Plumas County Visitor's Guide

2012-2013 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

year-round activities | camping | lodging | events | spectacular views

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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 Liberal Arts 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 - Reno,

Southern Oregon University and Western State College in Colorado.

FRC offers many unique educational programs such as: Environmental Studies, Outdoor Recreational Leadership,

Equine Studies, Administration of Justice, Community Education opportunities throughout the county and we are the

only California Community College with a fish hatchery.

We also currently offer some of the best athletics programs in Northern California which include Football, Rodeo,

Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Baseball, Cross-Country as well as Track & Field.

For more information, or to schedule a tour of the FRC campus call:

Scott Koeller at 530-283-0202 ext. 315 or visit our website at www.frc.edu

Feather River College

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Feather River CollegeQUINCY, CALIFORNIA

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contents100 Free things to do . . . . . . . . . . .5Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . .114Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Biking, mountain & road . . . . . . . .89Birding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Boating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Bucks Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Calendar of events . . . . . . . . .14, 15Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Canyon Dam area . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Chester-Lake Almanor area . . . . .17Christmas tree cutting . . . . . . . . .85Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . .112County information . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Fairgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Fall colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Feather River Canyon . . . . . . . . . .35Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Forests, national . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Geocaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Gold panning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Golf course chart - locator . . . . . .70Graeagle & Lakes Basin area . . . .46Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Horseback riding . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Indian Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Kids Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5La Porte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Lassen Volcanic National Park . .16

Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Map & directions . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Off-road adventures . . . . . . . . . . .84Parks and Picnic Areas . . . . . . . . .86Pets welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Places to stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Plumas-Eureka State Park . . . . . .60Portola & Sierra Valley . . . . . . . . .55Quincy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61River rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Rockhounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Scenic byways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Skiing & snowboarding . . . . . . . .79Snowmobiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Snowplay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Snowshoeing & Nordic skiing . . .80Stables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Stargazing and cloud watching .85Swimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Tours, Community/Environment .94Tours, Self-guided . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Tours, Heritage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Tour itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Trains & rail fanning . . . . . . . . . . .98Visitor information centers . . . . .10Water craft rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Water sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Weddings & honeymoons . . . . .111Wilderness areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .85Wildflowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

to Plumas CountyRugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy

meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pineforests, brilliant star-filled skies — they allawait you in beautiful Plumas County.

Located in northeastern California, wherethe Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountainranges meet, Plumas County boasts morethan 100 lakes, 1,000 miles of rivers andstreams and over a million acres of nationalforest.

With only nine people per square mile, thisrural, four seasons mountain retreat offersbeauty, solitude and clean air, making it theideal spot for a quiet vacation.

In this guide, you’ll find an overview ofPlumas County’s year-round recreation, at-tractions, events, accommodations and camp-sites.

For more information, click on our websites atwww.plumascounty.org or plumasnews.com,or give local visitor centers a call from the liston page 10.

We invite you to have a wonderful time inPlumas County; respect its beauty, treat itsresidents as neighbors and return again soon.

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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 wel

come to stay with their owners (see Pages 100-111.) 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.

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 parks, dogs are required to be on leashes at all times and are not allowed on hiking trails. 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.

Special events for pets include Halloween costume contests and best owner/pet pairings.

“Doggie’s Day Out” is offered every summer 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.

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2936 Main Street Susanville, CA 96130 530-257-1614 [email protected]

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529 Main Street Chester, CA 96020

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The official Plumas County Visitors Guide is produced by Feather Publishing Co. Inc.

Published annually in April. Ad deadline is February

2013. 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. Special thanks to Suzi Brakken, Kari Underwood

and all the volunteers of the former Plumas County Visitors Bureau.

Advertising: Sherri McConnell - Ad Manager;

Bill Chesley, Kay Moss - Quincy - (530) 283-0800

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

Michael Peters - Blairsden/Graeagle, Rachael Lewis - Portola - (530) 832-4646

Feather Publishing Co., Inc (530) 283-0800

P.O. Box B • 287 Lawrence St. Quincy, CA 95971 [email protected] • www.plumasnews.com Submit photos to [email protected]

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

Whether they’re wading in a stream or tubing downa snowy hill, kids will discover that outdoor recreation isa great way to burn off excess energy and banish bore-dom!

Here’s a sampling of the top destinations and attrac-tions for kids in Plumas County; more information isavailable by contacting local area chambers of com-merce 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• Miniature golfing in Graeagle and the Lake

Almanor area• Learning about Native Americans, natural history

and survival through the Junior Ranger Program at Lassen Volcanic National Park

• Paddleboating on Graeagle Mill Pond• Hiking along interpretive nature trails • Pony or horseback riding, wagon or sleigh rides• Biking or walking the Lake Almanor Recreation

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

snowmobile tour • Ice skating at the rink near Chester Park• Climbing to a U.S. Forest Service lookout tower• Jet skiing at Almanor, Bucks, Gold or Frenchman• 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• 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

Looking to havefun on a budget?Plumas County has aplethora of no-cost at-tractions, detailed in acolorful brochure, 100Free Things to Do inPlumas County.

This handy reference of-fers visitors quick advice onfree or low-cost ways to havefun during a visit to PlumasCounty. The list of 100 things isdivided into sections including"Museums/History," "Outdoorsand Nature," "Kids Stuff," "ArtGalleries" and "Events." It also fea-tures several photos and a countymap.

The Free Things brochure can bedownloaded online at: plumascounty.org under “OutdoorRecreation” and then navigate to “Kidsand Family” or visit plumasnews.com/info/100freethings.pdf

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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 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;

Though it’s no longer legal for three men to keep this many fish in one day, the fishing is still just as good here in Plumas County, just catch and release them.

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 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 only. 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.

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RADIO STATIONSKSUE-AM,1240. . . . . . . (530) 257-2121KQNC-FM, 88.1. . . . . . . (877) 480-5900KQNY-FM, 91.9 . . . . . . . (530) 283-5494KJDX-FM, 93.3. . . . . . . . (530) 257-2121KNLF-FM, 95.9 . . . . . . . (530) 283-4145KLZN-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 District

Quincy. . . . . . . . . . . . (530) 283-6500Plumas Charter School(530) 283-3851

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) 832-4284Carmichael 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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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

TRANSPORTATION

HighwaysState Route 70, State Route 89 andparts of 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




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Chester-Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce 529 Main St., P.O. Box 1198 Chester, CA 96020 (530) 258-2426 (800) 350-4838 (530) 258-2760 FAX www.lakealmanorarea.com

Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce Junction of Hwys. 89 and 70 P.O. Box 1043 Graeagle, CA 96103 (530) 836-6811 (530) 836-6809 FAX easternplumaschamber.com

Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce 408 Main St., P.O. Box 516 Greenville, CA 95947 (530) 284-6633 (530) 284-6907 FAX www.indianvalley.net

Portola Visitors Center Williams House Museum 424 E. Sierra Ave. (Hwy. 70) P.O. Box 1094 Portola, CA 96122 (530) 832-0671 www.portolavisitorscenter.com

Quincy Chamber of Commerce 464 W. Main St. Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-0188 (530) 283-5864 FAX www.quincychamber.com

Plumas County Museum 500 Jackson St. Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-6320 (530) 283-6081 FAX 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.com

Plumas-Eureka State Park 310 Johnsville Road Blairsden, CA 96103 (530) 836-2380 www.parks.ca.gov www.plumas-eureka.org

Lassen Volcanic Nat’l Park 38050 Hwy. 36 East P.O. Box 100 Mineral, CA 96063-0100 (530) 595-4480 www.nps.gov/lavo

Lassen National Forest Almanor Ranger District 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. P.O. Box 11500 Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-2050 www.fs.usda.gov/plumas

Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District 23 Mohawk Highway Road, off Highway 70, west of Blairsden, CA 96103 (530) 836-2575

Plumas National Forest Feather River District 875 Mitchell Ave. Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 534-6500

Plumas National Forest Mt. Hough Ranger District 39696 Highway 70, NW of Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-0555

Plumas National Forest Challenge Visitor Center 18050 Mulock Road Challenge, CA 95925 (530) 675-1146

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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A variety of community and private event producers bring a richly diverse program of cultural events to the area throughout the year in a variety of seasonal backdrops.

Visitors will find an impressive quality of work by regional visual, musical and literary artists within galleries in Chester, Lake Almanor, Quincy and Graeagle, and in many restaurants, shops and public buildings around the county.

The Town Hall Theatre, located on Main Street in Quincy, is an all-purpose, fixed-seat community theatre and gathering place with a wide-ranging palette of feature, family, documentary, independent and environmental films. It is one of the few single-screen theatres left anywhere. The theatre also hosts local dramatic productions as well as visits from world-class artists.

Opening in spring 2012, the West End Theatre, also on Quincy’s Main Street, hosts a children’s theatre program as well as other live dramatic productions.

Music and art festivals bring the cultures of the world to the beauty of the mountains and highlight an impressive level of local talent. The High Sierra Music Festival and Solar Cook-Off take visitors to outdoor stages in July.

Wednesday evenings, enjoy live music with local bands all summer at the Graeagle Mill Pond.

From June through September, live music is offered in conjunction with a weekly farmers market Thursday evenings in downtown Quincy. Sierra Valley Farms also hosts a farmers market Fridays that includes cooking and gardening demonstrations. Graeagle offers up a series of Dixieland Jazz concerts on sunny summer Sundays. The Chester Community Chorus takes the stage for a series of well-loved performances each May and December.

Words and Music, monthly presentations of poetry and music in local cafes, frequent the calendar with locations in Quincy, Portola and Chester. Come and share your talents at open mike!

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

In spring 2012 Plumas Arts moves into the historic (circa 1873) Capitol Saloon building on Main Street in Quincy, breathing in new life by transforming it into a cultural center and gallery featuring work by resident artists and entrepreneurs.

To learn more about our local arts and culture contact Plumas Arts, (530) 283-3402 or www.plumasarts.org.

The Almanor Art Show and Graeagle’s fine art and craft shows are well respected locally and in the Northern California arts scene. Quincy galleries host First Friday Art Walks in most months from February to November.

In the spring, you can sample the culinary artistry of local restaurants at the “Taste of Plumas” where you’ll also find wines, music and an art and food auction. A series of Wine Walks are held once a month on Fridays during the summer in downtown Chester.

Quilt shows held throughout the year in various county locations are a major draw. Last year was the inaugural year for the Fall Plumas Arts Tour & Barn Quilt Trail, which showcases the local arts scene.

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

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August 4 & 5Collins Pine Lawn, Chester Northern California’s oldest Fine Arts & Crafts show

September15 & 16 Local Color & Culture

October 13 Plumas Fairgrounds, Quincy Micro Brew Fest and Live Music

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No matter the season or interests of our visitors, Plumas County offers a myriad of events to capture the imagination and inspire return visits year after year.

Small town festivals like Railroad Days and Gold Digger Days showcase the character and highlight the history of

Avid athletes race on foot, bicycle, ski or sailboat while golfers, ball players, and horseshoe pitchers compete in

Holidays and the change of seasons bring out the best in

Townsfolk and tourists alike turn out in droves in every town for parades, concerts, events and fireworks on the

Fall color is glorious and inspires a variety of small town events, craft bazaars and the Mountain Harvest Festival and Microbrew Tasting. Trick or treaters take center stage

The chill in the air for the holiday season dampens no one’s spirit where, snow or shine, we come out for Christmas tree lightings, art exhibits, open houses and friendly gatherings in all corners of the county.

Snow season fun is also celebrated in Eastern Plumas and Chester with Winterfest events that offer up sled dog races, snowmobile poker runs and other snow-filled competitions. Historic downhill ski racing is the main event at the Historic Longboard Ski Revival Series.

Plan to join in some of our local color and character. Turn to page 14 for a taste of some of our county’s an

nual events. Call the numbers listed with each entry for

For the county’s most updated listing of events and cultural highlights visit www.plumasarts.org, www.plumasnews.com, or www.plumascounty.org.

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tournaments. host communities. The flavor of the Old West lives on at Vinton’s Cowboy

Poetry Show and the Silver Buckle Rodeo in Taylorsville. rural life.

Old-fashioned family fun is highlighted at the Plumas-Sierra County Fair, County Picnic and community chili cook-offs, fishing derbies and pancake breakfasts. Fourth of July.

Classic car shows and 50’s fun punctuate many local celebrations.

Mountain towns show off their cultured sides with nighttime gallery Art Walks, wine and food tastings and monthly for Halloween.

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Quincy - April 28, May 12, 19, June 2, 15, 16, July 14, 28,

Aug. 4, 12, 24, 25, and Sept. 8. IMCA Modifieds, Mini Stocks, DART Dwarfs, Civil War 360

Sprint Car Series. Call (530) 283-2175

M AY May 12 Birding & Boating at Maddalena Ranch Sierra Valley (530) 283-5758

May 27 Mohawk Valley Artists Spring Craft Faire Graeagle (530) 836-1399

JUNE FARMERS’ MARKETS Quincy - Church and Main Streets Thursday evenings featuring live music from June 14 through Sept.13.

Beckwourth - Fridays, June 1-Sept. 21 at Sierra Valley Farms featuring cooking and gardening

demonstrations. (530) 832-0114

June 16 Mile High Century Bike Ride Chester (530) 258-2426

Soroptimists Garden Tour Quincy (530) 283-0957

June 16 & 17 Pioneer Days Taylorsville (530) 284-7622

June 17 Father’s Day Fly-In & Creekside Festival Quincy (530) 283-0188

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May 19 June 2 Kids Fishing Day Indian Valley-Wide Graeagle Mill Pond Yard Sales (530) 836-6811 Indian Valley

(530) 284-6633 Children’s Fair Quincy Plumas County Picnic, [email protected] Car Show

Quincy May 26 (530) 283-6272 Indian Valley Century Bike Ride June 9 & 10 Greenville Over the Line in the (530) 284-6633 Mountains Softball

Quincy May 26 & 27 (530) 283-3278 Rotary Club of Chester Memorial Weekend June 15-17 Craft Fair The Bounce Festival Chester Belden (530) 258-2516 (530) 283-9662

ANNUAL CONCERTS Dixieland Jazz Concerts will be held Sundays in Graea

gle on May 20, June 24, July 15, August 19 and Sept. 2. Call (530) 836-4523.

Chester Community Chorus Concerts will be held in Chester on May 13-15 and

Dec. 2-4. Call (530) 283-5587.

Portola City Lights Concerts held every Friday night in Portola City Park from

July 20 to August 17, 2012. Call (530) 832-4216

Graeagle (530) 836-0446

Lake Davis Fishing Derby Lake Davis (530) 836-6811

June 30-July 1 Mohawk Valley Independence Celebration Graeagle (530) 836-6811

Civil War Reenactment Graeagle (530) 836-6811

JULY July 4 4th of July Festivities & Silver Buckle Rodeo Taylorsville (530) 284-7670

4th of July Festivities, Parade, Fireworks, Craft Fair Chester (530) 258-2426

July 5-July 8 High Sierra Music Festival Quincy (510) 420-1529

July 13 & 14 Solar Cook-Off Taylorsville (530) 283-1396

July 20 - 22 Gold Digger Days Greenville (530) 284-6633

Arts & Crafts Fair Graeagle (775) 825-3679

July 21 Feather River Fine Arts Tour Chester-Lake Almanor (530) 596-4166

Sled Wars Snowmobile Grass Drags Quincy (530) 354-6095

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July 21 & 22 Gold Discovery Days Plumas Eureka State Park (530) 836-2380

July 28 & 29 Bidwell Arts & Crafts Show Chester (530) 345-9652

AUGUST August 4 Round Valley Lake Run & Walk Round Valley Lake (530) 284-0824

August 4 & 5 Almanor Art Show Chester (530) 283-3402

August 8-12 Plumas-Sierra County Fair Quincy Fairgrounds (530) 283-6272

August 11 & 12 Bidwell Arts & Crafts Show Chester (530) 345-9652

August 18 Running with the Bears Marathon Greenville (530) 284-7007

August 18 & 19 Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Fair Graeagle (775) 825-3679

August 31-Sept. 2 Antique Fair Graeagle (530) 836-6811

SEPTEMBER September 1 Lake Almanor Peninsula Arts & Crafts Faire Lake Almanor (530) 259-5478

September 1-3 SaveTelomere100@Plumas Walk / Run Graeagle & Portola (530) 836-6811

September 8 Streetrod Extravaganza Chester (530) 258-2426

September 8 & 9 Patriot’s Day Endurance Horseback Ride Greenville (530) 284-6328

September 15 & 16 Plumas Arts Tour & Barn Quilts Trail Countywide (530) 283-3402

September 22 Seymour Smith Run Taylorsville (530) 284-1039

September 28 & 29 FRC Rodeo Quincy Fairgrounds (530) 283-0202 ext 306

September 29 Lake Almanor Fall Century Bike Ride Chester (530) 258-2426

Lost Sierra 50k Endurance Run Graeagle (530) 545-2580

OCTOBER October 6 Celtic Festival Graeagle (530) 836-6811

Fall Fest Quincy (530) 283-7618

Leaf Peeper Bike Ride Indian Valley (530) 284-6633

October 13 Mountain Harvest Festival, Microbrew Tasting Quincy (530) 283-3402

Cowboy Poetry & Music Show Vinton (831) 801-3719

October 28 Dawn Institute Apple Fest Indian Falls (530) 284-6036

NOVEMBER November 22 Quincy Turkey Trot Quincy (530) 394-9263

November 23 & 24 Mohawk Valley Artists Guild's Holiday Craft Fair Graeagle (530) 832-1184

November 23 Chester Merchants’ Holiday Tree Lighting & Light Parade (530) 258-2426

November 30 Holiday Tree Lighting Portola (530) 832-0589

DECEMBER December 1 Graeagle Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Graeagle (530) 836-1234

December 1 & 8 Santa Train - Portola (530) 832-4131

December 7 Main Street Sparkle & Light Parade Quincy (530) 283-0188

2013 LONGBOARD RACES

Historic Longboard Revival Series races will

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and March 17, 2013. Call (530) 283-6320

FEBRUARY February 2 Bucks Lake Poker Run Bucks Lake (530) 283-9766

February 16 Lake Almanor Snowmobile Club Poker Run Chester (530) 284-7469

MARCH March 15 & 16 Cowboy Poetry Show Vinton (831) 801-3719

APRIL April 13 Taste of Plumas Quincy (530) 283-3402

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Boiling springs, belching mudpotsand hissing steam vents are among thewondrous sights awaiting visitors tobeautiful Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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

The peak sits at the southernmost end of the Cascaderange, which extends from here to Canada. The western partof the park features lava pinnacles and volcanoes, while theeastern part features small cinder cones, forested withconifers and studded with small lakes.

Lassen is just a short 30-minute drive from the Chester-Lake Almanor area, or an hour from Indian Valley, the park isa 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 southwestentrance. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the exhibithall, view the spectacular park film, and browse in thebookstore. The concession cafe and gift shop are open daily inthe summer and on weekends and holidays in the winter. Thecenter receives its name from the Mountain Maidu name forLassen Peak, which means “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 in1921.

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 andconsider exploring the listed trails. These walks are a great

way to see just a few of the 700 speciesof flowering plants and 250 species ofwildlife in the park.

In addition to the landscapes, there are breathtaking viewsof the entire Lake Almanor Basin, and on a clear day you cansee 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 takesapproximately an hour to drive. The best time to visit the parkfor car touring or hiking is July through September. The roadmay be closed from late October to mid-June due to snow, butthere is parking and access to the area at both the north andsouth entrances. Check the website below for Fee Free Days.

