Plumas County Visitors Guide pages 1-43

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year-round activities
camping lodging events
special wedding section
spectacular views
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WELCOME
contents
100 Free things to do . . . . . . . . . . .10
Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Biking, mountain & road . . . . . . .106
Birding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Bucks Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Calendar of events . . . . . . . . . .16, 17
Camping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Canyon Dam area . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Chester-Lake Almanor area . . . . . .20
Christmas tree cutting . . . . . . . . . .97
Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
County information . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Fall colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Feather River Canyon . . . . . . . . . . .44
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Forests, national . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Geocaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Gold panning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Golf course chart - locator 102 & 104
Graeagle & Lakes Basin area . . . .57
Greenville & Indian Valley area . . .37
Hiking, Running, walk/run events .94
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Horseback riding . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Kids Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
La Porte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Lassen Volcanic National Park . . .18
Lodging Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Map & directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Off-road adventures . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Parks and Picnic Areas . . . . . . . . .98
Pets welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Places to stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Plumas-Eureka State Park . . . . . . .56
Portola & Sierra Valley . . . . . . . . . .70
Quincy & American Valley . . . . . . .48
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
River rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Rockhounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Scenic byways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Skiing & snowboarding . . . . . . . . .91
Snowmobiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Snowplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Snowshoeing & Nordic skiing . . .92
Stables / Equestrian camping . . .111
Stargazing and cloud watching . .97
Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Tours, Community/Environment .114
Tours, Self-guided . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Tour itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Trains & rail fanning . . . . . . . . . . .118
Visitor information centers . . . . . .10
Water craft rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Water sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Weddings & honeymoons . . . . . .133
Wilderness areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Wildflowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
welcome
Michael Beatley
Plumas County — we live it. you’ll love it.
to Plumas County
Rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy
meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine
forests, brilliant star-filled skies — they all
await you in beautiful Plumas County.
Located in northeastern California, where
the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain
ranges meet, Plumas County boasts more
than 100 lakes, 1,000 miles of rivers
and streams and over a million acres of
national forest.
With only eight people per square mile,
this rural, four seasons mountain retreat
offers beauty, solitude and clean air, making
it the ideal spot for a quiet, relaxing vacation.
In this guide, you’ll find an overview of
Plumas County’s year-round recreation spots,
attractions, tours, events, accommodations
and campsites.
For more information, click on our websites at
www.plumasnews.com or plumascounty.org,
or give local visitor centers a call from the list
on page 10.
We invite you to have a wonderful time in
Plumas County; respect its beauty, treat its
residents as neighbors and return again soon.
Cover photo of Fireworks, Lake Almanor - Jan Davies Photography
2016 - 2017 PLUMAS COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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Bring your pets along on your trip to Plumas County!
Dogs will love romping through the open space, sniffing
out squirrels and fetching sticks in the lakes and creeks.
You’ll find over 50 accommodations where pets are
welcome to stay with their owners.
Some restaurants with outdoor seating even welcome your
pets. Or take your pet camping in the great outdoors. Some
facilities charge a small fee and most require pets to be on a
leash (see pages 122-132 for lodging and camping with pets).
Visitors who bring their horses will find miles of trails to
explore and campsites and stables to accommodate them.
On trails in the national forest, leashes are optional but
preferred. Be sure to carry a leash in order to keep your dog
safe and under control.
Within the state and national park, dogs are required to
be on leashes at all times and are not allowed on hiking
trails, with the exception of the Grass Lake trail in Plumas
Eureka State Park. Dogs are permitted on all sections of the
Pacific Crest Trail except in the Lassen Volcanic National
Park. Please take caution in the woods and keep your pet
with you at all times to avoid encounters with wildlife.
It’s a good idea to leave your pet indoors should you be
gone for a long time.
If you need a veterinarian or kennel service during your
visit, you’ll find many that are available or on call.
There also are a number of pet supply stores, including
one in Chester that offers a monthly “Yappy Hour” with
libations for owners and special doggie bakery treats and
games for their four-legged friends.
“Doggie’s Day Out” is offered every summer (usually in
August) at Carol’s Cafe on Lake Almanor, with a special pet
menu and dessert tray.
Treat your pets to a vacation in a place where they’ll love
to spend some quality time with you.
Pet-friendly Plumas County, with its wide variety of
accommodations, is the ideal getaway for you and your best
friends. A vacation in Plumas County beats time at the
kennel—paws down!
Mark Kidder
Kevin Mallory
P E T F R I E N D LY
bring the pets!
Take them to the creek...
Long Lake
Caring for Your Pets All Year
Dr. Bob Nelson
Located at Hunter Ace Hardware
402 Main St. • Greenville (530) 284-7913
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258-7264 Small & Large Animals
131 Stone Avenue • Chester, CA
CA LIC #0012468
Youth Sports
Spring and Fall Youth Soccer Leagues
Cheer Camp
Adult Sports
Co-ed Adult Summer Softball League
Co-ed Adult Drop In Basketball
Education Programs
C.A.S.P.E.R. - Chester After School
Program for Education
& Recreation
Developing Projects
Lake Almanor Water Trails
September 10
30th Annual Street Rod
Extravaganza 9-4 p.m.
Registration starts at 7 a.m.
Mountain Dance Party in the park
with live entertainment 6-9 p.m.
Chester Park, Highway 36
October 29
3rd Annual Zombie Run
Almanor Recreation Center,
102 Meadowbrook Loop
www.yourarpd.org
Meetings are the Second Monday
of Every Month, 6 p.m.
Events
May 28 & 29 - Food Booth at the
Lake Alamanor Memorial Weekend
Craft Fair
July 4 - 37th annual Chester Classic
Fun Run/Walk
Online registration available at
www.chesterfunrun.org
Photos courtesy of Lassen Peak Photography by jerri lee
Welcoming you to the recreational experience of Lake Almanor
530.258.2562 • 102 Meadowbrook Loop, Chester, CA 96020
The official Plumas County Visitors Guide
is produced by Feather Publishing Co. Inc.
Published annually in April. Ad deadline is February 2017.
To advertise, please call the numbers below.
Publisher - Michael C. Taborski
Project Coordinator/Editor: Kevin Mallory
Assistant Coordinator: Cindie Tamietti
Advertising:
Mike Taborski - Ad Manager;
Holly Buus, Marc Shipp - Quincy - (530) 283-0800
Cheri McIntire and Valorie Chisholm Chester and Greenville - (530) 258-3115
Roger Nielsen- Graeagle and Portola - (530) 832-4646
Feather Publishing Co., Inc
(530) 283-0800
P.O. Box B • 287 Lawrence St. Quincy, CA 95971
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Michael Beatley
Plumas County offers something for
everyone, especially the young at
heart! Check out the list to the
right for some fun things to do...
KID’S STUFF AND FUN THINGS
wh e re f a m i ly f u n b e g i n s. . .
Both youngsters and the young at heart will find
plenty of things to do in the natural playground of
Plumas County.
Whether they’re wading in a stream or tubing down
a snowy hill, kids will discover that outdoor recreation
is a great way to burn off excess energy and banish
boredom!
Here’s a sampling of the top destinations and
attractions for kids and families in Plumas County;
more information is available by contacting local area
chambers of commerce listed on page 10, visiting
www.plumascounty.org, www.plumasnews.com or
www.plumasarts.org.
• Walking to waterfalls (Frazier and Indian Falls)
• Climbing aboard locomotives at Western Pacific
Railroad Museum in Portola and attending Railroad
Days, or riding on the Santa train in December
• Miniature golfing in Graeagle and the Lake
Almanor area or join a summer golf camp
• Learning about Native Americans, natural history
and survival through the Junior Ranger Program
at Lassen Volcanic National Park
• Paddleboating on Graeagle Mill Pond or any lake
• Hiking along interpretive nature trails
• Pony or horseback riding, wagon or sleigh rides
• Biking or walking the Lake Almanor Recreation
Trail, the Portola Riverwalk or Cascade trail
near Quincy
• Panning for gold in a stream
• Taking part in one of the many hands on activities
offered at Plumas Eureka State Park
• Exploring the forests on an adventurous ATV, bike
or snowmobile tour
• Climbing to a U.S. Forest Service lookout tower
• Jet skiing at Almanor, Bucks, Gold or Frenchman
• Tennis or bowling
• Sledding and tubing at Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl
or anywhere in the forest you see a nice slope
• Picnicking, horseshoe pitching or playing ball
in a park
• Skateboarding at parks in Quincy and Portola
• Midway carnival rides and 4-H fun at the
Plumas-Sierra County Fair
• Movies, plays and concerts at Quincy’s
Town Hall Theatre or West End Theatre
• Fishing derbies (see Fishing)
• Ranger-led snowshoe hikes in Lassen Volcanic
National Park
• 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
• Go exploring at 11 different museums
• Looking for cool rocks and wild animals
• Watching trout spawn at Honker Cove Lake Davis
• Visiting Crystal Lake and the lookout on Mt. Hough
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No matter what
direction you
come from, the
different drives
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into Plumas County
along scenic byways
are said to be some
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Road closed
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call (800) 427-7623
or go to
www.plumasnews.com
and click on Weather.
