyrestored stamp mill, and a restored miner’s home. You can alsopeer inside the entrance to the Eureka Tunnel and see the old timbers.

The park surrounds the historic former mining community ofJohnsville. At an elevation of 4,720 to 7,447 feet, it has an abun-dance of plant and animal life.

Interpretive events such as campfire programs, nature walksand history and mining tours are offered during the summer sea-son. Supervised goldpanning is offered.

Park docents in period attire re-create a miner’s lifestyle duringGold Discovery Days (July 17-18). Blacksmith demonstrations, mining lore and home tours help take visitors back to the 1890s.A pancake breakfast is also part of the fun.

In the wintertime, the park is transformed into a winter para-dise. Visitors can drive the well-cleared roads to enjoy the variouscross-country ski loops, or continue on to Eureka Bowl, the birth-place of downhill ski racing and the site of the Historic LongboardSki Revival Series races organized by the Plumas Ski Club inJanuary, February and March.

Ranger-led snowshoe nature hikes also are offered during the winter on weekends. The museum has limited hours duringwinter.

Museum admission is free, donations are accepted.Park campground fees are $35 per site and are now available byreservation. Call 1-800-444-7275 or reserve online atwww.reserveamerica.com. Reservations are recommended fromMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

For more information, call the park at (530) 836-2380 or visit the website at www.parks.ca.gov or www.plumas-eureka.org.

The Mohawk Stamp Mill, which produced some $25 million in gold, is a highlight of park’s outdoor complex.

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About an hour’s drive southof Quincy is the historic com-munity of La Porte and thenearby Little Grass ValleyReservoir.

A former gold mining town,La Porte today attracts numer-ous visitors to its superior lake-side campsites, fishing holes,hiking trails and swimmingareas. It’s also a favorite desti-nation for motorcyclists, carclubs, winter sports enthusi-asts, and family reunions andgroup retreats.

History buffs and off-roadadventurers also can take aself-guided auto tour of his-toric mining town sites alongforest service roads surround-ing La Porte.

The area is well-known forits winter recreation and wasthe site of the nation’s firstorganized downhill ski racingon 12-foot “snowshoes” inthe late 1800s.

The La Porte area hostsmiles of terrain for snowmobil-ing and cross-country

skiing/snowshoeing as well asstaging areas and warminghuts. A snowmobile poker runis held each year in February.

The community features thehistoric Union Hotel SierraRetreat (open for groups),along with cabin rentals, arestaurant/tavern, a generalstore, deli, gas station, andsmall museum. A popularFourth of July parade, one ofthe world’s smallest, is stagedalong La Porte’s one-blockdowntown.

La Porte is accessible fromQuincy via the La Porte/QuincyRoad (unplowed in winter) oryear-round from Marysville viaHighway 20 and County RoadE-21.

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� Make the drive fromQuincy and take in theview over the Hogback.

� Learn about Clampers at the Frank C.Reilly museum.

� Spend a day on thebeach at Little GrassValley Reservoir.

� Join the town’s one-block parade thatcelebrates the Fourth ofJuly!

� Check out old tomb-stones in the town’s1850s cemetery.

� Go snowmobiling!There are 80-plus milesof trails.

� Take a self-guidedauto tour of historicmining townsites nearby.

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Portola, Plumas County’s only incorporated city, is intersectedby the Union Pacific Railroad and the Middle Fork of the FeatherRiver.

Nearby Lake Davis is well known for excellent trophy troutfishing and camping, and for viewing wildlife and spring wildflowers.

The city also is home to the world renowned Western PacificRailroad Museum, where visitors can climb about an extensivecollection of train cars and locomotives and even drive a diesellocomotive themselves.

A log home on Highway 70 on the east end of Portola housesa visitors center and the Williams House Museum. The 1931house, on the California Historical Register, displays history ofPortola and the surrounding area.

Portola’s Riverwalk features a paved path that meanders ashort distance along the north bank of the Middle Fork FeatherRiver, with additional access from the Williams House. This pleas-ant stroll or bike ride, with views of Beckwourth Peak, begins atBeckwith St. and Riverside Ave. in Portola. It continues throughthe U.S. Forest Service picnic area off Highway 70 to Rocky PointRoad, where you can continue along the river.

There are also ample quiet roadways near Portola and Lake

Davis popular with bicyclists. During winter, these routes providegreat terrain for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers.

East of Portola is the Jim Beckwourth Museum, a log cabintrading post once owned by the famous pioneer JamesBeckwourth.

Grizzly Ranch, a private golf course and residential community,is located east of Portola, along Grizzly Road leading to LakeDavis.

Annual events like Railroad Days and the Winter Holiday snow-mobile poker run and sled dog races at Lake Davis attract manyvisitors to Portola.

A variety of restaurants and lodging options, shops and otheramenities can be found both along Highway 70 and across theFeather River in old downtown. The Feather River CommunityArts Center (otherwise known as “The Feather”) on downtown’sCommercial Street features an art gallery, performances, and pri-vate and group music classes.

The city’s downtown park, which hosts a number of outdoorconcerts and events, has a skateboard park, swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts, playground and picnic area.

Farther east along Highway 70, the vast expanses of the Sierra

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The quiet stretch of the Middle Fork Feather River east of Portola is a renowned spot for birdwatching by canoe.


Western Pacific Railroad MuseumFirst and Main Streets in Portola.

170 pieces of vintage railroad equipment!World’s Largest Diesel - Electric locomotive!

Gift Shop ~ Displays ~ Picnic AreaTrain Rides on weekends from

Memorial Day through Labor Day

Open daily April - October 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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The City of Portola, Pride of the West, is the only incorpo-

rated city in Plumas County. Our heritage has transitioned over

the years form a stage stop for early Gold Rush pioneers to an

essential rail yard for the former Western Pacific Railroad, and is

now a modern community with quality neighborhoods, housing,

education, recreation and cultural resources. Whatever your purpose is for visiting our wonderful city, we

sincerely hope, and strive, to make your trip one that will last forever in your memories.

Shop in Historic Portola – visit our many shops along Commercial Street in Old Town Portola

Portola Riverwalk - Enjoy a stroll or picnic beside the Feather River

Visit local museums – Portola Visitors Center & Williams House Museum, Western Pacific

Railroad Museum, Jim Beckwourth Museum

Have fun! There are plenty of things to see and do throughout the year, like our

Summer Concerts in the Park, Railroad Days Festival, Holiday Treelighting and Festival of

Lights, Snowmobile Poker Runs and Sled Dog Races. For up-to-date information on

events and amenities in and around Portola, please visit our website at www.ci.portola.ca.us.

Lake Davis Rotary Fishing Derby – Mid June

Summer Concerts in the Park – most Fridays in July and August

Railroad Days Festival – Late August, arts & crafts vendors, Golden Spike Parade

and other events, visit www.portolarailroaddays.com for the latest information

Portola Holiday Treelighting and Festival of Lights – Early December

Lake Davis Sled Dog Races and the Rotary Snowmobile Poker Run –

January/February

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Valley occupy a large portion of Eastern Plumas County andplay a major role in the county’s cattle-producing industry.

Here are situated the towns of Beckwourth, Vinton andChilcoot, the latter being the gateway to Frenchman Lake, agreat trout fishery and popular camping area.

A bi-annual Cowboy Poetry show is held in Vinton in Marchand September.

The headwaters of the Feather River are located in the SierraValley and this wetland habitat has made it a prime location forbird-watching.

Bird-watchers can commonly observe diverse types of water-fowl and raptors along the county roads south of Highway 70.

Rock hounds also have much to explore in this area, wherediverse geology is caused by the meeting of two mountainranges (Sierra Nevada and Cascade) and the Great Basin to theeast. Fossils, quartz and many astounding sculptures of naturalvolcanic rock, found in places like Little Last Chance CreekCanyon near Frenchman Lake, are evidence of the valley’s uniquegeological formations.

For more information, call the Portola Visitors Center, 832-0671 or the Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce in Blairsden,(800) 995-6057.

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� Bring a picnic and enjoy free music concerts inPortola City Park on select Friday evenings duringthe summer.

� Get close to nature by birding, fishing or wildlifewatching at Lake Davis, the Sierra Valley andFrenchman Lake.

� Take a stroll, jog or bike ride along Portola’sRiverwalk.

� Explore the mountain roads above Sierra Valleyand Lake Davis on a guided ATV or snowmobiletour.

� Get cooking and gardening tips at Sierra Valley’sFarmer’s Markets on summer Fridays.

� Check out amusing displays and unique mer-chandise at Wiggin’s Trading Post.

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Lake Davis just north of Portola is a lively spot for fishing, boating and camping, especially during warmer months.

Portola Medical &

Dental Clinic 480 First Avenue

Portola (530) 832-6600

Graeagle Medical

Clinic 7597 Hwy 89

Graeagle (530) 836-1122

Loyalton Medical

Clinic 725 Third Street

Loyalton (530) 993-1231

Indian Valley Medical

Clinic 176 Hot Springs Rd.

Greenville (530) 284-6116

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The Feather River Canyon, located along Highway 70 betweenOroville and Quincy, is one of the most popular scenic drivingroutes in the state. It’s a major portion of the Feather RiverNational Scenic Byway which serves as the lowest elevation east-west passageway through the Sierra Nevada.

Cascading waterfalls and wildflowers in the spring and brilliantcolors in the fall highlight the canyon’s natural beauty. The areaalso showcases the marvels of power plant, railroad and high-way engineering between the steep, rugged canyon walls thatdrop down to the North Fork of the Feather River.

The historic Pulga and Tobin bridges—highway and railroadbridges that cross over each other—and three tunnels blastedthrough granite are among the most frequently photographedsites. Seven hydroelectric powerhouses make up the “Stairwayof Power” along the river with excellent views of the process inaction.

Numerous hiking trails (including the Pacific Crest Trail) areaccessed in the canyon, while the river provides opportunities forgold panning, camping and springtime rafting and kayaking.

Recreational flow releases on the North Fork Feather Riverincrease the opportunities for whitewater enthusiasts, on selectweekends from May to October. There also are numerous fishingholes along the creeks that intersect the river.

The small communities of Tobin, Belden, Caribou, Twainand Paxton offer lodging, camping, convenience stores andplaces to eat. Belden draws visitors with a series of music con-certs staged on summer weekends.

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� Drive up toCaribou Powerhouseand hike the NorthFork fishing trail.

� Float or raft theFeather River fromBelden Beach to Chips Creek.

� Nature tour --count up to 100waterfalls, view fall colors or spring wildflowers.

� Photograph trainsalong the manybridges and tunnels.

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Quincy, the Plumas County seat, is nestled against the westernslope of the Sierra Nevada range and tucked at the edge of thelush American Valley.

The largest community in Plumas County, it is located midwaybetween Oroville and Reno on the Feather River National ScenicByway (State Route 70).

Quincy’s Main Street is known for its attractive downtown historic buildings that have been the focus of preservation andrestoration.

Many of these are featured on a self-guided walking tour thatbegins at the Plumas County Museum, located behind the

county courthouse. The four-story courthouse building on MainStreet is the county’s most dominant and impressive structure. Builtin 1921, it features huge marble posts and staircases.

Outside, expansive grassy areas with benches and sitting areasare a favorite location for resting and is the site of the town’s treelighting during the Quincy Main Street Sparkle the first Friday inDecember.

This enchanting town features murals and a strong commitmentto the arts, with numerous musical and dramatic events beingstaged at the historic Town Hall Theatre.

Plumas Arts is headquartered in Quincy, in one of several MainStreet galleries that feature changing displays of work by regionalartists. The galleries host a series of Friday night “Art Walks”throughout the year.

Quincy also offers an abundance of services and shoppingopportunities, including food, clothing, home furnishings, gift andthrift stores.

Numerous motels, cottages, bed and breakfast inns and a variety of restaurants are ready to accommodate visitors.

Just west of Quincy is Feather River College, a two-year community college set on a hill overlooking the valley. “FRC” iswell-known for its outdoor recreation, equine studies and naturalresource curricula. A walking/bike trail connects the college withGansner Park and Quincy’s bike path.

Quincy also is home to the Plumas-Sierra CountyFairgrounds, (see page 37) located on the eastern side of townoff Highway 70.

For more information about Quincy and the Central Plumasarea, call the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at (877) 283-0188.

Brilliant fall color returns each October to Quincy, especiallyalong historic downtown Main Street.

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� Shop historic downtown Quincy – galleries,

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� Take a drive up to Bucks Lake.

� Attend a play, movie or concert at the commu-

nity-run historic theatre on Main Street.

� Hike the Cascades trail along Spanish Creek

north of Quincy.

� Spot unique carnivorous plants in the nearby

Butterfly Valley Botanical Area.

� Browse produce, enjoy live bands at the Farmer’s

Market on Thursday summer evenings.

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The Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, on the east side ofQuincy, is a year-round destination for a multitude of variousevents.

The fairgrounds hosts one of the state’s oldest county fairseach August. The 2010 theme is Bales, Tails and Happy Trails!The five-day event Aug. 11-15 features what the residents ofPlumas and Sierra Counties have made, raised or grown, alongwith a grandstand show, a logging show, rodeo and the ever-popular midway.

The grounds and buildings are available for rental for anythingfrom weddings and reunions to wine-pairings auto racing androdeo. A Children’s Faire, the County Picnic and the start of aseries of events at American Valley Speedway arrive in the earlyseason.

Following close is the well-loved High Sierra Music Festival(www.highsierramusic.com), with international flavors of music running on multiple stages July 1-4 from daylightuntil the wee hours.

The fun continues throughout the summer and into autumnwith Joshua Fest, Team Roping, motorcycle rallies, and much,

much more, winding up with the Feather River College Rodeoand more stockcar racing in September.

Ample room for camping, RV-ing, and parking await you inand around the 54-acre facilities. There’s also a public park, play-ground, and pool adjacent to the fairgrounds.

For more information about the Fairgrounds, events, or tomake reservations, please call (530) 283-6272, or visitwww.plumas-sierracountyfair.net.


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Plumas County Picnic & Car Show PLUS

FRIDAY NIGHT KICK-OFF Dinner & DanceFeaturing: Nevada Hazzurd

SATURDAY JUNE 5 - Check-in at 7 am4-H Showmanship - 8 amOpen Show Starts at 9 amEntries Due by: May 31, 2010 Late Entry Fee $25 per RiderCSHA REGION 2&3 • NSHA - HDA APPROVED

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NEW! Redneck Electricity Light Parade!Every Night After Dark

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Fair Grandstand Events

Trailer Choir“Rockin’The Beer Gut”

Rodeo!Full-blown

Sanctioned RodeoThursday Aug. 12

Don’t miss these other amazing performances!

Friday Aug. 13

Bales, Tails and Happy Trails

Think of us for your next wedding, family reunion or business meeting

1st Annual

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Open Horse ShowJune 5th 1010


The centerpiece of recreation in Central Plumas County isBucks Lake, which is 17 miles southwest of Quincy, past thesmall community of Meadow Valley.

This beautiful, semi-isolated destination offers year-roundenjoyment at an elevation of 5,200 feet.

With 17 miles of shoreline, sandy beaches and tall pines,Bucks Lake attracts fishermen, campers and water sports enthu-siasts in the temperate months.

Trophy rainbow trout and salmon, waterskiing and jetskiing, swimming, boating, nine campgrounds and a marinaare featured at the lake.

Plenty of mountain biking opportunities also exist in the adja-cent forest. Hiking trails abound in the Bucks Lake Wilderness,with access to the Pacific Crest Trail.

Stunning red dogwood and golden aspen make the drive upto Bucks Lake a favorite during the fall foliage season.

Bucks Lake in winter is a premier destination for snowmobilersand cross-country skiers, with staging facilities and 100 miles ofgroomed trails. A popular snowmobile poker run is held at BucksLake each February.

During the winter, Bucks Lake Road is plowed only to BucksSummit, three miles from the lake, but the area remains open asa winter retreat.

Two resorts, a motel and a bed and breakfast inn are open toaccommodate visitors year-round. Winter snowcat shuttle serviceis offered.

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Indian Valley, which includes the communities of Greenville,Taylorsville, Crescent Mills and Canyon Dam, is rich in beauty andhistory.

Surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop, the valley isdotted with ranches, old barns and grazing cattle. The mostalluring aspect of this verdant meadow is its serenity. Quiet road-ways and beautiful vistas make Indian Valley one of the bestspots in the county to take a scenic drive, especially during thespring and fall.

The valley also is popular with hang gliders and bicyclists, andis the setting for a number of yearly bike rides and races.

The Maidu Indians were the valley’s original inhabitants, andtheir influence on the region has provided a unique culturalbackground.

Greenville, the largest community, offers a full range of busi-ness and service establishments. It also is home of the GoldDigger Days celebration held each July to commemorate thearea’s vivid gold mining past. Visitors can take a self-guided walk-ing tour of Greenville’s historic Main Street to learn more aboutthe town’s origins.

Round Valley Reservoir, located three miles aboveGreenville, is a warm water fishery containing bass and bluegill,and it is a popular place to bring children because they’re sure tomake a catch.

Crescent Mills, a tiny community nestled against the valley’swestern edge, was a mining boomtown between 1862 and1882. Today it features a nine-hole golf course, a deli and a giftshop.

Indian Falls, located off Highway 89 south of Crescent Mills,is worth taking the steep 100 yard trail to view. The trail alsoleads to a favorite local swimming hole on Indian Creek.

Canyon Dam serves as the gateway to Lake Almanor’s south-ern shore, and has camping, cabins and a few stores.

The charming settlement of Taylorsville, on the way to popu-lar Antelope Lake, has changed little since it was founded in1852. Several period buildings and ranches remain and alongwith the Indian Valley Museum offer visitors a rare glimpse ofyesteryear.

Taylorsville is a favorite spot for visitors during the summer

months. The town becomes a mecca for cowboys over theFourth of July, when the Silver Buckle Rodeo comes to town.Also featured are a parade and arts and crafts fair.

Taylorsville is home to a com-munity campground and picnic siteeast of town, and a grange hallrenowned for its unique spring-loaded dance floor.

From there, it’s a spectacularscenic drive to the lake, passingthrough the picturesque village ofGenesee with its unique countrystore and restaurant. Be sure tostop and take in sights around theHeart K Ranch with its historicred barn. This publicly-accessibleproperty is five miles past thestore, heading to Antelope.

Small alpine lakes, over 100 resident bird species and goodspots for fossil and rock huntingare among the other attractions ofIndian Valley.

Numerous camping facilities, anumber of motels and restaurantsand other amenities are there towelcome visitors to this restfulretreat.

For more information, call theIndian Valley Chamber ofCommerce at (530) 284-6633.

INDIAN VALLEY AREA


Two popular spots to visit: Indian Falls and the local tavern.

� Take your cameraor your bicycle on ascenic drive aroundthe valleys east ofGreenville and northof Taylorsville.

� Shop while taking in the HistoricWalking Tourof downtownGreenville.

� Picnic, hike andmountain bike atRound Valley Lake.

� Take a fall foliageor wildflower viewingexpedition toAntelope Lake, stop-ping at the historicGenesee Store.

� Hike to IndianFalls and cool off inIndian Creek.

Info: (800) 326-2247

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20TH ANNUAL BLACKHAWK SOLAR COOK-OFF!Saturday July 10, from 11 am til dusk.

Live Music • Awesome Crafts • Food for Sale • CampingHot Showers Available

Located at Taylorsville Campground.For more information, call Blackhawk Solar at

(530) 283-1396, Genesee Store at (530) 284-6351, or KTHX of Reno at (775) 333-0123.

BICYCLE RIDESCentury Rides

Saturday, May 29th

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VISIT US ONLINE:

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INDIAN VALLEYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

530.284.6633

Welcome to Beautiful Indian Valley...In the heart of Plumas County, where an endless variety of recreation awaits you!

• Golf • Fishing• Bicycle & Mountain Bike Rides

• Mountain Maidu Auto Tour• Wildlife• Birds

• Nature• Hiking• Biking

• Snowmobiling• Historic Walking Tours• Much More!

Taylorsville 60th Annual

SILVER BUCKLERODEO

AND 4TH OF JULY PARADEJuly 1st-July4th

FREE SPECTATOR SEATINGFOR JACKPOT ROPING.For Rodeo tickets,

call 284-6237Information call 284-1472

INDIAN VALLEY MUSEUMMT. JURA GEM &

MUSEUM SOCIETYGem • Mineral

Dinosaur Egg Display

July 3rd & 4thGem Show July 4th

Cowboy Breakfast 7-11amCall for Details:

284-6406 or 284-7785

Dance at the GrangeJuly 3rd

Information call 284-6310

Welcome to Beautiful Indian Valley...In the heart of Plumas County, where an endless variety of recreation awaits you!

Photo by Richard McCutcheon

GOLD DIGGER DAYSSaturday & Sunday

July 17 & 18

STREET FAIREPARADE

STREET DANCE

Plumas County's Largest Sporting Event.Tournaments include Horseshoes, Softball.