Campground fees are $10-$18 and sites are available bothby reservation and as first-come, first-served. To reserve, call877-444-6777 or reserve online at www.recreation.gov.

Lodging options within the park include Drakesbad GuestRanch in the Warner Valley, at the park’s southeast end, andnew camping cabins at Manzanita Lake near the park’snortheast entrance. Reserve at www.lassenrecreation.com.

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 completevisitor services including gas stations, lodging, camping, diningand shopping.

Four distinct seasons bring ever-changing views of thescenic topography of Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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The Chester/Lake Almanor Basin is bestknown as a recreation paradise and the gatewayto nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park.

It’s also the place where the Sierra Nevadarange and the Cascade range meet, and is thesouthern end of the Volcanic Legacy ScenicByway, a 500-mile All American Road featuringvolcanic and other scenic attractions.


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

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

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

The North Fork Feather River, which flows into Almanor,and nearby Yellow Creek are favorites with catch and releasefly-fishermen.

Nearby Butt Valley Reservoir is widely known as a greatfishery for trout.

The Almanor Basin also is an undiscovered jewel for winterrecreation, including snowmobiling, cross country skiing,sledding or snowshoeing.

The highlight of this wintry season is Winterfest, held inJanuary and February, featuring a chili cookoff, snowmobilepoker run and sled dog races.

The charming town of Chester, located at the northernend of the lake, offers a full range of amenities. Shoppers canbrowse Main Street with its unique gift shops, galleries andeateries.

Services for visitors also are available in small communitiesalong the lake, including Prattville, East Shore, LakeAlmanor West, the Lake Almanor Peninsula, HamiltonBranch and Canyon Dam.

Overnight visitors to Chester/Lake Almanor can choosefrom a wide range of motels, resorts, vacation rentals, bed andbreakfast inns and campgrounds.

Annual art shows, a July 4th fireworks display, parade andrun, and an annual Street Rod Extravaganza in September areamong the special events that are featured each year. Thetown also hosts wine walks and outdoor concerts during thesummer.

The surrounding Lassen National Forest maintains twonearby wilderness areas, the Caribou and the Ishi, which areeasy 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.

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July 28/July 29 & Aug. 11-12on the grounds of

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Antlers Motel268 Main St.

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➸Take a dip at the beaches on the west shore.

➸ Drive around Lake Almanor and take in a picnicand views at the rest stop on the lake’s north end.

➸Bike, hike or ski along 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.

➸Take a trip to nearby Lassen Volcanic NationalPark and enjoy the inspiring scenery.

➸ At Drakesbad; hike a trail or soak in the hydrothermal-heated pool. Or, follow FeatherRiverDrive to Willow Lake and hike along the lake.

➸Visit the Caribou Wilderness area, land of athousand lakes.

➸Golf three scenic and challenging courses alongthe lake.

➸Rent skis or snowshoes and enjoy miles andmiles of snowy trails in the surrounding forest.

➸ Fish for trophy trout at Butt Valley Reservoir.

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Canyon Dam sits near the southwest edgeof Lake Almanor, and is a gateway to the lake.The town is named for the dam that forms thelake, just north of town. From the dam, theNorth Fork Feather River begins its descent tothe Feather River Canyon and Lake Oroville.

It’s also the southern terminus of the 500-mile Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, consid-ered to be one of the top 20 scenic drives in thenation.

This tiny town has a general store, a newhunting/fishing lodge, guideservices, post office, camping,three RV parks, cabin rentals, akayak/paddleboard rental com-pany, two gift shops and a sea-sonal hot dog and hamburgerstand, which claims to havethe "Best dogs and burgers inPlumas County."

Bear carving demonstrationsare held twice a month - Maythrough October - by "WorldFamous" bear carver, DanForschler.

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29689 Hwy. 89, Canyon Dam, CA 95923

(530) 284-7405 (in season)

(775) 849-0557Fax (775) 849-2401e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.campingfriend.com/forestparkrvspaces/

FOREST PARKRV SPACES

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We offer Old-Fashioned Hospitalityand Memorable Vacations

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Bear Country GiftsCarving Demonstrations Held Twice A

Month ~ May thru Oct., By World FamousBear Carver, Dan Forschler

Featuring Northern California’s largest

selection of Chain Saw Carved Bears and other unique wood carving sculptures.

Canyon Dam RV Park & Cabin Rentals OPEN YEAR ROUND

Full Hook-up RV Spaces With Laundry & Shower

$25 per night ~ $120 per week

$240 per month (year round)

2 Bedroom Cabin Suites With Full Kitchen ~ Direct TV

$79.99 per night(All rentals based on 2-person occupancy)

Dr. Del’s Fly ShopAmerican Made Products!

LOCATED IN THE CANYON DAM STORE

Fishing Bait ~ Tackle ~ Supplies

Canyon Dam Dogs & BurgersTHE BEST DOGS & BURGERS IN PLUMAS COUNTY!

Casper Dogs ~ Polish Dogs

Bratwurst w/ Cheddar & Jalapeno

Andouille Dogs (Cajun Sausage)

¼ lb & ½ lb Angus Sirloin Burgers

Home Grown Tomatoes & Red Onions

Award Winning Chili ~ Smoothies ~ Snow Cones

Professional FishingGuide Service

By World Famous Fishing Guide: Roger Keeling (Simply The Best In Plumas & Lassen Counties!)

Over 40 years experience At Lake Almanor, Eagle Lake & Antelope Lake.

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The Indian Valley area, which includes the communities ofGreenville, Taylorsville, Crescent Mills, Indian Falls and Gene-see, is rich in beauty and history.

Surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop, the valley isdotted with ranches, old barns and grazing cattle. The most al-luring 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,and is 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 Gold Dig-ger Days celebration held each July to commemorate the area’svivid gold mining past. Visitors can take a self-guided walkingtour of Greenville’s historic Main Street to learn more about the

town’s origins. On the tour, visit the newly-opened GreenvilleCy Hall Memorial Museum.

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 sureto make a catch.

Crescent Mills, a tiny community nestled against the valley’swestern edge, was a mining boomtown between 1862 and 1882.Today it features a nine-hole golf course and a gift shop.

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.

The charming settlement of Taylorsville, on the way to pop-ular 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.

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Six miles fromLake Almanorat the base ofDyer Mountain

Visit the Lassen County Visitors Center,Westwood Station and our Giant RedwoodStatues year ‘round, located at 3rd & Ash Streets.

Visit Westwood& Enjoy...

� Fall FestivalOct. 13th, 2012

� Christmas in theMountainsDec. 1st, 2012

� ChowderCook-OffJanuary 19th, 2013

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WW ESTWOOD25th Annual

PAUL BUNYAN MOUNTAIN& BLUES FESTIVAL

— First Weekend in July —

For more information, call theWestwood Area Chamber ofCommerce at (530) 256-2456.

JULY 6TH & 7THListen and dance to

music all day!With kids’ activities and craft and food vendors. See our website for

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Taylorsville is a favorite spot for visitors during the summermonths. The town becomes a mecca for cowboys over theFourth of July, when the Silver Buckle Rodeo comes to town. Alsofeatured are a parade and arts and crafts fair.

Taylorsville is home to a community campground and picnicsite east of town, and a grange hall renowned for its uniquespring-loaded dance floor.

From there, it’s a spectacular scenic drive to the lake,

Providing the highest level of care to

Natives and Non-Natives in Plumas

and surrounding counties.

Greenville Rancheria accepts

Medi-Cal, Medicare, CMSP and as a courtesy

Greenville Rancheria will bill most insurances.

Greenville Medical Clinic530.284.6135

Family Medicine, Rheumatology and

Behavioral Health for Natives

Greenville Dental Clinic530.284.7045

New patients and Walk-ins WelcomeTransportation available

410 Main Street, Greenville, CA

passing through the picturesque village of Genesee with itsunique country store and restaurant. Be sure to stop and takein sights around the Heart K Ranch with its historic red barn.This publicly-accessible property is five miles past the store,heading to Antelope.

Small alpine lakes, over 100 resident bird species and goodspots for fossil and rock hunting are among the other attrac-tions of Indian Valley.

Numerous camping facilities, a number of motels andrestaurants, antique stores and other amenities are there towelcome visitors to this restful retreat.

For more information, call the Indian Valley Chamber ofCommerce at (530) 284-6633.➸ Take your camera or your bicycle on a scenic drive

around the valleys east of Greenville and north of Tay-lorsville.

➸ Shop while taking in the Historic Walking Tour ofdowntown Greenville, its museum and antique stores.

➸ Picnic, fish, hike and mountain bike at Round ValleyLake.

➸ Take a fishing, fall foliage or wildflower viewing expedition to Antelope Lake, stopping at the historicGenesee Store.

➸ Hike to Indian Falls and cool off in Indian Creek.

➸ Take a day trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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SolarCook-Off

22nd ANNUAL BLACKHAWK SOLAR COOK-OFF!

Friday, July 13 6pm / Saturday, July 14 11am - DuskLive Music • Awesome Crafts • Food for Sale • Camping

Hot Showers Available - Located at Taylorsville Campground.

For more information, call Blackhawk Solar at (530) 283-1396, Genesee Store at (530) 284-6351, or KQNY in Quincy at 283-0901

BICYCLE RIDESCentury Rides

Saturday, May 26th

VISIT US ONLINE:

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INDIAN VALLEYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

530.284.6633

Leaf Peepers2ND Annual

BICYCLERIDE

Saturday Oct. 6th100 Miles or 100K

Taylorsville 62nd Annual

SILVER BUCKLE

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JACKPOT TEAM ROPING

JUNE 29 - JULY 3

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Information: 284-1472 • 284-6532

INDIAN VALLEY MUSEUMMT. JURA GEM & MUSEUM SOCIETY

TAYLORSVILLEOpen June Thru October

Saturday & Sunday 1-4pmGEMS & MINERALS

NATIVE AMERICAN &HISTORICAL ITEMS

July 4th 7-11amCOWBOY BREAKFASTJuly 1st thru 4th

GEM DEALERS & MUSEUM

Call for Details:284-1046 or 284-6406

Welcome to Beautiful Indian Valley

GOLD DIGGER DAYS50TH ANNIVERSARY

Friday and Saturday July 20 & 21

LACY J. DALTON CONCERTFriday, July 20

STREET FAIREPARADE • STREET DANCEPlumas County's Largest Sporting Event.Tournaments include Horseshoes, Softball.

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

Yankee candles, men’s collectables, wind chimes, babygifts, bears, dolls, greeting cards, antiques, and a treasury

of home and garden accessories.

We’d like you to stop by and see why we have become one of the most popular stores around, with a

selection you must see to believe.

Located in Beautiful

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Hwy 89; Crescent Mills

(530) 284-6016Monday thru Saturday

10 am - 5 pmSundays

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YOUNG'S MARKETFresh meat • Fresh produce

Fishing supplies • GiftsCold beer & wine • Fountain drinksCamping supplies • And much more

Located in the Taylorsville Mall

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Relax &Stay Awhile...

Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of our cozy and comfortable 1 and 2 bedroom

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Conveniently located in Indian Valley700 Hwy. 89, Greenville • (530) 284-6671

SacredSpaceEnergetic Healing Arts

• Therapeutic Massage • Yoga • Tai Chi • MeditationClasses & Private Instruction

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• Gifts galore!• Greeting Cards• Balloons• Assorted Sundries• Jewelry - Including...

Black Hills Gold

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Greenville

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The HideawayMOTEL & LODGE

761 Hideaway Road, Greenville, CA

MohawkTrading Co.Where you still get service!

• Free RV disposal with fill up• Senior Discounts - Gas & Diesel• 24-Hr Pumps

284-7312Hwy. 89, Greenville

“A premier Gateway Community to Lake Almanor

and Lassen Volcanic National Park”

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Data Wells Group“Plumas County’s One-Stop Shop

Contemporary Technology Support” For All of Your Computer Needs ~ MACs & PCs

• Repair Maintenance & Support• Repair Maintenance & Support• Workshops & 1 on1 Tutoring• Workshops & 1 on1 Tutoring• Tablets - iPads (Apps Consulting)• Tablets - iPads (Apps Consulting)• Social Media Marketing • Social Media Marketing (QR Coders. SMS)(QR Coders. SMS)

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The Feather River Canyon, located along Highway 70 between Oroville and Quincy, is oneof the most popular scenic driving routes in the state. It’s amajor portion of the Feather River National Scenic Byway whichserves as the lowest elevation east-west passageway throughthe Sierra Nevada.

Cascading waterfalls and wildflowers in the spring and bril-liant colors in the fall highlight the canyon’s natural beauty.The area also showcases the marvels of power plant, railroad

and highway engineering betweenthe steep, rugged canyon walls that drop down to the NorthFork 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) are ac-cessed 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 se-lect weekends from May to October. There also are numerousfishing holes along the creeks that intersect the river.

The small communities of Tobin, Belden, Caribou, Twainand Paxton offer lodging,camping, convenience storesand places to eat. Beldendraws visitors with a series ofmusic festivals and concertsstaged on summer weekends.

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

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

➸ Photograph trainsalong the manybridges and tunnels.

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29186 SCENIC HIGHWAY 70. Two and a half hours from

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call 530 283-1589 or visitwww.randrrvparkhotsprings.com

Tunnels, trains, powerhouses, waterfallsand wildflowers are just a few of thesights to see on the Feather RiverCanyon Highway as it celebrates it’s75th anniversary in 2012.


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Quincy, the Plumas County seat,is nestled against the western slopeof the Sierra Nevada range and tucked at the edge of the lushAmerican 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 thecounty courthouse. The four-story courthouse building on MainStreet is the county’s most dominant and impressive structure.Built in 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 strongcommitment to the arts, with numerous films, musical anddramatic events being staged at the historic Town Hall Theatreand the newly-opened West End Theatre, both on Main Street.

Plumas Arts is headquartered in Quincy, in one of severalMain Street galleries that feature changing displays of work byregional artists. The galleries host a series of Friday night “ArtWalks” throughout the year.

During October, Quincy’s domestic tree-lined streets andsurrounding native deciduous forest produce an impressive arrayof fall foliage, making it a popular hub for “leaf peepers” who cometo witness the county’s fall color show.

Quincy 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 toaccommodate visitors.

Just west of Quincy is Feather River College, a two-yearcommunity 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 88) located on the eastern side of town offHighway 70.

For more information about Quincy and the Central Plumasarea, call the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at (530) 283-0188.

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➸ Take in history at the Plumas County Museumand the self-guided Historic Walk.

➸ Shop historic downtown Quincy – galleries,shops, gift stores, theatres, restaurants and more!

➸ Take a drive up to Bucks Lake.

➸ Photograph the town’s celebrity trees duringOctober’s brilliant fall color peak.

➸ Hike the Cascades trail along Spanish Creeknorth of Quincy.

➸ Spot unique carnivorous plants in the nearbyButterfly Valley Botanical Area.

➸ Browse produce, enjoy live bands at the Farmer’sMarket on Thursday summer evenings.

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Celebrating Our50th Year

(530) 283-0930Take home a saddlebag

full of memories to last a lifetime! www.greenhornranch.com

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Family Vacations • WeddingsReunions & Parties

Corporate / Business RetreatsSpecial Events • Kids Camps

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EPILOG BOOKS

• Local Music • Arts & Crafts• Unique Gifts • Regional Books• Post Cards • Comics• Children’s Books• Camille Beckman Products• Internet Access

373 W. Main St., [email protected]

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Mon-Sat 10am to 6pmwww.283book.com

HOMEFURNISHINGS• Unique Gifts• Bedding• Custom FurnitureNorm & Jeanne Brovelli530-283-1378 230 Main St., Quincy

www.lacasabellaonline.netValerie & Michael Nellor

562 Jackson StreetQuincy, California

www.adasplace.com530-283-1954

A lovelygarden-level alternativeto traditionalhotels, motels and B&B’s.

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THURSDAY EVENINGS

supplements and herbs, fair-trade products

from local artists.Monday-Saturday 7:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 7:00pm

and unique handmade crafts & gifts

At the corner of Main & Church Streets

Featuring natural, organic foods, qualityA cooperative since 1978

269 Main Street in Quincy, CA

The Toy Store / Little PeopleA very special

children’s store with a unique selection of

toys, gifts and clothing.Serving Quincy since 1978

383 Main St., Quincy

530-283-0404Mon-Sat 9:30 - 5:30

FITNESS CENTERSingle, five & ten day passesExercise Classes • Free Weights

Sauna • JacuzziRacquetball Courts

Mon - Thurs 5 am - 9 pm, Fri 5 am - 7 pm

Weekends 8 am - Noon

336 Crescent St., Quincy

530-283-9401


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• 24- Hour Office• Jacuzzi Spa Rooms• Free HBO and Cable• Microwave and Refrigerator• Continental Breakfast• Handicapped Rooms• DVD Players & Movies Available• In-Room Coffee

(530) 283-3686Reservations: 1-800-804-6541

200 Crescent Street / Highway 70, Quincy, CA 95971www.GoldPanLodge.net

Sleep by the Babbling Brook Relax and Rejuvenate in Historic Quincy

* Clean, Comfortable Rooms in a Park-like Setting

* Some Kitchenette, Garden, and Brookside Units

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INQUINCY

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"The Atmosphere You Came To The Mountains For"

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• Pull-thru Sites

• 62 Full Hookups

• Paved Sites

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• Clean Restrooms & Laundry

• WiFi

• Rec Hall - Clubs Welcome

• SATV

• Paved Interior Roads

• LP Gas & RV Supplies

ADJACENT TO: Public Swimming Pool • Playground • SkateparkNEARBY: Golf • Fishing • Lakes • Streams • Hiking • Skiing • Dining • Groceries

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Have you been looking for a new home with exceptional value built to ENERGY STAR/SOLAR standards? Then visit us on Lee Road in Quincy. Sierra Park at Quincy has three distinctive homes to

choose from offering a wide range of standard packages, allowing you to customize your new home. Contact us to arrange a tour of one of our homes or visit our web site for complete pricing details.

ENERGY STAR AND SOLAR HOMES

Country Villa Health ServicesEstablished in 1969

50 East Central Avenue, Quincy, CA 95971-9718

Denise Huggins, Administratortel 530•283•2110 or 530•283•2274

[email protected]

Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation

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GARDEN DECORBAR-B-QUE’S • GIFTS

Stoves • Spas • Accessories

Quincy 283-2929Open Tues-Fri 9:30-5:30,

Sat 10-4, Closed Sun & Mon2019 E. Main St., Quincy

QuincyDrug

StoreWe invite you andyour family to stop byand visit one of theoldest operating drugstores in California.

493 W. Main, Quincy • 283-0480

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200 E. Main St., Quincy, CA 95971

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Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) is a third generation, familyowned business that provides thousands of jobs in the woodproducts industry throughout the western United States.SPI is committed to its employees, and to the future, bymanaging its nearly two million acres of forest lands on asustained yield basis.

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525 W. Main St., Quincy • 283-3344Across the street from the Plumas County Courthouse

Owners: Dutch, Kim and Kathleen Morrison

“We Do Food Justice”BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

Daily Specials ~ Espresso & Latte’sOpen daily: 7 am - 2 pm

“Local Owners Working with Local People”

COURTHOUSE

CAFE

AYOOB’S MAIN ST. STYLES PROVIDES HIGH-PERFORMANCE

FASHION APPAREL THAT IS OUTDOOR

INSPIRED FOR CALIFORNIA’S LIFESTYLE.

AYOOB’S

Located at 515 W. Main St. in Downtown Quincy

(530) 283-0940

P.O. BOX 19481695 East MainQuincy, CA 95971

(530) 283-3386

There’s No Place Like Home...Especially A Home in Plumas County.