Volcanic Legacy
Scenic Byway
All American Road
Tehama
County
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For detailed maps of
the area, pick up a copy
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the “Plumas County
Book of Maps” available
at most convenience
stores and many other
establishments in the
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V I S I T O R I N F O R M AT I O N
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 visitors quick advice
on free or low-cost ways to have fun during a visit to
Plumas County.
The list of 100 things is divided into sections
including "Museums/History," "Outdoors and Nature,"
"Kids Stuff," "Art Galleries" and "Events." It also
features several photos and a county map.
The Free Things brochure can be downloaded
online at:
www.plumasnews.com/info/100freethings.pdf
or visit www.plumascounty.org under “Outdoor
Recreation” and navigate to “Kids and Family.”
Graeagle fireworks
visitor information
Stop in, call, or visit the
websites of the following
locations for maps,
brochures, area information,
and friendly travel advice.
Walk-in service to visitors
also is available at U.S.
Forest Service offices and at
the county’s museums on
pages 116-117.
Plumas County Museum
500 Jackson St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6320
www.plumasmuseum.org
www.countyofplumas.com
Plumas Arts
525 Main St., P.O. Box 600
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3402
(530) 283-1168 FAX
www.plumasarts.org
Plumas-Eureka State Park
310 Johnsville Road
P.O. Box 1148
Blairsden, CA 96103
(530) 836-2380
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=507
www.plumas-eureka.org
Lake Almanor Visitor
Center inside Plumas Bank
255 Main St., Chester, CA
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Almanor Recreation
and Park District
Eastern Plumas
Chamber of Commerce
(530) 258-2562 or
www.yourarpd.org
under “Contact Us”
8989 Hwy. 89
Junction of Hwys. 89 and 70
P.O. Box 1043
Blairsden, CA 96103
(530) 836-6811
(530) 836-6809 FAX
easternplumaschamber.com
Lake Almanor Chamber of
Commerce Membership
Office, 328 Main St. #6
P.O. Box 1198
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2426
www.lakealmanorarea.com
Lassen Volcanic Nat’l Park
38050 Hwy. 36 East
P.O. Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063-0100
(530) 595-4480
(530) 595-3262 FAX
www.nps.gov/lavo
Indian Valley
Chamber of Commerce
408 Main St., P.O. Box 516
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6633
www.indianvalley.net
Quincy Chamber
of Commerce
336 Main Street
(inside Plumas Bank)
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-0188
www.quincychamber.com
Portola Visitors Center
Williams House Museum
424 E. Sierra Ave. (Hwy. 70)
P.O. Box 1094
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0671
www.ci.portola.ca.us/portolavisitors-center.html
Lassen National Forest
Almanor Ranger District
900 E. Highway 36,
W of Chester
P.O. Box 767
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2141
www.fs.usda.gov/lassen
Plumas National Forest
Headquarters
159 Lawrence St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-2050
www.fs.usda.gov/plumas
Beckwourth
Ranger District
P.O. Box 7
23 Mohawk Highway Road,
off Highway 70, west of
Blairsden, CA 96103
(530) 836-2575
Feather River District
875 Mitchell Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 534-6500
Mt. Hough
Ranger District
39696 Highway 70, NW of
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-0555
Challenge Visitor Center
18050 Mulock Road
Challenge, CA 95925
(530) 675-1146
Open Spring thru Fall
Tahoe National Forest
Yuba River
Ranger District
15924 Highway 49
Camptonville, CA 95922
(530) 288-3231
www.fs.usda.gov/tahoe
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The Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, on the east side
of Quincy, is a year-round destination for a multitude of
events.
The fairgrounds hosts one of the state’s oldest county
fairs each August. “Plumas-Sierra County Fair — Harvest
of the Home” is the 2016 theme. The five-day event,
Aug. 10 – 14, features the efforts of Plumas and Sierra
county residents: baked goods, jams, quilts, art, horticulture
and agriculture, livestock shows
and more. In addition to the
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ever-popular midway with
rides, games and vendors, live
music and entertainment
highlight family fun at the fair.
Visit the Peppard Cabin and
step back into living history
with volunteers from the local
museum to hear about pioneer
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life in the mountains.
Beginning in April, the
American Valley Speedway kicks off the season with a series
of car racing events that continue through September.
A Children’s Fair is slated for May 14 and Dancing with
the Stars for April 29.
An old-fashioned County Picnic gets the summer action
started June 4.
The 26th annual High Sierra Music Festival, June 30 –
July 3, turns the fairgrounds into a musical meeting place
for campers and music fans with their families for a long
holiday weekend (www.highsierramusic.com).
A new event, the Norton Motorcycle Rally
(www.nortonrally.com/inoa-rally-2016), will bring fans of
British bikes to town July 11-17.
Joshua Fest, celebrating 12 years of Ministry, Music and
Camping, returns Sept 2-4. For info go to
www.joshuafest.com or call (877) 222-5074.
The fall fun continues Sept. 16-18 when the fairgrounds
hosts the 31st annual Autumn Beemer Bash, a nonprofit
rally to benefit the BMW community at large. For info go to
www.ccbr.org or call (925) 443-2070.
October brings the Grinduro mountain-bike race and
festival (www.sierratrails.org/events) Oct. 7-9, and the
Plumas Arts-sponsored Mountain Harvest Festival on Oct. 15
(www.plumasarts.org/calendar/2016/oct.html).
The grounds and buildings are available for rental for
anything from weddings and reunions to meetings, wine
pairings, auto racing and rodeos.
Ample room for camping, RV hookups and parking is
available in and around the 54-acre facility at reasonable
prices. There’s also a public park, skateboard park, bike
paths, playground and outdoor swimming pool adjacent to
the fairgrounds.
For more information about the fairgrounds, events or to
make reservations, visit www.plumas-sierracountyfair.net
or call (530) 283-6272.
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Courtesy Plumas County Museum
HISTORY OF PLUMAS COUNTY
A team of horses heads for the lumber mill west of Quincy in the 1890s. The timber industry contributed enormously to
the early growth and prosperity of Plumas County and continues to do so to this day.
Prior to the California Gold Rush, the
area now known as Plumas County was
inhabited by the Mountain Maidu Indians
who still live here today.
Living in small groups, they gathered
roots, berries, grasses, seeds and acorns,
supplementing these staples with large
and small game and fish.
Their existence was suddenly
disturbed in the spring of 1850 when a
flood of gold-seeking miners poured into
the canyons and valleys of the region in
search of a fabled “Gold” Lake.
Overnight, mining camps sprang to
life. Rivers were turned from their beds,
ditches were dug to bring water from
distant sources to the diggings and the
land was turned upside down.
A sizable Chinese population took up
residence here and remained until the
early 1900s when, with the decline in
mining, most left the area.
The North, Middle and South forks of
the Feather River were named in 1821 by
Captain Luis Arguello as the Rio de las
Plumas (River of Feathers) after the
Spanish explorer saw what looked like
bird feathers floating in the water.
“Plumas,” the Spanish word for
“feathers,” later became the name for
the county.
The river and its forks were the
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primary sites of early mining activity,
with many smaller camps located on
their tributaries. Over the next five
decades gold mining remained the main
industry 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-bound emigrants from
western Nevada, through Plumas County,
to the Sacramento Valley.
Several years later, in March of 1854,
Plumas County was formed from the
eastern and largest portion of Butte
County with 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 Big Meadows and
the lumber potential from the timber
stands blanketing the area.
Soon after the turn of the century, and
with the construction of the expanding
Western Pacific Railroad in 1910, Portola
came into existence.
With the railroad for transportation,
the timber industry began to emerge as
the primary economic force in the
county. Until that time lumber was
milled strictly for local use. Finished
lumber could now be shipped nationwide
from Plumas forests. The timber industry
contributed enormously to the growth
and prosperity of Plumas County and
continues to do so to this day.
Coeval with the railroad’s construction
up the Feather River Canyon came some
of the earliest tourists to the county.
Resorts and lodges popped up at
intervals along the “Feather River Route”
to accommodate fishermen, hikers and
sightseers.
The last passenger train ran in 1970,
and the line is now devoted to freight
traffic, with an occasional sight-seeing
train sneaking through the area. In 1937,
the Feather River Highway, touted as an
“all weather route,” was completed
through the Feather River Canyon from
Oroville to Quincy, linking Plumas County
year-round to the Sacramento Valley.