YARDSALE

IndianValleyTreasureHunt

Valley-wide Yard SalesSATURDAY, MAY 15

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All of your favorite one-of-a-kindcollectibles, plus Aromatique room fragrances, frames,

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RELAXATION - RECREATION - GREAT FOOD


Seething sulphur springs, belching mud pots and hissingsteam vents are among the wondrous sights awaiting visitors tobeautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park.

A national park since 1916, Lassen is a treasure trove ofhydrothermal activity.

The peak is the southernmost volcano in the Cascade range,which extends from here to Canada. The western part of thepark features lava pinnacles and volcanoes, while the easternpart features small cinder cones, forested with conifers and stud-ded with small lakes.

Just a short 30-minute drive from the Chester-Lake Almanorarea, the park is a great day trip.

Observe the hydrothermal activity along the road, or takeshort hikes and strolls through some of the most pristine,untouched wilderness in the country.

The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is open daily (exceptChristmas Day) and is located at the park’s southwest entrance.Visitors are welcome to stroll through the exhibit hall, view thespectacular park film, and browse in the bookstore. The conces-sion cafe and gift shop are open daily in the summer and onweekends and holidays in the winter. The center receives itsname from the Mountain Maidu name for Lassen Peak, whichmeans “Snow Mountain.”

Hiking trails take park visitors through a hydrothermal areacalled Bumpass Hell and through the Devastated Area, whichexhibits remarkable recovery since Lassen’s last eruption in 1921.

For a longer trek, visitors can climb to the top of BrokeoffMountain, elevation 9,235 feet, on a scenic seven-mile, four tofive-hour journey that climbs 2,600 feet.

Be sure to pick up a map at either park entrance and considerexploring the listed trails. These walks are a great way to see justa few of the 700 species of plants and wildlife in the park.

In addition to the landscapes, there are breathtaking views ofthe entire Lake Almanor Basin, and on a clear day you can see

Mount Shasta from Lassen Peak and Brokeoff Mountain.The park also offers talks and evening programs in summer.During the winter, park rangers lead snowshoe walks that

enable visitors to explore the beauty of the park year-round.There is a fee of $10 per vehicle to enter Lassen Volcanic

National Park. The park road (which connects with Highway 89north and south of the park) covers 30 miles and takes approxi-mately an hour to drive. The best time to visit the park for cartouring or hiking is July through September. The road may beclosed from late October to mid-June due to snow, but there isparking and access to the area at both the north and southentrances.

Campground fees are $10-$18 and sites are available both byreservation and as first-come, first-served. To reserve, call 877-444-6777 or reserve online at www.recreation.gov.

For more information, call the Visitor Center at (530) 595-4480 or visit the website at www.nps.gov/lavo.

Chester, located a half hour east, is the nearest-full-servicetown to the park’s southwest entrance. It offers complete visitorservices including lodging, camping, dining and shopping.

The boardwalk along the 1.5-mile Bumpass Hell Trail enable visitors to safely get up close to park’s hydrothermal features.


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Dine A Mile HighBREAKFAST • BUFFET LUNCH • DINNER

Wednesday BBQ Cook-out • Outdoor SeatingSelected Wines • Imported Beers

Daily Standard & Vegetarian Entrees

Horseback RidingExplore scenic Lassen Volcanic National Park

on horseback. One to eight hour guided trail rides toDevils Kitchen, Terminal Geyser, Sifford Lake, Boiling

Spring Lake, Summit Lakes and Kings Creek Falls.

BEGINNERS-EXPERIENCED.


CHESTER AND LAKE ALMANOR AREA


The Chester/Lake Almanor Basin is best known as arecreation paradise and the gateway to nearby LassenVolcanic National Park.

It’s also the place where the Sierra Nevada range andthe Cascade range meet, and is the southern terminus ofthe Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, a 500-mile AllAmerican Road featuring volcanic and other scenic attractions.

At 4,500 feet elevation and with 52 miles of shoreline,Almanor is the county’s largest lake, offering year-round

fishing, superior lakeside campsites and spectacularviews of majestic Lassen Peak.

The lake is one of the most popular attractions inNorthern California, drawing visitors year-round.

Summer lake surface temperatures of about 75degrees make it ideal for water sports, including waterskiing, sailing, sailboarding and jet skiing.

Golfers can enjoy three courses in the Almanor Basin,including 18-hole championship Bailey Creek and twonine-hole courses.


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530/375-7557 (cell)530/259-4801 (office)530/596-3849 (home office)146 Lake Almanor West DriveP.O. Box 849, Chester, CA 96020

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A large network of trails offer a myriad of opportunities forhiking and biking and exploring, both around the lake and in thesurrounding forest.

The North Fork Feather River, which flows into Almanor, andnearby Yellow Creek are favorites with catch and release fly-fish-ermen.

Nearby Butt Valley Reservoir is widely known as a great fisheryfor trout.

The Almanor Basin also is an undiscovered jewel for winterrecreation, including snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snow-shoeing. The highlight of this wintry season is Winterfest, held inFebruary, featuring snowmobile drag races, a poker run and sleddog races. Winter visitors can also take in the excitement ofobserving nearby snowmobile snow-cross racing.

The charming town of Chester, located at the northern endof the lake, offers a full range of amenities. Shoppers can browseMain Street with its unique gift shops, galleries and eateries.From May to October, downtown Chester hosts Second Fridays:An Almanor Basin Street Party.

Services for visitors also are available in small communitiesalong the lake, including Prattville, Almanor, Lake AlmanorWest, the Lake Almanor Peninsula, Hamilton Branch andCanyon Dam.

Overnight visitors to Chester/Lake Almanor can choose from awide range of motels, resorts, vacation rentals, bed and breakfastinns and campgrounds.

Annual art shows, a music festival, a July 4th fireworks display,parade and fun run, and an annual Street Rod Extravaganza inSeptember are among the special events that are featured each year.The surrounding Lassen National Forest maintains two nearby wilder-ness areas, the Caribou and the Ishi, which are easy to explore.

History buffs and adventurers can enjoy a half-day trip toSeneca. A few inhabitants and a unique bar are all that remainof this once thriving gold mining town.

The Warner Valley, which leads into Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers another scenic side trip, with small lakes,campsites and hiking trails.

A short drive to Westwood, east of Chester, allows a look atthe giant redwood statue of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox,and exhibits at a visitors center that is a replica of Westwood’soriginal train depot. Other attractions include a museum, the historic Walker mansion, and the area’s only winery, which produces mead, a wine-style beverage made by fermentinghoney and water.

For more information about the area, contact the Chester-LakeAlmanor Chamber of Commerce at (800) 350-4838.

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Your Gatewayto OutdoorAdventure!

Enjoy year-round recreation right from your doorstep. Take aleisurely walk to the northern tip of Lake Almanor or a scenic 30minute ride to Mt. Lassen. How about stepping out your door andinto your skis or snowmobiling on over 60 miles of groomed trails?

Queen & King RoomsKitchen & 2 bd UnitsRefrigeratorMicrowaveIn-room Coffee

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Feeling like you don’t want to leave the beauty of PlumasCounty? Why not relocate your family or business to extend yourstay permanently?

The beauty of forest-covered mountains, water and fresh airappeals to many visitors looking to escape from crowded urbanlifestyles. Plumas County offers a safe, friendly environment -- amajor selling point for young families who have made it theirhome. Many residents telecommute in order to enjoy the qualityof life offered in a pristine rural area.

Along with the plethora of outdoor, arts and recreationalamenities described in this publication, Plumas County offersquality medical care, good schools, a community college, andthree small airports. There are many social opportunities andcharitable events held year-round.

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There’s a wide variety of real estate available to meet manyneeds and budgets. Properties range from a rustic cabin and aquaint small town cottage, to an elegant custom home on a lakeor a golf course villa, with a huge variety of architectural styles.

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SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING

Eureka BowlFormerly known as Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl, this historic facility

owned by the Plumas Ski Club is located in Plumas-Eureka StatePark above Johnsville. Currently, the ski area is not operating, butplanning is underway for the installation of a new chairlift. With

easy access and a large parking lot, it’s afavorite area for sledders and cross-countryskiers in the interim.

The area features beginner to advancedruns for Alpine and telemark skiers and snow-boarders.

The annual Historic Longboard RevivalSeries races continue to be staged here on thethird Sundays of January, February and March,depending on snow. These colorful races high-light pioneer longboard skiing and the birth-place of ski racing in America dating back tothe 1850s. Spectators and new racers are wel-come.

Eureka Bowl features a maximum vertical of675 feet, rising from 5,500 feet base elevationto 6,175 feet.

A rustic lodge up the hill from the parking lotfeatures a café, a warm fire, storage lockers andrest rooms during operation and longboardevents.

From Highway 89 in Graeagle, takeJohnsville Road (County Road A-14) about fivemiles, continue through the village ofJohnsville a half mile until the road ends at theski area parking lot.

For more information visitwww.plumasskiclub.org or call (530) 283-6345.

The annual Historic Longboard Revival Series ski races, for skiers or spectators,combine competition, costumes, comedy, camaraderie, music, food, and funoutdoors.

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Plumas County is a haven for snowmobilers! It’s no wonderthat the county has one of the largest number of registeredsnowmobiles in the state.

Visitors as well as locals enjoy hundreds of miles of groomedtrails throughout the forest, plus plenty of warming huts andmaintained staging areas. Year-round resorts, shops and restau-rants cater to wintertime guests, making Plumas County an idealdestination for a snowmobiling trip.

If you don’t own a snowmobile, but want to try out the sport,there are guided snowmobile tours available in theGraeagle/Portola area.

For a list of suggested trails, maps and rental information,contact the Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247. Orcontact the Plumas National Forest (530) 283-2050 or the LassenNational Forest (530) 258-2141.

Bucks Lake is located 17 miles southwest of Quincy on BucksLake Road (Quincy-Oroville Road). Bucks Lake has long been con-sidered one of the finest snowmobile destinations in the West.Up to 100 miles of groomed snowmobile routes are maintainedduring winter, and there are hundreds of ungroomed routesmarked for snowmobiling throughout the forest. Snowmobilingis not allowed, however, in the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area.

Two staging areas are in the vicinity— Bucks Summit and BigCreek—and there is year-round lodging. Travel into the resorts isvia snowmobile, snowcat or cross-country skiing, as the BucksLake Road is not plowed past the summit.

Historic La Porte also is renowned for its excellent snowmo-biling opportunities, with more than 80 miles of marked,groomed trails, a staging area with warming hut and restrooms,and four trailside warming huts.

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The Quincy/La Porte Road is not plowed from Quincy in thewinter. Access is from the southern route from Marysville orOroville, via Highway 20 and County Road E-21.

The Almanor Basin offers an abundance of scenic snowmo-biling areas. Near Chester are five staging areas—Chester-LakeAlmanor Snowmobile Park, Swain Mountain, Morgan Summit,Jonesville and Fredonyer—which lead to many miles of bothgroomed and ungroomed trails. A lesser maintained trailheadbegins at the boat launch just north of Canyon Dam and contin-ues across to the west side of Highway 89. Another popular areaoff Highway 89 is Humboldt Road, which offers access to a trailleading to restaurants and lodges along Highway 36 west ofChester.

Indian Valley offers stunning scenery on marked ungroomedroutes. Popular rides include the unplowed road from Genesee toAntelope Lake, the Lights Creek trail north of Taylorsville, and OldHaun Road north of Greenville.

Gold Lake Highway, which winds through the Lakes BasinRecreation Area south of Graeagle, has spectacular beauty anddiverse terrain that has made it a primary snowmobiling destination formany years. The Gold Lake Staging Area is located five miles south ofHighway 89 on Gold Lake Highway, which connects with Highway 49.From the staging area, the road is unplowed, groomed and marked.

Snowmobilers can choose from many trails that branch off theroad, including a groomed trail to Mills Peak Lookout, or continuesouth to the staging area at Bassett’s Station. Several ungroomedroutes lead to the area’s remote lakes and meadows.

Farther east, the trout fisheries of Lake Davis and FrenchmanLake near Portola become excellent locations for snowmobilingduring the winter. Ungroomed trails run around both lakes, andthere’s a parking area at Davis Lake off Grizzly Road.

Several annual snow-mobile poker runs take place during thewinter months. They are held in Chester, Lake Davis, La Porte andat Bucks Lake.

Call (800) 326-2247 for more information on these events.


Eastern Plumas CountySnowmobile tours are offered by Explore! Sierra Touring

Company (530) 832-5450. ATV winter tours are offered byHigh Sierra ATV Tours, (800) 596-8840.

The Sierra Buttes make a stunning backdrop on ridesthrough the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.

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Wintertime in Plumas County is serene and beautiful, as snowcovers the landscape and things relax. This tranquil season offersa terrific way to view nature’s landscapes while getting greatexercise and having some inexpensive winter fun.

Virtually the entire forest is open for snowshoeing and Nordicskiing, with options ranging from beginner-level flat, groomedtrack to challenging peaks and backcountry calling for moreadvanced telemarking skill. Before venturing off, especially in anunmarked area, make sure to check weather conditions, bringadequate clothing, gear, food and water, and let someone know(a park ranger, friend or relative) where you're headed.

For a list of suggested trails and directions, contact the PlumasCounty Visitors Bureau at (800) 326-2247. For maps and moredetails on the areas listed below, call the Plumas National Forest(530) 283-2050 or the Lassen National Forest (530) 258-2141.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is just 35 miles from Chesteron Highway 36/89. Lassen Volcanic National Park boasts over150 miles of marked and unmarked trails for nonmotorized win-ter sports. Ranger-led snowshoe walks are held Saturdays andSundays during the winter. Contact Lassen Park (530) 595-4480for details.

In the Chester-Lake Almanor Area, the Lassen NationalForest also leads various snowshoe tours for the public as snowpermits. Call (530) 258-2141 for a current schedule.

An interpretive recreation trail on the west shore of LakeAlmanor provides miles of great scenery and easy access.McGowan Lake Road, Childs Meadow, Warner Valley Road andthe Caribou Wilderness all afford quiet excursions near Chester.

In Indian Valley, several unplowed roads and trails offer excel-lent routes for snowshoers and skiers. A favorite is the road lead-ing out to Antelope Lake, beginning just past Genesee.

In the eastern portion of the county, beginner ski trails areoffered in Plumas-Eureka State Park, one of which takes offfrom the state park museum parking lot. Other trails begin at theEureka Bowl ski area, and more advanced terrain suited for tele-marking leads to Eureka Peak. Ranger-led snowshoe nature hikesare held on weekends during the winter.

The Lakes Basin Ski Trail takes off from the Gold Lake StagingArea south of Graeagle in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.Open only to non-motorized users, the marked and groomedmoderate trail continues 1.5 miles, paralleling Graeagle Creek.

Intermediate and advanced unmarked routes are featured else-where in the Lakes Basin which is also a popular destination forsnowmobilers.

The Bucks Lake Area near Quincy is a popular winter sportsstaging area that offers skiers and snowshoers a marked looptrail as well as miles of backcountry groomed and ungroomedtrails. Vehicles are excluded on the Bucks Summit Loop Trail, andwithin the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area, including the trail toSpanish Peak. Skiers share the remaining trails with snowmobilers.

Other areas near Quincy include Snake Lake and ArgentineRidge.

The La Porte Area also offers good winter sports terrain andstaging areas. During winter, La Porte is generally accessible onlyfrom the southern route (from Marysville/Oroville,via Highway 20 and County Road E-21). Skiers and snowshoerscan follow groomed snowmobile trails along Little Grass ValleyReservoir and can find other shared trails at Lexington Hill.


Cross-country ski equipment may be rented at thefollowing locations: In the Chester area, Bodfish Bicyclesand Quiet Mountain Sports, 149 Main St., (530) 258-2338; and Childs Meadow Resort, (530) 595-3383.

In Eastern Plumas, Mountain Hardware, Bonta St.,Blairsden, (530) 836-2589.Backcountry telemark skis are for rent at Lost SierraAdventures, Hwy. 89, Graeagle, (530) 836-1708.

Snowshoes may be rented at Bodfish in Chester, andMountain Hardware in Blairsden.

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Snow is made for playing! Take your kids sledding down asnowy hillside or treat your dog to a romp through some freshlyfallen snow. Or, if the weather’s been cold, there are frozen pondsand creeks ideal for ice skating if you have your own skates.Check with local Forest Service offices for favorite spots and conditions.

If you’re not into exercise, you can still experience winter’s beautyon a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Sled dog racing and longboardski races are popular spectator sports for visitors in winter.

Each President’s Day weekend in February, snowmobile pokerruns are held in Chester-Lake Almanor and in Portola at LakeDavis.

For a complete and more updated list of winter activities andevents, contact the Plumas County Visitors Bureau, (800) 326-2247 or visit www.plumascounty.org.

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Plumas County roads are generally well-maintained andpassable during the winter. Chain requirements are far lessfrequent than other mountain destinations due to the lowerelevations. If it’s snowing, we advise traveling via the FeatherRiver Canyon on State Route 70. This lower elevation routeoffers a safe alternative to travel to and from Plumas Countyeven when Interstate 80 or other routes are closed. You’reless likely to ever need chains if you have four-wheel drive orsnow tires. For all other vehicles, it’s a good idea to carrychains, especially when traveling via I-80.

Check the weather forecast at (530) 221-5613 and call(800) 427-7623 for road conditions.

Remember to drive more slowly during the winter, andallow plenty of time.

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Three are located on the pristine shores of Lake Almanor,while the others lie in tranquil high mountain valleys.

Golfers can usually get on the course of their choosingwithout much difficulty, but it’s best to make tee times inadvance in summer months.

Some of the golf courses offer packages, and most havecondos, vacation homes, motels or resorts nearby. Golfers canalso choose from a variety of fine dining establishments, someof which are located right at the golf course.

What makes Plumas County such a rare golf destination isthe plethora of other recreation activities nearby. Fishing, boat-ing, hiking, history, events and festivals abound. This combina-tion of natural beauty, first-rate golf, reasonable rates andfriendly communities makes Plumas County a must for anygolfer.

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Golf CoursesBailey Creek � 18 72 � � � Grill � $45-98 $45-98 Included433 Durkin Dr.Lake Almanor Peninsula(530) 259-GOLFwww.baileycreek.com

Lake Almanor Country Club 9 35 � � � Restaurant Nearby $23 for 9 $27 for 9 $10-20951 Clifford Dr. $38 for 18 $40 for 18Lake Almanor Peninsula(530) 259-2868www.lakealmanorcountryclub.org

Lake Almanor West � 9 36 � � � Restaurant Nearby $25 for 9 $25 for 9 $15-25Hwy, 89, west shore $36 for 18 $36 for 18(530) 259-4555www.lakealmanorwest.net

Mt. Huff � 9 33 � � Grill RV Park $18 for 9 $18 for 9 $10-15Highway 89, Crescent Mills $25 for 18 $25 for 18(530) 284-6204

Plumas Pines Golf Resort � 18 72 � � � Restaurant, � $95 Included402 Poplar Valley Rd., off Graeagle- grillJohnsville Rd, Graeagle(530) 836-1420www.plumaspinesgolf.com

Feather River Inn � 9 27 � Snack bar To be To be To beHwy. 70/89 one mile W determined determined determinedof Blairsden (530) 836-2323www.playgraeagle.com

Feather River Park Resort � 9 35 � Snack bar � $24 for 9 $27 for 9 $18 Senior discountsHwy. 89 & A-14, Graeagle or 18 or 18(530) 836-2328www.featherriverparkresort.com

Graeagle Meadows � 18 72 � � � Restaurant � $55 $65 $40Hwy. 89, Graeagle(530) 836-2323www.playgraeagle.com

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club � 18 71 � � � Snack bar, � $125 $125Hwy. 89, 6 miles S of Graeagle restaurant $95@2 pm $95@2pm(530) 836-0394, $65@4 pm $65@4pm(800) 332-4295www.golfwhitehawk.com

Nakoma Golf Resort � 18 72 � � � Grill � To be To be To beCty. Road A-15, Clio, 7 miles determined determined determinedE of Graeagle, 3 miles W of Portola(530) 832-5067 or (877) 4-NAKOMA or (877) 462-5662www.nakomagolfresort.com

Grizzly Ranch 18 72 � � Snack bar � $125 $125 IncludedGrizzly Road, E of Portola(530) 832-4200 or (866) 901-1010www.grizzlyranch.com

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Near shore ofLake AlmanorMid-day, twilight,off-season discounts

Golf course re-openingJune 1, 2010Operated by GraeagleMeadows Golf Course

Twilight, off-seasondiscounts, Tues. special,Sun. family day special

Along Middle ForkFeather RiverTwilight, off-seasondiscounts, golf packages, golf schools

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� Mt. Huff

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Graeagle Meadows Whitehawk Ranch

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Plumas County offers rewarding bird-watching opportunities for both the noviceand experienced birder. The best birding in

the county is during the spring and fall, butinteresting species can be foundany month of the year. Nearly 300

different bird species live in the sur-rounding national forest, which offers

great habitat with its many lakes, meadows,marshes, streams and trees. The spots haveeasy access for those who wish to bird by

vehicle as well as many developed hiking trails for more adven-turous birders.