Open the door to a new lifestyle.

PROPERTIES

Check our web pages at: townandcountryprops.come-mail: [email protected]

Come relax on our front porch. Indulge in our award

winning country breakfast.Bob Janowski

542 Jackson St., Quincy, CA

530.283.0102


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The centerpiece of recreation in Central Plumas County is

Bucks Lake, which is 17 miles southwest of Quincy, past the

small community of Meadow Valley.

This beautiful, semi-isolated destination offers year-round

enjoyment at an elevation of 5,200 feet. With 17 miles of shore-

line, sandy beaches and tall pines, Bucks Lake attracts fisher-

men, campers and water sports enthusiasts in the temperate

months.

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Plumas District HospitalPlumas District Hospital and the central Plumas County region provide the perfectmix of a rewarding career and a quality lifestyle. Full and Part-time positions

available. Competitive salary and benefits package,including PTO, 403(b) and 457(b).

Opportunity Awaits

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1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971

Call our Human Resources Department at: 530.283.7169 or 530.283.7120OR APPLY ONLINE AT: WWW.PDH.ORG

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American ValleyAnimal HospitalFull Service Animal Hospital

• Science DietPrescription Diets

• Boarding• Flea and Tick Products

Gary Klement, DVM77 Alta Ave. Quincy, CA 95971

283-4500

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Full Service Salon • FACIALS • TANNING

• MANICURES • PEDICURES• DERMALOGICA PRODUCTSJEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES

CLOTHING

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There’s nothing like the comfort of home.When you are ready to relax and enjoy a fine meal... Let us

take care of you while you enjoy a complete presentation of ChefPatrick LeCoq’s fine and classic country French home cooking.

To Go!! WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO TAKE US WITH YOU!! ~ SANDWICHES,SOUPS, SALADS AND MORE (KEEP YOUR SANDWICH STICKERS) – BUY 4, 5TH IS FREE. FIVE STICKERS AND ENJOY A FREE LUNCH!

COOKING CLASS:Enjoy an afternoon of Culinary Instruction with your host Chef Patrick LeCoq!

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’sDaily 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 Menu

LUNCH SERVEDMonday thru Friday

11am - 2pm

$11.95 per personPRESENTATION

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 SandwichesAvailable To Go!

Also find our Patés and more at

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Private Land atBUCKS LAKE, CALIFORNIA

Contact: DAVE NORTON530.283.4577

Email: [email protected]

• Meadow and Mountain Views• Septic Hook-Ups• Underground Power• Underground Telephone• Private Gated Community• Quiet, Secluded• Walk to the Lake

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Trophy rainbow trout andsalmon, waterskiing and jet-skiing, swimming, boating,nine campgrounds and a ma-rina are featured at the lake.

Plenty of mountain bikingopportunities also exist in theadjacent forest. Hiking trailsabound in the Bucks LakeWilderness, with access to thePacific Crest Trail.

Stunning red dogwood andgolden aspen make the driveup to Bucks Lake a favoriteduring the fall foliage season.

Bucks Lake in winter is apremier destination for snow-mobilers and cross-countryskiers, with staging facilitiesand 100 miles of groomedtrails. A popular snowmobilepoker run is held at BucksLake each February.

During the winter, BucksLake Road is plowed only to

Bucks Summit, three milesfrom the lake, but the area re-mains open as a winter re-treat.

Two resorts, a motel and abed and breakfast inn areopen to accommodate visitorsyear-round. Winter snowcatshuttle service is offered.

Call the Quincy Chamber ofCommerce at (530) 283-0188 formore information.

WE RENT FUN!WE RENT FUN!

530-283-4243

PONTOON BOATS • WATERCRAFTKAYAKS • CANOES • SKI BOATS

FISHING BOATS

Cabins all with lakeview,campground & docks

530-283-4243DeWitt & Kimberly Henderson - Owners

www.BucksLakeMarina.com

THIS CABIN FOR SALE

(530) 283-2078

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BUCKS LAKESHORE RESORT

Come Relax and Enjoy Our Amazing Lake Views

DISCOVER BUCKS LAKESHORE RESORT - Visitus and get away from it all…. Choose your vacation ......relaxed and serene or active and fun or a little of both.Grab your kayak or rent one from Bucks Lake Marina,paddle around the 17 miles of shoreline, hike the manytrails including the Pacific Crest Trail, watch the ospreyand bald eagles dive for dinner and enjoy the amazingsunsets. Read a book, roast a marshmallow, and rejuve-nate in the fresh mountain air.

WATER SPORTS - Bring your ski boat, or rent onefrom Bucks Lake Marina, and carve the water in the earlymorning or late evening. Tube in the afternoon when thelake is a little choppy. Rent a personal watercraft andjump the waves. Fish for our large Mackinaw, the deli-cious Kokanee, Browns and Rainbow trout.

SNOW PLAY - We have over 100 miles of groomedsnowmobile trails, mountains for hill climbing and awinter time resort.

DINING - Enjoy lakefront dining on our outdoor patio;try one of our 18 beers on tap, a glass of wine or a funmixed drink from our full bar, like our famous TreeSmacker! We have delicious homemade pizza, 1/2 poundgrilled burgers, tri tip sandwiches, fish & chips, 3 types ofyummy salads and more!!

Year-round Fun!

KIM & DEWITT HENDERSON

(530) 283-2848

Visit us online at:

BucksLakeshoreResort.com

WiFi Available

530-283-2262

16525 Bucks Lake RoadMeadow Valley, CA

BucksLakeLodge.com

We welcome you, with year-round activities and fantastic food! Winter fun starts with snowmobiling, snow shoeing,

and cross country skiing, (don’t miss the poker run, it’s a blast).

Summer has everything you want from hiking, boating, jet skiing, fishing, hunting, camping, and much much more.

Fall is for reflection with Bird Watching and taking in the splendor of the Fall Colors.

The Lodge has cabin & hotel accommodations, general store, gift shop, and your favorite cocktails and spirits at our full bar.

The atmosphere in the dining room is warm and romantic with an old-fashion Western Bar.

Weekends have different types of entertainment, something for everyone (dancing, karaoke, live bands, and sing alongs).

Relax and savor the beautiful scenery while we offer you great homemade food and friendly mountains service! Enjoy yourself!

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Surrounded by mountain peaks and lush pine forest, thevillage of Graeagle and its nearby communities lie in the idyllicMohawk Valley through which flows the Middle Fork FeatherRiver.

Six pristine golf courses have made the area a renownedgolf vacation destination.

Visitors also come to enjoy a variety of other outdoorpursuits, 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 establishments. Itserves as the southern gateway to the county and is only anhour from nearby Truckee and Reno.

Graeagle, a former lumber mill, features a quaint array ofidentical red buildings that house a wine tasting room, giftshops and services. The Graeagle Mill Pond is a popularswimming and picnicking site during the summer and is thestaging area for the town’s annual Fourth of July fireworksdisplay. The summertime “Music by the Pond” free concertseries features performances by local bands every Wednesdayevening.

Arts and crafts fairs held during the summer in GraeaglePark also bring lots of visitors to the town. Other popular yearlyevents include a Celtic Festival, an antique fair, a kid’s fishingderby, a food/wine tasting, and various entertainment staged atthe Corner Barn at the junction of Hwys. 89 & 70.

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 1914, which is a full-service resort, conferenceand retreat facility, currently undergoing renovation.

At the base of Eureka Peak, five miles west, is the historictown of Johnsville in the heart of Plumas-Eureka State Park.Johnsville was an early mining town which today contains afew picturesque, unrestored gold rush era structures alongside

modern homes. It also features an interesting cemetery, achurch that houses a museum, and a dinner house, its onlycommercial establishment.

Eureka Bowl above Johnsville attracts history buffs as wellas Nordic and downhill skiers. The site is near the oldestrecorded ski racing area in the western hemisphere and hoststhe annual Historic Longboard Ski Revival Series racesorganized by the Plumas Ski Club.

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➸ Immerse yourself in the Gold Rush atPlumas-Eureka State Park.

➸ Browse the red-building shops in the village of Graeagle and enjoy some wine tast-ing.

➸ Golf as many holes as you can – choosefrom six courses.

➸ Take your snowmobile on a ride from GoldLake to Bassett’s Station.

➸ Go out to eat at one of the many fine din-ing options in the area.

More Info: (530) 836-6811

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Red House ArtGallery & Gifts

Distinctive Jewelry

Original Artwork

American-Made Gifts

On the park in Graeagle

#126 Highway 89 530-836-0104

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BONTA STREET BISTROBenedicts ~ Scrambles ~ Traditional Breakfasts

Panini on Freshly Baked FocacciaSalads ~ Sandwiches ~ House Made Soups

Freshly Baked Cinnamon Rolls and other Treats

BREAKFAST AND LUNCHBeer & Wine • Indoor and Outdoor Seating

190 Bonta St. Blairsden

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GOURMET COFFEE • TEAS ESPRESSO • CAPPUCCINO

CANDIES • PASTRIESTim and Cathy Kurdupski, Owners

DINE IN - TAKE OUT115 Hwy. 89, Graeagle

10-5, 7 Days a Week, (closed March)[email protected]

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9-Hole Executive Golf CourseTrout PondMountain Bike Pump Track

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Starbucks® Coffee Store All your favorite espresso drinks, blended beverages and fresh baked pastries EAT IN OR TO GO.

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Full Service Resort and Conference Center

CHEF’S EXQUISITE SEASONAL CUISINE AND FULL BARSeasonal Dinner - Patio Dining.

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OUTPOST

High Speed Internet(530) 836-2414

www.graeagleoutpost.comNext to the Mill Pond

• SPECIALTY COFFEES• BLENDED COFFEE DRINKS

• HOT DOGS • NACHOS• CHILI • BOAT RENTALS

Live music on Wednesdaysummer evenings!

Susan WilsonMassage ProfessionalCertified Reiki Master

Call (530) 836-2726 For appointment & informationGift Certificates Available

Massage • Energy WorkReflexology • Guided Imagery

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530-862-1196Off Gold Lake Road - At the base of the Sierra Buttes

(530) 836-2059174 Little Bear Rd., Blairsden

Located Off The Beaten Path...Just minutes from Graeagle

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Escape...Escape...Escape......to a Scenic Vacation Resort Surrounded by the Beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains

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Sierra City, CA 96125

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FUN GIFTS!Jewelry • Handbags • Clothing

Toys • Specialty BabyGreeting Cards • Books

Lollia Handcream • Chocolates

Downtown Graeagle • 530-836-2588

Briar Patch

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Prawns • Prime RibFlat Iron Steak

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Bar opens when red truck is here • Dinner at 5 pm

CALL FOR OPEN DAYSWill consider opening for groups of 15 or more on closed days.

DINNER INCLUDES: Soup, Salad & DessertYour hosts: The Terry Family

60300 Mount Tomba Rd., Cromberg

(530) 836-2359Reservations Recommended

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TOURIST & BUSINESSINFORMATION

Come Enjoy Visiting orRelocating to Eastern

Plumas County(530) 836-6811

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3901 PACKER LAKE RD., LAKES DISTRICTCABINS

• Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner• Sunday Brunch - Full Bar• Public Invited • Boat Rental• Fishing • Swimming • Hiking

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Located Within Plumas Pines Rec Center

126 Cottonwood Dr.

May to October

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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 attractsnumerous visitors to its supe-rior lakeside campsites, fish-ing holes, hiking trails andswimming areas. It’s also afavorite destination formotorcyclists, car clubs, win-ter sports enthusiasts, andfamily reunions and groupretreats.

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 racing

on 12-foot “snowshoes” in thelate 1800s.

The La Porte area hostsmiles of terrain for snowmo-biling and cross-country skiing/snowshoeing as well asstaging areas and warminghuts. A snowmobile poker runis held each year in February.

The community featuresthe historic Union HotelSierra Retreat (open forgroups), along with cabinrentals, a restaurant/tavern, ageneral store, deli, gas station,and small museum. A popu-lar Fourth of July parade, oneof the world’s smallest, isstaged along La Porte’s one-block downtown.

La Porte is accessible fromQuincy via the LaPorte/Quincy Road (unplowedin winter) or year-round fromMarysville via Highway 20and County Road E-21.

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

Formed by glaciers and filled with remnants of the goldrush, the Lakes Basin area offers pristine camping, hiking andmountain biking. The most prominent feature on thelandscape is the Sierra Buttes, a series of jagged peaksreminiscent of the Swiss Alps, with a hiking trail to the top.

The Gold Lake Highway through the Lakes Basin area isnot plowed during the winter, making it a popular playgroundfor snowmobilers and cross-country skiers.

Resorts, vacation rentals, motels, bed and breakfast innsand campgrounds are among the choices for vacationersthroughout the Graeagle area. The small community of Clio(to the south) offers nearby camping and lodging, and is nearthe residential and resort developments of Whitehawk Ranch,Valley Ranch Estates and Mohawk Meadows.

East of Clio, on County Road A-15, is the resort/residentialcommunity of Gold Mountain. The Nakoma Golf Resortclubhouse at Gold Mountain is an original Frank Lloyd Wrightdesign.

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

For more information on the Graeagle area, contact theEastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce, (530) 836-6811.

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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 wildflow-ers. There is a five-mile hiking trail along the east shore of the lakethat will eventually be expanded to continue around the entirelake.

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 diesel lo-comotive themselves.

A log home on Highway 70 on the east end of Portola houses avisitors center and the Williams House Museum. The 1931 house,on the California Historical Register, displays the history of Portolaand 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 through theU.S. Forest Service picnic area off Highway 70 to Rocky Point Road,where you can continue along the river.

There are also ample quiet roadways near Portola and LakeDavis popular with bicyclists. During winter, these routes providegreat terrain for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers.

Frenchman Lake, northeast of Portola, is a greattrout fishery and popular camping area.

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East of Portola is the Jim Beckwourth Museum, a log cabin trad-ing post once owned by the famous pioneer James Beckwourth.

Grizzly Ranch, a private golf course and residential community, islocated east of Portola, along Grizzly Road leading to Lake Davis. Justto the south of Portola is the golf resort/residential community ofGold Mountain, where the Nakoma Golf Resort clubhouse is anoriginal Frank Lloyd Wright design.

Annual events like Railroad Days, Santa Train, sled-dog races andthe Lake Davis Fishing Derby attract many visitors to Portola. A newWinter Snowfest over President’s Day Weekend features a snowmobilepoker run and a variety of winter sports and unique snow competi-tions.

A variety of restaurants and lodging options, shops and otheramenities can be found both along Highway 70 and across the FeatherRiver in old downtown.

The city’s downtown park, which hosts a number of outdoor con-certs and events, has a skateboard park, swimming pool, horseshoepits, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, playground and picnicarea.

Farther east along Highway 70, the vast expanses of the Sierra Val-ley occupy a large portion of Eastern Plumas County and play a majorrole in the county’s cattle-producing industry.

Here are situated the towns of Beckwourth, Vinton and Chilcoot,the latter being the gateway to Frenchman Lake, a great trout fisheryand popular camping area.

A bi-annual Cowboy Poetry show is held in Vinton in March andSeptember.

The headwaters of the Feather River are located in the Sierra Valley

and this wetland habitat has made it a prime location for bird-watch-ing. Bird-watchers can commonly observe diverse types of waterfowland raptors along the county roads south of Highway 70.

Rock hounds also have much to explore in this area, where diversegeology is caused by the meeting of two mountain ranges (Sierra Ne-vada and Cascade) and the Great Basin to the east. Fossils, quartz andmany astounding sculptures of natural volcanic rock, found in placeslike Little Last Chance Creek Canyon near Frenchman Lake, are evi-dence of the valley’s unique geological formations.

For more information, call the Portola Visitors Center, (530) 832-0671 or the Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce in Blairsden, (530) 836-6811.

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➸ Get close to nature by birding, fishing or wildlifewatching at Lake Davis, the Sierra Valley and FrenchmanLake.

➸ Take a stroll, jog or bike ride along Portola’s scenicRiverwalk.

➸ Shop Portola’s historic downtown Commercial Streetand browse the stores along Hwy. 70.

➸ Explore the mountain roads above Sierra Valley andLake Davis on a guided ATV or snowmobile tour.

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

➸ Check out amusing displays and unique merchandise at Wiggin’s Trading Post.

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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 1800s.

The park features un-matched landscapes, a myriad of hik-ing trails leading to four lakes, and a 67-site campground setalong Jamison Creek underneath towering pines. Be sure to visitthe park’s indoor-outdoor museum, which includes early goldmining equipment and relics, a complete blacksmith shop, apartially restored stamp mill, and a restored miner’s home. Youcan also peer inside the entrance to the Eureka Tunnel and seethe 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 summerseason. Supervised gold panning is offered.

Park docents in period attire re-create a miner’s lifestyle dur-ing Gold Discovery Days. Blacksmith demonstrations, mininglore and home tours help take visitors back to the 1890s. A pan-cake breakfast is also part of the fun.

In the wintertime, the park is transformed into a winter par-adise. Visitors can drive the well-cleared roads to enjoy the var-ious cross-country ski loops, including the 2.5-mile groomedJamison Canyon Ski Trail that starts or ends at the museum. Or,follow the road until it ends at Eureka Bowl to access more back-country skiing, snowshoeing and a popular sledding area.

The historic Eureka Ski Bowl is near the site of the firstrecorded downhill ski races in North America. It no longer op-erates as a ski area, but stages the Historic Longboard Ski Re-vival Series races organized by the Plumas Ski Club in January,February and March.

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

Museum admission is free, but donations are accepted andappreciated. The park has consistently attracted an extremelyloyal following among its long-time campers and it has astrongly committed volunteer corps. The Plumas Eureka StatePark Association relies heavily on donations for funding.

Park campground fees are $35 per site and are now availableby reservation. Call 1-800-444-7275 or reserve online at www.reserveamerica.com. Reservations are recommended fromMemorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

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

One of the largest remaining stamp mills in the American West is the Mohawk Stamp Mill, which once processed millions ofdollars in gold. The campground and museum complex at Plumas-Eureka State Park will be open for the 2012 season.

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The beauty of forest-covered mountains, water and fresh air

appeals to many visitors looking to escape from crowded urban

lifestyles. Plumas County offers a safe, friendly environment --

a major selling point for young families who have made it their

home. Many residents telecommute in order to enjoy the qual-

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Along with the plethora of outdoor, arts and recreational

amenities described in this publication, Plumas County offers

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business relocation and start-up.

There’s a wide variety of real estate available to meet many

needs and budgets. Properties range from a rustic cabin and a

quaint small town cottage, to an elegant custom home on a

lake or a golf course villa, with a huge variety of architectural

styles.

You can also live on a river, buy some ranch land, put up a

modular, fix up a historic home, or move into a brand-new

subdivision.

If you’re looking for land, you’ll find plenty of it in Plumas

County, from half-acre lots on up.

There are also several properties available for either short or

long-term rental.

The Plumas Association of Realtors , which represents

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Plumas County has spectacular fall colors that dazzle yearafter year. Masses of burnished golds and sunlit yellows fleckedwith brilliant reds and rich magentas, set against the majesticgreens of the mountains and the royal blue sky, qualify PlumasCounty as a must-see destination for nature lovers and cam-era buffs during late 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 fes-tivals 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.Pick one up at visitor information centers listed on page 10.

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 timeof year, 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 clustersof aspen and other deciduous trees stand out among the cedar,

fir and ponderosa pine.Lake Almanor Area. The lake, with Mt. Lassen looming in

the background, is a scenic masterpiece year-round.Autumn brings miles of reddened dogwood on Highway 36,

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

The meadow by the causeway east of Chester glows withhues of gold from late September through October. The BennerCreek area north of Chester is a good place to see the stunningdogwood.