Scott J. Lawson
Plumas County
Museum Director
Suzi Brakken
get some culture
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A R T S A N D C U LT U R E
You will find live music Friday
Visitors will find a rich and full
evenings at the Drunk Brush Wine Bar
complement of cultural activities
in Quincy. Portola Park offers free
featuring quality local and regional art
concerts Friday evenings in July and August.
and cultural happenings throughout Plumas
On summer weekends, Lake Almanor Country
County all year long.
Club hosts concerts at the band shell.
Art galleries are located in Chester, Quincy
Wednesday evenings, summer into fall, local
and Graeagle. Local art, music and spoken and
bands play live at the Graeagle Millpond. The
written word activities are also featured in
Chester Community Chorus and Bell Ringers
shops, restaurants and public buildings
take the stage for a series of well-loved
throughout the county and at local events.
performances each May and December. Many
Plumas Arts is the county’s local arts agency,
restaurants and pubs feature live music and
working in partnership with the California
special events throughout the year.
Arts Council, and is our region’s primary
“Words & Music,” presented by Plumas Arts,
cultural events producer, promoter and
is held monthly during the fall, winter and
information resource. Plumas Arts recently
spring in Quincy (second Thursdays) and
renovated the historic (circa 1885) Capitol
Portola (third Fridays). Each session includes a
Saloon on Main Street in Quincy, breathing
featured performer and an open stage sign-up
new life into the facility by transforming it into
to share acoustic music or other performance
a cultural center and gallery that features a
art.
changing monthly schedule of exhibitions.
For those interested in culinary arts
Other arts groups in the county include:
Mountain Harvest Fest
adventures, Plumas Arts hosts an annual Taste
Main Street Artists in Quincy, Workshops for
of Plumas featuring samplings of culinary artistry and fine
Plumas Artists in Indian Valley, the Feather River Fine Arts
brews and wines from throughout the county. Food and
Association in the Lake Almanor Basin and Blue Goose Art
wine/beer tastings are also part of many events.
Gallery in Chester.
From June through September, farmers’ markets offer
Quincy galleries host an Art Walk the first Friday of most
local and regional produce, meat and prepared foods in
months from February to November. Quilting groups in
Quincy (Thursday evenings) and Sierra Valley (Friday
various Plumas County communities display their creations
afternoons). Quincy’s market features live music and the
at shows held throughout the year, and the area’s annual
Sierra Valley market offers cooking demonstrations.
Almanor Arts and Graeagle Fine Art and Craft shows are
Music and art festivals punctuate the beauty of these
well-respected in the Northern California arts scene.
mountains and highlight local talent. Locals also show off
On the park in historic Graeagle, Red House Art Gallery
their skills in community chili cook-offs, fishing derbies and
offers original works, art jewelry and photography by both
pancake breakfasts — and their automobiles in the classic
local and regional artists, and holds monthly artists’ wine
car exhibitions featured at many local celebrations. Avid
receptions.
athletes turn out for races on foot, bicycle, ski, horseback,
Boasting home grown and world class musicians working
racecar or sailboat; while golfers, ball players and horseshoe
in styles from jazz to bluegrass, rock to blues, traditional,
pitchers compete in tournaments.
classical and more. Plumas County has a thriving musical
Townsfolk and tourists alike celebrate in droves on the
scene.
Fourth of July, when every town organizes parades, concerts,
The Town Hall Theatre in Quincy has been celebrating the
activities and fireworks.
best of community and the Arts since the 1800s.
Quincy is the home of the High Sierra Music Festival over
Historically, this has been the place where residents and
the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Several additional
visitors alike gather for meetings, traveling shows, moving
music festivals take place during the summer months
pictures, concerts and performances.
throughout the county.
Under the management of Plumas Arts, that lively
The glorious fall color in Plumas County inspires a variety
tradition continues. Last year a spirited community
of small-town events, “leaf peeping” and craft bazaars. The
fundraising effort raised funds for a new digital projection
Mountain Harvest Festival pairs microbrew tasting and
and sound system.
spirited music on a clear, crisp October afternoon. The chill
“The THT” hosts a wide range of special screenings,
in the air for the holiday season dampens no one’s spirits;
dramatic productions, performers and speakers from places
snow or shine, everyone comes out for Christmas tree
far and wide. First run feature films run Friday through
lightings, caroling and other performances, open houses
Monday with movie specials and events year round. Call
and friendly gatherings in all corners of the county.
283-1140 or visit plumasarts.org for the current schedule.
Benefit balls, concerts, dinners and activities in support
The West End Theatre, also on Quincy’s Main Street,
opened in 2012. It houses theater programs for children and
of local organizations and causes fill out the area’s cultural
teens, as well as offering plays, concerts and other
calendar every month of the year.
To learn more about local arts, culture and upcoming events,
performances by local and touring artists. The new lobby
turn to the calendar on page 16, contact Plumas Arts at
café supports the efforts of the adjunct educational
(530) 283-3402 or visit www.plumasarts.org.
nonprofit, dramaworks.
TRANSPORTATION
Airports
• Reno-Tahoe International Airport,
2001 Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (775) 328-6400
• Nervino Field
Beckwourth . . . . . . (530) 832-6940
• Gansner Field
Quincy. . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-2600
• Rogers Field
Chester . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-3616
Car rental
Lake Almanor Towing . (530) 258-3062
Highways
State Route 70, State Route 89 and
parts of State Routes 36 and 49.
Public transportation
Plumas Transit Systems (530) 283-2538
HOSPITALS/CLINICS
• Seneca Healthcare District
Chester . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-2151
• Plumas District Hospital
Quincy . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-2121
• Eastern Plumas Health Care District
Portola . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 832-6500
• Indian Valley Medical Clinic
Greenville . . . . . . . . (530) 284-6116
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Normal
precipitation
(Inches)
Annual snowfall
(Inches)
Portola
Elevation: 5,000 feet
Quincy
Mean July
maximum
temperature
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
All emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Sheriff (business). . . . (530) 283-6375
CHP . . . . (530) 283-1100 or 832-4895
Road conditions . . . . . (800) 427-7623
AAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-1014
Chester
Greenville
Mean January
minimum
temperature
TOTAL AREA
• 2,618 square miles
• 2,553 square miles of land
• 48.4 square miles of water
• 1,644,800 acres
WEATHER
Mean annual
temperature
P L U M A S C O U N T Y I N F O R M AT I O N
POPULATION
Plumas County . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,606
Chester-Lake Almanor . . . . . . . . 5,428
Indian Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,837
Feather River Canyon . . . . . . . . . . 206
Quincy area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,793
Mohawk Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,843
Sierra Valley-Last Chance . . . . . 2,698
Portola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,249
47
20
85
32
128
49
24
91
39
52
46
19
86
23
60
50
24
91
40
55
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
• www.facebook.com/plumasnews
RADIO STATIONS
KQNY-FM, 91.9 . . . . . . . (530) 283-5494
KNLF-FM, 95.9 . . . . . . . (530) 283-4145
KTOR-FM, 96.9, 99.7 . . (530) 256-2400
BANKS
• Bank of America
Quincy . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6600
• Plumas Bank
Quincy. . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6800
Chester . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-4161
Greenville . . . . . . . . (530) 284-6114
Portola. . . . . . . . . . . (530) 832-4405
• U.S. Bank
Chester . . . . . . . . . . (530) 258-2145
Quincy. . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6610
LIBRARIES
Chester Branch . . . . .(530) 258-2742
Greenville Branch . . .(530) 284-7416
Quincy Branch . . . . . .(530) 283-6310
Portola Branch . . . . . .(530) 832-4241
SCHOOLS
Plumas Charter School (530) 283-3851
Plumas Unified School District
Quincy. . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6500
Chester-Lake Almanor
Chester Elementary. . . (530) 258-3194
Chester High School . . (530) 258-2126
Chester Plumas Charter (530) 258-3365
Lake Almanor Christian (530) 596-4100
St. Andrews Academy. . (530) 596-3343
Indian Valley
Indian Valley Academy...(530) 284-7050
Indian Valley Elementary(530) 284-7195
Plumas Charter School - Greenville
Learning Center . . . . (530) 284-7197
Portola
Carmichael Elementary. (530) 832-0211
Portola High School. . . (530) 832-4284
Quincy
Quincy Elementary . . . (530) 283-6550
Quincy High School. . . (530) 283-6510
Plumas Christian . . . . . (530) 283-0415
Feather River College . (530) 283-0202
For other phone numbers, pick up a copy
of the Plumas-Lassen Connection
telephone directory at Plumas Bank
branches or a local newspaper office.
No matter the season, Plumas
County offers events to capture the
imagination of visitors of all interests
and inspire return visits year after year.
Small-town festivals like Railroad Days in Portola and
Gold Digger Days in Greenville showcase the character and
highlight the history of host communities.
The flavor of the Old West lives on at Vinton’s cowboy
poetry show and the Silver Buckle Rodeo in Taylorsville.