Sierra Valley, east of Portola, is an Audubon Society nation-ally designated Important Bird Area.

This 130,000-acre valley, the largest in the Sierra Nevada, ishome to over 260 bird species alone. Although most of the landin the valley is privately owned, county roads such as Marble HotSprings Road, between County Roads A23 and A24, will takeyou through the heart of the valley past wet meadows and rem-nant wetlands. In the fall and winter, Sierra Valley is well knownfor its large population of raptors. A drive through the valley canprovide close-up views of bald eagles, golden eagles, red-tailedhawks, rough-legged hawks, prairie falcons, kestrels and long-eared owls. Migrating flocks of waterfowl and songbirds are alsoa common sight during the fall.

Spring birders can spot white faced ibis, sandhill cranes,American bitterns, black-crowned night herons, Canada geeseand a variety of ducks and songbirds.

Plumas-Eureka State Park near Graeagle is worth checkingfor a variety of alpine birds and willow flycatchers.

Nesting osprey and bald eagle can be found at nearly all thecounty’s major reservoirs, including the largest, Lake Almanor.The causeway, east of Chester on Hwy. 36, is the best place tosee large numbers of waterfowl including tundra swan, double-crested cormorants, great blue heron, and American white peli-cans. Another good viewing spot is along the westshore, nearthe campgrounds and along the recreation trail, where birderscan enjoy both shorebirds and forest-dwellers such as pileatedand white-headed woodpeckers, flycatchers, mountain bluebirds,and white-breasted nuthatches.

Other lakes to visit are Antelope Lake, Bucks Lake, Little GrassValley Reservoir, Frenchman Lake and Lake Davis, which all pro-vide a diversity of bird species and habitats.

Snake Lake, a short drive from Quincy off of Bucks LakeRoad, is a popular picnic spot and a good place to view woodducks, American white pelicans, osprey, grebes and great blueheron. A walk along the forested edge of the lake can turn up anumber of forest bird species: hairy woodpeckers, brown creep-ers, red-breasted nuthatches, warbling vireos and many others.

Osprey and bald eagle, hunting for fish, may be seen on adrive through the Feather River Canyon along the North ForkFeather River. The reservoirs in the canyon are also home tomigrating bufflehead, goldeneye, ruddy ducks, and nesting com-mon mergansers.

Plumas County's many rivers and streams also host popula-tions of other riparian bird species: wood ducks, yellow warblers, lazuli buntings, American dippers, downey,Nuttall's and Lewis’ woodpeckers and others can be found dur-ing a pleasant stroll along the waterways.


For a free Plumas County bird list produced by the PlumasAudubon Society, call the Plumas County Visitors Bureau at(800) 326-2247. We'll be happy to mail one to you.

If you are interested in joining the area’s Annual ChristmasBird Counts or for more local birding information, contact:Plumas Audubon Society, (530) 283-0455,www.plumasaudobon.org or email [email protected]

BIRDING

Free Bird List

Check recent bird sightings from local birders or post yourown at “Birders’ News,” on the birding page under“Outdoor Recreation” at www.plumascounty.org

Bird Blog

Photos clockwise from top left: Ferruginous hawk; Local birders lead a tour in Sierra Valley; Canada

Geese. Photos by Ray Gipson, Suzi Brakken, and Doug Blesse.


With so much forest around, you are sure to spot some ofPlumas County’s wild creatures. Viewing wildlife in their naturalhabitat is one of the area’s best (and free) attractions. Deer, baldeagles and waterfowl are among the most popular and easy

species to observe, and you can often spotthem along the roadsides right from your car.

Each of the county’s lakes is home to at leastone breeding pair of bald eagles, while LakeAlmanor hosts the largest population of win-

tering eagles and osprey.Mule and black-tailed deer are easy to

spot throughout the county, but thebig bucks can be found at the Dixie

Mountain, Smith Peak andMount Hough StateGame Refuges located inthe eastern and centralparts of the county.

Two locations in Plumas County are part of the WatchableWildlife national network of viewing sites, identified bythe brown road sign with the white binoculars symbol.

The Antelope Lake-Indian Creek Wildlife ViewingSite, with its surrounding wet meadowlands, is an excel-lent place to see migratory waterfowl from April throughNovember. Birds of prey and beaver can be seen year-round.

The Lake Davis Wildlife Viewing Site, also bor-dered by meadows and pines, offers nesting Canadageese, tundra swans, pelicans, bald eagles and ospreys,with best viewing in spring and fall. Deer and bats arealso common.

Other forest creatures that are easily seen are coyotes,raccoons, squirrels, chipmunks and skunks.

Far more reclusive and harder to spot is the county’spopulation of black bears, bobcats and mountain lions, buttrained observers can find their tracks.

Remember that the best times to observe wildlife are dawn ordusk.

Use a pair of binoculars toextend your view, main-tain a safe distance, movequietly, and respect thewildlife.

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Photos clockwisefrom top left: MuleDeer, Western GraySquirrel, CaliforniaBlack Bear, Coyote

pups. Photos by Carl Raymond Piesch,Richard McCutcheon,Loren Kingdon and

Sarah Bonney.



Plumas County has spectacular fall colors that dazzle year afteryear.

Masses of burnished golds and sunlit yellows flecked with bril-liant reds and rich magentas, set against the majestic greens ofthe mountains and the royal blue sky, qualify Plumas County as amust-see destination for nature lovers and camera buffs duringlate September, October and early November.

The season is also a good time to take in the crisp mountainair, enjoy a more quiet pace, and join in the fun of harvest festi-vals and other events.

Plan to be here this fall, and don’t forget your camera. Takeone or more of the easy scenic drives described here, and betreated to some of the most dazzling fall foliage in California.

The following self-guided tours are worth exploring. You alsomay want to obtain a free copy of the Plumas County Fall ColorGuide, a map that outlines the best routes in the county, illus-trates common species and explains why leaves change color. Pickone up at visitor information centers, order by email [email protected] or call (800) 326-2247.

The Feather River Canyon. Scenic Byway Highway 70, fromnorth of Oroville to its intersection with Highway 395 northwestof Reno, offers one of California’s most glorious drives any time ofyear, but it is particularly stunning during the autumn season.

Arrays of golden oak flanked by blazing dogwood and occa-sional quaking aspen ranging in color from chartreuse to flaxenyellow, all intermixed with evergreens, make the drive along theFeather River a breathtaking experience.

As you head east, the oaks become sparser and the clusters ofaspen and other deciduous trees stand out among the cedar, firand ponderosa pine.

Lake Almanor Area. The lake, with Mt. Lassen looming in thebackground, is a scenic masterpiece year-round.

Autumn brings miles of reddened dogwood on Highway 36,

thickets of glowing birch and aspen along Juniper Lake Road andWarner Valley Road to Drakesbad.

The meadow by the causeway east of Chester glows with hues of gold from late September through October. The Benner Creek area north of Chester is a good place to see thestunning dogwood.

Another beautiful drive is along Highway 32, which parallelsDeer Creek and offers many opportunities to pull off and enjoythe alders, oaks and other brilliant trees.

Indian Creek/Indian Valley. One of the county’s most pas-toral drives begins where Highway 70 intersects Highway 89,heading toward Greenville and Lake Almanor.

The road follows Indian Creek. On one side are masses of gold-en oak, chokecherry and dogwood, and on the other, the crys-talline waters of the stream are lined with amber willow andIndian rhubarb, which becomes flaming red.

Nearing Taylorsville, the entire valley becomes visible at thebase of Mt. Hough. Broad bands of oak and quaking aspendescend the ravines of the mountain, resembling giant saffron waterfalls.

Near Greenville, the road to Round Valley Lake has large grovesof dogwood and cottonwood that make it a worthy side trip.

Quincy/Oroville Road. From Quincy, drive southwest forabout 16 miles on Bucks Lake Road—also known as theQuincy/Oroville Road.

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Check the “Awesome Autumn” blog on the Plumas CountyVisitors Bureau website (www.plumascounty.org) for up-to-date reports on fall color and the best places to find it. Wepost “leaf peeper” reports as soon as fall colors appear,beginning around the last week in September.

The reports continue as long as the color lasts, usuallythrough mid-November, depending on weather and eleva-tion. If you’re planning a trip around the fall colors, you mayalso call the Plumas County Visitors Bureau (800) 326-2247 orthe Plumas and Lassen National Forest Service offices.

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only to some of the largest concentra-tions of dogwood in the county, butalso to an incredible view of the valleybelow.

Near the top there are several mead-ows with groves of aspen and creek wil-low.

Coming north from Oroville, the roadclimbs from 200 to 5,100 feet, offeringan incredible array of brilliant hard-woods, including big-leaf maples, setagainst the dark green backdrop ofconifers.

A popular, longer loop tour bringsyou up this road to Bucks Lake andQuincy and back down again the fol-lowing day via the Feather RiverCanyon.

Quincy/La Porte Road. Quincy isthe county seat and the courthouse onMain Street is surrounded by a fortressof maples, sycamores and liquidambers.

Coming into town southeast onHighway 70, travelers will be treated toa montage of oak, maple and poplarssprinkled among the homes that restagainst the backdrop of the westernSierra.

Going east through Quincy, turnright on La Porte Road. Less than a milesouth on the old Thompson Ranchstands an enormous English maple. Theonly one of its kind in the area, its

leaves turn incredible shades of cham-pagne pink and deep scarlet.

The drive to the historical town of LaPorte winds through canyons, crossesthe Middle Fork of the Feather Riverand is a spectacular color excursion.

Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Southof Graeagle between Highways 89 and49 is the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.

Over 9,000 acres of wilderness, lakes,streams and bountiful trees comprisethis beautiful and rugged part of thecounty.

Because of the high altitude, thequaking aspens are some of the firsttrees to turn in the fall and providesplashes of luminous color throughoutthe area.

Portola/Sierra Valley. The drive upto Lake Davis and Frenchman Lake inthe eastern section of the county takesyou past stunning groves of quakingaspen and cottonwood that jump outagainst the dark green conifers.Spectacular foliage can also be seenalong Rocky Point Road in Portola,which parallels the Middle Fork FeatherRiver.

Off-road color. Some of the coun-ty’s best color is hidden off the road-ways. You can view some gloriousautumn leaves on a hike, on horseback,on a mountain bike, while hunting, orwhile fishing or boating.

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Splashes of brilliant color contrast with green conifers along many foresthiking trails.

Get a free map of suggested driving

routes at visitor centers, 800-326-2247

or online at www.plumascounty.org.

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Colorful shows of wildflowers can be seen along major PlumasCounty roads during the late spring and early summer. Conifertrees make up the most prominent part of the county’s landscape,but the forest also supports some 2,000 species of plants, most ofwhich are flowering.

Among the best places to spot color are:The Feather River National Scenic Byway (Highway 70

through the Feather River Canyon) is especially showy from Aprilthrough June with a constantly changing display of wildflowercolor. Early color may be seen in the yellows of the delicate water-fall buttercups and the reds of the redbud shrub. Later color maybe seen in the yellow bush monkeyflower and in the blues of theshrubby silver lupine. June is particularly spectacular with thelavenders and magentas of special species of clarkia lining thehighway.

In the central part of Plumas County, May and June are the bestwildflower months. Beautiful displays may be seen in IndianValley, especially along Stampfli Lane across the center of the val-ley. The roads near Taylorsville and along both sides of the NorthArm also are good for viewing. The road from Taylorsville throughGenesee Valley and up to AntelopeLake is magnificent in the spring.

Highway 89 along Lake Almanor hassome colorful wildflowers, especially thearea about midway between CanyonDam and Highway 36 where thereare wet meadows. The east shoreof the lake along Highway 147 ispretty with the white color of bit-terbrush and serviceberry. Theappearance of the landscape eastof Chester along Highway 36changes in spring with the flower-ing shrubs. The yellow color of ante-lope bitterbrush and arrowleaf balsam root, and the white flowersof bittercherry are prominent. West of Chester, the common wild-flowers are the yellow senecio and the California stickseed.

Another hot spot is along the roadside of Highway 32 south ofChester, where riparian areasproduce an abundance of wild-flowers. Look for dogwoodand purple-flowered deerbrushin early spring, and orangecanyon delphinium and redbudduring the summer months.

Bucks Lake Road (Quincy-Oroville Highway) from BucksSummit to Bucks Lake Lodgehas beautiful flowers, especiallyin the wet areas aroundWhitehorse Campground.

In June, the meadows in theeastern part of Plumas County,especially around Lake Davisand Red Clover Valley, put ona vivid display of purple camas

and larkspur, yellow mead-ow buttercups, butterweedand others.

If you’re willing to exploreaway from the roads, theButterfly Valley Botanical Areanorth of Quincy is amass with colorin June. The area has a large vari-ety of species, including theunique and rare Californiapitcher-plant, a yellow plant which traps insects and digests them.A tour map and information sheet on the area is available.

The Lakes Basin Recreation Area offers the area’s best showof wildflowers from June throughAugust. The network of goodtrails in this area pass through colorfulmeadows and open ridges of wild-flowers, all with great views of thecraggy Sierra crest and the manylakes within the basin.

There is also a book avail-able to guide hikers,Wildflower Walking in theLakes Basin, available at areabookstores.

Photos clockwise from top: Poppies Indian Valley, Calochortus, Woodrose,Forget-me-nots, Pitcher Plant. Photos by: Tony Mindling, Kathy Kobashi, Mike Nellor and Joe Willis.


WILDFLOWERS

For up-to-date wildflower reports and self-guidedtours, visit www.plumascounty.org and click on“Plumas Buzz” for links to the “Bloom Blog.”

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There is no better way to enjoy the beauty of our area than byexploring it first-hand and on foot. Whether you take a leisurelystroll or a strenuous hike, you'll experience the magnificence ofthe Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges along an extensive systemof trails. There are literally thousands of worthwhile excursions inPlumas County. The most accessible hiking areas are describedbelow.

Before you set out, pick up a free copy of the Plumas CountyHiking Guide, which offers more details on the most popularhikes, including the trail length, difficulty and approximate hikingtimes. The guide is available at local visitor information centers,or by calling the Plumas County Visitors Bureau at (800) 326-2247. Two locally-authored guidebooks on area hiking trails alsoare available for sale.

For other information on area hiking trails, contact the PlumasNational Forest (530) 283-2050 or the Lassen National Forest(530) 258-2141. If you’re going on one of the more remotetrails, it’s best to bring along a compass and a forest service map.

Dogs are welcome (leash preferred) on all national forest trails.Within Plumas Eureka State Park, dogs are only allowed on theGrass Lake trail, and dogs are not allowed on trails in LassenVolcanic National Park.

About 80 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail(PCT) stretch across Plumas County, with elevations ranging from2,400 to 7,000 feet. This famous west coast trail, open to footand horseback traffic only, encompasses a total of 2,650 miles,

from Mexico to Canada. The Plumas County section can beaccessed 10 miles west of Chester, at Belden in the Feather RiverCanyon, at Bucks Summit on Bucks Lake Road, off Big Creek Roadnear Bucks Lake, along the Quincy/La Porte Road, and in the LakesBasin Recreation Area.

The Almanor Basin offers a myriad of hiking opportunities,including the paved Lake Almanor Recreation Trail that followsthe west shore of the lake. The Almanor area also is close tosome magnificent hikes within Lassen Volcanic National Park andthe nearby Caribou Wilderness Area.

The Feather River Canyon affords hikers the opportunity tohike lower elevations near one of the most beautiful waterwaysin the state, as well as to marvel at many of man’s engineeringfeats. In the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area, one trail follows thelake while others take hikers to remote mountain lakes higher up.

The Indian Valley area has self-guided nature walks, pleasantfor families and seniors, including the Round Valley Lake NatureWalk near Greenville and the short hike to spectacular IndianFalls. Intermediate trails are located off the road to AntelopeLake, including a trail between Antelope and Taylor lakes.

The Lakes Basin Recreation Area in the southeastern part ofthe county near Graeagle has 47 great trails, including a looptrail that leads past nine mountain lakes. Ambitious hikers canclimb to the top of the Sierra Buttes, Mt. Elwell or Eureka Peak,while others may prefer a less strenuous stroll to Madora Lake,located within Plumas-Eureka State Park.

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The beauty and solitude of nature is what Plumas County is allabout. There is plenty of quiet, open space and fresh air. Youwon’t find it crowded with tourists.

More than three-quarters of Plumas County’s 2,618 squaremiles is national forest land.

The Plumas National Forest encompasses the majority of that,while the Lassen National Forest takes in part of the northern endof the county, and the Tahoe National Forest touches into thesouth and east. The Plumas National Forest occupies 1.2 millionacres of scenic mountain lands in the northern edge of the SierraNevada, just south of the Cascade range. Known for its highalpine lakes and thousands of miles of clear-running streams, theforest sits at the top of the watershed that supplies water to manyCalifornia citizens.

Trees within the forest are mostly grand conifers, which reachhigh into the sky and are beautifully latticed with snow duringwinter, and various hardwoods that turn brilliant colors in the fall.

Outdoor enthusiasts are attracted year-round to the nationalforest and its waterways, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountainvalleys and lofty peaks.

There are hundreds of maintained campsites and numerous pic-nic spots to choose from.

Recreational opportunities are available in every season.Some 292 miles of trails are maintained throughout the forest,

including the Pacific Crest Trail.The forest and the sparsely populated rural communities that

surround it provide a feeling of seclusion and tranquillity. If you’reneeding to rest, reflect and get away from it all, this is the place.

Sport utility vehicle owners take note! Plumas County hasplenty of well-maintained, unpaved forest service roads thatlead to lakes, fishing spots, lookouts and picnic sites. Theroads access some 1.2 million acres of public land that cankeep intrepid explorers happy for days on end.

The Plumas County Visitors Bureau has developedbrochures featuring four popular backcountry road adven-tures, designed with SUVs in mind.

If you’re looking for more rugged off-highway adventure,head for one of the 4x4 routes, staging areas or camp-grounds developed specifically for off-highway vehicles.

The Plumas National Forest visitor map is available for saleto help guide off-highway users. To avoid fines, stay on des-ignated roads and trails.

High Sierra ATV Tours, (800) 596-8840, and Sierra TouringCompany (530) 832-5450, offer guided rides to scenic desti-nations in the Sierra Valley east of Portola. High Sierra alsooffers ATV rentals.

Contact us at (800) 326-2247 to request maps, brochuresor more information. Or contact the various forest serviceoffices listed on page 10 of this guide.

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ATV trails and tours abound for those who preferexploring the backcountry on a machine.

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A walk around Thompson Lake offers magnificent views ofthe pristine Bucks Lake Wilderness in the distance.

Special wilderness areas of the forest are managed to protect andpreserve their pristine natural values. These areas offer excellent hik-ing, backpacking and horseback riding in a primitive, completelyundeveloped setting.

In the Plumas National Forest, the 24,000-acre Bucks LakeWilderness near Bucks Lake has a broad diversity of plant life, treesand landscape features. Ranging from 2,000 to 7,017 feet in eleva-tion, Bucks Lake Wilderness includes gentle slopes, steep canyonsand sheer cliffs. Most of it is rugged with human access difficult.

The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the wilderness, and Lassen Peak isvisible on clear days, 40 miles to the north.

The Caribou Wilderness area is located in the Lassen NationalForest just north of the Almanor Basin. This is a gentle, rollingforested plateau dotted with mountain lakes, cratered peaks andcinder cones, evidence of Caribou’s volcanic past. Hiking here isgenerally easy.

No permits are needed to visit these wilderness areas, but firepermits for primitive camping are required. Visitors to these areasare asked to tread lightly and leave nothing behind. Mechanicalvehicles (including mountain bikes) are not allowed.

Contact the Plumas and Lassen National Forest offices listed onpage 10 of this guide for wilderness camping rules and to obtainmaps.


WILDERNESS AREAS

Brilliant star-filled skies are one of the first things visitorsnotice about Plumas County, with its lack of city glow.

The county is located midway into the Northern latitude,and visitors can enjoy an amazing 360-degree view of thenighttime sky. The air in the remote Northern Sierra is alsoquite clear, making for better viewing overall.

If you’re a city dweller, you’ll enjoy discovering constellationsyou’ve not seen.

Star tours for the public are hosted by amateur astronomerDennis Cokor of Quincy, including use of a 80-mm telescope.

The free tours are offered the third Wednesday each month,weather permitting, behind Quincy High School, beginning atdark.

For more information, contact Cokor at (530) 283-3382 oremail: [email protected].