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 ofgolden oak, chokecherry and dogwood, and on the other, thecrystalline waters of the stream are lined with amber willowand Indian rhubarb, which becomes flaming red.

Nearing Taylorsville, the entire valley becomes visible at thebase of Mt. Hough. Broad bands of oak and quaking aspen de-scend the ravines of the mountain, resembling giant saffronwaterfalls.

Near Greenville, the road to Round Valley Lake has largegroves of dogwood and cottonwood that make it a worthy sidetrip.

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

If you take the Big Creek route to the top, you’ll be treatednot only to some of the largest concentrations of dogwood inthe county, but also to an incredible view of the valley below.

Near the top there are several meadows with groves of aspenand creek willow.

Coming north from Oroville, the road climbs from 200 to5,100 feet, offering an incredible array of brilliant hardwoods,including big-leaf maples, set against the dark green backdropof conifers.

A popular, longer loop tour brings you up this road to BucksLake and Quincy and back down again the following day via theFeather River Canyon.


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Quincy/La Porte Road. Quincy is the county seat and the courthouse onMain Street is surrounded by a fortress of maples, sycamores and liquid ambers.

Coming into town southeast on Highway 70, travelers will be treated to amontage of oak, maple and poplars sprinkled among the homes that rest againstthe backdrop of the western Sierra.

Going east through Quincy, turn right on La Porte Road. Less than a mile southon the old Thompson Ranch stands an stately old English maple. The only oneof its kind in the area, its leaves turn incredible shades of champagne pink anddeep scarlet.

The drive to the historical town of La Porte winds through canyons, crossesthe Middle Fork of the Feather River and is a spectacular color excursion.

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

Over 9,000 acres of wilderness,lakes, streams and bountifultrees comprise this beautifuland rugged part of the county.

Because of the high altitude,the quaking aspens are some ofthe first trees to turn in the falland provide splashes of lumi-nous color throughout the area.

Portola/Sierra Valley. Thedrive up to Lake Davis andFrenchman Lake in the easternsection of the county takes youpast stunning groves of quakingaspen and cottonwood thatjump out against the dark greenconifers. Spectacular foliagecan also be seen along RockyPoint Road in Portola, whichparallels the Middle ForkFeather River.

Off-road color. Some ofthe county’s best color is hid-den off the roadways. You canview some glorious autumnleaves on a hike, on horseback,on a mountain bike, whilehunting, or while fishing orboating.

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Check the “Awesome Autumn” blog at the websitewww.plumascounty.org for up-to-date reports on fallcolor and the best places to find it. We post “leafpeeper” reports as soon as fall colors appear, beginningaround the last week in September.

The reports continue as long as the color lasts, usuallythrough mid-November, depending on weather and el-evation. If you’re planning a trip around the fall colors,you may also call the visitor centers listed on page 10.

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Colorful shows of wildflowerscan be seen along major Plumas County roads during the latespring and early summer. Conifer trees make up the mostprominent part of the county’s landscape, but the forest alsosupports some 2,000 species of plants, most of which are flow-ering.

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

through the Feather River Canyon) is especially showy fromApril through June with a constantly changing display of wild-flower color. Early color may be seen in the yellows of the del-icate waterfall buttercups and the reds of the redbud shrub.Later color may be seen in the yellow bush monkeyflower andin the blues of the shrubby silver lupine. June is particularlyspectacular with the lavenders and magentas of specialspecies of clarkia lining the highway.

In the central part of Plumas County, May and June are thebest wildflower months. Beautiful displays may be seen in In-dian Valley, especially along Stampfli Lane across the centerof the valley. The roads near Taylorsville and along both sidesof the North Arm also are good for viewing. The road from Tay-lorsville through Genesee Valley and up to Antelope Lake ismagnificent in the spring.

Highway 89 along Lake Almanor has some colorful wild-flowers, especially the area about midway between Canyon

Dam and Highway 36 wherethere are wet meadows. Theeast shore of the lake alongHighway 147 is pretty withthe white color of bitter-brush and serviceberry. Theappearance of the land-scape east of Chester alongHighway 36 changes inspring with the floweringshrubs. The yellow color ofantelope bitterbrush and ar-rowleaf balsam root, andthe white flowers of bit-tercherry are prominent.West of Chester, the com-mon wildflowers are theyellow senecio and the Cal-ifornia stickseed.

Another hot spot is alongthe roadside of Highway 32south of Chester, where ri-parian areas produce anabundance of wildflowers.Look for dogwood and pur-ple-flowered deerbrush inearly spring, and orangecanyon delphinium andredbud during the summermonths.

Bucks Lake Road (Quincy-Oroville High-way) from Bucks Summit to Bucks Lake Lodge has beautifulflowers, especially in the wet areas around Whitehorse Camp-ground.

In June, the meadows in the eastern part of Plumas County,especially around Lake Davis and Red Clover Valley, put ona vivid display of purple camas and larkspur, yellow meadow buttercups, butterweed and others.

If you’re willing to explore away from the roads, the But-terfly Valley BotanicalArea north of Quincy isamass with color in June.The area has a large vari-ety of species, includingthe unique and rare Cali-fornia pitcher-plant, ayellow plant which trapsinsects and digests them.A tour map and informa-tion sheet on the area isavailable.

The Lakes BasinRecreation Area offersthe area’s best show ofwildflowers from Junethrough August. The net-work of good trails in thisarea pass through color-ful meadows and openridges of wildflowers, allwith great views of the craggy Sierra crest and the many lakeswithin the basin.

There is also a book available to guide hikers, WildflowerWalking in the Lakes Basin, available at area bookstores.

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There is no better way to enjoy thebeauty of the area than by exploring itfirst-hand and on foot. Whether youtake a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike, you'll experience themagnificence of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges alongan extensive system of trails. There are literally thousands ofworthwhile excursions in Plumas County. The most accessiblehiking areas are described below.

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 hik-ing times. The guide is available at local visitor informationcenters. Two locally-authored guidebooks on area hiking trailsalso are 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 remote trails,it’s best to bring along a compass and a forest service map.

Dogs are welcome (leash preferred) on all national foresttrails. Within Plumas Eureka State Park, dogs are only allowedon the Grass Lake trail, and dogs are not allowed on trails inLassen Volcanic National Park.

About 80 miles of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail(PCT) stretch across Plumas County, with elevations rangingfrom 2,400 to 7,000 feet. This famous west coast trail, open tofoot and horseback traffic only, encompasses a total of 2,650miles, from Mexico to Canada. The Plumas County section canbe accessed six miles west of Chester, at Belden in the Feather

River Canyon, at Bucks Summit on Bucks Lake Road, off BigCreek Road near Bucks Lake, along the Quincy/La Porte Road,and in the Lakes Basin 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 Parkand the 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 higherup.

The Indian Valley area has self-guided nature walks, pleas-ant for families and seniors, including the Round Valley LakeNature Walk near Greenville and the short hike to spectacularIndian Falls. Intermediate trails are located off the road to An-telope Lake, including a trail between Antelope and Taylorlakes.

The Lakes Basin Recreation Area in the southeastern partof the 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.

Lake Davis Recreation Area north of Portola has a 5.1-milehiking trail along the east shore of the lake that accesses thecampgrounds, and work continues to expand the trail, with theultimate goal being a loop around the entire lake.

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

Golfers can usually get on the course of their choosing withoutmuch difficulty, but it’s best to make tee times in advance in sum-mer months.

Some of the golf courses offer packages, and most have condos,

vacation homes, motels or resortsnearby. Golfers can also choose from a variety of fine dining es-tablishments, some of which are located right at the golf course.

What makes Plumas County such a rare golf destination is theplethora of other recreation activities nearby. Fishing, boating, hik-ing, history, events and festivals abound. This combination of nat-ural beauty, first-rate golf, reasonable rates and friendlycommunities makes Plumas County a must for any golfer.

For a listing of golf courses, see page 70

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Plumas County’s 1,000 miles ofstreams and more than 100 lakes ofthe Feather River watershed make fora wonderful, varied and famous fishery. No matter what typeof angler you are, you’ll find plenty of awe-inspiring places toreel them in.

Native rainbow trout are the predominant game fish, butbrown trout and brook trout also have been established inmany waterways. A special strain of rainbow, known as EagleLake trout, are found in many of the major lakes.

Other game fish include Mackinaw (lake trout), kokaneeand king salmon, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegilland catfish.

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

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

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

Check the current Department of Fish and Game regula-tions pamphlet for specific dates and limits.

LAKESAll of the larger lakes and some of thesmaller ones have boating 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

be fished with either bait, lures or flies.Deep trolling with lead core line or downriggers is usually

an effective 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. Fish-

ing is generally good year-round, but fall and winter (if it is notfrozen over) can be outstanding.

Pond smelt, a tiny, silvery bait fish, abound in Almanor, andalso in Butt Valley Reservoir to the southwest. Small white jigsor iridescent pond smelt fly patterns can be very effective.

Most years, from the end of June to the first part of July,


With more than 100 lakes in the Plumas County area, thereare an abundance of opportunities for a stringer full of fishlike these from Antelope Lake.ed. 1000 miles of streams provide plenty of prime fishing holes.

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there is a hatch of Hexagynia (a giant mayfly) which can putthe larger fish into a feeding frenzy just before dark.

A successful fish cage program is operated by the AlmanorFishing Association and California Department of Fish andGame. Fingerling rainbow trout are raised at Hamilton Branchand 50,000, each weighing about a pound, are released in May.A fish hatchery program that supplies fingerling trout to LakeAlmanor waterways is also operated at Chester High School.

Smallmouth bass fishing is another feature attraction at Al-manor.

The focus always seems to be on popular game fish; how-ever, Lake Almanor also has a substantial carp population andthe annual spring carp shoot is a famous event.

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

Butt Valley Reservoir is noted for huge rainbows andbrowns 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 children to fish from shore for bluegills, too. An annual bluegillderby is 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-FISHINGWhether you’re a fly fisherman or prefer to use lures and

bait, you’ll find plenty of good action and surprisingly largetrout in some very small creeks.

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

Exploring a stream, you may see trout rising to an activehatch of insects. Try to capture or at least get a good look at aninsect for size and color.

Mayfly and mosquito patterns, humpies and Adams and cad-dis patterns in appropriate sizes and body colors can be goodchoices.

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 areoften effective early in the year. Two-nymph rigs, one large andone small, are useful for searching.

It works best if you move the nymphs slowly, deep and on afairly short line with a strike indicator near where your leaderattaches to your floating fly-line.

North CountyAlmanor Fishing Adventures ........................(530) 258-6732Almanor Fishing Association (info only)........(530) 258-3790Big Meadows Fishing Guide Service .............(530) 596-3072Dick’s Guide Service .....................................(530) 256-3317Lake Almanor Fly Fishing Company..............(530) 258-3944Mac's Lake Almanor Guide Service ..............(530) 596-3202Quail Lodge...............................................(530) 284-0861Rick’s Guide Service .....................................(530) 284-6005Roger’s Guide Service ...............................(530) 284-6429The Sports Nut (info only) ............................(530) 258-3327

Central CountyBig Daddy’s Guide Service........................(530) 283-4103Fish First Fly-Fishing Guide Service................(530) 343-8300Fish Tales Guide Service................................(530) 559-7175Reese’s Fish Hunt ......................................(530) 927-8925Sportsmen’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) 836-0206J&J’s Grizzly Store (info only) ..................(530) 832-0270Jay Clark Flyfishing.......................................(530) 414-1655Mountain Hardware (info only) ..............(530) 836-2589Reno Fly Shop .............................................(775) 224-5918Sierra Anglers Guide Service ........................(530) 414-1374Stillwater Flyfishing Guide Services...............(888) 867-2127Wiggin’s Trading Post (info only) ............(530) 993-4683Wildlife Charters..........................................(530) 249-1580

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May 19 - Junior Fishing Day . . . . . . . . . . .Graeagle Mill Pond June 2 - Free Kids Fishing Derby . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TaylorsvilleJune 23 - Lake Davis Fishing Derby . . . . . . . . . . . .Lake DavisJuly 7 - Lake Almanor Trout & Salmon Derby .Lake AlmanorJuly 7 - Free Fishing Day . . . . . . . . . . . .All of Plumas CountyAug. 4 - Fish For A Wish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lake AlmanorSept. 8 - Free Fishing Day . . . . . . . . . . .All of Plumas CountyFeb. 2013 - Lake Davis Ice Fishing Tournament . .Lake Davis

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Ants and dark-bodied flypatterns like the renegade,Rio-Grande King, or Cork-endale work pretty well in themiddle of the day if nothingobvious is happening. Fishthese either dry (floating onthe surface) or let them sinkjust under the surface film.

A good trick is to cast at anangle upstream and at theend of the downstream drifttuck the fly under water andswim it back upstream.

The main parts of theFeather River are the NorthFork and Middle Fork.

The North Fork andHamilton Branch flow intoLake Almanor. These and theirsmaller tributaries are goodtrout waters. A new fishing ac-cess area with restrooms andtrails is now in place at Hamil-ton Branch.

Downstream of Almanor,the first dam in PG&E’s “Stair-way of Power,” the fishing de-pends on seasonal restocking.

By contrast, the Middle

Fork has not been altered bydam building and is a feder-ally listed Wild and ScenicRiver from the outflow ofSierra Valley most of the wayto Lake Oroville.

The wild river sectiondownstream from the Quincy-La Porte Road bridge is acces-sible by steep foot trails andprovides excellent fishing forstrong hikers. Fishing im-proves as the water level

recedes from spring runoff.Bring plenty of water for thehike back up the hill.

Fall fishing, when there arefewer vacationers, is particu-larly good.

Upstream, in the more eas-ily reached scenic and recre-ation portion accessible fromHighway 70 east of Quincy, theMiddle Fork holds some nice,if sometimes angler-shy, rain-bows and browns.

Yellow Creek. This is astream restoration success in-volving fishing groups, PG&Eand the Department of Fishand Game.

Barbless hooks and a re-stricted limit apply to YellowCreek in Humbug Valley inorder to keep it a trophy fish-ery. (Check Department ofFish and Game regulations forcurrent rules.)

The rugged Yellow Creekcanyon that flows on toBelden is also an excellenttrout stream.

Do some exploring to dis-cover what may turn out to beyour own favorite spots.

The U.S. Forest Service mapof the Plumas National Forestis useful in searching for loca-tions and road access to themany streams within theFeather River system.

Solid blue lines on topo andforest service maps indicateperennial streams and nearlyall of these are fishable.

Difficult places to reachcan be worth some roughroading or tough hiking, butthere is also some fine fishingclose to major highways andpaved roads.

~ Harry Reeves, avid fisherman

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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 • •

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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, bandtailed pi-geons, 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 threemain zones: D3, X6a-b and C4. Hunters must draw for a limitednumber of tags in the highly prized X zones. Both X zones are to-ward the eastern end of Plumas County and on into LassenCounty.

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 and ex-tends through January.

Excellent duck and geese hunting is offered at the north endof Lake Almanor near Chester. Other good spots for ducks areLake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Antelope Lake and Round ValleyReservoir.

Sportsmen should check their Department of Fish and Gamebooklets for the boundaries of these zones and for season open-ing dates.

Or visit DFG’s website: www.dfg.ca.gov.Visitors who might want to practice their marksmanship are

invited to join local gun clubs that hold trap and target shootingevents and junior trap shoots. These include the Quincy SportsShooters Association (Gopher Hill Range), (530) 394-8390,www.quincyshooting.com; the Sierra Valley Gun Club (Beck-wourth Range), 832-5959 and the Westwood Rifle and Pistol Club(Westwood-Lake Almanor Range), (530) 596-4116.

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BOATING AND SWIMMING

Water sports abound inPlumas County within itsmore than 100 lakes and1,000 miles of streams.

Waterskiing, boating, sail-ing, kayaking, paddleboard-ing, windsurfing, jet skiingand swimming are amongthe more popular watersports available at the largerlakes, including Almanor,Bucks, Antelope, Little Grass,Gold and Frenchman. (LakeDavis does not allow jet ski-ing.)

Boats and equipment maybe rented from marinas onBucks Lake and Lake Al-manor. There also is jet skirental out of Chilcoot withdelivery to nearby lakes. (Seebox next page.)

Swimming is also popularat some of the smaller lakes,including Butt Valley Reser-voir, the Lakes Basin area andthe Graeagle Mill Pond, whichhas an adjacent facility withnon-motorized watercraftrentals.

There are many swim-ming holes to be found in therivers and streams. Therealso are a number of publicswimming pools located inthe major communities.

RIVER RAFTING

Experienced kayakers andrafters can find plenty of ex-citement on the world-classwhitewater found along theFeather River in PlumasCounty. Beginner-level canoe-ing or float-tubing also ispossible along the more gen-tle eastern stretches, or alongsome of its tributaries suchas Indian Creek.

The rafting season runsfrom approximately Januaryto April or May, depending onthe flow. (Recreational sum-mer flow releases will be of-fered 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.

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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”) toTwain or Virgilia is suitable forcanoes or beginner kayakers,with moderate ratings of ClassII and III. The stretch from Vir-

gilia to Rich Bar is recom-mended for experts only.

From Rich Bar to Belden isa popular Class III stretch ofabout five miles, with take outat the rest area or resort.Below Belden, there are inter-mediate and advanced runsthat are accessible during therecreational summer flows.(See box this page)

The Middle Fork of theFeather River at its upperstretches is gentler, with eas-

ier access. From Clio to theMohawk Bridge near Blairsdenis 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 LaPorte Road Bridge is for teamsof expert rafters and kayakersonly.

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

ness adventure that takes ex-perts past deep canyon walls,numerous boulders and wa-terfalls.

Experts regard this remoteand scenic stretch as the mostspectacular multi-day kayak-ing trip in California.

No matter what level ofriver sport you’re planning, besure to take caution by wear-ing a flotation device and hel-met at all times.

Remember the river canchange from year to year, de-pending on winter floods.Watch for fallen trees andother obstacles, and alwaysscout rapids when possible.Whitewater enthusiasts take note! The North Fork of the

Feather River will once again have recreational flow releaseson the Rock Creek section below Belden along Highway 70during the following weekends, July 28-29, August 25-26,and September 22-23, 2012.

Flows will be 800 cfs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdaysand 700 cfs on Sundays till 1 p.m.

The annual Feather Fest with races and party at Indian JimCampground will be during the September 22-23 release.

For more information, call Dave Steindorf at AmericanWhitewater, (530) 343-1871 or go to the American White-water website www.americanwhitewater.org.

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Lake AlmanorKnotty Pine Resort and Marina430 Peninsula Dr. (530) 596-3348, direct line for boat rentalsis (530) 596-4545 • www.knottypine.netSki boats, run-abouts, pontoon boats, fishing boats, Sea-Doo jet ski/waverunners, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards,paddleboats

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Majors Outpost3000 Almanor Drive West at Plumas Pines Resort(530) 259-2727 • www.majorsoutpost.comSea Doo jet ski/waverunners, ski boats, pontoon boats, fishing boats

Bucks LakeBucks Lake Marina, Bucks Lake. (530) 283-4243 • www.buckslakemarina.comSki, fishing and pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, Polaris waverunners

Eastern PlumasGraeagle Outpost, Hwy. 89 next to the Graeagle Mill Pond (530) 836-2414 • www.graeagleoutpost.comPaddleboats, stand-up paddle boats, kayaks, canoes

High Sierra Adventure Rentals, Chilcoot. (800) 596-8840 • www.highsierraadventurerentals.com/Yamaha jet skis for Frenchman Lake or any other nearby lake

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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 anideal destination 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 the Graea-gle/Portola area.