Old-fashioned family fun is highlighted at the County
Picnic and the Plumas-Sierra County Fair. Held in August at
the fairgrounds in Quincy, the fair features a two-county
sampling of art, agriculture, cooking, crafts, history and
more.
The Almanor Art Show provides summertime browsing
on the lawn, and the fall Plumas Arts Tour & Barn Quilt Trail
includes open studios and a barn quilt driving tour. The AllCounty Jazz Night brings together high school musicians
from throughout the county in spring. The High Sierra
Music Festival brings thousands to outdoor stages in July.
On the Feather River, Belden hosts several additional
festivals in the summer and fall.
For those interested in culinary adventures, local
restaurants show off their artistry at Taste of Plumas, an
April event that also includes local and regional wines and
microbrews, music and an auction. May brings the Taste of
Mohawk in Graeagle, July in Chester presents A Few Brews
and A Banjo, followed later in the month by MidSummer Madness Wine & Food Tasting and in October
Roxanne Valladao
Susan Jacobson
Heather Kingdon
the Mountain Harvest Festival in Quincy blends an arts and
crafts show with microbrew tasting and music.
Snow season fun is celebrated countywide. Quincy’s
Sparkle, in early December, includes lighting a tall living
Christmas tree and watching the truckers’ light parade
wind through downtown. Other communities host similar
events to usher in the holidays.
Participants race on 12-foot (and longer!) wooden skis at
the Historic Longboard Revival Series, held three times a
year above Johnsville at the Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl.
Turn to page 16 for a taste of some of Plumas County’s
annual events. Call the number listed with each entry for
specific information and pick up a local newspaper for
updates and a detailed weekly events calendar.
For more events and cultural highlights,
visit www.plumasarts.org, www.plumasnews.com,
www.plumascountyevents.com or www.plumascounty.org.
Kellie Holden
So many choices — take your family to a parade,
a brewfest, the sled dog races, or lucky duck races.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
s p e c i a l eve n t s
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2016 - 2017 CALENDAR
2016 - calendar - 2017
FOR MORE EVENTS
ALSO SEE
INDIVIDUAL TOWNS,
BIKING, BIRDING,
FISHING, GOLF,
HIKING & RUNNING,
SNOWMOBILING
AND WATER SPORTS
2016
AMERICAN VALLEY
SPEEDWAY RACES
Quincy - April 30,
May 14, 30, June 4, 18, 24, 25,
July 16, 30, Aug. 6, 14, 27,
Sept. 17, 2016
IMCA Modified, Hobby Stocks,
IMCA SportMods,
Pure Mini Stocks
Call (530) 283-2175
M AY
May 5
Cinco de Mayo
Graeagle
(530) 836-0446
May 14
Children’s Fair
Fairgrounds in Quincy
(530) 283-7045
Valley-Wide Yard Sales
Indian Valley
(530) 284-6633
Cy Hall Museum
History Night
Greenville
(530) 284-6633
May 28-29
Graeagle Shop-Hop
(530) 836-1856
May 28
Paws on Parade
Graeagle
(530) 832-4727
May 28 & 29
Chester Rotary Memorial
Weekend Craft Fair
Rotary Club of Chester
Chester Park
(530) 258-2516
May 29
Olsen Barn Historic Walk
Chester
(530) 283-5758
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JUNE
June 3
Street Rodders Car Show
Fairgrounds, Quincy
(530) 836-2200
June 30 – July 3
High Sierra
Music Festival
Quincy
(510) 420-1529
July 23
United Bikers of N. CA
Poker Run
Quincy
(530) 283-4950
JULY
July 29 & 30
Junior Rodeo
Taylorsville
www.taylorsvillerodeo.com
June 4
Old Fashion
Plumas County Picnic,
Fairgrounds, Quincy
(530) 283-6272
July 30
Reach the Peak
Lassen Volcanic
National Park
(530) 595-4480
June 11
Annual Pioneer Days
and Pancake Breakfast
Taylorsville
(530) 284-7622 or
(530) 284-9985
AUGUST
Heart K Tour
from Maidu Perspective
Genesee
(530) 283-5758
June 19
Father’s Day Fly-In &
Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast
Concourse d’Lemon
Gansner Airport, Quincy
(530) 283-3551
June 25
A Few Brews and A Banjo
Plumas Arts, Chester Park
(530) 259-3757
Soroptimists Garden Tour
Quincy
(530) 283-0795
Jerry Todd Memorial
ATV Poker Run
Smith Ranch, Portola
(530) 616-0251
RotaryClubofPortola.com
June 26
Summerfest
White Sulphur
Springs Ranch
(530) 836-2334
2016 FARMERS
MARKETS
Sierra Valley - Fridays,
June 3 – Sept. 9,
10 am-2 pm, at Sierra
Valley Farms featuring free
cooking demos and
artisans market
(530) 832-0114
Quincy - Church and Main
Streets Thursday evenings,
4:30 – 7:30 p.m., featuring
live music from
June 16 through Sept. 8
July 1-3
Mohawk Valley
Independence Celebration
Fireworks, parade, concert,
street dance, triathlon
Graeagle
(530) 836-6811
Summer Concert Series
Lake Almanor Country Club
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 4
(530) 277-5446
July 4
4th of July Festivities
Silver Buckle Rodeo
& Roping
Cowboy Breakfast & Parade
Taylorsville
www.Taylorsvillerodeo.com
Parade, Fireworks, Craft Fair,
Classic FunRun, Duck Walk
Chester
(530)258-2426
July 16-17
Gold Digger Days
Men’s Softball Tournament
and NHPA Horseshoe
Tournament
Greenville
(530) 284-6633
Gold Discovery Days
Plumas-Eureka State Park
(530) 836-4135
Graeagle Arts & Crafts Show
Graeagle
greatamericancraftfairs.com
Portola Concerts in the Park
Free concerts held
every Friday night in
Portola City Park from
July 22 to August 26, 2016.
Call (530) 836-6811
August 6 & 7
Almanor Art Show
Chester
(530) 283-3402
Quilts of Lake Almanor
Chester Jr./Sr. High School
(530) 596-3468
Bidwell Arts & Crafts Show
Chester
(530) 345-9652
August 10-14
Plumas-Sierra County Fair
(530) 283-6272
August 12-14
Dark Sky Festival
Lassen Volcanic
National Park
(530) 595-4480
August 19
Old Town Beer Stroll
Chester
(530) 283-5758
August 19-21
Grebe Festival & Art Contest
Chester-Lake Almanor
(530) 616-8373
August 20 & 21
Fall Festival
Arts & Crafts Fair
Graeagle
greatamericancraftfairs.com
August 26-28
Railroad Days
Portola
(530) 832-4566
August 27
Bow-Wow Fundraiser
Longboards, Blairsden
(530) 832-4727
SEPTEMBER
September 2-4
Antique & Collectibles Fair
Graeagle
(530) 836-6811
September 2-4 continued...
Joshua Fest
(877) 222-5074
September 3
Lake Almanor Peninsula
Arts & Crafts Faire
Lake Almanor Country Club
(530) 259-5899
September 4
Tri Graeagle
Labor Day Triathlon
Graeagle
communitymultisport.com
September 10
Streetrod Extravaganza &
Mountain Dance Party
Chester - www.yourarpd.org
(530) 258-2562
A Grave Occasion
Cemetery Event
Plumas County Museum
(530) 283-6320
September 11
Rotary Club of Portola's
Annual Fly-In Breakfast at
Nervino Airport-Beckwourth
RotaryClubofPortola.com
September 14
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Quincy
(530) 283-3402
September 16-19
Autumn Beemer Bash
[email protected]
September 17
Randy Fossum MemorialWheel Around Lake Almanor
Handcycle Challenge
Lake Almanor
(530) 258-9447
Art and Wine Festival
Lassen Volcanic
National Park
(530) 595-4480
September 22-25
Lost Sierra Hoedown
Fundraiser for Johnsville
Historic Ski Bowl
lostsierrahoedown.com
OCTOBER
October 1
Fall Festival
Grange Hall, Taylorsville
(530) 284-7532
Barn Quilt Tour
Indian Valley
(530) 284-6633
WPA Fine Arts Show
Taylorsville
(530) 284-1403
November 19
Sierra Hospice Tree Lighting
Chester
(530) 258-3412
October 1 continued...