Start an old-fashioned family tradition and come to PlumasCounty to cut your own Christmas tree! Bring your saw, yourvehicle and the kids, and set out for the woods to find the per-fect tree. You can make a weekend of it, playing in the snow,shopping quaint town stores, eating out, and relaxing in a cozycabin.

You’ll find a variety of aromatic evergreens on designatedsections of the Plumas and Lassen National Forests.

Tree permits at $10 each are for sale at numerous businessesand by mail. The tree-cutting season general-ly begins November 1.

For more informationcontact the ForestService offices listed onpage 10 of this guide.

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While traveling in Plumas County, you’re welcome to stretchyour legs, toss a ball, or pull over for a picnic at one of severalcommunity parks and Forest Service day use areas.

Most parks have restrooms and playground facilities; someoffer public swimming pools and skateboarding ramps.

Chester Park, on Hwy. 36 along the Feather River, offers pic-nic tables, a playground, ball fields, basketball court and rest-rooms.

Greenville Community Park, off Hot Springs Road south oftown, has a playground, restrooms, and ballfields.

The town of Taylorsville has a swimming pool, and picnicspots at the campground.

In Quincy, travelers can enjoy playgrounds, picnic tables andball fields at Gansner Park, located north of town off Hwy. 70behind the airport. Or, they’ll find a playground, a swimmingpool, skateboard park and group barbecue pavilion at PioneerPark, on Fairgrounds Road off Hwy. 70 east of downtown.

Dame Shirley Plaza, just west of the Plumas CountyCourthouse on Main Street, has shaded picnic tables and a grassyplay area within view of Quincy’s historic downtown.

Lowell Bader Park in Meadow Valley is a nice stop on theway to Bucks Lake, about five miles west of Quincy. The rusticpark offers a playground, picnic and barbecue area and basket-ball and tennis courts.

The Graeagle Mill Pond off Hwy. 89 has picnic tables, alongwith paddleboat rentals and swimming, while the GraeaglePicnic Grounds, located in the housing area across from the gasstation, has ball fields and a bandstand.

Portola’s City Park is located a half mile south of Hwy. 70,across the Gulling Street Bridge. It features a swimming pool,playground, bandstand, skate park and tennis and volleyballcourts.

Great spots for picnics or rest stops can also be found alongthe west and east shores of Lake Almanor, at Hamilton Branch,and at forest service day use areas at major lakes including ButtValley, Bucks, Little Grass Valley, Antelope, Round Valley, Davisand Frenchman. You’ll also find sites in the Lakes BasinRecreation Area, Plumas- Eureka State Park, along the Feather

River and in the Feather River Canyon. A $5 day use fee ischarged at Bucks, Davis and Frenchman; all other sites are free ofcharge.

For more information on Plumas County parks, playgrounds,picnic areas and pools, call the Plumas County Visitors Bureau at800-326-2247 or contact area chambers of commerce or forestservice offices listed on Page 10.

Vast amounts of public forest land makesPlumas County a prime destination to searchfor caches using hand-held Global PositioningSystem devices.

This modern form of treasure-hunting,using coordinates posted online, continues togrow as a popular family sport.

Over two thousand geocache sites are nowlisted on the geocachers’ official website (geo-caching.com) within a 50-mile radius ofQuincy, the Plumas County seat.

The caches, containing usually a trinket orsmall toy and a logbook, have been typicallyplaced in beautiful natural settings or nearinteresting historic landmarks. Once the cacheand reward is discovered, visitors are asked tosign their name and leave something else inthe cache for the next person.

While finding the cache is the goal, gettingto them is the real fun and challenge.Geocachers exploring Plumas County canchoose hunts that vary in difficulty, based onelevation, terrain or season. Some coordinateswill take you to the tops of mountains or tothe edge of waterfalls. There’s a series of rail-road-themed caches and another series thatlinks local churches.

If you’re new to the sport, check out theabove website for information and helpful tipson finding local caches.

You’ll discover hundreds of interestingplaces overlooked by the casual visitor whilegetting great exercise and enjoying mountainscenery and fresh air. And with the quantity ofcaches offered throughout the area, you’llhave fun searching for days.

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Many lakeside beaches are available for picnicking, and youcan take a dip after lunch!


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Geocaching is fun for the whole family and you’ll find over 2,000 caches hidden aroundthe Plumas County area, including this new one at Indian Falls.


Gold panning and mininghave been popular activities inPlumas County since the1800s. Although most of thecamps that sprang up duringthe gold rush are now gone,there are some spots where vis-itors can relive history and evenfind a few remaining flakes ofgold.

Plumas-Eureka StatePark offers a supervised goldpanning program during thesummer. Call (530) 836-2380for more information.

The Golden CaribouMining Association offersgold panning lessons andequipment usage. It operatesout of Caribou CrossroadsCampground and Cafe, locatedon Caribou Road and Highway70, 27 miles west of Quincy.The association has more than1,800 acres of gold mining claimsin the Plumas National Forest and offers memberships for vaca-tioners, as well as one-year trial and lifetime memberships.

The association provides access to the claims and training inpanning, prospecting, metal detecting and dredging. Call (530)283-5141 for more information or email: [email protected].

The Advanced Geologic Gold Prospector’s Club based inChester offers members access to claims throughout the county,along with equipment sales. Call (530) 258-4228 or visit:www.advancedgeologic.com.

Experienced gold panners with equipment are welcometo seek gold anywhere on public national forest land that hasnot been staked (usually where posted). However, since most ofthe land is staked, you’ll need to do some research during the

week at the County Recorder’s office, which keeps mining claimlocations on file.

A few areas exist where claims are not allowed and recre-ational gold panning is permitted. Contact the Plumas, Lassenand Tahoe National Forest offices for more details on gold pan-ning regulations.

If you’re interested in learning how to pan for gold onyour own, the Plumas County Museum, located behind thecourthouse in Quincy, has a good reference book for sale. Thebook explains how and where to pan, what equipment is need-ed, safety tips, and includes diagrams, drawings and photos.

Equipment for gold panning can be purchased at area sport-ing goods and department stores.

GOLD PANNING

Plumas County is renowned for its rocks and unique rock for-mations.

Rock hounds can find treasures in natural quartz crystals, rosequartz, fossils and petrified wood.

The area’s diverse geology is caused by the meeting of twomountain ranges (Sierra Nevada and Cascade) and the GreatBasin to the east, with a close proximity to an active volcano,Mount Lassen, located on the north side of the county.

Such geology has produced truly unique formations, includingthe giant layers of exfoliating granite in the Feather River Canyonand the towering lava conglomerates in Little Last Chance CreekCanyon on the way to Frenchman Lake.

Other geological treats include deposits of columnar basalt

and gold-bearing gravel. There are good fossil hunting opportunities from Mount

Hough and Mount Jura in the Indian Valley area to Clover Valleyin Eastern Plumas, and petrified wood has been found in thearea of Hartman Bar Ridge.

Rose quartz is commonly found on Last Chance Creek east ofAntelope Lake.

To see a display of local minerals visit the Mt. Jura Gem &Museum Society in the Indian Valley Museum in Taylorsville,open weekend afternoons during summer or visit the Plumas-Eureka State Park Museum in Johnsville, open daily, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. in summer.


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Plumas County’s 1,000 miles of streams and more than 100lakes of the Feather River watershed make for a wonderful, variedand famous fishery. No matter what type of angler you are, you’llfind plenty of places to reel them in.

Native rainbow trout are the predominant game fish, but browntrout and brook trout also have been established in many water-ways. A special strain of rainbow, known as Eagle Lake trout, arefound in many of the major lakes.

Other game fish include Mackinaw (lake trout), kokanee andking salmon, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill and catfish.

Fishing season: Lakes are open to fishing year-round. Thestream season usually opens on the last Saturday of April and clos-es in the middle of November.

Some streams, such as tributaries to Lake Almanor and BucksLake, are not open until the end of May and close at the end ofSeptember.

Some waters like Yellow Creek have special barbless catch-and-release provisions.

Check the current Department of Fish and Game regulationspamphlet for specific dates and limits.

LAKESAll of the larger lakes and some of the smaller ones have boat-

ing facilities (see chart next page).Most of the lakes are subject to strong afternoon winds, so use

caution with small boats or float tubes.

Most of Plumas County’s lakes have rainbow trout and may befished with either bait, lures or flies.

Deep trolling with lead core line or downriggers is usually aneffective way to take large browns, rainbows, salmon andMackinaws.

A key to deep trolling success is to use very long leaders.Most types of bait, lures and fly-fishing work well from shore or

from boats.Check with local sport shops to find out what is happening at

the moment. Explore and experiment!Lake Almanor is the largest lake in Plumas County. Fishing is

generally good year-round, but fall and winter (if it is not frozenover) can be outstanding.

Pond smelt, a tiny, silvery bait fish, abound in Almanor, and alsoin Butt Valley Reservoir to the southwest. Small white jigs or irides-cent pond smelt fly patterns can be very effective.

Most years, from the end of June to the first part of July, thereis a hatch of hexaginia (a giant mayfly) which can put the largerfish into a feeding frenzy just before dark.

A successful fish cage program is operated by the AlmanorFishing Association and California Department of Fish and Game.Fingerling rainbow trout are raised at Hamilton Branch and 50,000,each weighing about a pound, are released in May. A fish hatcheryprogram that supplies fingerling trout to Lake Almanor waterwaysis also operated at Chester High School.

A huge network of trout-filled streams makes Plumas County a popular destination for fly-fishermen.

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Smallmouth bass fishing is another feature attraction at Almanor.The focus always seems to be on popular game fish; however,

Lake Almanor also has a substantial carp population and theannual spring carp shoot is a famous event.

A public boat launch that is open year-round is located at thesouthwestern end of the lake just north of the dam.

Butt Valley Reservoir is noted for huge rainbows and browns of trophy trout status.

Butt Valley is at its best with flies, jigs and small lures in theinlet when the powerhouse is running.

Round Valley Lake near Greenville is a small lake with bigbass. Ideal for serious bass anglers, this is a great place for chil-dren to fish from shore for bluegills, too. An annual bluegill derbyis held here in June.

Bucks Lake is a good all-around lake that is especially notedfor trophy size (over 16 pound) Mackinaw trout, although thecurrent lake record is over 30 pounds!

Fall fly-fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout is oftenspectacular in middle to late afternoon — look for hatches of asmall, sooty-black caddis fly.

Little Grass Valley Reservoir is good for rainbow and browntrout, and Antelope Lake is popular for trout, catfish, and bassfishing.

Lake Davis and Frenchman Lake are excellent trophy rain-bow waters. Fly-fishing from the west shorelines, either wadingor using float tubes, is good both spring and fall.

Damselfly nymphs or dry flies are usually a good bet. Trollingwoollybuggers often works well.

Both of these lakes are popular for ice fishing during the win-tertime.

STREAMS AND FLY-FISHING

Whether you’re a fly fisherman or prefer to use lures and bait,you’ll find plenty of good action and surprisingly large trout insome very small creeks.

The most common natural aquatic insects of the Feather Riverare several species of mayflies, caddis flies and stone flies. Thereare others, of course, as well as terrestrials (ants, grasshoppers).

Exploring a stream, you may see trout rising to an active hatchof insects. Try to capture or at least get a good look at an insectfor size and color.

Mayfly and mosquito patterns, humpies and Adams and caddispatterns in appropriate sizes and body colors can be good choices.


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NORTH COUNTY AREA TYPE OF FISHLake Almanor KS, R, B, SM, C L • • • • • • •Butt Valley Reservoir R, B, C L • •North Fork-Feather River R, B S • •Yellow Creek R, B S •Hamilton Branch R, B, KS S • •

INDIAN VALLEY AREAAntelope Lake R, B, LM, SM, C L • •Taylor Lake BR LRound Valley Reservoir LM, BG, C L • • • •Homer Lake R LCrystal Lake BR L •Indian-Wolf Creeks R S •

CENTRAL COUNTY AREABucks Lake R, B, BR, M, K L • • • • • •Little Grass Valley Reservoir R, B L • • • •Nelson Creek R SSpanish Creek R S •South Fork-Feather River R S

EAST COUNTY AREAMiddle Fork-Feather River R, B S • •Lake Davis R, B, C L • • • • •Jamison Creek R S •Frenchman Lake R, B, C L • • • •Little Last Chance Creek R S • •

LAKES BASIN AREAGold Lake M, B, R, BR L • • •Salmon Lake M, B, R, BR L •Sardine Lake M, B, R, BR L • • • • •

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If nothing is hatching, nymphs worked along the bottom areprobably your best bet. Small nymphs such as the birds nest orpheasant tail patterns work well.

Larger Montana, stone fly and hellgrammite nymphs are ofteneffective early in the year. Two-nymph rigs, one large and onesmall, are useful for searching.

Work nymphs slowly, deep and on a fairly short line with astrike indicator near where your leader attaches to your floatingfly-line.

Ants and dark-bodied fly patterns like the renegade, Rio-Grande King, or Corkendale work pretty well in the middle of theday if nothing obvious is happening. Fish these either dry (floatingon the surface) or let them sink just under the surface film.

A good trick is to cast at an angle upstream and at the end ofthe downstream drift tuck the fly under water and swim it backupstream.

The main parts of the Feather River are the North Fork andMiddle Fork.

The North Fork and Hamilton Branch flow into LakeAlmanor. These and their smaller tributaries are good troutwaters. A new fishing access area with restrooms and trails isnow in place at Hamilton Branch.

Downstream of Almanor, the first dam in PG&E’s “Stairway ofPower,” the fishing depends on seasonal restocking.

By contrast, the Middle Fork has not been altered by dambuilding and is a federally listed Wild and Scenic River from theoutflow of Sierra Valley most of the way to Lake Oroville.

The wild river section downstream from the Quincy-La PorteRoad bridge is accessible by steep foot trails and provides excel-lent fishing for strong hikers. Fishing improves as the water levelrecedes from spring runoff.

Fall fishing, when there are fewer vacationers, is particularlygood.

Upstream, in the more easily reached scenic and recreationportion accessible from Highway 70 east of Quincy, the MiddleFork holds some nice, if sometimes angler-shy, rainbows andbrowns.

Yellow Creek. This is a stream restoration success involvingfishing groups, PG&E and the Department of Fish and Game.

Barbless hooks and a restricted limit apply to Yellow Creek inHumbug Valley in order to keep it a trophy fishery. (CheckDepartment of Fish and Game regulations for current rules.)

The rugged Yellow Creek canyon that flows on to Belden isalso an excellent trout stream.

Do some exploring to discover what may turn out to be yourown favorite spots.

The U.S. Forest Service map of the Plumas National Forest isuseful in searching for locations and road access to the manystreams within the Feather River system.

Solid blue lines on topo and forest service maps indicate

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North CountyAlmanor Fishing Adventures........................(530) 258-6732Almanor Fishing Association (info only) .......(530) 258-3790Dick’s Guide Service.....................................(530) 256-3317Lake Almanor Fly Fishing .............................(530) 258-3944Rick’s Guide Service .....................................(530) 284-6005Roger’s Guide Service ..................................(530) 528-0525The Sports Nut (info only)............................(530) 258-3327

Central CountyBig Daddy’s Guide Service ...........................(530) 283-4103Fish Tales Guide Service ...............................(530) 559-7175Sportsmen’s Den (info only) .........................(530) 283-2733Tightlines Guide Service...............................(530) 263-0990

East CountyBaiocchi's Troutfitters Guide Service.............(530) 836-1115Brady’s Bare Bones Guide Service ................(530) 272-7137Dillard Guided Fishing .................................(530) 832-6394Dollard’s Sierra Market (info only) ................(530) 832-5251Family Outings Guide Services .....................(530) 249-4979Forward Bound Fly Fishing/Hiking ................(530) 836-0206Grizzly Store (info only) ...............................(530) 832-0270Jay Clark Flyfishing ......................................(530) 414-1655Mountain Hardware (info only)....................(530) 836-2589Reno Fly Shop ............................................(775) 825-3474Sierra Anglers Guide Service ........................(530) 414-1374Stillwater Flyfishing Guide Services ..............(888) 867-2127Wiggin’s Trading Post (info only)..................(530) 993-4683Wildlife Charters .........................................(530) 249-1580Getting into the water gets you closer to the fish, but it

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perennial streams and nearly allof these are fishable.

Difficult places to reach can beworth some rough roading ortough hiking, but there is alsosome fine fishing close to majorhighways and paved roads.

~ Harry Reeves, avid fisherman

Eagle Lake Recreation AreaFish for the trophy Eagle Lake trout while camping on

the beautiful, forested south shore of Eagle Lake.

Fish for the trophy Eagle Lake trout while camping on

the beautiful, forested south shore of Eagle Lake.

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A full stringer of fish makesfor some great fish storiesaround the campfire.


Plumas County offers a variety of challenges for hunters.Deer, bear and duck hunting are the most popular types of

hunting. But hunters also can bag geese, quail, bandtailedpigeons, grouse, chukar and squirrels.

The county ranks among the top five in the state for annualbear harvests. The Department of Fish and Game issues tags forCalifornia black bear by a quota system.

The deer hunting spreads throughout the county in three main

zones: D3, X6a-b and C4. Hunters must draw for a limited num-ber of tags in the highly prized X zones. Both X zones are towardthe eastern end of Plumas County and on into Lassen County.

Bird and waterfowl hunters can have a field day as well inPlumas County.

There is some tremendous mountain quail hunting, especiallyduring the first week of opener. The season begins in fall andextends through January.

Excellent duck and geesehunting is offered at the northend of Lake Almanor nearChester.

Also good spots for ducks areLake Davis, Frenchman Lake,Antelope Lake and Round ValleyReservoir.

Sportsmen should check theirDepartment of Fish and Gamebooklets for the boundaries ofthese zones and for season open-ing dates.

Or visit DFG’s website:www.dfg.ca.gov.

Visitors who might want topractice their marksmanship areinvited to join local gun clubsthat hold trap and target shoot-ing events and junior trap shoots.These include the Quincy SportsShooters Association (Gopher HillRange), (530) 394-8390,www.quincyshooting.com; theSierra Valley Gun Club(Beckwourth Range), 832-5959and the Westwood Rifle andPistol Club (Westwood-LakeAlmanor Range), (530) 596-4116.

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TRAINS & RAIL FANNING


Plumas County is rich intrain history and is renownedfor its unique railroad engi-neering along the FeatherRiver.

Magnificent bridges andtunnels, a unique railroad wyeand a section of track thatcrosses over itself in a one-

mile loop in order to gain ele-vation are among the featuresthat attract train buffs to thearea.

The last spike of theWestern Pacific Railroad wasdriven into a trestle at Keddiein 1909, becoming the lasttranscontinental railroad to be

built across the Sierra, con-necting California to the restof the nation.

Learn more about the area’srailroad history and engineer-ing feats in a pamphlet,Plumas County’s SevenWonders of the RailroadWorld, available through the

Plumas County Visitors Bureau,(800) 326-2247.

The world-renownedWestern Pacific RailroadMuseum in Portola and itsRun-a-Locomotive program(see Page 97) is a must-seeattraction for anyone interest-ed in trains or railroads.

Plumas County’s unique bridges, tunnels, track and daily freight runs draw train buffs from all over. The track follows the FeatherRiver (above is Middle Fork Feather near Cromberg). Among the most popular train attractions are the Keddie Wye (above left) andthe Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola, where visitors can climb aboard several locomotives.

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Boating and Swimming

Water sports abound inPlumas County within itsmore than 100 lakes and1,000 miles of streams.Waterskiing, boating, sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing and swimming areamong the more popular

water sports available at thelarger lakes, including Almanor, Bucks, Antelope,Little Grass, Gold andFrenchman. (Lake Davis doesnot allow jet-skiing.) Boats andequipment may be rentedfrom marinas on Bucks Lakeand Lake Almanor.

Swimming is also popularat some of the smaller lakes,including Butt Valley Res-ervoir, the Lakes Basin areaand the Graeagle Mill Pond.

There are many swimmingholes to be found in the riversand streams. There also are anumber of public swimmingpools located in the major communities.

River Rafting

Experienced kayakers andrafters can find plenty ofexcitement on the world-classwhitewater found along theFeather River in PlumasCounty. Beginner-level canoe-ing or float-tubing also is pos-sible along the more gentleeastern stretches, or alongsome of its tributaries such asIndian Creek.

The rafting season runsfrom approximately January toApril or May, depending onthe flow. (Recreational sum-mer flow releases will be

offered on the North ForkFeather; see next page.) Byearly July, flows are lowenough that inner tubes andair mattresses are the usualmode of travel for short floattrips on the upper stretchesonly.

Experienced whitewaterenthusiasts can bring theirown equipment. Tubes alsoare available for sale at areasporting goods stores and tireshops.

The North Fork of theFeather River along Highway70 from the intersection ofHighway 89 (Greenville “Y”)to Twain or Virgilia is suitablefor canoes or beginner kayak-ers, with moderateratings of Class II and III. Thestretch from Virgilia to RichBar is recommended forexperts only. From Rich Bar toBelden is a popular Class IIIstretch of about five miles,with take out at the rest areaor resort. Below Belden, thereare intermediate and advancedruns that are accessible duringthe recreational summer flows.(See box at right.)