For a list of suggested trails, maps and rental information,contact the local visitor centers on page 10, or the Plumas Na-tional Forest (530) 283-2050 or the Lassen National Forest (530)258-2141.

Bucks Lake is located 17 miles southwest of Quincy onBucks Lake Road (Quincy-Oroville Road). Bucks Lake has longbeen considered one of the finest snowmobile destinations inthe West. Up to 100 miles of groomed snowmobile routes aremaintained during winter, and there are hundreds of un-groomed routes marked for snowmobiling throughout the for-est. Snowmobiling is not allowed, however, in the Bucks LakeWilderness Area.

Two staging areas are in the vicinity— Bucks Summit andBig Creek—and there is year-round lodging. Travel into the re-sorts is via snowmobile, snowcat or cross-country skiing, as theBucks Lake Road is not usually plowed past the summit.

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

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 snow-mobiling areas. Near Chester are five staging areas—Chester-Lake Almanor Snowmobile Park, Swain Mountain, MorganSummit, Jonesville and Fredonyer—which lead to many milesof both groomed and ungroomed trails. A lesser maintainedtrailhead begins at the boat launch just north of Canyon Damand continues across to the west side of Highway 89. Anotherpopular area off Highway 89 is Humboldt Road, which offersaccess to a trail leading to restaurants and lodges along High-way 36 west of Chester.

Indian Valley offers stunning scenery on marked un-groomed routes. Popular rides include the unplowed road fromGenesee to Antelope Lake, the Lights Creek trail north of Tay-lorsville, and Old Haun 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 desti-nation for many years. The Gold Lake Staging Area is locatedfive miles south of Highway 89 on Gold Lake Highway, whichconnects with Highway 49. From the staging area, the road isunplowed, groomed and marked.

Snowmobilers can choose from many trails that branch offthe road, including a groomed trail to Mills Peak Lookout, orcontinue south to the staging area at Bassett’s Station. Severalungroomed routes lead to the area’s remote lakes and mead-ows.

Farther east, the trout fisheries of Lake Davis and French-man Lake near Portola become excellent locations for snow-mobiling during the winter. Ungroomed trails run around bothlakes, and there’s a parking area at Davis Lake off Grizzly Road.

Several annual snowmobile poker runs take place during thewinter months. They are held in Chester, Lake Davis, La Porteand at Bucks Lake. In July, Sled Wars is a Snowmobile GrassDrag event held at the Fairgrounds in Quincy.

Eastern Plumas CountySnowmobile tours are offered by Explore! Sierra

Touring Company (530) 832-5450. Winter ATV toursand Snow Tracks rentals are offered by High Sierra ATV Tours, (800) 596-8840.

The Lakes Basin Recreation Areais a favorite for snowmobilers whoprefer to explore the remote back-country off-trail.

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EUREKA BOWLFormerly known as Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl, this historic

facility owned by the Plumas Ski Club is located in Plumas-Eureka State Park above Johnsville. Currently, the ski area is notoperating, but an ongoing plan is underway for the installationof a new chairlift.

Local historians believe ore buckets were used by pioneerminers on Eureka Peak in the 1870s, which would make this the

first ski lift in America. With easy access and a large parkinglot, it’s a favorite area for sledders and cross-country skiers inthe interim.

The area, if reopened, features beginner to advanced runs forAlpine and telemark skiers and snowboarders.

The annual Historic Longboard Revival Series racescontinue to be staged here on the third Sundays of January,February and March, depending on snow. These colorful races

highlight pioneer longboard skiing and thebirthplace of ski racing and ski clubs in Americadating back to the 1850s. Spectators and new racersare welcome.

The Eureka Bowl features a maximum vertical of675 feet, rising from 5,500 feet base elevation to6,175 feet. Eureka Peak has long been a destinationfor telemark ski descents.

A rustic lodge up the hill from the parking lotfeatures a café, a warm fire and rest rooms duringoperation and longboard events.

From Highway 89 in Graeagle, take Johnsville Road(County Road A-14) about five miles, continuethrough the village of Johnsville a half mile until theroad ends at the ski area parking lot.

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Wintertime in Plumas County is

serene and beautiful, as snow covers

the landscape and things relax. This tranquil season offers a

terrific way to view nature’s landscapes while getting great ex-

ercise and having some inexpensive winter fun.

Virtually the entire forest is open for snowshoeing and Nordic

skiing, with options ranging from beginner-level flat, groomed

track to challenging peaks and backcountry calling for more

advanced telemarking skill. Before venturing off, especially in

an unmarked area, make sure to check weather conditions,

bring adequate 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 local

visitor centers on page 10. For maps and more details 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 Chester

on Highway 36/89. Lassen Volcanic National Park boasts over

150 miles of marked and unmarked trails for nonmotorized

winter sports. Ranger-led snowshoe walks are held Saturdays

and Sundays during the winter. Contact Lassen Park (530) 595-

4480 for details.

In the Chester-Lake Almanor Area, the Lassen National

Forest also leads various snowshoe tours for the public as snow

permits. Call (530) 258-2141 for a current schedule.

An interpretive recreation trail on the west shore of Lake Al-

manor provides miles of great scenery and easy access. The Mc-

Gowan Ski Area, Colby Meadows, Childs Meadow, Warner Valley

Road and the Caribou Wilderness all afford quiet excursions

near Chester.

In Indian Valley, several unplowed roads and trails offer ex-

cellent routes for snowshoers and skiers. A favorite is the road

leading out to Antelope Lake, beginning just past Genesee.

In the eastern portion of the county, beginner ski trails are of-

fered in Plumas-Eureka State Park, including the 2.5-mile

groomed Jamison Canyon Ski Trail that takes off from the park

museum parking lot. Other trails begin at the Eureka Bowl ski

area, and more advanced terrain suited for telemarking leads to

Eureka Peak. Ranger-led snowshoe nature hikes are held on

weekends during the winter.

The Lakes Basin Ski Trail takes off from the Gold Lake Staging

Area south of Graeagle in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.

Open only to non-motorized users, the marked and groomed

moderate trail continues 1.5 miles, paralleling Graeagle Creek.

Intermediate and advanced unmarked routes are featured

elsewhere in the Lakes Basin which is also a popular destina-

tion for snowmobilers.

The Bucks Lake Area near Quincy is a popular winter sports

staging area that offers skiers and snowshoers a marked loop

trail as well as miles of backcountry groomed and ungroomed

trails. Vehicles are excluded on the Bucks Summit Loop Trail,

and within the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area, including the trail

to Spanish Peak. Skiers share the remaining trails with snow-

mobilers.

Other areas near Quincy include Snake Lake and Argentine

Ridge.

The La Porte Area also offers good winter sports terrain and

staging areas. During winter, La Porte is generally accessible

only from the southern route (from Marysville/Oroville, via

Highway 20 and County Road E-21). Skiers and snowshoers can

follow groomed snowmobile trails along Little Grass Valley

Reservoir 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.

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Snow is made for playing! Take your kids sledding down asnowy hillside or treat your dog to a romp through somefreshly fallen snow. Or, if the weather’s been cold, there arefrozen ponds, lakes and creeks ideal for ice skating if you haveyour own skates. Check with local Forest Service offices for fa-vorite spots and conditions. The town of Chester also has anoutdoor ice-skating rink with skate rentals that is open duringwinter, weather-permitting.

If you’re not into exercise, you can still experience winter’sbeauty on a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Sled dog racing andlongboard ski races are popular spectator sports for visitorsin winter.

Each President’s Day weekend in February, snowmobilepoker runs are held in Chester-Lake Almanor and in Portola atLake Davis. The Eastern Plumas Winter Snowfest that week-end also includes a variety of fun snow competitions, rides andactivities, including snowman building, snow bowling andsnow golf. Bucks Lake also holds a poker run in early February.

For a complete and more updated list of winter activities andevents, contact local visitor centers listed on page 10 or visitwww.plumascounty.org or www.plumasnews.com.

No hibernating! There are so manyways to enjoy the winter in PlumasCounty outdoors, including sledding(bottom) and making upside downsnow angels (right).

Plumas County roads are generally well-maintained and

passable during the winter. Chain requirements are far less

frequent than other mountain destinations due to the lower

elevations. If it’s snowing, we advise traveling via the Feather

River Canyon on State Route 70. This lower elevation route of-

fers a safe alternative to travel to and from Plumas County

even when Interstate 80 or other routes are closed. You’re less

likely to ever need chains if you have four-wheel drive or

snow tires. For all other vehicles, it’s a good idea to always

carry chains..

Check the weather forecast at (530) 221-5613 and call

(800) 427-7623 for road conditions. Complete weather and

road conditions can be found at www.plumasnews.com.

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Plumas County offers rewarding bird-watching opportunities for both the

novice and experienced birder. Thebest birding in the county is duringthe spring and fall, but interestingspecies can be found any month ofthe year. Nearly 300 different birdspecies live in the surrounding na-tional forest, which offers greathabitat with its many lakes, mead-ows, marshes, streams and trees.

The spots have easy access forthose who wish to bird by vehicleas well as many developed hiking

trails for more adventurous birders.Sierra Valley, east of Portola, is an

Audubon Society nationally designated Important Bird Area.This 130,000-acre valley, the largest in the Sierra Nevada, is

home to over 260 bird species alone. Although most of the landin the valley is privately owned, county roads such as MarbleHot Springs 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 valleycan provide close-up views of bald eagles, golden eagles, red-tailed hawks, rough-legged hawks, prairie falcons, kestrels andlong-eared owls. Migrating flocks of waterfowl and songbirdsare also a 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 to

see large numbers of waterfowl including tundra swan, double-crested cormorants, great blue heron, and American white pel-icans. 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 blue-birds, and white-breasted nuthatches.

Other lakes to visit are Antelope Lake, Bucks Lake, LittleGrass Valley Reservoir, Frenchman Lake and Lake Davis,which all provide 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 to mi-grating 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 war-blers, lazuli buntings, American dippers, downey, Nuttall's andLewis’ woodpeckers and others can be found during a pleasantstroll along the waterways.

For a free Plumas County bird list produced by the PlumasAudubon Society, go to www.plumascounty.org, Outdoor Recre-ation, and click on Birding.

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, or visit their websitehttp://plumasaudubon.org/ or email [email protected]

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Photos clockwise fromtop left: Baby Geese, California Black Bear,

Chipmunk and Beaver.

Photos by Carl RaymondPiesch, Liz Odel,

Barbara Steinberg and Richard McCutcheon.

With so much forestaround, you are sure to spotsome of Plumas County’s wildcreatures. Viewing wildlife intheir natural habitat is one ofthe area’s best (and free) at-tractions.

Deer, bald eagles and wa-terfowl are among the mostpopular and easy species toobserve, and you can oftenspot them along the road-sides right from your car.

Each of the county’s lakes

is home to at least one breed-

ing pair of bald eagles, while

Lake Almanor hosts the

largest population of winter-

ing eagles and osprey.

Mule and black-tailed deer

are easy to spot throughout

the county, but the big bucks

can be found at the DixieMountain, Smith Peak andMount Hough State GameRefuges located in the east-

ern and central parts of the

county.

Two locations in Plumas

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work of viewing sites,

identified by the brown road

sign with the white binocu-

lars symbol.

The Antelope Lake-Indian Creek Wildlife Viewing Site,with its surrounding wet

meadowlands, is an excellent

place to see migratory water-

fowl from April through No-

vember. Birds of prey and

beaver can be seen year-

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The Lake Davis WildlifeViewing Site, also bordered

by meadows and pines, offers

nesting Canada geese, tundra

swans, pelicans, bald eagles

and ospreys, with best view-

ing in spring and fall. Deer

and bats are also common.

Other forest creatures that

are easily seen are coyotes,

raccoons, squirrels, chip-

munks and skunks.

Far more reclusive and

harder to spot is the county’s

population of black bears,

bobcats and mountain lions,

but trained observers can find

their tracks.

Remember that the best

times to observe wildlife are

dawn or dusk.

Use a pair of binoculars to

extend your view, maintain a

safe distance, move quietly,

and respect the wildlife.

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The beauty and solitudeof nature is what PlumasCounty is all about. There isplenty of quiet, open spaceand fresh air. You won’t findit crowded with tourists.

More than three-quartersof Plumas County’s 2,618square miles is national for-est land.

The Plumas NationalForest encompasses themajority of that, while theLassen National Foresttakes in part of the northernend of the county, and theTahoe National Foresttouches into the south andeast. The Plumas NationalForest occupies 1.2 millionacres of scenic mountainlands in the northern edgeof the Sierra Nevada, justsouth of the Cascade range. Known for its high alpine lakesand thousands of miles of clear-running streams, the forestsits at the top of the watershed that supplies water to manyCalifornia citizens.

Trees within the forest are mostly grand conifers, which reach high into the sky and are beautifully latticed with snowduring winter, and various hardwoods that turn brilliant colorsin the fall.

Outdoor enthusiasts are attracted year-round to the na-tional forest and its waterways, beautiful deep canyons, rich

mountain valleys and lofty peaks.There are hundreds of maintained campsites and numer-

ous picnic spots to choose from.Recreational opportunities are available in every season.Some 300 miles of trails are maintained throughout the for-

est, 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’re needing to rest, reflect and get away from it all, this isthe place.

Sport utility vehicle owners take note! Plumas County has plentyof well-maintained, unpaved forest service roads that lead to lakes,fishing spots, lookouts and picnic sites. The roads access some 1.2million acres of public land that can keep intrepid explorers happyfor days on end.

The Plumas County Visitors Bureau has developed brochuresfeaturing four popular backcountry road adventures, designedwith SUVs in mind.

If you’re looking for more rugged off-highway adventure, headfor one of the 4x4 routes, staging areas or campgrounds developedspecifically for off-highway vehicles.

The Plumas National Forest visitor map is available for sale tohelp guide off-highway users. To avoid fines, stay on designatedroads and trails.

High Sierra ATV Tours, (800) 596-8840, and Explore! Sierra Tour-ing Company (530) 832-5450, offer guided rides to scenic destina-tions in the Sierra Valley east of Portola. High Sierra also offers ATVand Snow Tracks rentals.

Contact visitor centers to request maps, brochures or more in-formation. Or contact the various forest service offices listed onpage 10 of this guide.

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The Plumas, Lassen and Tahoe National Forests have many spectacular waterfalls.

You might want to carry a shovel, hilift jack, come-a-long and tow rope if you decide to venture off-road.


Bucks Lake Wilderness can be seen in the distance withThompson Lake in the foreground, and Bucks Lake in themiddle.

Special wilderness areas of the forest are managed to pro-tect and preserve their pristine natural values. These areasoffer excellent hiking, backpacking and horseback riding in aprimitive, completely undeveloped setting.

In the Plumas National Forest, the 24,000-acre Bucks LakeWilderness near Bucks Lake has a broad diversity of plant life,trees and landscape features. Ranging from 2,000 to 7,017 feetin elevation, Bucks Lake Wilderness includes gentle slopes,steep canyons and sheer cliffs. Most of it is rugged withhuman access difficult.

The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the wilderness, and LassenPeak is visible on clear days, 40 miles to the north.

The Caribou Wilderness area is located in the Lassen Na-tional Forest just north of the Almanor Basin. This is a gentle,rolling forested plateau dotted with mountain lakes, crateredpeaks and cinder cones, evidence of Caribou’s volcanic past.Hiking here is generally easy.

No permits are needed to visit these wilderness areas, butfire permits for primitive camping are required. Visitors tothese areas are asked to tread lightly and leave nothing be-hind. Mechanical vehicles (including mountain bikes) are notallowed.

Contact the Plumas and Lassen National Forest officeslisted on page 10 of this guide for wilderness camping rulesand to obtain maps.

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.

Plumas County’s varied microclimates and weather condi-tions also make for some dramatic cloud formations, attract-ing photographers and cloud spotters.

Start an old-fashioned family tradition and come toPlumas County to cut your own Christmas tree! Bring yoursaw, your vehicle and the kids, and set out for the woods tofind the perfect tree. You can make a weekend of it, playingin the snow, shopping quaint town stores, eating out, and re-laxing in a cozy cabin.

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 generally beginsNovember 1.

For more informa-tion contact 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 picnictables, a playground, ball fields, basketball court and restrooms.An ice skating rink is adjacent to the park during winter.

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. 70 be-hind the airport. Or, they’ll find a playground, a swimming pool,skateboard park, bocce ball courts and a group barbecue pavilionat Pioneer Park, on Fairgrounds Road off Hwy. 70 east of down-town.

Dame Shirley Plaza, just west of the Plumas County Court-house on Main Street, has shaded picnic tables and a grassy playarea within view of Quincy’s historic downtown.

Lowell Bader Park in Meadow Valley is a nice stop on the wayto Bucks Lake, about five miles west of Quincy. The rustic park of-fers a playground, picnic and barbecue area and basketball andtennis courts.

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

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

Also in Portola, the accessible Riverside Picnic Area is locatedat the end of the Riverwalk paved trail off Rocky Point Road.

Great spots for picnics or rest stops can also be found along thewest and east shores of Lake Almanor, at Hamilton Branch, and atforest service day use areas at major lakes including Butt Valley,Bucks, Little Grass Valley, Antelope, Round Valley, Davis andFrenchman. You’ll also find sites in the Lakes Basin RecreationArea, Plumas-Eureka State Park, along the Feather River and inthe Feather River Canyon. A $5-7 day use fee is charged at Bucks,Antelope, Davis and Frenchman; all other sites are free of charge.

For more information on Plumas County parks, playgrounds,picnic areas and pools, contact area chambers of commerce or for-est service offices listed on Page 10.

Vast amounts of public forest land makes Plumas County a prime destinationto search for caches using hand-held Global Positioning System devices.

This modern form of treasure-hunting, using coordinates posted online, con-tinues to grow as a popular family sport.

Over 2,800 geocache sites are now listed on the geocachers’ official website(geocaching.com) within a 50-mile radius of Quincy, the Plumas County seat.

The caches, containing usually a trinket or small toy and a logbook, have beentypically placed in beautiful natural settings or near interesting historic land-marks. Once the cache and reward is discovered, visitors are asked to sign theirname and leave something else in the cache for the next person.

While finding the cache is the goal, getting to them is the real fun and chal-lenge. Geocachers exploring Plumas County can choose hunts that vary in diffi-culty, based on elevation, terrain or season. Some coordinates will take you tothe tops of mountains or to the edge of waterfalls. There’s a series of railroad-themed caches and another series that links local churches.

If you’re new to the sport, check out the above website for information andhelpful tips on finding local caches. You’ll discover hundreds of interesting placesoverlooked by the casual visitor while getting great exercise and enjoying moun-tain scenery and fresh air. And with the quantity of caches offered throughout thearea, you’ll have fun searching for days.

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Gold panning and mining

have been popular activities

in Plumas County since the

1800s. Although most of the

camps that sprang up during

the gold rush are now gone,

there are some spots where

visitors can relive history

and even find a few remain-

ing flakes of gold.

The Golden CaribouMining Association offers

gold panning lessons and

equipment usage. It operates

out of Caribou Crossroads

Campground and Cafe, lo-

cated on Caribou Road and

Highway 70, 27 miles west of

Quincy. The association has

more than 1,500 acres of

gold mining claims in the

Plumas National Forest and offers mem-

berships for vacationers, as well as one-

year trial and lifetime memberships.

The association provides access to the

claims and training in panning, prospect-

ing, metal detecting and dredging. Call

(530) 283-5141 for more information or

visit www.goldencaribou.com.