Fall Fest at Mt. Hough
Ranger District
Quincy
(530) 283-7618
November 25
Merchants’ Night &
Light Parade
Chester
(530) 258-2426
Fall Into Fashion
Graeagle
(530) 836-0446
October 15
Mountain Harvest Festival,
Microbrew Tasting
Fairgrounds, Quincy
(530) 283-3402
November 25-26
Mohawk Community
Art Faire
Graeagle
(530) 836-0446
October 24
Halloween Carnival
Greenville
(530) 701-3653
November 26
Light Parade, Craft Fair
Taylorsville
(530) 284-7622
October 28
Safe Trick or Treat
Downtown Quincy
(530) 283-0188
October 29
Zombie Run
Chester - yourarpd.org
(530) 258-2562
November 4-6
Indian Valley
Holiday Open House
(530) 284-7334
December 9
Wassail Bowl
Quincy
(530) 283-0188
Day of the Dead Festival
Quincy
(530) 283-3402
December 12
Festival of Trees &
Memorial Tree Lighting
Greenville
(530) 284-6633
November 11
Veteran's Day Parade
and Ceremony
Greenville
(530) 284-6633
November 11-13
Holiday Shopping Tour
Lake Almanor to
Indian Valley
(530) 258-2150
November 12
Peace Tree Lighting
Chester Library Parking Lot
(530) 258-2150
(530) 284-7334
February 4
Groundhog Fever Festival
Quincy
(530) 283-0188
February 18
Snowmobile Poker Run
Lake Almanor
(530) 596-4354
December 3, 10 & 17
Santa Train
Portola
(530) 832-4131
November 5
Quincy Merchants
Holiday Preview
(530) 283-2266
FEBRUARY
DECEMBER
December 3
Graeagle Holiday Festival
& Tree Lighting
Graeagle
(530) 836-6811
NOVEMBER
Historic Longboard
Revival Series races held
at Johnsville Historic
Ski Bowl on the third
Sunday of January,
February and March.
plumasskiclub.org
Snowmobile Poker Run
Bucks Lake
(530) 283-9766
Main Street Sparkle & Light
Parade, Quincy Merchants
Open House
Quincy
(530) 283-0188
October 31
Merchants’ Safe
Trick or Treat
Chester
(530) 258-2462
LONGBOARD RACES
Small Business Saturday
Support small merchants
throughout Plumas County
December 2
Holiday Tree Lighting
Portola
(530) 836-6811
October 30
Dawn Institute Apple Fest
Indian Falls
(530) 284-6036
2017
Chilly Chili Cook-off
Chester
(530) 258-2426
February 26 & 27
Quincy Star Follies
Quincy
(530) 283-9900
MARCH
March 17 & 18
Cowboy Poetry Show
Vinton
(831) 801-3719
TBA
Annual Crab Feed
Vinton
(530) 993-6059
APRIL
April 15
Taste of Plumas
Quincy Fairgrounds
(530) 283-3402
April 15-16
Cabin Fever Quilt Show
Portola
(530) 832-0446
For more events see Individual Towns, Antiques,
Biking, Birding, Fishing, Golf, Hiking & Running,
Snowmobiling and Water sports sections.
All dates subject to change.
For updates and more events, visit “Events” at
www.plumasnews.com, www.plumascounty.org
and see the Calendar at www.plumasarts.org.
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L A S S E N V O L C A N I C N AT I O N A L PA R K
visit an active volcano
Lake Helen is named for Helen Tanner Brodt who in 1864 became the first woman to reach the summit of Lassen Peak.
Boiling springs, belching mudpots and hissing steam
vents are just a few the wondrous sights awaiting visitors
to beautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park.
The rugged peaks and massive craters tell the story of its
eruptive past while hot water, steam vents and pressure
from below continues to mold the terrain.
LVNP is a mere 35-minute drive from the ChesterLake Almanor area and offers great day trip opportunities.
LVNP, established in 1916, is celebrating its 100th
Anniversary this year with numerous special events and
historical offerings. (See box below)
As one of the oldest national parks in the National Park
System, it remains a treasure trove of hydrothermal
activity and scenic wonders. All four types of volcanoes
found in the entire world are represented. Volcanoes found
in the park include shield (Prospect Peak), plug dome
(Lassen Peak), Cinder Cone (Cinder Cone), and Composite
(Brokeoff Volcano) volcanoes.
Lassen Peak is located at the southernmost end of the
Cascade Range, which extends from here to Canada.
The western part of the park features lava pinnacles and
volcanoes, while the eastern part features small cinder
cones forested with conifers and studded with small lakes.
Visitors can observe some hydrothermal activity from
the road, or choose short strolls to medium length hikes
through some of the most pristine, untouched wilderness
in the country.
A stroll through the Devastated Area, which exhibits
remarkable land recovery since Lassen Peak’s last eruption
in 1921, is about a half-mile round-trip with little elevation
change.
The most popular short hike is the 1.5 mile route to
Kings Creek Falls, off CA 89 - about half way (16 miles)
between the north and south park entrances.
The hydrothermal area called Bumpass Hell features a
trail that is three miles round-trip and approximately 300
feet in decent/climb to view the boiling mud pots. Devils
Kitchen is the second largest thermal area with many small
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fumaroles and hot pools, and one that receives far fewer
visitors than the main region at Bumpass Hell. It is reached
by an easy trail from the nearby Drakesbad Guest Ranch on
the south side of the park, via the town of Chester.
For a more challenging trek visitors can climb to the top
of Brokeoff Mountain, elevation 9,235 feet, on a scenic
seven-mile round-trip journey that ascends 2,600 feet.
Be sure to pick up a map at either park entrance and
consider exploring the listed trails. These walks are a great
way to see just a few of the 700 species of flowering plants
and 250 species of wildlife in the park.
In addition to the landscapes, there are breathtaking
views of the entire Lake Almanor Basin, and on a clear day
hikers can see Mount Shasta from Lassen Peak and
Brokeoff Mountain.
The park itself is open 24 hours a day year-round.
The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, located at the
park’s southern entrance, is open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round
with the exception of Christmas Day and Monday and
Tuesday between Nov. 1 and March 31.
Visitors are welcome to stroll through the exhibit hall,
view the spectacular park film and browse in the
bookstore.
The concession cafe and gift shop are open daily in the
LVNP Special Events - 2016
June 11: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .National Get Outdoors Day – and
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reach Higher Trail Challenge Kickoff
July 16 & 17: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lassen Summer Film Festival
July 30: . . .Reach the Peak Trail Dedication and ribbon cutting
Aug. 6: . . .Day in the Park Festival - LNVP 100 year celebration
Aug. 12 - 14: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dark Sky Festival
Sept. 17: . . . . .National Public Lands Day (Art & Wine Festival)
Dec.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Annual Christmas Bird Count
For more information, call the visitor center at (530) 595-4480
or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/lavo.
L A S S E N V O L C A N I C N AT I O N A L PA R K
summer and on certain weekends and holidays in the winter.
The center receives its name from the Mountain Maidu name
for Lassen Peak, which means “Snow Mountain.”
The historic Loomis Museum, located at the northern
entrance of the park, operates Memorial Day weekend
through Oct. 31. It too offers an auditorium, bookstore and
exhibits.
During the winter, park rangers lead snowshoe walks that
enable visitors to explore the beauty of the park year-round.
Snowshoers and cross-country and backcountry skiers can
also explore on their own from the Kohm Yah-mah-nee
Visitor Center or the Manzanita Lake area.
There is a fee of $10 per vehicle to enter Lassen Volcanic
National Park and $5 per visitor traveling by foot, bicycle or
motorcycle. The park road (which connects with Highway 89
north and south of the park) covers 30 miles and takes
approximately an hour to drive. The best time to visit the
park for car touring or hiking is July through September. The
road may be closed from late October to mid-June due to
snow, but there is parking and access to the area at both the
north and south entrances. Check the park’s website for 17
fee-free days in 2016.
Campground fees are $10 – $18 and sites are available both
by reservation and on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve, call (877) 444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov.
Lodging options within the park include Drakesbad Guest
Ranch in the Warner Valley, at the park’s southeast end, and
camping cabins at Manzanita Lake near the park’s northeast
entrance. Reserve at www.lassenrecreation.com.
Chester (next page), located half an hour east, is the
nearest full-service town to the park’s southwest entrance. It
offers complete visitor services including gas stations,
lodging, camping, dining and shopping.
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CHESTER AND LAKE ALMANOR AREA
The Chester/Lake Almanor Basin is best known as a
four season recreational paradise and a home base
jumping off point to nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Geographically, the Basin is the northern end of the
Sierra Nevada mountain range and the southern end of
the Cascade mountain range.
It is also the southern end
of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic
Byway that begins at Lake
Almanor in the south, just
miles from the active
geothermal features at
Lassen Volcanic National
Park, and continues to its
northernmost destination at
Crater Lake National Park in
Oregon where mysteries of
the earth's interior are
studied.
The VLSB is a 500-mile AllAmerican Road that features
breathtaking vistas along
with many volcanic and
other unique geological
features for exploration.
At an elevation of 4,500
feet and with 52 miles of
shoreline, Lake Almanor is
Plumas County’s largest lake.