The Middle Fork of theFeather River at its upperstretches is gentler, with easieraccess. From Clio to theMohawk Bridge near Blairsden


Jump in! A warm-weath-er vacation to PlumasCounty wouldn’t be com-plete without getting onthe water, whether swim-ming, getting a wild ride,or venturing out on sometype of watercraft.

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is a slow Class I and II, suit-able for beginner canoeing.During the spring runoff,Class II and III rafting andkayaking is recommendedfrom Mohawk to Sloat, orfrom Sloat to the La PorteRoad Bridge, with take out atthe campground.

The Wild and Scenic Zoneof the Middle Fork past the La Porte Road Bridge is for teams of expert rafters andkayakers only.

The renowned 32-mile,three-day trip to Milsap Bar isan extremely difficult wilder-ness adventure

that takes experts past deepcanyon walls, numerous boul-ders and waterfalls. Expertsregard this remote and scenicstretch as the most spectacu-lar multi-day kayaking trip inCalifornia.

No matter what level ofriver sport you’re planning, be

sure to take caution by wear-ing a flotation device and hel-met at all times. And remem-ber the river can change fromyear to year, depending onwinter floods. Watch for fallentrees and other obstacles, and always scout rapids whenpossible.

Canoe around a high mountain lake.

The Middle Fork Feather has gentlestretches ideal for a family raft trip.

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On a hot day, grab a rope swing and cool off in a creek!

Whitewater enthusiasts take note! The North Fork of

the Feather River will once again have recreational flow

releases taking place during the summer and fall on select

weekends. During 2010, the flows are scheduled for June

27, July 24-25, August 28-29, September 25-26 (Feather

Festival with races and party at Indian Jim Campground)

and October 24. The flows will create intermediate to

advanced runs at the Rock Creek reach only, downstream

from Belden along Highway 70.

For more information, call Dave Steindorf at American

Whitewater, (530) 343-1871 or check the American

Whitewater website at www.american whitewater.org.

Special Summer Flows


Biking is a favorite pursuit formany visitors to Plumas County.

Miles and miles of backcoun-try roads in and around thecounty’s quiet communitiesappeal to road bicyclists of allages. Check a county or commu-nity map or ask at visitors centersfor the safest, most scenic andbest-known routes.

The surrounding forest landalso provides many miles ofmountain biking opportunities,including abandoned loggingroads, trails and some backcoun-try routes, offering a good cross-section of terrain andtopography.

Pick up a free copy of thePlumas County Mountain BikeGuide, which details some ofthe area’s best forest routesand other trails. The guide isavailable at visitor informationcenters or by calling(800) 326-2247.

Maps of these trails also canbe obtained at the PlumasNational Forest (530) 283-2050. For the trailslisted in the Almanor area orfor information on weekendclub rides in the Almanor area,contact Bodfish Bicycles inChester (530) 258-2338.

Mountain biking is not per-mitted in designated wildernessareas of the forest, or on thePacific Crest Trail.

In the Eastern Plumas area,mountain bikers can find plentyof good high terrain in theLakes Basin Recreation Area,including a trail that leads to atremendous view from a look-out tower at 7,340 feet.Starting in Portola, mountainbikers have a choice of arugged mountain or a rollingmeadow trail. Lake Davis near

Portola has a flat trail withgood bird and wildlife viewingopportunities. The Sierra Valleyoffers great road biking, with apopular loop route leading intothe Lakes Basin area. TheCentral Plumas area has aneasy, short loop offered off theroad to Bucks Lake, west of

Quincy. There’s also a moder-ate single-track hour ride justoutside of Quincy off ChandlerRoad. More difficult routes arelocated outside of Greenville,

the Feather River Canyon andLa Porte. The 13-mile singletrack trail along Little GrassValley Reservoir is a popularroute. Near Quincy, the

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Mountain bikers enjoy a ride up Mt. Hough Road, one of many good backcountry routesalong forest service roads.


Indian Valley Century Bike Rides - Greenville (May 29)Tour De Manure - Sierraville (June 12)Mile High Century Ride - Chester (June 19)Summer Solstice Century Ride - Quincy (June 26)For more information, call 800-326-2247.

Annual Biking Events

The Plumas-Sierra Bicycle Club hosts rides throughoutthe county on both paved and unpaved routes. Visitorsare welcome! For information or a schedule, call 832-1612, or check the website at: www.psbicycleclub.org.

Note: Following snowstorms, the club switches to cross-country skiing.

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Cascade Trail follows the banksof a creek.

The Almanor Basin area inthe north end of the county

features a paved route thatfollows the beautiful westshore of Lake Almanor.

Another flat loop trail suit-

able for families follows theupper reaches of LakeAlmanor as well as a creek.West of Highway 89, a forest

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A bicyclist pauses on the historic steel bridge on Marble HotSprings Road in the Sierra Valley east of Portola.

Bike Rentals

Mountain and road bikes may be rented at the following locations: • In the Chester area, Bodfish Bicycles and Quiet Mountain Sports, 149 Main St., (530) 258-2338. • In Eastern Plumas, Mountain Hardware, Bonta St., Blairsden, (530) 836-2589 and Lost Sierra

Adventures, Hwy. 89, Graeagle, (530) 836-1708. • In Quincy, The Bike Shop, Lawrence and Leonard Sts., (530) 283-4015.


Plumas County is equine country, with many riding stables,and horse-friendly trails. Trail rides take visitors into the for-est, and some stables offer overnight pack trips or chuckwagon cookouts reminiscent of the Old West.

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Take a horseback ride into Plumas County terrain that bringsyou to pristine lakes, trout-filled streams, towering pine forests,grassy meadows and back in history.

Wranglers from numerous stables offer guided trips rangingfrom novice hour-long rides to overnight pack trips completewith meals. Or, if you prefer, the guides will pack you in andout on horses, leaving you to enjoy the campsite on your own.(See listings on next page.)

Want to experience the Old West in comfort and style? Try ahorse-drawn wagon ride that includes a barbecue dinnerserved outdoors.

In the winter, you can sing carols and snuggle together onsleigh rides pulled by draft horses.

Visitors who bring their own horses also will find miles ofunfenced trails to explore, and plenty of campsites and stablesto accommodate them.

Check with the Plumas or Lassen National Forest Serviceoffices for specific trail and campsite information.

HORSEBACK RIDINGPlumas Pines Riding Stable

On the West Shore of Lake Almanor, ChesterAll Summer • 7 Days a Week

530-259-5170Reservations are Recommended Call Deanna for more information

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Trail Rides • Pack TripsChildren’s Camps • Lessons

GOLD LAKE STABLES • (530) 836-0940LAKES BASIN RECREATION AREA

GRAEAGLE STABLES • (530) 836-0430GRAEAGLE AREA

The stables areoperated under specialuse permits issued by the Plumas National

Forest. We are an equalopportunity recreation

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REID HORSE &CATTLE CO., INC.

Over 30 Years of Horse AdventuresOpen June through September

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Drakesbad Guest RanchEnd of Warner Valley Road, Chester (866) 999-0914 • www.drakesbad.comLocated within Lassen Volcanic National Park. Trail ridesfrom 45 minutes to eight hours to hydrothermal sites.Pony rides available. Hiking, fishing, massages, wildlifeviewing and swimming in hydrothermal pool. Full mealservice. Reservations recommended. Open from Junethrough mid-October.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Giddy-up-and-GoHwy. 70, Vinton, next to Grange Hall (530) 906-7103 • Draft horse-drawn carriage, drafthorse parties, trolley and sleigh rides, hay rides, wed-ding carriage, Santa/sleigh delivery, on-site or come toyou. Children’s pony parties, portable petting zoo, driv-ing lessons, horse training and horse hauling. Availablefor special events. Reservations required. Open year-round.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Gold Lake StablesGold Lake Road, Lakes Basin Recreation Area (530) 836-0940 • www.reidhorse.comOne-hour, two-and-a-half-hour, half-day and all-daytrail rides. Overnight backcountry pack trips, includingfishing, hiking, photography; all-expense trips and drop camps. Seasonal, June through September.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Graeagle StablesHwy. 89, Downtown Graeagle(530) 836-0430 • www.reidhorse.comOne-hour and one-and-a-half-hour trail rides.Horseback riding lessons and children's horsemanshipcamps. Horse boarding. Seasonal, June throughSeptember.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch2116 Greenhorn Ranch Road, 10 miles east of Quincy.(530) 283-0930 or 800-33-HOWDYwww.greenhornranch.comHourly to day-long trail rides, wagon rides, rodeo, cowboy barbecues, bonfire sing-alongs, pack rides.Also offered as part of daily or weekly ranch stay packages. Available for special events. Reservationsrequired. Hourly rides available spring through fall.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Horses Unlimited, Inc.P.O. Box 30194, Cromberg • (530) 836-4551Horseback riding for the handicapped. Lessons forphysically, mentally or learning disabled children, adultsand their families. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

New England Ranch2571 Quincy Junction Rd., Quincy • (530) 283-9770www.newenglandranch.comHorse boarding and trail rides with your own horse(guided or unguided) on 88-acre working ranch. Horseclinics. Open year-round.

Pitchfork Cattle Company92433 Hwy. 70, Vinton • (530) 993-4636 Hay rides on wagon pulled by draft horses on workingcattle ranch. Barbecue dinner rides, sleigh rides. Fri-Sunonly, reservations and group minimum required.Available for special events. Open year-round.

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Plumas Pines Riding Stables

3000 Almanor Drive West, on the west shore of Lake Almanor. • (530) 259-5170 One-hour and two-hour trail rides, pony rides. OpenMemorial Day through Labor Day.

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39285 Hwy. 70, two miles north of Quincy (530) 283-0844 • www.quincystables.comRiding lessons, trail rides, children’s pony parties,overnight pack trips, wagon cookouts, full servicefacility camp for special events. Boarding and training.Reservations required. Open year-round.

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1850 "C" Road, near Graeagle. Easy access throughClio. (530) 836-1866 • [email protected] rides, half-day rides, pack charters, boarding,horseshoeing, drop camps, hunting-fishing tours, horsetraining and rider instruction. Open year-round.

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2651 River Dance Rd. Two miles west of Quincy offBucks Lake Road. • (530) 249-3280 [email protected] riding instruction, daily and weekly boarding.Open year-round.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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• Guided trail rides.• Full horse care provided• Stay in the town of Quincy

or self contained RV at the ranch.

Ranch ToursHorse Boarding

2571 Quincy Junction Rd. Quincy

530-283-9770e-mail [email protected]

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Virtually every roadway inPlumas County offers beautifulscenery, which changes with theseasons.

No matter what direction youcome from, you’ll also be treat-ed to some outstanding naturalbeauty on the drive up andback.

There are two routes throughPlumas County that have beengiven official national scenicbyway designations.

These routes link cultural, his-toric, scenic and naturalresources with communities andservices found along the way.

The byways have reflectivesigns along the route illustratedwith colorful logos.

Volcanic Legacy ScenicByway All American Road.Chester-Lake Almanor is thesouthern terminus of thisbyway, considered one of the top 20 scenic drives in the nation.

This 500-mile byway begins at the southern end ofLake Almanor, and proceeds north on both sides ofthe lake (via Highways 89 and 147) to Chester, locatedon Highway 36. It continues through Lassen VolcanicNational Park and Highway 44, linking volcanoes, smalltowns and other attractions stretching to Crater Lake,Oregon.

Travelers intending to drive the entire All AmericanRoad can begin or end their journey at Chester-LakeAlmanor, which offers year-round amenities.

Details on the entire route are available online atwww.volcaniclegacybyway.org.

A free map of the All American Road is available at visitor centers in Quincy and Chester, and from merchants along the byway.

Drivers can take in just the loop around LakeAlmanor, going in either direction, starting from Chesteron the north end or from Canyon Dam on the south end.

The views of Lake Almanor and Lassen Peak are the highlightof this trip, which takes in about 38 miles and a couple of hourswith stops.

There are many opportunities to stop for lunch, to shop, take awalk, and enjoy a swim or boat trip on the lake.

The Scenic Byway Link. This equally scenic route joins PlumasCounty’s two Scenic Byways, taking you through stunning pas-toral mountain meadows of the Indian Valley.

Follow Highway 89 through the towns of Canyon Dam,Greenville and Crescent Mills. At its southern end, it followsIndian Creek and joins the Feather River Scenic Byway, Highway70, at the confluence of Indian and Spanish Creeks in a spot

known as the Greenville “Y” 10 miles northwest of Quincy. Theroute between the “Y” and Canyon Dam is roughly 18miles and takes about a half hour or longer with stops.

Feather River National Scenic Byway. This 130-mileroute travels east-west across Butte, Plumas and Lassencounties on State Highway 70, following the north andmiddle forks of the Feather River. Total estimated driv-ing time is about 3.5 hours, one way.

Few California highways feature such natural beau-ty and diversity in terrain, landscape, wildlife and ele-

vation as this one. It also highlights mankind’s featsof hydro-electric power, railroad and highway con-struction along the steep, rugged canyon walls.

The drive is particularly stunning in the spring,when vibrant green surrounds nearly 100 waterfalls,and in the fall the steep mountainsides are ablaze withorange and red oak trees. The route can be taken ineither direction.

From the west, it starts eight miles north of Oroville onHighway 70, winds through the magnificent Feather RiverCanyon, connects with Highway 89 on through Quincy toBlairsden-Graeagle, resumes as Highway 70 through Portola,drops down onto the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and cutsthrough the fantastic expanse of the Sierra Valley, the westernedge of the Great Basin.

A self-guided driving tour brochure and map of the FeatherRiver National Scenic Byway is available by calling the PlumasCounty Visitors Bureau, (800) 326-2247. The tour highlights 17natural, historic and manmade features along the route.

A more detailed regional map of the Feather River ScenicByway also is available for sale at the Visitors Bureau.


One of the prettiest drives in the state, the Feather River National Scenic Byway follows theNorth Fork Feather River, combining nature’s beauty with manmade feats of engineering.

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SCENIC BYWAYS


Make sightseeing a learning experience! Interpretive walkingand driving tours of Plumas County’s communities, byways andforests tell the history and the stories behind what you see.Contact the Plumas County Visitors Bureau to obtain free copiesof these self-guided tour brochures. Or pick them up at informa-tion centers, forest service offices and area businesses.

Quincy walking tourA self-guided walking tour of 61 Quincy buildings and sites

rich in history is available through the Heritage Walk brochureand map. The 17-block tour of downtown begins at the PlumasCounty Museum, located behind the county courthouse on MainStreet.

Trail of Maidu Indian legendsA driving tour that highlights Indian legends as well as scenic

beauty through Indian Valley is outlined in An Ancient Trail of theMountain Maidu Indians, available online only.

The self-guided auto tour encompasses 67 miles from Quincy toSusanville and features 16 separate sites where motorists can stopand look, or walk about with the interpretive guidebook.

Points of interest along "The Worldmaker's Trail" include a tra-ditional campsite, the figure at Soda Rock, Thundering Falls,Monster Snake Pool and many others, all of which have spiritualbeliefs attached to them.

The approximate two-hour tour, which follows State Highways70, 89, 147 and 36, can be taken from either direction. The 24-page illustrated online pamphlet contains a map, mileage chartand photographs of each stop. It can be downloaded at:www.plumascounty.org.

Greenville walking tourThe Historic Greenville Main Street Walking Tour takes a nos-

talgic look back to the town’s gold rush origins.The four-block, round-trip tour encompasses 21 historic build-

ings, some of which maintain architecture and artifacts datingback to the late 1800s. The sites, which now house a range ofmodern-day businesses, are each designated with signs and his-torical photographs to accompany the map and brochure.

Feather River BywayA self-guided driving tour brochure and map, Feather River

Scenic Byway, highlights 17 natural, historic and manmade fea-tures of this 130-mile stretch of State Highway 70 from Orovilleto Hallelujah Junction. The map also points out rest areas, vistapoints, campgrounds, historic monuments and visitor informationcenters throughout Plumas County. A more detailed regional mapof the Feather River Scenic Byway also is available for sale.

Railroad wondersPlumas County is well known for its railroad history and

unique railroad engineering. A map/brochure, Plumas County’sSeven Wonders of the Railroad World, guides visitors to historictunnel, track and trestle that parallel Hwy. 70.

Backcountry drivesOwners of four-wheel drive vehicles looking to get off the

beaten track can explore four Plumas County backcountry routes.A series of brochures, Plumas County Backcountry Drives, detailsthe historical and natural attractions of each route, and providesmileage, directions, maps and photos.

The series includes the Humboldt Summit-Humbug ValleyLoop, the Indian Valley-Antelope Lake Loop, the Beckwourth-Antelope Lake Indian Valley Route, and the Quincy-La Porte-Johnsville Route.

Historic Gold Mining Sites A two-hour auto tour of former gold rush mining

settlements has been developed for the La Porte area.The 30-mile tour on dirt roads features remnants of mining

activity in six locations, marked with interpretive signs. Abrochure, Auto Tour of Historic Town Sites on the PlumasNational Forest, features photos, descriptions and a map.

Touring natureLook elsewhere in this Visitors Guide to order brochures or

read information on viewing Plumas County’s fall colors, wildflowers and bird-watching areas.

SELF GUIDED TOURS


The Mountain Maidu Indians first noted this attraction, SodaRock, easy visible from Hwy. 89 south of Greenville.

Interpretive signs such as this one at Indian Falls offer visitorssome detail about Plumas County’s historical attractions.

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Make your vacation a learning experience! Get out in the for-est this summer and fall with a hands-on, outdoor educationaltour from the Sierra Institute for Community and Environment.

The Institute’s Center of Forestry has been offering tours inPlumas and Lassen counties of the Sierra Nevada since 2006.These tours are designed to introduce local residents and visitorsto history and natural resource management in the northernSierra Nevada.

These one-day tours will focus on the achievements of localforest and watershed management groups and agencies andtheir connection to the health of rural communities. Tours willalso delve into current and historical land uses in Plumas County.Each tour visits one or more sites where local people share theirknowledge and expertise with natural resource managementprojects.

The tours offer a space where controversial topics, such ascopper mining in Indian Valley, can be discussed openly with localresource management professionals and other experts. Unlike thecommon practice of pitting two sides against one another,Center of Forestry tours start with the idea of a “working land-scape,” a place where people live and work. These landscapes –forests, ranches, and watersheds – underpin the economic sur-vival of rural communities in the northern Sierra Nevada, whilealso serving as critical habitat for wildlife and as the headwatersfor much of California’s water supply.

For detailed descriptions of tours, including trip cost andaccessibility questions, or to reserve your place, please visit theSierra Institute website at www.SierraInstitute.us, or call (530) 284-1022. Reservations are required and trip size is limit-ed, so please call early!

COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENT TOURS


1) A Maidu Way of Life ..............................................May 15 (Sat.)2) Ishi Trail with Beverly Ogle.....................................May 22 (Sat.)3) Habitat for Birds and Humanity..............................June 26 (Sat.)4) The Sierra on Fire: Moonlight Fire Tour ....................July 17 (Sat.)5) Tribal Trails, Wagon Wheels and Pioneer Parties ......July 24 (Sat.)6) Maidu History of Indian Valley.................................July 31 (Sat.)7) The Salmon of Deer Creek...................................August 7 (Sat.)8) Past, Present and Future of Humbug Valley .......August 21 (Sat.)9) Sustainable Forest Management .........................August 27 (Fri.)

10) A Taste of the Season: Foods of Plumas County ...Sept. 11 (Sat.)11) A Taste of the Season: Foods of Lassen County.....Sept. 18 (Sat.)12) Mining in Indian Valley..........................................Sept. 25 (Sat.)13) Humboldt Stage Route .............................................Oct. 2 (Sat.)14) Water, Power and Fish .............................................Oct. 22 (Fri.)

Hear fascinating stories of the past while taking in some stun-ning scenery by signing up for field trips presented on Fridays dur-ing Summer and Fall 2010. To sign up, contact the Plumas CountyMuseum at (530) 283-6320, www.plumasmuseum.org.

Friday, June 25--Sierra Valley Ranches Tour. The group willvisit several working, historic ranches, most still owned by thesame families for over 100 years. Stops at historic cemeteries,towns, and railroad sites as well as visits to the Jim BeckwourthCabin Museum and the Williams House Museum in Portola alsowill be highlights of the trip.

Friday, July 23--Indian Valley Tour. Guided tour of historicranches, towns, cemeteries, mines, railroads, Maidu village site,Indian Valley Museum and more.