The Advanced Geologic GoldProspector’s Club based in Chester of-

fers members access to claims through-

out the county, along with equipment

sales. Call (530) 258-4228 or visit:

www.advancedgeologic.com.

Experienced gold panners withequipment are welcome to seek gold

anywhere on public national forest land

that has not been staked (usually where

posted). However, since most of the land

is staked, you’ll need to do some research

during the week at the County Recorder’s

office, which keeps mining claim loca-

tions on file.

A few areas exist where claims are not

allowed and recreational gold panning is

permitted. Contact the Plumas, Lassen

and Tahoe National Forest offices for

more details on gold panning regulations.

If you’re interested in learning howto pan for gold on your own, the Plumas

County Museum, located behind the

courthouse in Quincy, has a good refer-

ence book for sale.

The book explains how and where to

pan, what equipment is needed, safety

tips, and includes diagrams, drawings

and photos.

Equipment for gold panning can be

purchased at area sporting goods and de-

partment stores.

For more information, contact one of

the visitor centers listed on page 10.

Plumas County is renowned for its rocks and unique rockformations.

Rock hounds can find treasures in natural quartz crystals,rose quartz, 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, in-cluding the giant layers of exfoliating granite in the FeatherRiver Canyon and the towering lava conglomerates in LittleLast Chance Creek Canyon 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 Val-ley in Eastern Plumas, and petrified wood has been found inthe area of Hartman Bar Ridge.

Rose quartz is commonly found on Last Chance Creek eastof Antelope 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 thePlumas-Eureka State Park Museum in Johnsville, open daily, 9a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer.

Contact information can be found on page 10.

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The Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds,on the east side of Quincy, is a year-rounddestination for a multitude of events.

The fairgrounds hosts one of the state’soldest county fairs each August. The “Magicof Country Living” — the 2012 theme —says it all. The five-day, event, Aug. 8 – 12,features the efforts of Plumas and SierraCounty residents: baked goods, jams, quilts,art, horticulture and agriculture, livestockshows and so much more. In addition to theever-popular midway, live music and enter-tainment highlight family fun at the fair.

Visit the Peppard Cabin and step backinto living history with volunteers from thelocal museum to hear about pioneer life inthe mountains.

Beginning in June, A Children’s Faire, theCounty Picnic and the start of a series ofevents at American Valley Speedway kickoff the summer season.

The 22nd annual High Sierra Music

Festival, July 5 – 8, will turn the fairgroundsinto a musical meeting place for campersand music fans for a long holiday weekend.(www.highsierramusic.com)

The fun continues through the summerand into autumn with team roping, motor-cycle rallies, and much, much more, wind-ing up with the Feather River College Rodeoand more stockcar racing in September.

The grounds and buildings are availablefor rental for anything from weddings andreunions to wine-pairings, auto racing androdeo.

Ample room for camping, RVing andparking is available in and around the 54-acre facility at reasonable prices. There’salso a public park, playground, and pool ad-jacent to the fairgrounds.

For more information about the fair-grounds, events or to make reservations,call (530) 283-6272, or visit www.plumas-sierracountyfair.net.

Bring the whole family and all your friends to the Plumas-Sierra County Fair August 8-12, 2012

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Biking is a favorite pursuit for manyvisitors to Plumas County.

Miles and miles of backcountryroads in and around the county’s quietcommunities appeal to road bicyclistsof all ages. Check a county or commu-nity map or ask at visitors centers forthe safest, most scenic and best-known routes.

The surrounding forestland alsoprovides many miles of mountain bik-ing opportunities, including aban-doned logging roads, trails and somebackcountry routes, offering a goodcross-section of terrain and topogra-phy.

Pick up a free copy of the PlumasCounty Mountain Bike Guide, whichdetails some of the area’s best forestroutes and other trails. The guide is available at visitor infor-mation centers.

Maps of these trails are also available at Plumas National For-est offices (530) 283-2050. For the trails listed in the Almanorarea or for information on weekend club rides in the Almanorarea, contact Bodfish Bicycles in Chester (530) 258-2338.

Mountain biking is not permitted in designated wildernessareas of the forest, or on the Pacific Crest Trail.

In the Eastern Plumas area, mountain bikers can find plentyof challenging terrain in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, in-cluding a new trail that leads to a tremendous view from a look-out tower at 7,340 feet on Mills Peak.

Starting in Portola, mountain bikers have a choice of a ruggedmountain or a rolling meadow trail. Lake Davis near Portola hasa flat trail with good bird and wildlife viewing opportunities.

The Sierra Valley offers great road biking, with a popular looproute leading into the Lakes Basin area.

The Central Plumas area boasts a newly rehabilitated single-track loop just over Bucks Summit on the way to Bucks Lake,west of Quincy. Snake Lake, also off Bucks Lake Road, is hometo a scenic, moderate loop on dirt roads. A number of moderateloop options are available just outside of Quincy off ChandlerRoad in an area known locally as “South Park.” Here, the Cas-cade Trail follows the banks of a creek.

More difficult routes are located outside of Greenville, nearAntelope Lake, where the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship isworking to restore an 18-mile trail system destroyed by wildfires.

The 13-mile singletrack trail around Little Grass Valley Reser-voir, near La Porte, is a popular route.

The Almanor Basin area in the north end of the county fea-tures a paved route that follows the beautiful west shore of LakeAlmanor.

Another flat loop trail suitable for families follows the upperreaches of Lake Almanor as well as a creek. West of Highway89, a Forest Service road leading to Humboldt Summit andHumbug Valley is a popular ride.

For mountain biking events and trail information, visit SierraButtes Trail Stewardship at www.sierratrails.org.

The Plumas-Sierra Bicycle Club hosts rides throughout thecounty on both paved and unpaved routes. Visitors are wel-come! For information or a schedule, call (530) 832-1612 orcheck the website at: www.psbicycleclub.org.

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

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Indian Valley Century Bike Rides - Greenville (May 26)Tour De Manure - Sierraville (June 16)Mile High Century Ride - Chester (June 16)Lake Almanor Fall Century Ride - Chester (Sept. 29)Leaf Peeper Bike Ride - Indian Valley (Oct. 6)For more information, contact local visitor centers.

Annual Biking Events

scenic biking

Mountain and road bikes may be rented at the following locations: • In the Chester area, Bodfish Bicycles and Quiet Moun-tain Sports, 149 Main St., (530) 258-2338. • In Eastern Plumas, Mountain Hardware, Bonta St.,Blairsden, (530) 836-2589. • In Quincy, The Bike Shop, Lawrence and Leonard Sts.,(530) 283-4015.

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Plumas County is equine country, with many riding stablesand horse-friendly trails. Trail rides take visitors into forestsand meadows (above), and some stables offer overnightpack trips (right).

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Take a horseback ride into Plumas County terrain thatbrings you to pristine lakes, trout-filled streams, toweringpine forests, grassy meadows and back in history.

Wranglers from numerous stables offer guided trips rang-ing from novice hour-long rides to overnight pack trips com-plete with meals. Or, if you prefer, the guides will pack you inand out on horses, leaving you to enjoy the campsite on yourown. (See listings on next page.)

Want to experience the Old West in comfort and style? Trya horse-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 sta-bles to 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

The stables areoperated under specialuse permits issued by the Plumas National

Forest. We are an equalopportunity recreation

services provider.

REID HORSE &CATTLE CO., INC.

Over 35 Years of Horse AdventuresOpen June through September

GOLD LAKE STABLES • (530) 836-0940Horseback Riding with a View

Lakes Basin Recreation Area

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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 park destinations.Pony rides, horse boarding available. Hiking, fishing,massages, wildlife viewing and swimming in hydrother-mal pool. Full meal service. Reservations recommended.Open from June through October.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

GiddyUp and Go Sleigh and Carriage ServiceHwy. 70, Vinton, next to Grange Hall (530) 993-4207 • http://chamberorganizer.com/eastern-plumaschamber/mem_giddyupandgoSpecialty and themed transportation via horse-drawncarriage, sleigh, hay wagon, trolley. Wedding service,holiday celebrations, shuttle service, BBQ tours. Drafthorse and pony rides. Available for special events. Reser-vations required. Open year-round.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Gold Lake Pack Station and 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 with scenic views. Overnight backcountrypack trips, including fishing, hiking, photography; all-expense trips, drop camps, custom trips. Reservationspreferred. Seasonal, July-September.

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Hwy. 89, Downtown Graeagle(530) 836-0430 • www.reidhorse.comOne-hour and one-and-a-half-hour family horsebacktrail rides. Horseback riding lessons and children'shorsemanship camps. Short-term horse boarding. Reser-vations preferred. Seasonal, July through September.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch2116 Greenhorn Ranch Road, 10 miles east of Quincy(530) 283-0930 or 800-33-HOWDYwww.greenhornranch.comBeginning through advanced trail rides for adults andkids, pony rides, wagon rides, guest rodeos, ride-incookouts, bonfire sing-alongs, roping practice, “cowgirlbootcamp.” Equine Guided Leadership workshops avail-able April – October. Trail rides available in daily, weekly,weekend ranch stay packages and separately. Availablefor special and group events. Reservations required.Hourly rides available spring through fall.

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P.O. Box 30194, Cromberg CA 96103 • (530) [email protected]. Horseback riding for the handicapped.Lessons and events for physically, mentally or learningdisabled children, adults and 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. Horsecamp, ranch tours, training clinics. Open year-round.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Pitchfork Cattle Company92433 Hwy. 70, Vinton CA 96135 • (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. Avail-able for special events. Open year-round.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Plumas Pines Riding Stables3000 Almanor Drive West, on the west shore of Lake Almanor • (530) 259-5170 One-hour to 90-minute trail rides, pony rides, overnighttrips, pack trips. Open Memorial Day through LaborDay.

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39285 Hwy. 70, two miles north of Quincy (530) 283-0844 Riding 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.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Red's Meadow Ranch1850 "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.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

River Dance2651 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.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Take a sleigh ride into the snow on a horse drawn vehicle.

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Virtually every roadway inPlumas County offers beauti-ful scenery, which changeswith the seasons.

No matter what directionyou come from, you’ll also betreated to some outstandingnatural beauty on the driveup and back.

There are two routesthrough Plumas County thathave been given official na-tional scenic byway designa-tions.

These routes link cultural,historic, scenic and naturalresources with communitiesand services found along theway.

The byways have reflec-tive signs along the route illustrated with colorful logos.

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway All American Road. Chester-Lake Almanor is the southern terminus of this byway, consid-ered one of the top 20 scenic drives in the nation.

This 500-mile byway begins at the southern endof Lake Almanor, and proceeds north on both sidesof the lake (via Highways 89 and 147) to Chester,located on Highway 36. It continues through LassenVolcanic National Park and Highway 44, linking vol-canoes, small towns and other attractions stretchingto 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 Lake Al-manor, going in either direction, starting from Chester on thenorth 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, takea walk, and enjoy a swim or boat trip on the lake.

The Scenic Byway Link. This equally scenic route joinsPlumas County’s two Scenic Byways, taking you through stun-ning pastoral mountain meadows of the Indian Valley.

Follow Highway 89 through the towns of Canyon Dam,Greenville and Crescent Mills. At its southern end, it follows In-dian Creek and joins the Feather River Scenic Byway, Highway

70, at the confluence of Indian and Spanish Creeks in a spotknown as the Greenville “Y” 10 miles northwest of Quincy. Theroute between the “Y” and Canyon Dam is roughly 18 miles and

takes about a half hour or longer with stops.

Feather River National Scenic Byway. This 130-mile route travels east-west across Butte, Plumasand Lassen counties on State Highway 70, followingthe north and middle forks of the Feather River.Total estimated driving time is about 3.5 hours, oneway.

Few California highways feature such naturalbeauty and diversity in terrain, landscape, wildlife

and elevation as this one. It also highlightsmankind’s feats of hydro-electric power, railroad

and highway construction along the steep, ruggedcanyon walls.

The drive is particularly stunning in the spring,when vibrant green surrounds nearly 100 water-

falls, and in the fall the steep mountainsides areablaze with orange and red oak trees. The route can

be taken in either direction.From the west, it starts eight miles north of Oroville on High-

way 70, winds through the magnificent Feather River Canyon,connects with Highway 89 on through Quincy to Blairsden-Graeagle, resumes as Highway 70 through Portola, drops downonto the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada and cuts throughthe fantastic expanse of the Sierra Valley, the western edge ofthe Great Basin.

A self-guided driving tour brochure and map of the FeatherRiver National Scenic Byway is available. 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 from local visitor centers onpage 10.

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Make sightseeing a learning experience! Interpretivewalking and driving tours of Plumas County’s communities,byways and forests tell the history and the stories behindwhat you see. Contact local visitor centers on page 10 to ob-tain free copies of these self-guided tour brochures. Or pickthem up at information centers, forest service offices andarea businesses.

Quincy walking tourA self-guided walking tour of 61 Quincy buildings and sites

rich in history is available through the Heritage Walk brochure

and map. The 17-block tour of downtown begins at the Plumas

County Museum, located behind the county courthouse on

Main Street.

Trail of Maidu Indian legendsA driving tour that highlights Indian legends as well as sce-

nic beauty through Indian Valley is outlined in An Ancient Trail

of the Mountain Maidu Indians, available online only.

The self-guided auto tour encompasses 67 miles from Quincy

to Susanville and features 16 separate sites where motorists can

stop and look, or walk about with the interpretive guidebook.

Points of interest along "The Worldmaker's Trail" include a

traditional campsite, the figure at Soda Rock, Thundering Falls,

Monster Snake Pool and many others, all of which have spiritual

beliefs attached to them.

The approximate two-hour tour, which follows State High-

ways 70, 89, 147 and 36, can be taken from either direction. The

24-page illustrated online pamphlet contains a map, mileage

chart and photographs of each stop. It can be downloaded at:www.plumascounty.org.

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. A

brochure, Auto Tour of Historic Town Sites on the Plumas Na-

tional Forest, features photos, descriptions and a map.

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

buildings, some of which maintain architecture and artifacts

dating back to the late 1800s. The sites, which now house a

range of modern-day businesses, are each designated with signs

and historical photographs to accompany the map and

brochure.

Feather River Scenic 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 Oroville

to Hallelujah Junction. The map also points out rest areas, vista

points, campgrounds, historic monuments and visitor informa-

tion centers throughout Plumas County. A more detailed re-

gional map of 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’s

Seven Wonders of the Railroad World, guides visitors to historic

tunnels, track and trestles 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,

details the historical and natural attractions of each route, and

provides mileage, directions, maps and photos.

The series includes the Humboldt Summit-Humbug Valley

Loop, the Indian Valley-Antelope Lake Loop, the Beckwourth-

Antelope Lake Indian Valley Route, and the Quincy-La Porte-

Johnsville Route.

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.

For more information, contact one of the local visitor centers

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Make your vacation a learning experience! Get out in theforest this summer and fall with a hands-on, outdoor educa-tional tour from the Sierra Institute for Community and Envi-ronment.

The Institute’s Center of Forestry has been offering tours inPlumas and Lassen counties of the Sierra Nevada since 2005.These tours are designed to introduce local residents and visi-tors to history and natural resource management in the north-ern Sierra Nevada.

These one-day or two-day tours will focus on the achieve-ments of local forest and watershed management groups andagencies and their connection to the health of rural communi-ties. Tours will also delve into current and historical land usesin Plumas County. Each tour visits one or more sites wherelocal people share their knowledge and expertise with naturalresource management projects.

The tours offer a space where controversial topics, such ashydro-power versus fish population on the Feather River, canbe discussed openly with local resource management profes-sionals and other experts. Unlike the common practice of pit-ting two sides against one another, Center of Forestry tours startwith the idea of a “working landscape,” a place where peoplelive and work. These landscapes – forests, ranches, and water-sheds – underpin the economic survival of rural communitiesin the northern Sierra Nevada, while also serving as criticalhabitat for wildlife and as the headwaters for much of Califor-nia’s water supply.

For detailed descriptions of tours, including trip cost and ac-cessibility 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 lim-ited, so please call early!

1) Sierra Geology: From Soda Rock to Grizzly Dome ...May 19 (Sat.)2) The Ishi Wilderness with Beverly Ogle ......................June 9 (Sat.)3) Girls Night Out in Maidu’s Humbug Valley ...Aug. 17-18 (Fri/Sat.)4) Sustainable Forest Management:............................Sept. 14 (Fri.)5) Water, Power and Fish: The Stairway of Power.........Oct. 12 (Fri.)

Hear fascinating stories of the past while taking in somestunning scenery by signing up for field trips presented dur-ing Summer and Fall 2012. To sign up or learn about othertours, contact the Plumas County Museum at (530) 283-6320,www.plumasmuseum.org.

Friday, Oct. 19--Historic 1867 Quincy-La Porte Road. Thistour takes in some of Plumas County’s most spectacularscenery, with deep canyons, craggy peaks, and high moun-tain meadows studded with golden quaking aspen. Along the32-mile trip from Quincy a number of historic sites andcemeteries will be visited. Once in La Porte, the group willvisit the Frank C. Reilly Museum, take a guided walking tourby a local historian, and have lunch at a local restaurant.There is a picturesque historic cemetery in town, as well asa number of buildings surviving from the gold mining daysof La Porte’s heady past.

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Soda Rock aka Dog Rock, or The Lady of the Creek. This spe-cial rock formation not only has unique geological features,but is steeped with Maidu history. Explore the geologic evo-lution of the Northern Sierra Nevada over the past 300-mil-lion years on the Sierra Geology tour: From Soda Rock toGrizzly Dome.

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Plumas County offers 16 regional tour itineraries geared forsightseeing groups, special interests, or even individual travel-ers. 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 at www.plumas-county.org, are designed to assist tour/travel trade profession-als, school groups, clubs, or anyone who’s seeking help inmaking special-interest or off-season travel plans. Itinerariescan be taken in any direction, with alternate entrance and exitpoints, and several choices of accommodations and restau-rants.

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 the local visitor centers listed on page 10.

Tour 1 - Fall in Love with Plumas County: View spectac-ular fall foliage in the Northern Sierra (Sept-Oct). IncludesFeather River Canyon, Quincy, Lake Almanor, Indian Valley,Graeagle, Portola. Plus museums, walking tours, shopping, finedining and more.

Tour 2 - Gold Rush and the Great Outdoors: ExploreOroville’s historic gold mining attractions, then head for thetiny hamlet of La Porte for hiking, skiing or snowmobiling. In-cludes museums, 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, Lake Al-manor and Westwood. Victorian homes, shopping, hiking, win-ter 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 Re-sort (by Frank Lloyd Wright), a covered bridge, trains, muse-ums, 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 Railroad Museum, Plumas-Eureka State Park, and a cattle ranch. Plus birding, fall foliage,walking tours, shopping.

Tour 6 - Historic Mountain Towns in the NorthernSierra: Discover off-the-beaten path Sierra getaways linkedwith Gold Rush legacy: Downieville, Graeagle, Quincy and Por-tola. Walking tours, museums, birding, Plumas-Eureka StatePark, train attractions, Nakoma Resort (by Frank Lloyd Wright.)

Tour 7 - Wonders of the Railroad World: A rail fan’sdream come true along Hwy. 70 from Oroville to Reno Junction.See unique bridges and tunnels, the Keddie Wye, William’sLoop, and drive a locomotive at Portola’s Western Pacific Rail-road 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 Por-tola, Quincy, Greenville, Chester and Graeagle, with time outfor great 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 BirdArea.)