It offers year-round fishing,
superior lakeside campsites
and spectacular views of
majestic Mt. Lassen and
other surrounding peaks.
It is also one of the few
remaining lakes in the state
to allow use of personal
watercraft (such as Jet Skis).
The lake is one of the
most popular attractions in
Northern California, drawing
visitors year ‘round.
With summer surface
temperatures in the 75degree range, it is optimum
for water sports, including
waterskiing, sailing and sail
boarding.
Almanor is also a yearround destination for trout
and bass fishermen.
The North Fork Feather
River, which flows into
Almanor, and nearby Yellow
Creek, are also favorite spots
for catch-and-release fly
anglers and nearby Butt
Valley Reservoir is widely
known as a great fishery for
trout.
There are three courses in
the Almanor Basin for golfers to test their skills.
Bailey Creek’s 18-hole championship course along with
the two nine-hole courses located at Almanor West and
the Lake Almanor Country Club offer a range of
challenges and scenic beauty.
Jan Davies Photography
the lake almanor recreation paradise
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Chester - Lake Almanor
➸ Take a dip at the beaches on the west shore.
➸ Drive around Lake Almanor and enjoy a picnic
and views at the rest stop on the lake’s north end.
➸ Bike, hike or ski the Lake Almanor
Recreation Trail along the lake’s west shore.
➸ Rent a patio boat to tour the lake; look for
eagles, grebes and osprey.
fishing • hiking • golf
swimming • boating
Full RV Hookups
Clean Restrooms
Sites with a View
Hot Showers
Marina & Boat Launch Laundry Facilities
Picnic Tables
Dump Station
530-284-7697
3485 Hwy. 147
Lake Almanor, CA
www.lakecoveresort.net
Antlers
Motel
Antlers
Motel
268 Main St.
268 Main St.
(Hwy 36 - directly across from Holiday Market)
(Hwy 36 - directly across from Holiday Market)
(530) 258-2722
1-888-4-My-Stay
➸ Take a day trip to nearby Lassen Volcanic
National Park and learn about the area’s unique
geology with all four types of volcanoes.
Modern lodge decor all non-smoking with
romantic decorative fireplaces.
➸ At Drakesbad; follow Feather River Drive to
Willow Lake and hike along the lake. Afterward,
soak in the geothermally heated pool.
FREE high speed
internet access.
➸ Visit the Caribou Wilderness Area, land of a
thousand lakes, protected since 1932.
BEST BETS
nearby wilderness areas, the Caribou and the Ishi, which
are easy to explore and offer breathtaking scenery.
History buffs and adventurers can enjoy a half-day trip
to the ghost town of Seneca. This once-thriving mining
community, site of a gold discovery in 1851, recently made
national headlines when its owners offered a “town” for
sale.
Warner Valley, which abuts Lassen Volcanic National
Park, offers another scenic side trip, featuring small lakes,
campsites, hiking trails and the historical Drakesbad
Guest Ranch.
For more information about the area, contact the Lake
Almanor Chamber of Commerce at (530) 258-2426 or
[email protected].
➸ Golf three scenic and challenging courses along
Lake Almanor.
➸ Rent skis or snowshoes and enjoy miles and
miles of snowy trails in the surrounding forest.
➸ Fish for trophy trout at Butt Valley Reservoir.
More Info: (530) 258-2426
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A large network of trails offers myriad opportunities for
hiking, biking and exploring, both around the lake and in
the surrounding Lassen and Plumas national forests.
The Almanor Basin is also a pristine jewel for winter
recreation, including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing,
sledding and snowshoeing.
Highlights of this wintry season include chili cook-offs,
snowmobile poker runs, and sled dog races.
The charming town of Chester, located at the northern
end of the lake, offers a full range of amenities.
Shoppers can browse Main Street with numerous
unique gift shops, galleries, eateries and a new local
brewery.
Annual art and craft shows, a fireworks display, parade,
duck race and the Chester Classic 5K Fun Run highlight
the July 4 festivities.
In September, the Street Rod Extravaganza and the
Wheel Around Lake Almanor Handcycle Endurance Ride
are among many special events featured each year.
The town also hosts wine and beer walks and is the
starting point for Art Around the Lake and the Century
Mile High 100 Bike Ride during the summer.
Services for visitors are also available in small
communities along the lake, including Prattville, East
Shore, Lake Almanor Peninsula, Hamilton Branch, Bailey
Creek and Canyon Dam.
Overnight visitors to Chester/Lake Almanor can choose
from a wide range of motels, resorts, vacation rentals, bed
and breakfast inns and campgrounds.
The surrounding Lassen National Forest maintains two
Cabins • Marina and Fuel Dock • General Store • RV Park
Majors Outpost Boat & Jet Ski Rentals • 1400’ of Shoreline
Courtesy Boat Dock
Plumas Pines Bar & Grill • Live Music
(Lake Almanor’s Only Lakefront Restaurant & Bar)
3000 Almanor Dr. West,
Canyon Dam, CA 95923
530.259.4343
www.plumaspinesresort.com
Seneca
Healthcare
District
SPECIALTY CLINICS
Cardiology • Diabetes Consultation
Orthopedics • Pain Management
MRI • Gastroenterology
Mammography • CT Scanning
MID-LEVEL PROVIDER: Tonya Ayers-MacDonald
199 Reynolds Rd., Chester • 258-2826 • Call for Business Hours
After Hours Call Seneca Healthcare District • Ambulance 911
David Walls, D.O. Family Medicine ..................................258-3191
Christopher Ward, D.O. Family Medicine......................258-1926
John W. Knopp, DPM Foot & Ankle Surgery-Podiatry....258-3192
Steen Jensen, M.D. General Surgery........................258-3648
Dana Ware, M.D. Family Medicine & Medical Acupuncture258-4116
Steven Brown, D.P.T. Physical Therapy ..........................258-2967
Paige Lewis, M.D. Family Practice/OB .........................................258-2826
Niloufar “Nellie” Salehi, D.O. Family Medicine
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine .............................................258-3750
Shasta Orthopedics & Sports Medicine...............258-2160
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LAKE ALMANOR CLINIC
Walk-in for Non-Emergency Contact
Tonya Ayers-MacDonald 258-2826
Hospital Emergency Service
24-HOUR HOSPITAL - 530.258.2151
Critical Access Hospital
www.senecahospital.org
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With over one mile of shoreline on Lake Almanor, North Shore
Campground has everything you could imagine and more. Our peaceful
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Excavating
• Demolition
• Tree & Stump removal
• Underground utilities
• Pavers (Driveways, Patios
Retaining Walls)
• Waterfront restoration
• Driveway designing • Paving
• Residential • Commercial
• Remodel • Home site preparation
• Residential logging
• Concrete flatwork
• Concrete foundation • Masonry
407 Ponderosa Dr., Lake Almanor, CA
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• Steel buildings
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General Construction
Septic Systems
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For reservations call:
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442 Peninsula Drive • Lake Almanor, CA 96137
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Paul Bunyan Resort & Babe’s Peninsula Inn
22 Campsites
Frosty - Restaurant
Beer Garden
Cabins & Guest Rooms
Miniature Golf
Lake Access
443 Peninsula Drive,
Lake Almanor, CA 96137
Across from Big Cove
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(530) 596-4700
www.paulbunyanresort.com
FREE AREA INFORMATION • FAX • SCAN • MAPS
Billy Taylor
Owner/Broker
530.258.9168
Jay Sabelman
530.258.6278
Arlie Holland
Realtor® Associate
530.228.0518
Todd Smith
Broker Associate®
530.258.9649
Shelley Ceaglio
Realtor® Associate
530.260.2404
Sadie Benny
Realtor® Associate
530.258.1644
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Realtor® Associate
530.260.3323
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530.356.4543
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530.258.7560
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530.258.6097
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530.258.9430
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530.258.6688
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530.230.8133
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925.330.5259
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530.258.7689
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Phone: (530) 596-3303 • Fax: (530) 596-3330
119 Main St., Chester
Phone: (530) 258-3303 • Fax: (530) 258-4873
Photo by Betty Bishop
Arlie Holland
REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®
BRE #00996488
Specializing in properties all around Lake Almanor
Visit my website for all Plumas County listings:
www.arlieholland.com
email: [email protected]
Cell: 530.228.0518 • Office: 530.596.3303
453 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor
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Asphalt / Paving
Excavating
Complete Site Development
Septic System Installation
and Repair
Underground Utilities
Gravel Parking Lots
and Driveways
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Road Building
Local people and local products supporting our community
House Pads / Grading
Call us for a FREE ESTIMATE
Demolition
Serving Plumas and Lassen Counties for over 17 years.