Friday, Oct. 15--Historic 1867 Quincy-La Porte Road. Thistour takes in some of Plumas County’s most spectacular scenery,with deep canyons, craggy peaks, and high mountain meadowsstudded with golden quaking aspen. Along the 32-mile trip fromQuincy a number of historic sites and cemeteries will be visited.Once in La Porte, the group will visit the Frank C. Reilly Museum,take a guided walking tour by a local historian, and have lunch ata local restaurant. There is a picturesque historic cemetery in town,as well as a number of buildings surviving from the gold miningdays of La Porte’s heady past.

All tours include guide, guidebook, water, snacks, lunch and roundtrip transportation.

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Stories about past and present ranching practices will be toldby families who have been in the area for over a century.

Learn where the water goes after it leaves Lake Almanor on“Water, Power and Fish.”

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TOUR ITINERARIES


Plumas County offers 16 regional tour itineraries geared forsightseeing groups, special interests, or even individual travelers.These self-guided itineraries are based on travel during themonths of October through May, when rooms and restaurantsare more readily available.

The 3-day trip itineraries, available online atwww.plumascounty.org, are designed to assist tour/travel tradeprofessionals, school groups, clubs, or anyone who’s seekinghelp in making special-interest or off-season travel plans.Itineraries can be taken in any direction, with alternate entranceand exit points, and several choices of accommodations andrestaurants.

Below are brief descriptions of the tours, which can be down-loaded using Adobe Acrobat. For more information on any ofthese tours, or for help for a specialized group itinerary, pleasecontact Plumas County Visitors Bureau, (800) 326-2247, oremail us at [email protected].

Tour 1 - Fall in Love with Plumas County: View spectacularfall foliage in the Northern Sierra (Sept-Oct). Includes FeatherRiver Canyon, Quincy, Lake Almanor, Indian Valley, Graeagle,Portola. Plus museums, walking tours, shopping, fine diningand more.

Tour 2 - Gold Rush and the Great Outdoors: ExploreOroville’s historic gold mining attractions, then head for the tinyhamlet of La Porte for hiking, skiing or snowmobiling. Includesmuseums, Lake Oroville, Feather Falls.

Tour 3 - Volcanoes and Lakes in the Shasta Cascade:Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park dominate thelandscape on this tour of Redding, Red Bluff, Chester, LakeAlmanor and Westwood. Victorian homes, shopping, hiking,winter sports, and more.

Tour 4 - Architecture, Quaint Towns and Scenic Byways:Travel two scenic byways on sightseeing adventure from Chicoto Plumas County. Tours of Bidwell Mansion and Nakoma Resort(by Frank Lloyd Wright), a covered bridge, trains, museums,hikes, lakes, and shopping.

Tour 5 - Seasonal Pleasures and Small Town Treasures:The Northern Sierra village of Graeagle is the base for trips toBucks Lake, Quincy,Western Pacific RailroadMuseum, Plumas-EurekaState Park, and a cattleranch. Plus birding, fallfoliage, walking tours,shopping.

Tour 6 - HistoricMountain Towns in theNorthern Sierra: Discoveroff-the-beaten path Sierragetaways linked with GoldRush legacy: Downieville,Graeagle, Quincy andPortola. Walking tours,museums, birding, Plumas-Eureka State Park, trainattractions, Nakoma Resort(by Frank Lloyd Wright.)

Tour 7 - Wonders ofthe Railroad World: A railfan’s dream come true along

Hwy. 70 from Oroville to Reno Junction. See unique bridges andtunnels, the Keddie Wye, William’s Loop, and drive a locomotiveat Portola’s Western Pacific Railroad Museum.

Tour 8 - Antiquing and Bargain Hunting: A sightseeingtour and shopping spree at antique, thrift and consignmentstores in quaint Northern Sierra towns. Find treasures in Portola,Quincy, Greenville, Chester and Graeagle, with time out forgreat meals.

Tour 9 - Birding and Wildlife Viewing: Spot an amazingvariety of species in pristine Northern Sierra habitat, includingGray Lodge, Indian Valley, Antelope Lake, Feather River Canyon,Lake Davis and the renowned Sierra Valley (Important Bird Area.)

Tour 10 - Winter Fun on Foot in Plumas County: An invig-orating tour of snow-covered forests on skis and snowshoes!Choose from groomed or backcountry trails and accommoda-tions near Graeagle, Bucks Lake, or Lassen Volcanic NationalPark, with equipment rental available.

Tour 11 - Snowmobiling in Plumas County: Check outspectacular winter beauty in one of California’s finest snowmo-bile destinations. Ride miles of mountain trail in Chester-LakeAlmanor, Bucks Lake, La Porte or Graeagle, relax in cozy accom-modations.

Tour 12 - Historic Plumas County: Explore the past inNorthern Sierra small towns, from Maidu Indians and explorerJames Beckwourth, to gold mining, railroading and timber.Follow historic auto routes and walking tours, visit unique muse-ums and sites.

Tour 13 - Timber: History, Harvesting and Future: Learnabout role of timber harvesting in Sierra-Nevada communities onvisits to lumber mills, museums and Quincy Library Group fuelsreduction projects. Includes Graeagle, Quincy, Chester andWestwood.

Tour 14 - Diversity in Northeastern California’s Past: TheNorthern Sierra’s multicultural heritage is celebrated on thisQuincy and Oroville-based tour that highlights the MountainMaidu and Yahi Indians, African-American explorer JamesBeckwourth, Chinese laborers, and Swiss-Italian dairy farmers.

Tour 15 - Auto and Motorcycle Clubs: Scenic touringAlong Roads LessTraveled: Drive quietrural byways and back-country roads withbreathtaking mountainvistas and charming smalltowns in the NorthernSierra near Quincy.Choose from several autotours off of CaliforniaRoutes 70 and 89.

Tour 16 - CorporateRetreats: Re-energizeyour staff on a mountainretreat featuring PlumasCounty’s four seasons ofrecreation and scenicbeauty. Combine businesswith golf, snow sports,fly-fishing and more.Cabin-style conferencefacilities.

Union Hotel in remote, forest-surrounded La Porte has become arenowned location for group conferences or a corporate retreat.

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Chester-Lake Almanor Museum 200 First Ave., Chester, (530)258-2742. Open Monday through Saturday, call for hours. Freeadmission.

Features a photographic history of the Lake Almanor Basin,including dairy farming, logging and tourism. Also includes MaiduIndian basketry and artifacts.

A compact, century-old steam locomotive known as the“Dinky” is also on display on the Collins Pine Co. lawn along MainStreet. The “Dinky” was recently discovered at the bottom ofnearby Butt Valley Reservoir during repairs to the dam. It was usedto help build the dam around 1913.

Collins Pine Museum 500 Main St., Chester, east of Collins PineCo. offices. (530) 258-2111. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday from mid-May to mid-October. Free admission. The

museum building is shaped likethe original sawmill, which operat-ed from 1943-2001, with solidwood post and beam constructionusing locally-grown lumber. Insideare exhibits, books and a docu-mentary film on sustainableforestry. An outdoor exhibit ofrolling stock retired from theCollins Pine Co. lumber mill fea-tures 12-14 pieces of equipmentincluding log and water trucks, alumber carrier, logging arches anda pond boat.

Indian Valley Museum Locatedat the Mt. Jura Gem & MuseumSociety Building, on the corner ofMain St. and Cemetery Rd., eastof Taylorsville, (530) 284-7785 or284-6406. Open 1 to 4 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays and holi-days from Memorial Day weekendthrough the last weekend inOctober, or by appointment.Donations accepted.

The Indian Valley Museum fea-tures displays and data relating to

the rich traditions of mining, ranching and logging in Indian Valley.One room, dedicated to the native Maidu Indian culture, featuresa fine collection of Maidu baskets. Other artifacts represent theearly settlers of the Indian and Genesee Valleys from 1850s to thepresent.

Don’t miss the dinosaur egg exhibit! Mining equipment is alsoon display outside the museum, along with a blacksmith shop.

A museum annex features larger exhibits including a 1932 fireengine and dairy equipment. A new 800-square foot room fea-tures a large display of rocks, minerals and mineral carvings.Rocks, minerals and books are also available for sale.

Plumas-Eureka State Park Museum Located five miles west ofGraeagle on Johnsville Rd. (A-14 west of Highway 89), (530) 836-2380. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer; open when staff isavailable during the rest of the year. Free admission.

This indoor-outdoor museum within Plumas-Eureka State Parkpreserves the rich heritage of the Feather River Country’s goldmining legacy. Housed in a restored miners’ boarding house, thismuseum displays mining tools, photographs, pioneer householditems, working models of antique mining machinery and antiqueskis, as well as animals native to the park. The rustic, five-story


The Plumas County Museum has two stories of exhibits, aswell as an outdoor complex and a historic home.

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Collins Pine Museum in Chester was built to replicate thelogging company’s original sawmill.

This dinosauregg held by adocent is a pop-ular attractionat the IndianValley Museumin Taylorsville.

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You’ll never want to get this close to a mountain lion, butit’s safe behind glass at Plumas-Eureka State Park Museum.

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Mohawk Stamp Mill, which processed raw, gold-bearing quartz,is among the buildings nearby, which include a blacksmith shop,a bunkhouse and a miner’s home. Supervised goldpanning pro-grams are offered in the summertime.

Docents in period attire re-create the life of a miner’s familyand the period on Gold Discovery Days (July 18-19). Blacksmithdemonstrations, mining lore and a home tour help bring visitorsback to the 1890s.

Frank C. Reilly Museum Main St., La Porte. (530) 675-1922 or(530) 675-2841. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays,Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features displaysof La Porte’s gold mining and ski-racing history. Named after alongtime La Porte resident, the museum was founded by theFrank C. Reilly chapter of the Clampers, a historical organizationof which Reilly was a member. The club’s archives are in themuseum, along with local artwork and a “hodgepodge” of otheritems, including an extensive butter dish collection.

Plumas County Museum 500 Jackson St., Quincy, (530) 283-6320. www.plumasmuseum.org. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Tuesday through Saturday. Admission $2 adults, $1 for ages 12-17, and free to children and members.

One of the most comprehensive, well-presented museums inrural California. Cultural and natural history displays are comple-mented by the Industrial History Wing, featuring agriculture, goldmining, logging and railroad history. In accordance with the “liv-ing museum” philosophy, most exhibits are changed periodically.

Collections include Maidu Indian basketry, pioneer weaponry,archeology and natural history. Outdoors is a working blacksmithshop and gold miner’s cabin, along with the larger mining andlogging equipment and agricultural implements.

The Stella Miller mezzanine gallery features exhibits of localartisans, and an outstanding archival library is utilized undersupervision for research projects.

During summer/fall, themuseum offers guided her-itage tours around the county(see Page 94.)

Area literature, histories,artwork and other items areon sale in the museum book-store and online.

Historic 1878 Variel Home137 Coburn St., Quincy, nextto Plumas County Museum,(530) 283-6320. Built byBeckwourth Trail emigrantJoshua Variel in 1878, thisrestored three-story Victorianis furnished from the muse-um’s collections to represent amiddle-class family home inturn-of-the-century PlumasCounty. Old-fashioned gardensaround the home provide adelightful rest stop. Open for

tours from May through September (call for schedule) and byspecial appointment.

Jim Beckwourth Museum Rocky Point Rd., east of Portola.(530) 832-4888. Open weekends from 1 to 4 p.m. Memorial Daythrough Labor Day; other times by appointment. Free admission.

Plumas County pioneer Jim Beckwourth’s authentic 1850s logcabin trading post and “hotel,” featuring V-notch construction.

Beckwourth was one of the few pioneer leaders of African-American descent. He discovered the lowest pass over the Sierra.

Western Pacific Railroad Museum at PortolaOff A-15, in downtown Portola, 700 Western Pacific Way, (530)

832-4131, and Run-a-Locomotive program, (530) 832-4532.Open seasonally (April through October), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Limited winter operation, call for hours. Donation requested.

This world-renowned museum was established in 1983 by theFeather River Rail Society. It preserves general railroad history,equipment, photos, artifacts, historical information and data withemphasis on Western Pacific Railroad and its subsidiaries. Housedin a former Western Pacific diesel shop, it has approximately12,000 feet of track on 40 acres, and 170 pieces of equipment.

Visitors can climb aboard an extensive collection of train carsand locomotives and can even run a locomotive themselves(reservations required.) Train rides in cabooses are offered arounda one-mile balloon track during weekends, May to September.

Williams House Museum 424 E. Sierra Ave., (Highway 70),Portola, (530) 832-0671. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 1- 3 p.m. Closed in January. Call (530) 832-4797 for tours. Free admission.

This 1931 log home, on the California Historical Register, wasa former residence and gas station owned and operated by aprominent Portola couple, Sam and Ethel Williams. Exhibits, doc-uments, photographs and quilts depict local family history andtell the story of the area’s lumber, mining, and railroad industries.

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It’s a powerful feeling to drive a train, which you can do(with reservations) at the Western Pacific Railroad Museumat Portola (above). Left, a fourth-grader learns hands-on inLiving History programs put on by Plumas County Museum.



DINING


From upscale dinner-houses to cozy outdoor cafes, PlumasCounty has a variety of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets.

Whether you’re in the mood for gourmet mountain cuisineor just a quick burger, you’ll find a menu, atmosphere andservice that will make your vacation complete.

Dine beside a lake or golf course, in the forest, in an elegant setting, or at a more casual spot.

Try a mountain martini, a fresh beer on tap, or enjoy anextensive selection of fine wines. Many of the restaurantsoffer cocktail lounges, outdoor seating, and live music fordancing.

You will find cuisine ranging from traditional steak andseafood fare, Italian and Asian to Mexican, German,California-style, vegetarian and more. There are delicatessens,take-out burgers, salad bars, pizza and espresso shops as well.

A free Plumas County Dining Guide is available at many ofthe lodging facilities, mini-markets, real estate offices, at thecounty’s chambers of commerce and the Plumas CountyVisitors Bureau. Updated information on area restaurants isavailable online at www.plumascounty.org.

Menus from many of the county’s finest restaurants are ondisplay at the Visitors Bureau and at local chambers of commerce.

Golfers enjoy lunch alongside the course at one of many out-door eating venues in Plumas County.

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PLACES TO STAY


Placesto Stay

When you want to get away from it all, you’ll find theperfect place to relax and regroup in Plumas County. Choosefrom a luxurious lakefront home, a rustic cabin, a cozy bedand breakfast inn, or something in between. Want to sleepunder the stars, on the top of a mountain, in a secluded for-est campground or RV park? You won’t have any troublefinding the perfect spot.

On the following pages, you’ll find a complete list ofaccommodations and camping areas.

They have a lot in common: clean, comfortable, reason-ably priced and run by friendly, caring hosts who want yourstay to be memorable. A growing number offer data portsand high-speed wireless Internet (indicated in the directory.)Can’t decide? Call (800) 326-2247 and we’ll be happy to giveyou a referral.

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There are hundreds of campsites in PlumasCounty, many of them located in alpine lake andforested, streamside settings.

Some are open year-round, but most, includingthose run by the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Gasand Electric Co., and state and national parks areopen seasonally and their dates of opening andclosure vary. Pets are allowed at all camp-grounds.

Generally, the campgrounds are open fromApril to October, with those at higher elevationsopening in mid-to late-May.

ReservationsYou can reserve space at any of the privately-

run parks by calling their individual numbers list-ed below.

Most of the U.S. Forest Service and Lassen Volcanic National Park nongroup campsites areon a first-come, first-served basis. However,reservations can be made (fee charged) at 877-444-6777, or online at www.recreation.gov atthe following campgrounds: Almanor, Hallsted,Spanish Creek, Red Feather, Running Deer, HorseCamp, Lakes Basin, Chilcoot and all camp-grounds located in the Lake Davis, FrenchmanLake and Antelope Lake recreation areas. Atthese campgrounds, concessionaires reserveroughly half the sites, while the other half remainfirst-come, first-served.

Reservations may also be made for camp-grounds at Plumas-Eureka State Park (feecharged) at (800) 444-7275 or online at

www.reserveamerica.com.Reservations are recommended during the peak season, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

PG&E sites are first-come, first-served. Groupcampsites (Forest Service, PG&E, and StatePark) are available only through advance reserva-tions.

Amenities and feesThe U.S. Forest Service charges fees for its

campgrounds having a developed water system,maintained rest rooms and garbage collection.Fees are $19-$25 for a single family campsite.Campgrounds identified as “self service” chargeno fees and depend upon you to pack out yourown garbage. Most national forest land is opento vehicular or primitive camping, but campfirepermits are required. Contact the nearest ranger station for moreinformation.

Day use fees are charged at some day useareas at Bucks, Davis and Frenchman lakes.Annual day use fee passes are available.

Fees in Lassen Volcanic National Park are$10 to $18.

PG&E campsites provide water, rest rooms,garbage collection, fire grills, tables and benches,and tent spaces. Fees are $22 - $24 for a familycampsite.

Plumas-Eureka State Park campsites havethe same amenities plus showers and are $35and $7 for extra cars. Senior and disabled dis-counts are available.

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CAMPING LEGENDPG=Pacific Gas and Electric Co. campgrounds

916-386-5164 (Group camps must be reserved, all others first come, first served)FS=U.S. Forest Service Reservations: 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov(Most campgrounds are first come, first served)

* = Almanor Ranger District ..................530-258-2141

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CHESTER AREABrookside RV Park 286 Main St., Chester 530-258-3584 16 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Cedar Lodge RV Park Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 89, Chester 530-258-2904 15 ▲ ▲ ▲Childs Meadow Resort Hwy. 36, Mill Creek 530-595-3383 32 8 24 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Leisure RV Park 124 Feather River Dr., Chester 800-589-1578 28 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Martin’s RV Park Martin Way & Hwy. 36, Chester 530-258-2407 14 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲St. Bernard Lodge/RV 10 mi. W of Chester 530-258-3382 20 ▲ ▲Last Chance Creek Off Hwy. 36, N of Chester (Includes Group) PG 25 ▲ ▲ V ▲Domingo Springs Warner Valley Rd. to County Road 311, * FS 18 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲

8 mi. NW of ChesterHigh Bridge 5 mi. W of Chester off Warner Valley Rd. * FS 12 ▲ V ▲ ▲

on North Fork Feather RiverSoldier Meadows SW of Chester off County Road 308 * FS 15 ▲ ▲ V ▲Warner Valley 17 mi. NW of Chester - Inside Lassen Volcanic Nat’l Park 18 ▲ V ▲Juniper Lake 13 mi. N of Chester - Inside Lassen Volcanic Nat’l Park 18 ▲

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CAMPING LEGENDPG=See legend on page one of Camping FS=U.S. Forest Service Reservations: 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov

* = Almanor Ranger District ..................530-258-2141

** = Mt. Hough Ranger District .............530-283-0555

*** = Feather River Ranger District .......530-534-6500

LAKE ALMANOR AREABig Cove Resort 442 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 530-596-3349 51 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Big Springs Resort 2655 Big Springs Rd., Lake Alm. 530-596-3390 8 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲Canyon Dam RV Park 29581 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam 530-284-7046 18 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Forest Park RV Spaces 29689 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam 530-284-7405 55 ▲ 1 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Lake Cove Resort & Marina 3584 Hwy. 147, Lake Almanor 54 54 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲

530-284-7697 Lake Haven Resort 7329 Hwy. 147, Lake Almanor 530-596-3249 27 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲North Shore Campground 2 mi. E of Chester on Hwy. 36, 128 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲

Lake Almanor 530-258-3376Paul Bunyan Resort 443 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor 530-596-4700 20 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Plumas Pines Resort 3000 Almanor Dr. West, 63 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲

Canyon Dam 530-259-4343 Horses welcomeVagabond Resort 7371 Hwy. 147, Lake Almanor 530-596-3240 36 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Whispering Pines RV Park Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam 530-284-7404 25 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Wilson's Camp Prattville Resort 2932 Almanor Dr. West, 28 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲

Prattville 530-259-2267Camp Conery Canyon Dam, south side of Hwy. 89, just west of PG 50 5 ▲ F ▲ ▲

junction with Hwy. 147. Cabins (Group site, must reserve-50 people max)

Rocky Point Campground West shore, north of Canyon Dam, PG 131 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲entrance on east side of Hwy. 89

Rocky Point North Group Campground West shore, 1 1/2 miles N PG 19 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲of Rocky Point Campground (Group site, must reserve-114 people max)

Rocky Point South Group Campground West shore, 1 1/2 miles N PG 5 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲of Rocky Point Campground (Group site, must reserve-30 people max)

Almanor West shore Lake Almanor, Hwy. 89, 7 mi. S of Hwy. 36 * FS 104 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲Almanor Group Camp Hwy. 89, 7 mi S of Hwy. 36 * FS 1 ▲ ▲ V ▲

(Group site, must reserve-100 people max)

Canyon Dam Boat Ramp * FS F/V ▲ ▲ ▲

BUTT VALLEY RESERVOIR AREACool Springs East shore of Butt Valley Reservoir PG 30 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲Ponderosa Flat N end of Butt Valley Reservoir on east shore PG 63 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲Yellow Creek Humbug Valley Rd., off Hwy. 89, SW of Lake Almanor PG 11 ▲ ▲ V ▲