Tour 10 - Winter Fun on Foot in Plumas County: An in-vigorating 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 snow-mobile destinations. Ride miles of mountain trail in Chester-Lake Almanor, Bucks Lake, La Porte or Graeagle, relax in cozyaccommodations.

Tour 12 - Historic Plumas County: Explore the past inNorthern Sierra small towns, from Maidu Indians and explorerJames Beckwourth, to gold mining, railroading and timber. Fol-low 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 communitieson visits to lumber mills, museums and Quincy Library Groupfuels reduction projects. Includes Graeagle, Quincy, Chesterand Westwood.

Tour 14 - Diversity in Northeastern California’s Past:The Northern Sierra’s multicultural heritage is celebrated onthis Quincy and Oroville-based tour that highlights the Moun-tain Maidu and Yahi Indians, African-American explorer JamesBeckwourth, Chinese laborers, and Swiss-Italian dairy farm-ers.

Tour 15 - Auto and Motorcycle Clubs: Scenic touringAlong Roads Less Traveled: Drive quiet rural byways and back-country roads with breathtaking mountain vistas and charmingsmall towns in the Northern Sierra near Quincy. Choose from sev-eral auto tours off of California Routes 70 and 89.

Tour 16 - Corporate Retreats: Re-energize your staff on amountain retreat featuring Plumas County’s four seasons ofrecreation and scenic beauty. Combine business with golf,snow sports, fly-fishing and more. Cabin-style conference fa-cilities.

Looking for a road trip tour idea for your antique car club,railroading club, motorcyle group, history lovers, snowmo-bile club, school, photography group, or a perhaps a cor-porate retreat? Plumas County has a tour available for you.


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Chester-Lake Almanor Mu-seum - 210 First Ave., Chester,(530) 258-2742. Open Mondaythrough Friday, call for hours. Free admission.

Features a photographic history of the Lake Almanor Basin,including dairy farming, logging and tourism. Also includesMaidu Indian basketry and artifacts.

A compact, century-old steam locomotive known as the“Dinky” is also on display on the Collins Pine Co. lawn alongMain Street. The “Dinky” was recently discovered at the bottomof nearby Butt Valley Reservoir during repairs to the dam. Itwas used to help build the dam around 1913.

Collins Pine Museum - 500 Main St., Chester, east of CollinsPine Co. offices. (530) 258-4441. www.collinsco.com/museum.Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday from mid-May tomid-October. Free admission. The museum building, com-pleted in 2007, was constructed to look likethe old sawmill building operated byCollins Pine Co. from 1943-2001. The open-beam structure provides an appealingspace where different species of wood fromthe area are featured. Inside are informa-tion panels and interactive displays onlumbering, forestry, wood identification,principles of sustainability and the historyof Collins Pine. A small theater plays a doc-umentary on sustainable forestry.

Outside the building is a short viewingpath featuring trucks and equipment usedby Collins Pine during the 1940s-1960s.There is also a 400-year-old Sugar Pinecross section with dating going back to1607.

Greenville Cy-Hall Memorial Museum -132 Main St. Greenville. (530) 284-6633.Open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 to 4pm, Memorial Day through Labor Dayweekends. Donations requested.

This circa-1877 former Bransford-McIn-tyre dry goods warehouse is dedicated to

Cy Hall, a Greenville businessowner and fire chief for over 50years. The two-story building, one

of just a few that survived Greenville’s numerous fires, featuresballoon frame construction and board and batten siding. Vol-unteers restored the building using its original 130-year-oldwood. The museum has a changing and expanding collectionof photographs, maps, documents and exhibits that depict thelives of Indian Valley’s pioneer families.

Indian Valley Museum - Located at the Mt. Jura Gem & Mu-seum Society Building, on the corner of Main St. and CemeteryRd., east of Taylorsville, (530) 284-1046 or 284-7785. Open 1 to4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day weekendthrough the last weekend in October, or by appointment. Do-nations accepted.

The Indian Valley Museum features displays and data relat-ing to the rich traditions of mining, ranching and logging in In-

dian Valley. One room, dedicated to thenative Maidu Indian culture, featuresa fine collection of Maidu baskets.Other artifacts represent the early set-tlers of the Indian and Genesee Valleysfrom 1850s to the present.

Don’t miss the dinosaur egg exhibit!Mining equipment is also on displayoutside the museum, along with ablacksmith shop.

A museum annex features largerexhibits including a 1932 fire engineand dairy equipment. An 800-squarefoot room features a large display ofrocks, minerals and mineral carvings.Rocks, minerals and books are alsoavailable for sale.

Plumas-Eureka State Park MuseumLocated five miles west of Graeagle onJohnsville Rd. (A-14 west of Highway89), (530) 836-2380. Open daily, 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. in summer; open when staffis available during the rest of the year.Free admission. www.plumas-eureka.org

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This indoor-outdoor museum within Plumas-Eureka StatePark preserves the rich heritage of the Feather River Country’sgold mining legacy. Housed in a restored miners’ boardinghouse, this museum displays mining tools, photographs, pio-neer household items, working models of antique mining ma-chinery and antique skis, as well as animals native to the park.The rustic, five-story Mohawk Stamp Mill, which processed raw,gold-bearing quartz, is among the buildings nearby, which in-clude a blacksmith shop, a bunkhouse and a miner’s home. Su-pervised goldpanning programs are offered in the summertime.

Docents in period attire re-create the life of a miner’s familyand the period on Gold Discovery Days, returning July of 2012.Blacksmith demonstrations, mining lore and a home tour helpbring visitors back to the 1890s.

Frank C. Reilly Museum - Main St., La Porte. (530) 675-1922 or(530) 675-2841. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, Memo-rial Day to Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features displays of LaPorte’s gold mining and ski-racing history. Named after a long-time La Porte resident, the museum was founded by the FrankC. Reilly chapter of the Clampers, a historical organization ofwhich Reilly was a member. The club’s archives are in the mu-seum, 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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tues-day 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 com-plemented by the Industrial History Wing, featuring agriculture,gold mining, logging and railroad history. In accordance withthe “living museum” philosophy, most exhibits are changed pe-riodically.

Collections include Maidu Indian basketry, pioneer weaponry,archeology and natural history. Outdoors is a working black-smith shop and gold miner’s cabin, along with the larger min-ing and logging equipment and agricultural implements.

The Stella Miller mezzanine gallery features exhibits of local ar-tisans, and an outstand-ing archival library isutilized under supervi-sion for research projects.

During summer/fall, themuseum offers guided her-itage tours around thecounty (see Page 94.)

Area literature, histo-ries, artwork and otheritems are on sale in themuseum bookstore andonline.

Historic 1878 Variel Home - 137 Coburn St., Quincy, next toPlumas County Museum, (530) 283-6320. Built by BeckwourthTrail emigrant Joshua Variel in 1878, this restored three-storyVictorian is furnished from the museum’s collections to repre-sent a middle-class family home in turn-of-the-century PlumasCounty. Old-fashioned gardens around the home provide a de-lightful rest stop. Open for tours from May through September(call for schedule) and by special 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 theSierra.

Western Pacific Railroad Museum at Portola - Off A-15, indowntown Portola, 700 Western Pacific Way, (530) 832-4131, andRun-a-Locomotive program, (530) 832-4532. www.wplives.org.Open seasonally (April through October), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Limited winter operation, call for hours. Admission $8 adults,$4 kids, free to kids 3 and under.

This world-renowned museum was established in 1983 bythe Feather River Rail Society. It preserves general railroad his-tory, equipment, photos, artifacts, historical information anddata with emphasis on Western Pacific Railroad and its sub-sidiaries. Housed in a former Western Pacific diesel shop, it hasapproximately 12,000 feet of track on 40 acres, and 170 piecesof equipment.

Visitors can climb aboard an extensive collection of train carsand locomotives and can even run a locomotive themselves(reservations recommended.) Train rides in cabooses are of-fered around a one-mile balloon track during weekends, May toSeptember.

Williams House Museum - 424 E. Sierra Ave., (Highway 70), Por-tola, (530) 832-0671. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3p.m., or by appointment. Closed in January. Free admission.

This 1931 loghome, on the Cali-fornia HistoricalRegister, was a for-mer residence andgas station ownedand operated by aprominent Portolacouple, Sam andEthel Williams.

Exhibits, docu-ments, photographsand quilts depictlocal family historyand tell the story ofthe area’s lumber,mining, and rail-road industries.

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Plumas County is rich in train history and is renowned for its

unique railroad engineering along the Feather River.

Magnificent bridges and tunnels, a unique railroad wye and

a section of track that crosses over itself in a one-mile loop in

order to gain elevation are among the features that attract

train buffs to the area.

The last spike of the Western Pacific Railroad was driven into

a trestle at Keddie in 1909, becoming the last transcontinental

railroad to be built across the Sierra, connecting California to

the rest of the nation.

Learn more about the area’s railroad history and engineer-

ing feats in a pamphlet, Plumas County’s Seven Wonders of the

Railroad World, available at www.plumascounty.org.

The world-renowned Western Pacific Railroad Museum in

Portola and its Run-a-Locomotive program (see Page 97) is a

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Whether you’re in the mood for gourmet mountain cuisine orjust a quick burger, you’ll find a menu, atmosphere and service thatwill make your vacation complete.

Dine beside a lake or golf course, in the forest, in an elegant set-ting, or at a more casual spot.

Try a mountain martini, a fresh beer on tap, or enjoy an exten-sive selection of fine wines. Many of the restaurants offer cocktaillounges, outdoor seating, and live music for dancing.

You will find cuisine ranging from traditional steak and seafoodfare, French, Italian and Asian to Mexican, German, California-style,sushi, vegetarian and more. There are delicatessens, take-out burg-ers, salad bars, pizza and espresso shops as well.

A free Plumas County Dining Guide is available at most of thelodging facilities, mini-markets, real estate offices, and at thecounty’s chambers of commerce and it’s available online atwww.plumasnews.com.

Menus from many of the county’s finest restaurants are on display at local chambers of commerce.

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When you want to get away from it all, you’ll find the per-fect place to relax and regroup in Plumas County. Choose froma luxurious lakefront home, a rustic cabin, a cozy bed andbreakfast inn, a condo on the golf course, or something in be-tween. Want to sleep under the stars, on the top of a moun-tain, in a secluded forest campground, next to a lake or in anRV park? You won’t have any trouble finding the perfect spot.

On the following pages, you’ll find a complete list of ac-

commodations and camping areas.

They have a lot in common: clean, comfortable, reasonably

priced and run by friendly, caring hosts. Many offer data ports

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CAMPING LEGENDPG=PG&E Campgrounds: 916-386-5164 or www.pge.com/recreation(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 AREA CAMPING Brookside RV Park 286 Main St., Chester 530-258-3584 16 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Cedar Lodge RV Park Hwy. 36 and Hwy. 89, Chester 530-258-2904 15 ▲ ▲ ▲Childs Meadow Resort Hwy. 36, Mill Creek 530-595-3383 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 ▲ V

There are hundreds of campsites in Plumas County,many of them located in alpine lake and forested,streamside settings.

Some are open year-round, but most, including thoserun by the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Gas and ElectricCo., and state and national parks are open seasonallyand their dates of opening and closure vary. Pets areallowed at all campgrounds.

Generally, the campgrounds are open from April toOctober, with those at higher elevations opening in midto late May.

ReservationsYou can reserve space at any of the privately-run parks

by calling their individual numbers listed below.Most of the U.S. Forest Service and Lassen

Volcanic National Park nongroup campsites are on afirst-come, first-served basis. However, reservations canbe made (fee charged) at 877-444-6777, or online atwww.recreation.gov at the following campgrounds:Almanor, Hallsted, Spanish Creek, Red Feather, RunningDeer, Horse Camp, Lakes Basin, Chilcoot and all camp-grounds located in the Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake andAntelope Lake recreation areas. At these campgrounds, concessionaires reserve roughly half the sites, while the other half remain first-come, first-served.

Reservations may also be made for campgrounds at Plumas-Eureka State Park (fee charged) 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. Group campsites (Forest Service, PG&E, and State Park) are available onlythrough advance reservations.

Amenities and feesThe U.S. Forest Service charges fees for its camp-

grounds having a developed water system, maintainedrest rooms and garbage collection. Fees are $18-$25 fora single family campsite. Campgrounds identified as “selfservice” charge no fees and depend upon you to packout your own garbage. Most national forest land is opento vehicular or primitive camping, but campfire permitsare required.

Contact the nearest ranger station for more information.

Day use fees of $5-$7 are charged at some day useareas at Antelope, Bucks, Davis and Frenchman lakes. Annual day use fee passes are available for $30.

Fees in Lassen Volcanic National Park are $10-$18.PG&E campsites provide water, rest rooms, garbage

collection, fire grills, tables and benches, and tentspaces. Fees are $22-$25 for a family campsite.

Plumas-Eureka State Park campsites have the sameamenities plus showers and are $35, and $7 for extracars. Senior and disabled discounts are available.

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CAMPING LEGENDPG=PG&E Campgrounds: 916-386-5164 or www.pge.com/recreation 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 AREA CAMPINGBig 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 64 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 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 Vagabond 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 1 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 PG 5 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲(Group site, must reserve-6 people per site)

Rocky Point South Group Campground West shore PG 19 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲(Group site, must reserve-6 people per site)

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 13 ▲ ▲ V ▲

(Group site, must reserve-100 people max) Group camp open in 2013

Canyon Dam Boat Ramp * FS F/V ▲ ▲ ▲

BUTT VALLEY RESERVOIR AREA CAMPINGCool 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 CAMPINGMt. Huff Golf Course Hwy. 89, Crescent Mills 530-284-6204 6 ▲ ▲ ▲Taylorsville Community Campground 530-394-0160, 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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CAMPING LEGENDPG=PG&E Campgrounds: 916-386-5164 or www.pge.com/recreationFS=U.S. Forest Service Reservations: 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov

** = Mt. Hough Ranger District .............530-283-0555*** = Feather River Ranger District .......530-534-6500

**** = Beckwourth Ranger District ........530-836-2575

FEATHER RIVER CANYON AREA CAMPINGBelden 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 1 ▲ 1 ▲ ▲ 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 AREA CAMPINGN. Calif. Facility Group Camp 39285 Hwy 70, Quincy 530-283-0844 13 3 2 8 ▲ ▲ FPioneer RV Park 1326 Pioneer Rd., Quincy 283-0769, 888-216-3266 62 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds 204 Fairgrounds Rd., Quincy 217 ▲ ▲ ▲ F

530-283-6272River Ranch RV Park 42331 Hwy. 70, 1/2 mile N of Quincy 31 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲

near airport 530-283-1908Brady’s Camp 6 mi. E of Quincy, take Squirrel Creek Rd. ** FS 4 ▲ V ▲

8 mi. towards Argentine LookoutDeanes 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 AREA CAMPINGBucks Lake Camp Bucks Lake Group Camp up to 150 38 33 5 ▲ F ▲Bucks Lake Marina Bucks Lake 530-283-4243 4 ▲ V ▲ ▲ ▲Bucks Lakeshore Resort 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 ▲ V ▲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 AREA CAMPINGAmerican 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 7 ▲ V ▲ ▲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 AREA CAMPINGClio’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 Park Hwy. 70, Cromberg 530-836-2426 51 ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 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 on 67 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲

Road A-14 530-836-2380 Reopened

Camp Lisa at Plumas-Eureka State Park Group site, must reserve, 1 ▲ ▲ F50 people max 800-444-7275

Sierra Springs Trailer Resort E of Blairsden Hwy. 70 530-836-2747 30 4 26 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲LAKES BASIN AREA CAMPINGGold Lake Campground **** FS 37 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲Gold Lake 4x4 Camp 10 mi S of Hwy. 49 off Gold Lake Rd. **** FS 16 ▲ VGoose Lake Campground **** FS 13 ▲ V ▲Haven Lake Campground **** FS 4 ▲ V ▲Lakes Basin Campground 4 accessible sites **** FS 23 ▲ ▲ V ▲Lakes Basin Group Campground (25 people max) **** FS 1 ▲ V ▲PORTOLA/LAKE DAVIS AREA CAMPINGJ & 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 ▲ ▲ VGrasshopper Flat* Lake Davis, 2 accessible sites (group site also) **** FS 68 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Grizzly Lake Davis, 2 accessible sites **** FS 55 ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲Lightning Tree Lake Davis, 8 accessible sites (+40 overflow 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 AREA CAMPINGJ.D. Trailer Ranch 92400 Hwy. 70, Vinton 530-514-1022 15 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Big Cove 1 trail to Frenchman Lake, 11 accessible sites **** 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 ▲ ▲ VCottonwood Springs Frenchman Lake **** FS 20 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Cottonwood Springs Group 1 accessible site (50 people max) **** FS 2 ▲ ▲ ▲ F ▲ ▲Frenchman Frenchman Lake, 2 accessible sites **** FS 38 ▲ ▲ V ▲ ▲Laufman 3 mi. S of Milford off Hwy. 395 **** FS 6 ▲ ▲ VMeadow View 7 mi. W of Doyle off Hwy. 395, Horse Camp **** FS 6 ▲ ▲ VSpring Creek Frenchman Lake 1 accessible site **** FS 35 ▲ ▲ V ▲Lunker Point Boat Ramp Frenchman Lake **** FS V ▲ ▲

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CAMPING LEGENDPG=PG&E Campgrounds: 916-386-5164 or www.pge.com/recreation FS=U.S. Forest Service Reservations: 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov

**** = 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 AREA LODGINGAntlers Motel • “Cutest Little Thing in Chester” 80

r 20 • • • • • • • •268 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2722, 888-4-MY-STAY Best Western Rose Quartz Inn • In the center of town 89

r 50 • • • • • • • • •306 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2002, 888-571-4885 179Bidwell 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 105Childs 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, weekly family rates in summer 140 8 2 • • • • • • •227 Feather River Dr., Chester • 530-258-3993 400Drakesbad Guest Ranch • 17 miles NW of Chester, off-season rates available 155

r 19 • • • • •Inside Lassen Volcanic National Park • 866-999-0914 • All meals included 179Seneca Motel • Mid-town Chester 51

r 11 • • • • • •545 Martin Way, Chester • 530-258-2815 75St. Bernard Lodge • Ten miles west of Chester 99 B&B 7 • • • • • •Highway 36 • 530-258-3382

LAKE ALMANOR AREA LODGINGAll Season Vacation House • Great location close to the water 150 8 1 • • • • • • • • • •370 Lake Almanor Dr. West • 408-997-2097, 408-621-6845 1050wAlmanor Lakeside Resort • Cabins on the lake 165

� 3 • • • • • • •300 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4530 425Almanor Properties • Properties around Lake Almanor 725w 8 15 • • • • • • • • • •313 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3232, 800-360-5478 1755wBabe’s Lodge • Across the street from the lake 100 B&B 6 • • • • • • • • •441 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4700 125Bailey Creek Cottages • On the golf course 108

r 18 • • • • • • • •45 Idylberry Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-259-7829 299Big Cove Resort • On the shores of Lake Almanor 180 8 3 • • • • • • • •442 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3349 1350wBig Springs Resort • On the north end of the lake 75

� 8 • • • • • • •2655 Big Springs Rd., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3390 135Century 21 Lake Almanor Real Estate • In the country club 850w 8 25 • • • • • • • • •499 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4386 4650w