Rip Rap Work
CA Lic #747715 • LTO #A11254
Stump Removal / Grinding
Commercial Snow Removal
Small Business
803 Lorraine Drive, Chester
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530-258-4555
6600 OLD SKI ROAD, CHESTER
474-315 HWY 395, LITCHFIELD
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CHESTER - LAKE ALMANOR...
2 UNIQUE SHOPS - 1 GREAT LOCATION
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Vacation & Long Term Rentals
DENNIS MASON, Realtor/Broker
530.596.3232 • 530.251.7711
499 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor
[email protected]
www.AlmanorProperties.com
BRE 00619354
— YOUR CUSTOM FRAMING EXPERT —
...providing quality and great design to suit your style.
278 Main St., Suite A, Chester, CA
530.258.4663 • [email protected]
Becky Weatherson, Owner
Wed-Sat 11-4
Appointments available if these hours are not convenient for you.
THE GIGGLING
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NEST
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Found Treasures and
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131 MAIN STREET • CHESTER
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Operated by Turner Excavating, Inc.
3647 Big Springs Rd.,
Lake Almanor, CA
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“Moving
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Home & Land Sales
We feature most
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Director on Plumas Association
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email: [email protected]
LAKE ALMANOR / CHESTER
(530) 258-6341 Cell or Text
(530) 258-2103 Ext. 1004
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BRE Lic. #01378402
TOWING
“Large or small, we tow it all!”
24 Hour Towing
• Free Estimates
• Expert Installation
• Fast Service
• Wide Selection
604 MAIN ST., CHESTER • 530.258.2893
Tom & Doria Hupp, Owners • M-F 9-5, Sat 10-2 • Lic. #649902
Complete
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Tires
Batteries
LAKE ALMANOR TOWING
(530) 258-3062
333 Main Street, Chester, CA
LAKEFRONT RV RESORT
Cedar Lodge
Your Gateway
to Outdoor
Adventure!
Enjoy year-round recreation right from your doorstep. Take a
leisurely walk to the northern tip of Lake Almanor or a scenic 30
minute ride to Mt. Lassen. How about stepping out your door and
into your skis or snowmobiling on over 60 miles of groomed trails?
• 36 Full Hookup RV Sites
• Seasonal RV Space
• Cabin / Trailer Rentals
• Boat Dock / Marina / Ramp
• Laundry / Showers
• Horseshoe Pits
(530) 596-3240
www.lakealmanorvagabondrvresort.com
7371 HWY. 147,
EAST SHORE
LAKE ALMANOR, CA
Consignment Furniture
Antiques
Vintage
Collectibles
Household Items
and Lots More !
Queen & King Rooms
Kitchen & 2 bd Units
Microwave/Fridge
In-room Coffee
Donations Accepted
Free Local Pick-up
WiFi
Satellite TV/DVD’s
DVD Lending Library
BBQ & Picnic Areas
Basketball & Play Areas
RV Hook-ups
Winter Bonfires
Pets Welcome
Nestled in the Pines, conveniently located 1.5 miles
west of Chester. Junction of Hwys. 36 & 89.
(530) 258-2212
Write, phone, or email for Reservations
(530) 258-2904
P.O. Box 677, Chester CA 96020
[email protected] • www.cedarlodgefun.com
192-B Main St. • Chester
Located behind The Coffee Station
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED.
WILSON’S CAMP PRATTVILLE
After a sucessful “Save Olsen Barn” campaign to
conserve an iconic Almanor landscape, the 107 acres of
meadow, creekside forest, and wetland adjacent to Lake
Almanor on the eastern side of Chester is now
conserved.
R.V. Park • Deli • Marina • Cabin Rentals
and
Carol’s Cafe
259-2464
Sara Brus
serving breakfast,
lunch and dinner
(530) 259-CAMP (2267)
2932 Almanor Drive West, Westshore of Lake Almanor, Canyon Dam, CA 95923
www.camp-prattville.com
Where the Sierras meet the Cascades...
Alan Savage, Broker, BRE #01039993 • Cell 530.386.6236 • [email protected]
Terri Cantua, BRE #01342725 • Cell 775.720.5823 • [email protected]
Melissa Lunsford, Realtor, BRE #01921362 • Cell 530.249.4891 • [email protected]
Sierra Heritage Realty at Foxwood • 51 Foxwood Drive, Lake Almanor, CA 96137
(Located on A-13 between Peninsula Drive and Clifford Drive)
www.foxwoodlakealmanor.com • (530) 596-3040
Alan Savage
Broker/Owner
530-386-6236 cell
[email protected]
BRE# 01039993
Lee Ballard
ABR, GRI, RSPS
Ember English
Manager
Realtor
530-258-6888 cell
530-927-9476 cell
[email protected]
Lic# 01280147
[email protected]
BRE# 01955544
www.SierraHeritageRealtyPlumasCounty.com
632 Main St., Chester, CA • 530.258.3344
Stephanie Preston
Personal Fitness Trainer
Wendy Durkin
Personal Fitness Trainer
Wendi Cheli
Office Manager
• No long term contracts
• No Sign-up Fees
• Group Exercise Classes
• FREE Body Composition Analysis
• Boot Camps • Adult & After School Kids
• Personal Fitness & Circuit Training
• Stand-Up Tanning Booth
Dave Alcorn
Strength Training Coach
• Zumba Adult & Kids
• Step Aerobics
• Insanity Live
• Yoga
Cardio Equipment • Free Weights Center • Large Aerobics/Group Exercise Studio
160 Cedar St., Chester • 530.258.3900
Come experience the fun & beauty!
Some of the best views of Lake
Almanor with Lassen Volcanic
National Park in the background
can be found on the south side of
the lake near Canyon Dam.
Stacy Pedri Photography
CANYON DAM AREA
c anyon d am - gateway to al m an or
Canyon Dam sits near the
southwest edge of Lake
Almanor, and is a gateway to
the lake. The town is named
for the dam that forms the
lake, just north of the town.
From the dam, the North Fork
Feather River begins its
descent to the Feather River
Canyon and Lake Oroville.
Canyon Dam is also the
southern terminus of the
500-mile Volcanic Legacy
Scenic Byway, considered one
of the top 20 scenic drives in
the nation.
This tiny town has a
general store, home of Bear
Country Gifts which features
Northern California's largest
selection of chainsaw carved
bears by world famous bear
carver, Daniel Forschler, a
hunting/fishing lodge, guide
services, a post office,
camping, three RV parks, cabin
rentals, a kayak/paddleboard
rental company and a seasonal
hot dog and hamburger stand,
which claims to have the “best
dogs and burgers in Plumas
County.”
FOREST PARK
RV SPACES
1/3 mile from Lake Almanor (south shore)
•
•
•
•
•
•
3-way hook-ups
5 pull throughs
All sites forested
Pets welcome
Laundry & hot showers
Backs Plumas National Forest
29689 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam, CA 95923
(530) 284-7405 (in season)
(775) 849-0557
Fax (775) 849-2401
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.campingfriend.com/forestparkrvspaces/
Check out our new suite!
Lodge-Style Rooms
with refrigerators, TVs, microwaves, A/C & WiFi
www.quaillodgelakealmanor.com
Licensed Fishing Guide
Crotty, owner
John Cortty,
For Reservations or Information, call
(530) 284-0861
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1/2 MILE FROM BOAT LAUNCH
CANYON DAM AREA
Canyon Dam Dogs & Burgers...The Best Dogs & Burgers in Plumas County!
Made With Fresh Ingredients!
Hot Dogs • Polish Dogs • Brats • Cajun Dogs • Tri-Tip Dogs (also known as Canyon Dam Steak!) • Grilled Hamburgers
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches • Award Winning Chili • Shakes • Smoothies • Snow Cones
Featuring Momma’s Homemade Jam and Terry’s Fresh Made Pies and Fudge
Order Pies Ahead and To Go Orders • (530) 816-1431
Bear Country Gifts
Carving demonstrations held every weekend in Chester, Quincy, Oroville, Truckee, Grass Valley, Auburn, Reno and South
Lake Tahoe! World Famous Bear Carver, Dan Forschler.
Featuring Northern California’s largest selection of chainsaw carved bears and other unique wood carving sculptures.
Year Round Carving Demonstrations! Watch for us!
• MOUNTAIN COMFORT FURNITURE & DESIGN The most unique furniture and furnishings on the planet! This is a must see! Mary Riley, Manager.
www.mountaincomforttruckee.com, 11464 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee, 530.550.5321.
• AIR COOLED Power Equipment Repair & Sales. Butte County’s #1 Small Engine Repair. Sales, feed store, master mechanic on premises seven days a
week. Personalized service! Darin & Gina, owners. 2816 Olive Hwy., Oroville 530.533.1106.