INDIAN VALLEY/ANTELOPE LAKE AREA Mt. Huff Golf Course Hwy. 89, Crescent Mills 530-284-6204 6 ▲ ▲ ▲Taylorsville Community Campground 530-283-6299 200▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Boulder Creek Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. ** FS 70 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲Greenville Campground Hwy. 89, 1 mi. N of Greenville ** FS 20 ▲ ▲ V ▲Lone Rock Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. ** FS 86 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲Long Point Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. ** FS 38 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲Long Point Off Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd. (Group sites, must reserve) ** FS 4 ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲

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** = Mt. Hough Ranger District .............530-283-0555

*** = Feather River Ranger District .......530-534-6500

**** = Beckwourth Ranger District ........530-836-2575

FEATHER RIVER CANYON AREABelden Town Resort & Lodge Off Hwy. 70 530-283-9662 28 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Caribou Crossroads RV Park Hwy 70, 2 mi N Belden 530-283-1384 20 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Pine Aire Resort RV Hwy. 70, Twain 530-283-1730 2 ▲ ▲ ▲R & R RV Park 29186 Hwy. 70 at Woody’s Hot Springs 925-778-3682 10 ▲ ▲Twain RV Park 130 Twain Store Rd off Hwy. 70 530-283-2130 9 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Gansner Bar N Fork Feather River on Caribou Rd., off Hwy. 70 ** FS 17 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Hallsted N Fork Feather River, off Hwy. 70, W of Twain ** FS 20 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲North Fork N Fork Feather River on Caribou Road, off Hwy. 70 ** FS 20 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Queen Lily N Fork Feather River on Caribou Road, off Hwy. 70 ** FS 12 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲QUINCY AREAN. Calif. Facility Group Camp 39285 Hwy 70, Quincy 530-283-0844 13 10 3 ▲ ▲ F ▲Pioneer RV Park 1326 Pioneer Rd., Quincy 283-0769, 888-216-3266 62 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Rd., Quincy 217▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲

530-283-6272 Group contracts only

River Ranch RV Park 42331 Hwy. 70, 1/2 mile N of Quincy 31 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲near airport 530-283-1908

Brady’s Camp 6 mi. E of Quincy, take Squirrel Creek Rd. ** FS 4 ▲ V ▲8 mi. towards Argentine Lookout

Deanes Valley 6 mi. S of Meadow Valley ** FS 7 ▲ V ▲Silver Lake 16 mi. W of Quincy off Bucks Lake Rd. ** FS 8 ▲ V ▲Snake Lake 8 mi. NW of Quincy off Bucks Lake Rd. ** FS 7 ▲ V ▲Spanish Creek ⍟ 7 mi. W of Quincy off Hwy. 70 near Keddie ** FS 19 ▲ ▲ V ▲⍟Campground closed through 2012 for replacement of Spanish Creek BridgeBUCKS LAKE AREABucks Lake Camp Bucks Lake Group Camp up to 150 38 33 5 ▲ F ▲Bucks Lake Marina Bucks Lake 530-283-4243 4 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Lakeshore Resort at Bucks Lake Bucks Lake 530-283-2848 6 ▲ ▲ 3 ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Haskins Valley S shore of Bucks Lake, on Bucks Lake Rd. PG 65 ▲ ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲Grizzly Creek 2 mi. W of Bucks Lake on Oroville/Quincy Rd. ** FS 10 ▲ ▲ VHutchins Group Camp NE of lower Bucks Lake ** FS 3 ▲ ▲ V ▲Lower Bucks Lower Bucks Lake Rd. ** FS 7 ▲ ▲Mill Creek Bucks Lake W shore, 2 mi. N of Bucks Lake Dam ** FS 11 ▲ ▲ V ▲Sandy Point Day Use 1.25 mi. N Bucks Lake Dam, ** FS V ▲ ▲Sundew Bucks Lake W shore, 1 mi. N of Bucks Lake Dam ** FS 20 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲White Horse 3 mi. E of Bucks Lake on Quincy/Bucks Rd. ** FS 20 ▲ ▲ V ▲

LA PORTE/LITTLE GRASS VALLEY RESERVOIR AREAAmerican House 4x4 Slate Creek, S of La Porte *** FS 5 ▲ ▲Black Rock W end of Little Grass Valley Res. *** FS 20 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲Cleghorn Bar 4x4 13 mi. N of La Porte *** FS 4 ▲ ▲Horse Camp S Fork of Feather River 1/8 mi. from Res. *** FS 10 ▲ VLittle North Fork Off USFS Rd. 119 *** FS 8 ▲ ▲Little Beaver, Red Feather, Running Deer E end of Res. *** FS 220 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Peninsula Tent, Tooms RV, Wyandotte S end of Res. *** FS 73 ▲ ▲ F/V ▲ ▲ ▲Stag Point 4x4 Middle Fork Feather River *** FS 5 ▲ V ▲


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BLAIRSDEN/GRAEAGLE/CROMBERG AREAClio’s River Edge RV Park Hwy. 89 at Clio 530-836-2375 220 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Eagle Ridge RV Park 1519 Johnsville Rd. 530-836-1559 44 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Feather River RV Park & Campground 4 mi. E of 20 ▲ 2 ▲ ▲ F

Graeagle 530-836-2183 888-836-2183Golden Coach RV Resort Hwy. 70, Cromberg 530-836-2426 51 ▲ 1 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲Little Bear RV Park Little Bear Rd., off Hwy. 70, Blairsden 530-836-2774 105 ▲ 10 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Movin’ West RV Park County Rd. A-14, Graeagle 530-836-2614 51 ▲ ▲ 2 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Pine Oak RV Park Hwy. 70, Cromberg 530-836-2079 25 5 20 1 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Plumas-Eureka State Park Johnsville, 5 mi. W of Graeagle 67 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲

on Road A-14 530-836-2380 Reservable 800-444-7275Camp Lisa at Plumas-Eureka State Park accessible 1 ▲ ▲ F

(Group site, must reserve-50 people max) 800-444-7275 Sierra Springs Trailer Resort E of Blairsden Hwy. 70 530-836-2747 30 4 26 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲LAKES BASIN AREA Gold Lake Campground **** FS 37 ▲ ▲ V ▲Gold Lake 4x4 Camp 10 mi S of Hwy. 49 off Gold Lake Rd. **** FS 16 ▲ V ▲Goose Lake Campground **** FS 13 ▲ VHaven Lake Campground **** FS 4 ▲Lakes Basin Near Gold Lake, 4 accessible sites **** FS 24 ▲ ▲ V ▲Lakes Basin Group Campground (25 people max) **** FS 1 ▲ V ▲PORTOLA/LAKE DAVIS AREA J & J’s Grizzly Store Campground & Resort 530-832-0270 34 ▲ ▲ 2 ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Sierra Valley RV Park Beckwourth 530-832-1124 43 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Sleepy Hollow Park 3810 Grizzly Rd. 530-832-5914 40 ▲ ▲ ▲Trails West Trailer Park 73561 Hwy. 70, Portola 530-832-5074 20 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲Crocker 6 mi. N of Beckwourth **** FS 10 ▲ ▲ V ▲Grasshopper Flat Lake Davis, 2 accessible sites **** FS 70 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Grizzly Lake Davis, 2 accessible sites **** FS 55 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Lightning Tree Lake Davis, 8 accessible sites **** FS 40 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲Camp Five Boat Ramp Lake Davis, accessible fishing **** FS V ▲Mallard Cove Boat Ramp Lake Davis **** FS V ▲SIERRA VALLEY/FRENCHMAN LAKE AREAJ.D. Trailer Ranch 92400 Hwy. 70, Vinton 530-993-4508 16 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Big Cove 11 accessible sites, 1 trail to Frenchman Lake **** FS 38 ▲ ▲ F ▲Black Mountain Lookout S of Milford, N of Hwy 70, E of 395 **** FS 1 ▲ VChilcoot 4 mi. N of Chilcoot, 1 tent & 1 auto accessible site **** FS 40 ▲ ▲ F ▲Conklin Park 10 mi. S of Milford off Hwy. 395 **** FS 9 ▲ ▲ V ▲Cottonwood Springs Frenchman Lake **** FS 20 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Cottonwood Springs Group 1 accessible site (50 people max) **** FS 2 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Frenchman Frenchman Lake 1 accessible site **** FS 38 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲Laufman 3 mi. S of Milford off Hwy. 395 **** FS 6 ▲ ▲ V ▲Meadow View 7 mi. W of Doyle off Hwy. 395 Horse Camp **** FS 6 ▲ ▲ V ▲Spring Creek Frenchman Lake 1 accessible site **** FS 35 ▲ ▲ V ▲Lunker Point Boat Ramp Frenchman Lake **** FS V ▲

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**** = Beckwourth Ranger District.........530-836-2575Call Yuba Ranger District 530-288-3231 for Sierra County campgrounds Berger,Diablo, Packsaddle, Salmon Creek, Sardine and Snag Lake

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CHESTER AREAAntlers Motel • New! Built in 2007 80

r 20 • • • • • • • •268 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2722, 888-4-MY-STAYBest Western Rose Quartz Inn • In the center of town 90

r 50 • • • • • • • • • •306 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2002, 888-571-4885 225Bidwell House • On the meadow 85 B&B 14 1 • • • • • • • •No. 1 Main St., Chester • 530-258-3338 175Cedar Lodge Motel • In the woods 50

r 13 • • • • • • • • • Highway 36 and Highway 89, Chester • 530-258-2904 95Charming Chester Cabin • Spacious cabin in Old Town Chester 150 8 1 • • • • • • • • 2 blocks off Main St. and Highway 36 • (323) 899-4509 800wChilds Meadow Resort • Close to Lassen Volcanic National Park 65

r 15 8 • • • • • • •Panoramic views on 18 acres, with cabins, motel and cafe 85Highway 36, Mill Creek • 530-595-3383, 888-595-3383 80

� 12 • • • • • • • • •175Cinnamon Teal Inn • On the Feather River 65 B&B 4 1 • • • • •227 Feather River Dr., Chester • 530-258-3993 120Drakesbad Guest Ranch • Seventeen miles northwest of Chester 155

r 19 • • • • •Inside Lassen Volcanic National Park • 866-999-0914 1104Seneca Motel • Mid-town Chester 51

r 11 • • • • • •545 Martin Way, Chester • 530-258-2815 75Sierra Motel • Next to the Kopper Kettle 60

r 10 • • •229 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2500 75St. Bernard Lodge • Ten miles west of Chester 95 B&B 7 • • • • • •Highway 36 • 530-258-3382

LAKE ALMANOR AREAAlmanor Lakefront Cabins • On the lake 150

� 2 • • • • • •Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-259-4883 200Almanor Lakefront Village • Chalets on the lake 125

� 10 • • • • • • •310 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4530 250Almanor Lakeside Resort • Cabins on the lake 100

� 11 • • • • • • • •300 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4530 375Almanor Properties • Properties around Lake Almanor 725w 8 25 • • • • • • • • • •313 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3232, 800-360-5478 1755wAlmanor Vacations • Scenic, luxurious getaway 1000w 8 1 • • • • • • • • • • •Lake Almanor West • 530-260-0165 2100wBabe’s Lodge • Across the street from the lake 100 B&B 6 • • • • • • • • •441 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4700 175Bailey Creek Cottages • On the golf course 159

r 18 • • • • • • • •45 Idylberry Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-259-7829 349


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LAKE ALMANOR AREA continuedBig Cove Resort • On the shores of Lake Almanor 165 8 3 • • • • • • •442 Peninsula Dr, Lake Almanor (530) 596-3349 1225wBig Springs Resort • On the north end of the lake 75

� 8 • • • • • • •2655 Big Springs Rd., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3390 125Century 21 Lake Almanor Real Estate • In the country club 850w 8 30 • • • • • • • • •499 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4386 4650wColdwell Banker Kehr/O’Brien • Properties around the lake 975w 8 60 • • • • • • • • •244 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2103 • Non-smoking 5000wDorado Inn • Your vacation paradise 170

r 6 • • • • • • • •4379 Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-284-7790 • Non-smoking rooms 1200wKnotty Pine Resort • On the lake, six cabins and two vacation homes 165

� 8 • • • 1 • • • • • • •430 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3348 990wKokanee Lodge and Carson Chalets • Lakefront cabins, private boat slips 195

� 3 • • 1 • • • • • •454 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 800-210-7020 2800wLake Haven Resort • East shore of the lake 100

� 8 6 • • • • • •7329 Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-596-3249 135Northshore Campground • On the lake 145

� 3 • • • • • • • • •Highway 36, 2 mi. E of Chester • 530-258-3376 230Plumas Pines Resort • West shore of the lake 110

� 8 • • • • • • • • • •Cabins and motel, marina, lakeside restaurant and bar 1303000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam • 530-259-4343 • Horses welcome 75

r 9 • • • • • • • •160Plumas Properties • Properties on or near the lake 650w 8 40 • • • • • • • • • •425 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3203 • Non-smoking only 3000wPrudential Lake Almanor Rental Properties • Lakefront and golf course 200 8 16 • • • • • • • • • • • •289 Clifford Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-259-4386, 866-223-5687 3500wRooms at 412 • On the lake, four rooms and one vacation home 145

� 5 • • • • • • • • • •412 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3348 870wVagabond Resort • On the lake 125

� 2 • • • • • • • •7371 Eastshore Dr., Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-596-3240 140Wilson’s Camp Prattville Resort • On the lake 95

� 8 • • • • • • • • • • •2932 Almanor Dr. West, Prattville • 530-259-2267 175

FEATHER RIVER CANYON AREABelden Town Resort & Lodge • Across the red bridge 80

� 10 • • • • • • • • • •Off Highway 70 • 530-283-9662 125 Caribou Crossroads • Cabin next to the Feather River 95

� 1 • • • • • • • •Highway 70, 2 mi. N of Belden • 530-283-1384Pine Aire Resort Motel • On the Feather River 65

� 7 • • • • • •Highway 70, Twain • 530-283-1730 95Tobin Resort • At the twin bridges 50

� 2 • • •Highway 70, Storrie • 530-283-2225 70


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INDIAN VALLEY / GREENVILLE AREAHideaway Resort Motel • Off the main highway 70

r 13 4 • • • • • • •101 Hideaway Rd., Greenville • 530-284-7915 95Oak Grove Motor Lodge • Easy highway access, eight cabins 55

r 8 • • • • • • •600 Highway 89, Greenville • 530-284-6671 110Sierra Lodge • Nine miles from Lake Almanor 55

r 28 • • • • • • •Corner of Highway 89 and Main St., Greenville • 530-284-6154 75Spring Meadow Resort Motel • One mile from town 45

� 5 • • • • •18964 Highway 89, Greenville • 530-284-6768 77The Yorkshire House • Tea room and gift shop 110 B&B 4 • • • • • • •421 Main St., Greenville • 530-284-1794 125

QUINCY AREAA Bed of Roses • In the heart of Quincy 80

� 1 • • • • • • •145 Lee Way, Quincy • 530-283-3380 100Ada’s Place • Quiet and convenient to downtown 100

r 4 • • 1 • • • • • • •562 Jackson St., Quincy • 530-283-1954 145The Feather Bed • Behind the courthouse 120 B&B 7 4 • • • • • • •542 Jackson St., Quincy • 530-283-0102, 800-696-8624 175Gold Pan Lodge • Next to the airport, continental breakfast 69

r 60 • • • • • • •200 Crescent St., Quincy • 530-283-3686, 800-804-6541 136Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch • A family vacation experience vary

r 26 • • • • • • • • •2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd., Quincy • 530-283-0930, 800-33-HOWDYKeddie Cottage • Vacation cottage and cabin on Spanish Creek 150 8 2 • • • • • • • • •Highway 70, 7 miles N of Quincy • 530-613-0737 875wLariat Lodge • The quiet side of town 56

r 20 • • • • • •2370 E Main St., Quincy • 530-283-1000, 800-999-7199 95Monte Vista Apartment • Large downtown fully furnished rental, sleeps 4+ 85 8 1 • • • • • • •692 Monte Vista Ave, Quincy • 530-283-4950 425wNo. Calif. Facility Camp • Group rentals only 20

� 8 • • •39285 Highway 70, Quincy • 530-283-0844 Open June to August only 80Pine Hill Motel • Cute rooms in scenic setting 75

r 11 • • • • • • • •Highway 70, Quincy • 530-283-1670, 866-342-2891 85Quincy Courtyard Suites • Luxury downtown suites 109

r 4 • • • • • • • •432 Main St., Quincy • 530-283-1401 175Quincy Farm-Style Home • Two blocks from downtown Quincy 100 8 1 • • • • • • • •74 Cloman St., Quincy • 530-258-6496 260Ranchito Motel • Sleep by the babbling brook 69

r 30 • • • • • • •2020 E Main St., Quincy • 530-283-2265 106Spanish Creek Motel • Close to downtown 65

r 28 • • • • • • • •233 Crescent St., Quincy • 530-283-1200 95The Sporting Inn • Warm friendly atmosphere in upstairs rooms 85 B&B 8 3 • • • • •505 Main St., Quincy • 530-283-4300, 877-710-4300 • Non-smoking only 160


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BUCKS LAKE AREABucks Lake Lodge • Rustic log cabins 109

� 11 • • • • • • •Bucks Lake • 530-283-2262 165Bucks Lake Marina • On the lake 105

� 8 • • • • • •Bucks Lake • 530-283-4243 130Haskins Valley Inn • Relax in luxury 129 B&B 6 • • • • • •Bucks Lake • 530-283-9667 149Lakeshore Resort at Bucks Lake • Open 2010, scenic lodging on the lake 125

� 3 • • • • • • • •16001 Bucks Lake Rd., Bucks Lake • 530-283-2848 200Timberline Inn • Nestled in the pines 99

r 12 • • • • •Bucks Lake • 530-283-2262 119

GRAEAGLE / CROMBERG AREAChalet View Lodge and Conference Center • Surpassing expectations 89

r 43 • • • 9 • • • • • • • •Suites, guest rooms, cabins and villa, restaurant/full bar, Starbucks Coffee store 2506-hole executive golf course, pool and hot tub, day spa, trout pond 125

� 6 • • • • • • • • •72056 Highway 70, Graeagle • 530-832-5528, 800-510-8439 315Feather River Park Resort • Old-fashioned resort 150

� 35 • • • • • • • • • •Highway 89, Blairsden • 530-836-2328 225Feather View Cabins • Very family friendly - great fly-fishing 89

� 3 • • • • • • • •Highway 70, Graeagle • 775-745-9278 999wGraeagle Meadows Vacation Rentals & Sales • Adjacent to golf course 110 8 62 • • • • • • • • • • • •Highway 89, Graeagle • 530-836-1100, 800-800-6282 215Graeagle Vacation Rentals • On and near golf course 80 8 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • •26 Poplar Valley Rd., Graeagle • 530-836-2500, 800-836-0269 170Layman Resort • Rustic cabins on the Feather River 80

� 12 • • • • • •Highway 70, Blairsden • 530-836-2356 200Lodge and Restaurant at Whitehawk Ranch • Uniquely modern cabins 125

� 14 • • • • • • • • • •985 Whitehawk Dr., Clio • 530-836-4985, 877-945-6343 300Molly’s Bed & Breakfast • Steps from the Feather River 95 B&B 5 • 1 • • • • • •276 Main St., Clio • 2 miles S of Graeagle • 530-836-4436, 866-836-4730 120 Plumas Pines Realty • Golf getaways & year-round vacation rentals 100 8 50 • • • • • • • • • • • •307 Poplar Valley Rd., Graeagle • 530-836-0444, 800-655-4440 190Plumas Pines Vacation Rentals • On and near golf course 100 8 26 • • • • • • • • • • • • •26 Poplar Valley Rd., Graeagle • 530-836-2500, 800-836-0269 250River Pines Realty • Graeagle and golf courses 135 8 40 • • • • • • • •Highway 89, 1/4 mile N of Graeagle • 530-836-0313, 800-696-2551River Pines Resort • Borders the Middle Fork Feather River 70

r 45 • • • • • • • • • •Cottages, motel, restaurant and bar, pool and hot tub 90Highway 89, 1/4 mile N of Graeagle • 530-836-2552, 800-696-2551 100

� 18 • • • • • • •Sierra Destination Realty • Whitehawk Ranch vacation rentals vary 8 7 • • • • • • • • • •Clio • 530-836-4526Sierra Mountain Properties • Luxury mountain home, sleeps 10-12 350 8 1 • • • • • • • • • • •2500 Highway 89, Clio • 530-836-7300 1700w


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GRAEAGLE / CROMBERG AREA continuedSierra Sky Lodge • Eight lodge rooms and one Graeagle area vacation home 69

r 9 • • • 2 • • • • •Highway 70, Cromberg • 530-836-2344 130Twenty Mile House • A historic B&B Inn c. 1854 and two darling cabins 99

r 6 2 2 • • • • •Old Cromberg Rd., Cromberg • 530-836-0375 175

LA PORTE AREALa Porte Cabin Rentals • Fully equipped cabins 75

� 5 • • • • • •China Alley, La Porte • 530-675-0850 950wUnion Hotel • Group rental only 8 21 • • • • • • • • •Main St., La Porte • 530-675-2860

LAKES BASIN AREABassett’s Station • Gateway to Lakes Basin Area 80

r 3 • • • • • • • • •Highway 49 & Gold Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-862-1297 85Elwell Lakes Lodge • Hike out your back door 597w

� 10 • • • • • •Gold Lake Rd. • 530-836-2347 1121wGold Lake Beach Resort • Accessed by boat on Gold Lake vary

� 12 • • • •Gold Lake Rd. • (Modified American Plan) • 530-836-2491Gold Lake Lodge • Trailhead to the Lakes Basin Area 82

� 10 • • • • •Gold Lake Rd. • (Modified American Plan) • 530-836-2350 268Gray Eagle Lodge • Trailhead to paradise 235

� 22 • • • • • • •Gold Lake Rd. • (Modified American Plan) • 530-836-2511 • 800-635-8778 290High Country Inn • Spectacular views 110 B&B 4 • • • •Highway 49 & Gold Lake Rd. at Bassett’s, Sierra City • 800-862-1530 150Packer Lake Lodge • Informal at the end of the road 100

� 14 8 • • • • • •Packer Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-862-1221 1460wSalmon Lake Lodge • Boat in to the lodge 600w

� 14 • • • • • •Gold Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-852-0874 1900wSardine Lake Resort • At the base of the Sierra Buttes vary

� 9 • • • • • • • •Gold Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-862-1196

PORTOLA AREALake Davis Resort • 1/4 mile from Lake Davis in forest setting 98

� 4 • • • • • •Cabins, suite with spa, motel rooms 192Lake Davis Rd., Portola • 530-832-1060 67

r 8 • • • • • •86Pullman House Inn • Old Town Portola 50 B&B 6 • • • • •256 Commercial St., Portola • 530-832-0107 100Sierra Motel • On Highway 70 60

r 27 • • • • • • • •380 E Sierra St., Portola • 530-832-4223 95Sleepy Pines Motel • Extensive gift shop 65

r 15 • • • • • • • •74631 Highway 70, Portola • 530-832-4291 140The Buzzard’s Roost • Apartment and cabin overlooking the river 125 8 2 • • • • • • •76594 Rocky Pt. Rd., Portola • 530-249-9159


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WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONSGold Lake LodgeAt the crest of the Sierra Nevadas

Hiking • FishingSwimming • Boating

Meals and Lodging Provided

530-836-2350www.GoldLakeLodge.com

(530) 258-4543www.sonshineflowers.com

212 Main St. Chester

The scenery and serenity of the mountains makes Plumas Countya favorite place to get married or spend a honeymoon. Outdoorweddings can be staged at quaint historic inns, posh country clubresorts, or Western guest ranches. Small country churches are idealfor smaller affairs. Spend a romantic honeymoon in a mountain cabinor lakeside home, or pamper yourself at a bed and breakfast inn.

If it’s quiet, seclusion and fresh air you’re seeking, Plumas Countyhas it.

Call the Plumas County Visitors Bureau at (800) 326-2247 for alist of wedding sites and services, or for suggestions on honeymoondestinations.

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252-1100252-1100


298 High St., Quincy, Ca

530-283-2546Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am

Adult Bible Class Every First Thursday at 6:00 pmMission Statement: Our Savior Lutheran Church is a ministry in the mountains.

“The mountains may depart... but my steadfast love shall not.” We are a worshipping and serving community sharing the love and grace of Our Savior, Jesus Christ.

www.lutheransonline.com/oursaviourlutheranquincyca.com

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCHTHE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Office: 530-283-2170

Rev. Youngrae Kim, Pastor

Sunday School 11 amWorship 11 amCommunion 1st Sun/moGlenwood Dr. & Hwy 36Chester (530) 258-2345

• Sacrament Meeting (Worship Service) - 10:00 am• Sunday School starts at 11:20 am• Priesthood/Relief Society/Primary - Sundays 12:10 pm

55 Bellamy Lane, QuincyOn Bucks Lake Road next to Plumas District Hospital

Chester CommunityUnited Methodist

• Sunday School & Bible Study 9 am (nursery available)• Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am (nursery available)• Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 pm• AWANA Wednesdays 6:30 pm (during school months)

PORTOLA STATION

832-4334171 S. Gulling, Portolawww.portolastation.com

Southern Baptist Church

Sunday Celebration: 10 amPastors Jon and Kim Allen

317 First StreetQuincy, California

283-0345

Sunday School 9:45 amWorship Service 11:00 amEvening Service 6:00 pmWednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm

Corner of Frost and Gay St.Chester, CA • 258-2359

Pastor: Nick Miller • 258-2797

FirstLutheran

Pastor: Alan R. Hilton116 Bush St., Greenville, CAPhone: 530-258-2347Cell: 530-375-7122

Worship: Sunday 11:00 amBible Study:

Thursday 7:00 pm

St. Luke’sLutheranChurch

Our SaviorLutheran

Pastor Alan R. Hilton161 Aspen St., Chester

Phone: 530-258-2347

Sunday Worship 9 am

Bible StudyWednesday 7 pm

(May through December)4 pm (January through April)

PASTOR ALAN R. HILTON

496 W. Sierra St., Portola530-832-1805

cell: 530-375-7122SUNDAY WORSHIP 4:00 pm

ADULT BIBLE STUDY - SUNDAY 3:00 pmCHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL 4:00 pm

THE CHURCH OF

JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

Priesthood/Relief Society/Primary10 am

Sunday School 11amSacrament Meeting 11:50 am

John Goolsby, Branch President

Hwy. 147, Clear Creek

(530) 258-3509

SUNDAY SERVICES10:00 - 10:25 am Meditation

10:30 - 11:30 amCelebration Services(child care available)

“providing spiritual tools totransform our personal lives and

make the world a better place”

Minister: Hannah Rothlin304 Lawrence St., Quincy

530-283-9690www.cslquincy.org

Plumas County

Spiritual Centers


Antique collectors will love Plumas County for its abundance andvariety of quaint shops. You can make a day of shopping by follow-ing an antique trail, or stroll Main Streets offering treasure huntingopportunities in each community.

You’ll find items ranging from the 1850s through the 1950s atthese stores, many of which are housed in historic buildings orlocated amid stunning forest scenery.

Some specialize in furniture or home furnishings, while otherscombine antiques with Americana, gifts, and secondhand treasures.

Antique buffs also can expect to find books, primitives, modeltrains and logging and mining equipment that reflect PlumasCounty’s earliest industries.

The Indian Valley area is a great place to start, featuring storesin both Crescent Mills and Greenville. It’s walking distancebetween the six shops in Greenville, located along Hwy. 89 andMain Street. You’ll discover furniture, sports memorabilia, Western,Native American and nautical items, Depression glassware, vintageclothing, linens and china, dolls, jewelry and more.

Many of the stores encompass Greenville’s Historic Walking Tour,and are housed in historic buildings, including a 1905 former saloon. Maps and brochures describing the antique shop-ping and the town’s history are available in kiosks around town andin visitor centers.

In Quincy, shoppers can explore a historic downtown store onMain Street that houses a collaboration of vendors.

The Eastern Plumas area offers an opportunity to follow thehistoric Beckwourth Trail (Highway 70) while taking in a half dozenstores located in the towns of Beckwourth, Portola, Graeagleand neighboring Sierra City.

Surround yourself in nostalgia by browsing in unique buildingsthat were once schoolhouses, general stores or family homes.

In addition, antique lovers should make plans to attend a three-day Antiques Show and Saleheld each year over Labor Dayweekend in Graeagle.

The town of Chester also hasa couple of stores on its MainStreet that carry antiques and col-lectibles. Store hours and days ofopening vary, and some have lim-ited hours during winter. It’s bestto call first.

For those seeking more infor-mation, a list of stores is availableonline at www.plumascounty.orgor by calling the Plumas CountyVisitors Bureau (800) 326-2247.


Chester Baptist ChurchTo God Be The Glory

Sunday School 9:45 amWorship Service 11:00 amEvening Service 6:00 pmBible Study Wed Eve 6:00 pm

210 Myrtle St., Chester530-258-2394

For more information please callRandy and Jeanette Cowley at

530-258-2072

St. John’s Catholic ChurchQuincy - 283-0890

170 Lawrence St., QuincySaturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm

Sunday Mass: 9:00 am

St. Anthony’s Catholic ChurchGreenville

209 Jessie Street, Greenville(1 block north of high school)

Sunday Mass: 11:00 am

GRAEAGLECommunityChurch

We are a complete family ministry“Speaking the truth in love”.

Morning Worship 10am(Summer Worship 8am & 10am)

836-2405150 Graeagle - Johnsville Rd., Graeagle

Pastors Res. 836-0845

Calvary Chapelof Quincy

Sunday Services 10:00 am

Wednesday Services 7:00 pm

2335 East Main, Quincy, CA

283-4463Pastor: Rick Rodgers

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Our Lady of the Snows

Catholic ChurchRectory

530-256-3344Corner of Fifth and CedarStreets in Westwood, Ca.

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm

Christ the King

Catholic ChurchCorner of Gay and Melissa St.

Chester, Ca.(Last street at the east end of town)

Sunday Mass: 9:30 am (year-round)

and 8:00 am (June to Sept.)

Community UnitedMethodist Church

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open DoorsWorship Services and Sunday School

10 am every Sunday

Pastor 282 Jackson St., QuincyCynthia Stateman 283-1740

www.quincymethodist.org • email: [email protected]

Specializing inCalifornia andOther Pottery

Glassware, Kitchenware,Dishes, Rockingham,

Sewing Paraphernalia, Bottles, Miscellany

71993 Hwy. 703 Miles West of Portola, CA

530/832-0104Barbara Delano

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ANTIQUES• Connie’s Place .......................29• Crescent Country...................42• Sierra Trading Post .................31• Sterling Sage .........................41• The Hummingbird Antiques

& Collectables....................113

CHURCHES & PLACES OFWORSHIP ...................112-113

EVENTS• Blackhawk Solar Cookoff.......41• Indian Valley Events ...............41• Mtn. Jamboree/Bidwell Arts &

Crafts Fairs...........................53• Music at the Mine,

Kentucky Amphitheater .......23• Plumas/Sierra County Fair ......38• Paul Bunyan Mtn.

& Blues Festival ....................57• Portola Events........................27• Quincy Farmers Market..........36• Silver Buckle Rodeo ...............41

LODGING, RESORTS & CAMPING

• Ada’s Place ...............................33• Antlers Motel............................55• Bailey Creek Cottages ..Back cover• Belden Town Resort & Lodge ....31• Best Western Rose Quartz Inn 105• Bidwell House...........................50• Big Cove Resort ........................55• Bucks Lake Marina.................39• Bucks Lakeshore Resort .........37• Buzzard’s Roost....................105• Cedar Lodge Motel & RV Park ..50• Chalet View Lodge ...................19• Cinnamon Teal Inn....................51• Dorado Inn ...............................51• Drakesbad Guest Ranch............43• Forest Park RV Spaces...............47• Gold Lake Lodge ....................111• Gold Pan Lodge........................33• Gray Eagle Lodge .....................20• Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch .36• Knotty Pine Resort & Marina.....48• Kokanee Lodge/Carson Chalets 47• Lake Almanor Resorts ...............52• Lake Haven Resort ....................54• Lariat Lodge..............................36• Lodge at Whitehawk Ranch......19• Oak Grove Motor Lodge...........42• Old Sierra City Hotel ..............20• Paul Bunyan Resort & Babe’s Inn51• Pine Cone Lodge RV Park .........55• Pine Hill Motel ..........................35• Pioneer RV Park ........................34• Pullman House Inn....................29• R & R RV Park .........................101• River Pines Resort .....................20• Rooms at 412 Peninsula Drive ..44

• Sierra Lodge .............................31• Sierra Motel..............................29• Sierra Sky Lodge .......................23• Sierra Springs Trailer Resort.....101• St. Bernard Lodge.....................52• Twenty Mile House ...................17• Vagabond Lakefront RV Resort .52• Whispering Pines RV Park .........52• Wilson's Camp Prattville ...........52

REAL ESTATE/MORTGAGE• Almanor Log Homes..............53• Bailey Creek Properties ..............

..................................Back cover• Bank of America Mortgage ...60• Bucks Lake Properties ............39• Century 21

Lake Almanor Real Estate.....48• Century 21

Linda Gillam.........................51• Coldwell Banker -

Eric Carl Adamson ...............66• Coldwell Banker -

Arlie Holland........................46• Coldwell Banker -

Cathy Kuersten ....................45• Coldwell Banker-Kehr/O'Brien47• Endeavor Homes ...................59• Eric Carl Adamson .................66• Feather River Properties .........41• Foxwood Development..........49• Graeagle Associates...............17• Heritage Land Co. .................59• Mohawk Valley Associates .....23• Mohawk Valley Associates,

Patty Veith ...........................23• Mt. Lassen Log Homes ..........84• Plumas Properties ..................54• Prudential Lake Almanor Real ........

Estate .....................................47• River Pines Realty...................20• Round Valley Woods..............84• Sierra Park at Quincy .............35• Smith Properties ....................60• Sunnyside Homes ..................60• Susan River Realty..................60• Town & Country Properties ....37

RECREATION• Bailey Creek Golf ......Back cover• Baiocchi’s Guide Service............83• Big Cove Resort & Marina.........55• Big Daddy’s Guide Service......83• Bodfish Bicycles .....................88• Bucks Lake Marina.................39• Diamond Mountain Casino..111• Eagle Lake Marina/Lassen ..........

College Foundation..............83• Feather River Fitness ..............33• Gold Lake Stables. .................90• Graeagle Meadows

Golf Course .........................17• Graeagle Stables....................90

• High Sierra ATV Tours ............28• Knotty Pine Resort & Marina.....48• Lake Almanor Country Club

Golf Course .........................69• Lake Almanor Fitness Center .51• Lake Almanor West

Golf Course .........................66• Lost Sierra Adventures ...........89• New England Ranch ..............91• Plumas Pines Golf Resort .......67• Plumas Pines Riding Stable ....90• Reid Horse & Cattle Co..........90• Western Pacific

Railroad Museum................26• Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club .69

RESTAURANTS &LOUNGES

• Anna’s Cafe...........................42• Bailey Creek Bar & Grill..............

..................................Back cover• Bonta Street Bistro.................18• Cafe Le Coq ........................115• Carol’s Cafe ...........................52• Chalet View Grille..................19• Dunn's Coffee & Fine Teas.....34• Graeagle Mill Works ..............19• Graeagle Outpost ..................19• Gray Eagle Lodge (Firewoods)20• Jimmie’s Roadhouse 70..........29• Lodge at Whitehawk Ranch...19• Longboards Bar and Grill ......67• Morning Thunder ..................35• Mt. Tomba.............................17• Old Sierra City Hotel ..............20• Pizza Factory Quincy ..............36• Sierra Sunrise.........................42• St. Bernard Lodge.....................52• Trattoria Rosa ........................21

SERVICES• Always Sunny Tanning & Nails57• American Vly Animal Hospital36• Beatty Construction...............36• Biggs Butchery.......................57• Crescent Tow...................28, 42• Country Villa .........................33• DeMartile Automotive ...........36• Eastern Plumas Chamber

of Commerce........................21• Eastern Plumas Health Care...30• Feather River College...............2• Good Vibrations -

Sharon Geney Massage........54• Graeagle Merchants Assoc. ...18• High Sierra Animal Rescue.......4• Indian Valley Chamber

of Commerce.......................41• J’s Feather River Rental ..........28• Jones Precision Key & Lock ....29• Lake Almanor Towing ............47• Lassen College.......................56• Main Street Salon & Boutique42

• Mohawk Trading Co. .............42• New England Ranch ..............91• Plumas Corporation...............58• Plumas County Admins.....46,98• Plumas District Hospital .........34• Quincy Chamber

of Commerce.......................33• Quincy Moving ......................58• Ron’s Tow Service ..................29• State Farm Insurance .............98• Upstairs Day Spa....................51• Westwood Chamber

of Commerce.......................57• White Cap Ready Mix............58• Williams Construction............17• Wilson, Susan, Massage ........19

SHOPS & RETAILERS• A Place to Bead .....................57• Ayoob’s by Two Sisters...........33• B & B Booksellers...................54• Billington Ace Hardware ......101• Bodfish Bicycles .....................88• Briar Patch.............................18• Crazyblooms..........................23• Crescent Country...................42• Denim Blues ..........................29• Eco Centric ............................19• Emily’s Garden .......................34• Epilog Books..........................34• Firehouse Thrift......................28• Gold Rush Gallery..................18• Graeagle Mercantile & Florist .18• Graeagle Merchants ..............18• High Sierra Books ..................28• La Casa Bella .........................34• Lassen Gift Company.............50• Lassen True Value Hardware ..57• Lost Sierra Adventures ...........89• Mountain Hardware & Sports 21• Mountain Meadows Mead ....57• Nifty Thrifty ...........................29• Oregano Mountain Home Store...............................................28

• Queen Bee Boutique..............18• Quincy Drug Store .................35• Quincy Hot Spot ....................35 • Quincy Natural Foods ............36• Red House Art .......................18• Schneider’s

Old Time Merchants ............18• Sierra Style Clothing Co.........37• Sonshine Flowers.................111• Sterling Sage .........................41• The Giggling Crow ................54• Village Drug Co. ....................42• Wiggins Trading Post .............26• Woolly Notions ......................17• Young’s Market, Taylorsville ...42• Young's Market, Westwood ..57


ProvidingCateringPrivate PartiesGift Certificates 283-0114

189 Main St., Quincy, CA

There’s nothing like the comfort of home. When you areready to relax and enjoy a fine meal... Let us take care ofyou while you enjoy a complete presentation of Chef PatrickLeCoq’s fine and classic country French home cooking.

C´est La Maison ~ “It’s Home”

Dinner MenuDinner Served

Tuesday thru Saturday 5 pm - 8 pm

5 COURSE PRESENTATION Your Choice of the Freshest Selections.All selections prepared as you desire.

Your All-Inclusive Presentation Includes Chef LeCoq’s Daily Specialties of Appetizer,

Soup, Salad, Entrée and Dessert.

Cafe LeCoq Special of the Day• Filet Mignon • New York Steak• Large Prawns • Baby Back Pork Ribs• Fish of the Day • Boneless Roasted Duck• Fresh Seafood like Sea Bass, Halibut & Salmon

DESSERTDaily Selection - Ask your Host

BEVERAGESALL Beverages - Sodas, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Lemonade, Ice Tea & Our Signature Brew

ASK YOUR HOST FOR OUR BEER AND WINE LIST

WINE SELECTIONSWe Feature Specialty Reserves from

Fine Wineries around the World!

Lunch MenuLunch Served

Monday thru Wednesday 11:30-1:30

$9.95 per person

PRESENTATION INCLUDES:Appetizer, Soup, Entrée and Dessert

HAND-MADEGOURMET FOODSA perfectly balanced meal

with choices like...CHICKEN • DUCK • BEEF

LAMB • PORK AND SAUSAGE

Cafe Le Coq Sandwiches AvailableAt Dunn’s Coffee and Fine Teas.

Also find our Patés and more at Quincy Natural Foods

COOKING CLASS:Enjoy an afternoon of Culinary

Instruction with your Host Chef Patrick LeCoq!

THE CHOICES ARE TRADITIONAL... THERESULTS ARE DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT

ALWAYS AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES OF 10 OR MORE

7 DAYS A WEEK.

Let us make you a custom-made PICNIC BASKET or BACKPACK for your next outing or a unique gift.


Bailey Creek Golf Course

1-530-259-GOLF (4653)

• 18 Holes Championship Par 72

• Full Service Pro Shop

• Tournaments and Corporate Outings

• Full Service Restaurant & Bar

Bailey Creek Bar & Grill

1-530-259-DINE (3463)

433 Durkin Dr., Lake Almanor

Lodging Available

1-530-259-STAY (7829)

Bailey Creek Cottages are located on Bailey Creek golf course,

the Lake Almanor Basin’s only 18 hole championship golf

course. Suites feature pillow-top beds, fireplaces, jacuzzi

tubs, kitchens or kitchenettes, satellite TV with DVD and HBO,

private decks with gas barbecues, A/C, garages, and more.

Visit www.baileycreek.com to find Stay & Play packages and other specials.

Nominated For Golf Digest's"Best New Course in America" 2002

Property Sales &Rental Management

(530) 259-5687 or 1-800-223-5687

www.PrudentialLakeAlmanor.com

Lake Almanor Real Estate


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