• FALLING ROCK MINI MART Located on Highway 70, five miles south of Oroville. 530.533.9070
• CALIFORNIA HARDWOOD PRODUCERS 1980 Grass Valley Highway, (Hwy 49), Auburn, CA. 530.888.8191. Dave, owner.
www.BearCountryGifts.net • Like us on Facebook: BearCountryGifts
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WESTWOOD AREA
Villa
Monte
Motel
~FEEL AT HOME!~
In the heart of the Mt. Lassen, Dyer Mtn.
and Lake Almanor Wonderland
530•256•3493
Mountain Meadows Reservoir next to Westwood.
CLEAN & QUIET
CASCADE
... and
Westwood visit
our
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Your friendly,
locally-owned
grocery store
since 1950
Lake Almanor / Mt. Lassen Area
State Hwy. 36
at the Westwood Y
“We’ve got the parts. We’ve got the smarts.”
Your source for quality domestic and import
auto parts, advice and accessories.
530•256•3783
530.256.3231
305 Ash St., Westwood
WESTWOOD
Six miles from
Lake Almanor
at the base of
Dyer Mountain
29th ANNUAL
PAUL BUNYAN MOUNTAIN
& BLUES FESTIVAL
–– First Weekend in July ––
Visit Westwood & Enjoy...
N Community Yard Sale
Aug. 6TH, 2016
N Christmas in the
JULY 2ND
Mountains
Listen and dance to music all day!
Festival/Logging Show
at the Westwood Park
Dec. 2ND, 2016
N Chowder Cook-Off
January 14TH, 2017
Free dance Friday night,
July 1ST till midnight.
For more information, call the
Westwood Area Chamber of
Commerce at (530) 256-2456.
Kids’ activities, craft and
food vendors. See our website for
more information.
Visit the Lassen County Visitors Center,
Westwood Station and our Giant Redwood
Statues year ‘round, located at 3rd & Ash Streets.
westwoodareachamber.com
Photo by
Pam Trebes
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cattle. The most alluring aspect of this verdant meadow
is its serenity. Quiet roadways and beautiful vistas make
Indian Valley one of the best spots in the county to take
a scenic drive, especially during the spring and fall.
The valley also is popular with hang gliders, runners
and bicyclists, and is the setting for a number of yearly
Greenville and Indian Valley continued on page 38
Kevin Mallory
Heather Kingdon
The Indian Valley area, which includes the
communities of Greenville, Taylorsville, Crescent Mills,
Indian Falls and Genesee, is rich in beauty and history.
It serves as a premiere gateway to Lake Almanor and
Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop, the
valley is dotted with ranches, old barns and grazing
The stunning mountain backdrops of Arlington Heights and Mt. Hough can be
seen from all over Indian Valley, making this a top choice for a scenic drive.
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G R E E N V I L L E A N D I N D I A N VA L L E Y A R E A
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bike rides and races. An active Barn Quilt Tour showcases
painted barn quilts up to 8 feet square.
The Mountain Maidu Indians were the valley’s original
inhabitants, and their influence on the region has provided a
unique cultural background.
Greenville, the largest community, offers a full range of
business and service establishments. It also hosts the Gold
Digger Days celebration held each July to commemorate the
area’s vivid gold mining past. Visitors can take a self-guided
walking tour of Greenville’s historic Main Street to learn
more about the town’s origins. Pick up a tour brochure at the
Greenville Cy Hall Memorial Museum.
Round Valley Reservoir, located three miles above
Greenville, is a warm-water fishery containing bass, channel
cats and bluegill, and it is a popular place to bring children
because they’re sure to make a catch.
Crescent Mills, a tiny community nestled against the
valley’s western edge, was a mining boomtown between
1862 and 1882. Today it features a nine-hole golf course with
an RV park and a gift shop.
Indian Falls, located off of Highway 89 south of Crescent
Mills, is worth hiking the steep 100-yard trail to view. The
trail also leads to a favorite local swimming hole on Indian
Creek.
The charming settlement of Taylorsville, on the way to
the popular Antelope Lake Recreation Area, has changed
little since it was founded in 1852. Several period buildings
and ranches remain and, along with the Indian Valley
Museum and historic cemetery, offer visitors a rare glimpse
of yesteryear.
A favorite spot for visitors during the summer months,
Taylorsville becomes a mecca for cowboys over the Fourth of
July, when jackpot roping and the Silver Buckle Rodeo come
to town. A parade and a gem and mineral show also fill the
streets.
Taylorsville also boasts a community campground and
picnic site east of town, and a Grange hall renowned for
housing one of the few remaining “bouncing” dance floors.
From there, it’s a spectacular scenic drive to Antelope
Lake through the picturesque village of Genesee with its
unique country store and restaurant. Be sure to stop and
take in sights around the Heart K Ranch — look for the red
barn five miles beyond the Genesee Store when heading to
the lake. The ranch holds historic significance for both
European settlers and Maidu natives, and is now protected
by the Feather River Land Trust.
Small alpine lakes, more than 100 resident bird species
and good spots for fossil and rock hunting are among the
other attractions of Indian Valley.
Numerous camping facilities, a number of motels and
restaurants, antique stores and other amenities open their
doors to welcome visitors to this restful retreat.
For more information, call the Indian Valley Chamber of
Commerce at (530) 284-6633.
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All of your favorite
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Plus a treasury of gifts and
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On Hwy. 89 in
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213 Main Street
Greenville, California
Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce - 530.284.6633
Visit us online: www.indianvalley.net
Email: [email protected]
A 120 year-old building housing:
Antiques, Fine Jewelry,
Home Furnishings and
Gourmet Foods & Confections
Open Every Day:
Monday - Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5
213 Main St., Greenville • (530) 284-7334
“A premier Gateway Community to Lake Almanor
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Winter Hours: Mon-Sat
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CRESCENT TOW
Keddie Ridge with its distinctive Indian head shape,
lines the northeast side of Indian valley.
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225 MAIN STREET • GREENVILLE
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Phone (530) 284-6231
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Auto, Truck & RV Repairs & Service
Indian Falls
Tires • Chains • Brakes • Batteries
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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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(530) 284-7312
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➸ Shop while enjoying historic walking tours of
downtown Greenville and Taylorsville, with their
museums and unique stores.
➸ Picnic, fish, hike and mountain bike at Round
Valley Reservoir.
Many other credit cards also accepted.
Gold • Silver • Gemstones
Custom Jewelry Designs
Crafting Supplies & Crafting Classes
Soaps • Lotions*
➸ Take your camera and/or your bicycle on a scenic
drive around the valleys east of Greenville and north
of Taylorsville.
➸ Take a fishing, fall foliage or wildflower viewing
expedition to Antelope Lake, stopping at the historic Genesee Store.
➸ Hike to Indian Falls and cool off in Indian Creek.
➸ Pick up a copy of the Indian Valley Record newspaper for the latest information about fish planting,
festivals and other events and activities.
More information: (530) 284-6633
Providing the highest level of care for Natives and
Musicland
Non-Natives
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(Affordable Care Act) and as a courtesy Greenville Rancheria will bill most insurances.
We also offer a sliding fee scale for those that qualify.
Greenville
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Greenville Medical Clinic - 530.284.6135
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Family Medicine
Pain Management • DMV Physicals by appointment
We also offer 13 Sub-Specialties at our Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Center in Red Bluff
Greenville Dental Clinic - 530.284.7045
General Dentistry • Moderate Sedation for Children & Adults • Root Canals
Open one Saturday a month by appointment
New patients and walk-ins welcome • Transportation available
We also offer transportation through LogistiCare
410 Main Street, Greenville, CA
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LA PORTE AREA
Little Grass Valley Reservoir and La Porte are favorite destinations for those looking to escape from the valley.
A beautiful hour long drive south of Quincy is Little Grass
Valley Reservoir and the historic community of La Porte,
population 26, situated on the banks of Rabbit Creek.
A former gold mining town, La Porte today attracts
numerous visitors to its superior lakeside campsites, fishing
holes, hiking trails and swimming areas. It’s also a favorite
destination for motorcyclists, car clubs, gold miners, winter
sports enthusiasts, and family reunions and group retreats.
History buffs and off-road adventurers can take a selfguided auto tour of historic mining town sites along forest
service roads surrounding La Porte, once with a 10,000
population.
The area is well-known for its winter recreation and was
the site of the nation’s first organized downhill ski racing on
12-foot “snowshoes” in the late 1800s.
The La Porte area hosts miles of terrain for snowmobiling
and cross-country skiing/snowshoeing as well as staging
areas and warming huts. A snowmobile poker run is held
each year in February.
The community features the historic Union Hotel Sierra
Retreat (open for groups), along with cabin rentals, a
restaurant/tavern, a general store, deli, gas station, and
small museum. A popular Fourth of July parade, one of the
world’s smallest, is staged along La Porte’s one-block
downtown.
La Porte is accessible from Quincy via the now paved La
Porte/Quincy Road (unplowed in winter) or year-round from
Marysville via Highway 20 and County Road E-21.
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