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LAKE ALMANOR AREA LODGING continuedColdwell Banker Kehr/O’Brien • Properties around the lake 800w 8 60 • • • • • • • • • •244 Main St., Chester • 530-258-2103, 530-596-3303 • Non-smoking 5000wDorado Inn • Your vacation paradise, from Saturday to Saturday only 195

r 5 • • • • • • • •4379 Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-284-7790 • Non-smoking rooms 1365wKnotty 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 2900wLake Almanor Rental Properties • Lakefront and golf course 140 8 30 • • • • • • • • • • • 2 •289 Clifford Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-259-4386, 866-223-5687 3500wLake Almanor Retreat • Family vacation cabin sleeps 4-6 125 8 1 • • • • • • • • •3784 Lake Almanor Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-284-0861 135Lake Haven Resort • East shore of the lake 110

� 8 6 • • • • • •7329 Highway 147, Lake Almanor • 530-596-3249 135Long Shot Lodge • Four bedroom vacation home 150 8 1 • • • • • • • • • •633 West Mountain Ridge, Lake Almanor • 925-381-8331 1250wNorthshore Campground • On the lake 150

� 3 • • • • • • •Highway 36, 2 mi. E of Chester • 530-258-3376 235Pier 142 • A beautiful lakefront retreat 2375w 8 1 • • • • • • • • • •142 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-4444Plumas Pines Resort • West shore of the lake 135

� 8 • • • • • • • • • •Cabins and motel, marina, lakeside restaurant and bar3000 Almanor Dr. West, Canyon Dam • 530-259-4343 85

r 9 • • • • • •165Plumas Properties • Properties on or near the lake 650w 8 35 • • • • • • • • • •425 Peninsula Dr., Lake Almanor • 530-596-3203 • Non-smoking only 3000wQuail Lodge Lake Almanor • New fishing/hunting lodge vary

r 8 • • • • • • • • • • •29615 Highway 89, Canyon Dam • 530-284-0861Rooms 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 Highway 147, Eastshore, Lake Almanor •530-596-3240 140Wilson’s Camp Prattville Resort • On the lake 99

� 8 • • • • • • • • • • •2932 Almanor Dr. West, Prattville • 530-259-2267 175

FEATHER RIVER CANYON AREA LODGINGBelden Town Resort & Lodge • Across the red bridge 82

� 10 • • • • • • • •Off Highway 70 • 530-283-9662 218 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 85

� 7 • • • • • • •Highway 70, Twain • 530-283-1730 105Tobin Resort • At the twin bridges on the Feather River 50

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r 13 4 • • • • • • •761 Hideaway Rd., Greenville • 530-284-7915 95Oak Grove Motor Lodge • Easy highway access, eight cabins 65

r 8 • • • • • •700 Highway 89, Greenville • 530-284-6671 120Sierra Lodge • Nine miles from Lake Almanor 60

r 15 • • • • •Corner of Highway 89 and Main St., Greenville • 530-284-6154 82Spring Meadow Resort Motel • One mile from town 46

� 5 • • • • • •18964 Highway 89, Greenville • 530-284-6768 78

QUINCY AREA LODGINGAda’s Place • Quiet and convenient to downtown 100

r 4 • • 1 • • • • • • •562 Jackson St., Quincy • 530-283-1954 145Boyle Creek Home • Private & secluded, walk to town 170 8 1 • • • • • • • • • • •397 Alder St., Quincy • 530-394-8315 850wThe 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 • 3 smoking rooms 136Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch • A family vacation experience vary

r 26 • • • • • • • • •2116 Greenhorn Ranch Rd., Quincy • 530-283-0930, 800-33-HOWDYJackson St. Loft • In historic downtown Quincy, minimum 2 day stay 150 8 1 • • • • • • • •395 Jackson St., Quincy • 530-281-6423 800wKeddie Cottage • 3 bedroom vacation cottage on Spanish Creek 175 8 1 • • • • • • • • •Highway 70, 7 miles N of Quincy • 530-281-6423 1000wLariat Lodge • The quiet side of town 58

r 20 • • • • • •2370 E Main St., Quincy • 530-283-1000, 800-999-7199 95No. Calif. Facility Camp • Group rentals only 20

� 8 • • •39285 Highway 70, Quincy • 530-283-0844 •Open June to August only 80P & K’s Meadow Valley Cabin • Brand new cabin on three acres 110 8 1 • • • • •14 Cottonwood Dr., Meadow Valley • 530-283-0560Pine Hill Motel • The atmosphere you came to the mountains for 70

r 11 • • • • • • • •42075 State 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 vary 8 1 • • • • • • •74 Cloman St., Quincy • 530-816-2552Ranchito Motel • Sleep by the babbling brook 66

r 30 4 • • • • • • • •2020 E Main St., Quincy • 530-283-2265 126Spanish Creek Motel • Close to downtown 65

r 28 • • • • • • • •233 Crescent St., Quincy • 530-283-1200 • Half Non-smoking 95

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BUCKS LAKE AREA LODGINGBucks Lake Lodge • Rustic log cabins 109

� 11 • • • • • • •16525 Bucks Lake Rd.• 530-283-2262 165Bucks Lake Marina • On the lake 105

� 8 • • • • • •16469 Bucks Lake Rd. • 530-283-4243 135Bucks Lakeshore Resort • Scenic lodging on the lake 125

� 6 • • • • • • • • •16001 Bucks Lake Rd., Bucks Lake • 530-283-2848 235Haskins Valley Inn • Relax in luxury 129 B&B 6 • • • • • •Bucks Lake • 530-283-9667 149Timberline Inn • Nestled in the pines 99

r 12 • • • • •Bucks Lake • 530-283-2262 109

GRAEAGLE / CROMBERG AREA LODGINGCamp Layman • Rustic cabins on the Feather River, “restored to original” 75

� 13 • • 1 • • • 1512 Camp Layman Rd. between Blairsden and Cromberg • 530-836-1430 150

Chalet View Lodge and Conference Center • Surpassing expectations 89r 49 • • 9 • • • • • • • • •Suites, guest rooms, cabins and villa, restaurant/full bar, Starbucks Coffee store 250

9-hole executive golf course, pool and hot tub, day spa, trout pond 125� 7 • • • • • • • • • •72056 Highway 70, Graeagle • 530-832-5528, 800-510-8439 315

Feather River Park Resort • Old-fashioned resort on the river 150� 35 • • • • • • • • • •Highway 89, Blairsden • 530-836-2328 225

Graeagle Meadows Vacation Rentals & Sales • Adjacent to golf course 160 8 60 • • • • • • • • • • • •6934 Highway 89, Graeagle • 530-836-1100, 800-800-6282 215Graeagle Vacation Rentals • On and near golf course 80 8 38 • • • • • • • • • • • • •26 Poplar Valley Rd., Graeagle • 530-836-2500, 800-836-0269 170Lodge and Restaurant at Whitehawk Ranch • Uniquely modern cabins 175

� 14 • • • • • • • • • •6 miles south of Graeagle on Highway 89 • 530-836-4985 300Long Valley Resort • 7 cottages and 4 motel rooms 85

� 11 7 • • 1 • • • •59532 Highway 70, Cromberg • 530-832-9832 170Molly’s Rooms For Rent • Steps from the Feather River 59

r 5 • • 1 • • • • •276 Main St., Clio • 2 miles S of Graeagle • 530-249-4033 375w Plumas Pines Vacation Homes and Rentals • Golf getaways 125 8 55 • • • • • • • • • • • • •307 Poplar Valley Rd., Graeagle • 530-836-0444 295Plumas Pines Vacation Rentals • On and near golf course 100 8 30 • • • • • • • • • • • • •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 80

r 45 • • • • • • • • • •Cottages, motel, restaurant and bar, pool and hot tub • Some smoking 100Highway 89, 1/4 mile N of Graeagle • 530-836-2552, 800-696-2551 115

� 18 • • • • • • •140Sierra Destination Realty • Whitehawk Ranch vacation rentals vary 8 7 • • • • • • • • • • • Clio • 530-836-4526, 530-592-9606Sierra Mountain Properties • Luxury mountain home, sleeps 10-12 350 8 1 • • • • • • • • • • •2500 Highway 89, Clio • 530-836-7300 1700w

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r 9 3 • • 2 • • • •Lodge breakfast served seasonally • Highway 70, Cromberg • 530-836-2344 135The Villas at Nakoma • At Nakoma Golf Resort, golf packages available 80 8 12 • • • • • • • • • •County Rd A-15, Clio • 530-832-9862 465Twenty Mile House • A historic B&B Inn c. 1854 and two darling cabins 127

r 6 2 • • • • • • •Old Cromberg Rd., Cromberg • 530-836-0375 175

LA PORTE AREA LODGINGLa Porte Cabin Rentals • Fully equipped cabins 75

� 7 • • • • • • • •China Alley, La Porte • 530-675-0850 350wUnion Hotel • Group rental only 8 21 • • • • • • • • •Main St., La Porte • 530-675-2860

LAKES BASIN AREA LODGINGBassett’s Station • Gateway to Lakes Basin Area 90

r 3 • • • • • • • • •Highway 49 & Gold Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-862-1297 95Elwell Lakes Lodge • Hike out your back door 633w

� 10 • • • • •Gold Lake Rd. • 530-836-2347 1190wGold 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 86

� 12 • • • • • •Gold Lake Rd. • All meals included • 530-836-2350 319Gray Eagle Lodge • Trailhead to paradise 240

� 22 • • • • • • •Rate includes breakfast & four-course dinner •Gold Lake Rd. • 800-635-8778 315High Country Inn • Spectacular views 110 B&B 4 3 • • •Highway 49 & Gold Lake Rd. at Bassett’s, Sierra City • 800-862-1530 150Packer Lake Lodge • Informal at the end of the road 110

� 14 8 • 8 • • • • 1Packer Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-862-1221 1530w

Salmon Lake Lodge • Boat in to the lodge 700w� 14 • • • • • •Gold Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-852-0874 2200w

Sardine Lake Resort • At the base of the Sierra Buttes vary� 9 • • • • • • • •Gold Lake Rd., Sierra City • 530-862-1196

PORTOLA AREA LODGINGLake 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 9 • • • • • •86Pullman House Inn • Old Town Portola 50 B&B 6 • • • • • •256 Commercial St., Portola • 530-832-0107 85Sierra Motel • On Highway 70 63

r 27 • • • • • • • •380 E Sierra St., Portola • 530-832-4223 95Sleepy Pines Motel • Extensive gift shop 62

r 15 5 • • • • • 1 •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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The scenery and serenity of the

mountains makes Plumas County a fa-

vorite place to get married or spend a

honeymoon. Outdoor weddings can be

staged at quaint historic inns, posh

country club resorts, or Western guest

ranches. Small country churches are

ideal for smaller affairs. Spend a ro-

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or lakeside home, or pamper yourself at

a bed and breakfast inn.

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you’re seeking, Plumas County has it

all. Call one of the local visitor centers

on page 10 for a list of wedding sites

and services, or for suggestions on hon-

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Gold Lake LodgeCelebrating 100 Summers in the Lakes Basin

Hiking • FishingSwimming • Boating

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530-836-2350www.GoldLakeLodge.com

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298 High St., Quincy, Ca

530-283-2546Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am

Mission 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 CHURCH

Rev. Youngrae Kim, Pastor

Sunday School 11:15 amWorship 11:15 amCommunion 1st Sun/moGlenwood Dr. & Hwy 36Chester (530) 258-2345

Chester CommunityUnited Methodist

• Sunday Family Worship - 10:00am • Thursdays Youth Worship - 6:30pm• Monday Women’s Study - 6:30pm • Wednesday Men’s Study- 6:30pm

SPRINGS OF HOPECHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

A non-denominational Christian Church that adheres to basic Biblical principal

59 Bell Lane, Quincy - (530) [email protected]

Sunday Celebration: 10 amPastors Jon and Kim Allen

317 First StreetQuincy, California

283-0345

Calvary Chapelof Westwood

A church whereeveryone is welcome!

SUNDAY SERVICESMorning Service - 10amEvening Service - 6pm

Pastor: Terry Johnson315 Ash, Westwood

530.256.3309

Community UnitedMethodist Church

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open DoorsWorship Services and Sunday School

10 am every Sunday

P.O. Box 766 • 282 Jackson St., QuincyPhone & Fax: 283-1740

www.quincymethodist.org • email: [email protected]

Calvary Chapel of QuincySunday Services - 10:00 am

Wednesday Services - 7:00 pm

1953 East Main (next to SavMor)

283-4463PASTOR: RICK RODGERS

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200 Main StreetChester, CA

530-258-2534Pastor Rob Steen

Pastor Rick SylvesterSunday-Worship & Word @ 10:00

Wed. Bible Study @7pmThurs Youth K-6th 5:30-7; 7-12th 9:00Call for info on weekday Prayer Groups,

Recovery Study & Intensive Studies.

Plumas County

Spiritual Centers


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http://www.quincymethodist.org


ComeWorshipwith Us!

St. Andrew’s Anglican ChurchMelissa St. in Chester

Sunday School, 10 am

Service of Holy Communion, 11 am530-596-3343 standrewsalmanor.org

GRAEAGLECommunityChurch

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

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

CHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH

PASTOR GARY L. SHANKLES210 Myrtle Street, Chester, CA • 530-258-2394

[email protected]

Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 amWorship 11:00 amPrayer 5:30 pmSmall Groups 6:00 pm

Wed: Bible Study 6:00 pm

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Antique collectors will love Plumas County for its abundanceand variety of quaint shops. You can make a day of shopping bystrolling Main Streets or driving rural highways offering treas-ure hunting opportunities 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 oth-ers combine antiques with Americana, gifts, and secondhandtreasures.

Antique buffs also can expect to find books, primitives,model trains and logging and mining equipment that reflectPlumas County’s earliest industries.

The Indian Valley area is a great place to start, featuringstores in both Crescent Mills and Greenville. It’s walkingdistance between the six shops in Greenville, located alongHwy. 89 and Main Street. You’ll discover furniture, sports mem-orabilia, Western, Native American and nautical items, Depres-sion glassware, McCoy pottery, vintage clothing, linens andchina, dolls, jewelry and more.

Many of the stores encompass Greenville’s Historic WalkingTour, and are housed in historic buildings, including a 1905 former saloon. Maps and brochures describing the antiqueshopping and the town’s history are available in kiosks aroundtown and in visitor centers.

In Quincy, shoppers can check out a couple of stores thatspecialize in jewelry, home accessories, glassware and collecta-ble artwork.

The Eastern Plumas area offers a half dozen stores lo-cated in the towns of Beckwourth, Portola, Graeagle andClio. Surround yourself in nostalgia by browsing in uniquebuildings that were once schoolhouses and general stores.

In addition, antique lovers should make plans to attend athree-day Antiques Show and Sale held each year overLabor Day weekend in Graeagle.

The town of Chester also has a couple of stores on its MainStreet that carry antiques and collectibles.

Store hours and days of opening vary, and some have limitedhours during winter. It’s best to call first.

For those seeking more information, call one of the local visitor centers listed on page 10.

BUY • SELL • ESTATE APPRAISALSANTIQUE STOVES • TRAINS • TOYS

FURNITURE & GLASSWARE

Shirley & John O’Donell

530.836.013071573 Hwy. 70, Blairsden CA 96103

(4 Miles West of Portola)

Maybe AntiquesCollectibles

Specializing inCalifornia andOther PotteryCrockery, Kitchenware,Dishes, Rockingham,

Sewing Paraphernalia, Bottles, Miscellany

71993 Hwy. 703 Miles West of Portola, CA

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& Collectables........................113

CHURCHES & PLACES OF WORSHIP ..........................112-113

EVENTS• Blackhawk Solar Cookoff .........33• Indian Valley Events .................33• Mtn. Jamboree/Bidwell Arts &

Crafts Fairs...............................25• Music at the Mine,

Kentucky Amphitheater .........51• Paul Bunyan Mtn.

& Blues Festival .......................31• Plumas Arts Events...................12• Quincy Farmers Market ...........38• Silver Buckle Rodeo ..................33

LODGING, RESORTS & CAMPING

• Ada’s Place, The Cottages at ....37• Antlers Motel.............................26• Bailey Creek Cottages Back cover• Belden Town Resort & Lodge ...35• Best Western Rose Quartz Inn105• Big Cove Resort..........................27• Bucks Lake Lodge......................45• Bucks Lake Marina....................44• Bucks Lakeshore Resort ...........45• Camp Layman .........................105• Canyon Dam RV Park ...............29• Cedar Lodge...............................23• Chalet View Lodge.....................49• Cinnamon Teal Inn ...................22• Diamond Mountain Casino......30• Drakesbad Guest Ranch...........16• Forest Park RV Spaces...............28• Graeagle Vacation Rentals .......71• Gold Lake Lodge ......................111• Gold Pan Lodge..........................39• Gray Eagle Lodge.......................50• Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch37• J&J’s Grizzly Store Campground 58• Knotty Pine Resort & Marina...20• Lake Haven Resort ....................27• Lariat Lodge...............................39• Lodge at Whitehawk Ranch.....49• Nakoma Resort, Villas at........115• Oak Grove Motor Lodge............34• Old Sierra City Hotel.................50• Packer Lake Lodge.....................52• Paul Bunyan Resort & Babe’s Inn...26• Pine Cone Lodge RV Park..........27• Pine Hill Motel ...........................39• Pioneer RV Park .........................39• Plumas Pines Realty .................71• Pullman Inn...............................58• Quail Lodge..........................28, 75• R&R RV Park ..............................35• Ranchito Motel ..........................39• River Pines Resort .....................50• Rooms at 412 Peninsula Drive.17• Sardine Lake Resort ..................50

• Sierra Lodge...............................35• Sierra Motel ...............................57• Sierra Springs Trailer Resort ..100• Sleepy Pines Motel ....................56• St. Bernard Lodge ......................22• The Feather Bed ........................41• The Hideaway Motel & Lodge..34• Twain RV Park..........................105• Twenty Mile House....................52• Vagabond Lakefront RV Resort25• Wilson's Camp Prattville..........24

REAL ESTATE/MORTGAGE• Bucks Lake Properties...............44• Century 21

Lake Almanor Real Estate ......20• Century 21- Linda Gillam &

Kyle McNeill .............................22• Coldwell Banker -

Cathy Kuersten........................19• Feather River Properties...........33• Foxwood Development.............21• Graeagle Associates ..................48• Graeagle Real Estate .................71• Heritage Land Co.......................63• Mohawk Valley Associates .......47• Mohawk Valley Associates,

Patty Veith................................47• Mt. Lassen Log Homes..............22• Nero House for Sale..................61• Plumas Pines Realty .................71• Plumas Properties .....................18• Prudential Lake Almanor

Real Estate ................Back cover• River Pines Realty .....................50• Roper’s Cabin.............................44• Sierra Destination Realty .........47• Sierra Park at Quincy................40• Smith Properties .......................62• Susan River Realty ....................62• Town & Country Properties......41

RECREATION• American Valley Speedway......42• Bailey Creek Golf ........Back cover• Big Cove Resort & Marina ........27• Big Daddy’s Guide Service........74• Bodfish Bicycles.........................89• Bucks Lake Marina....................44• Diamond Mountain Casino......30• Dragon Golf Course ...........69,115• Eagle Lake Marina/Lassen ...........

College Foundation .................77• Feather River Fitness ................38• Gold Lake Stables......................90• Graeagle Meadows

Golf Course ..............................48• Graeagle Outpost ......................49• Graeagle Stables........................90• Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch37• Grizzly Ranch Golf Club ...........69• Knotty Pine Resort & Marina...20• Lake Almanor Country Club

Golf Course ..............................68• Lake Almanor Fitness Center ..26• Lake Almanor Kayak &

Paddleboard Rentals................29• Lake Almanor West

Golf Course ..............................68• Mountain Meadows Mead........27

• Mt. Jura Gem and Mineral .......33• Plumas Pines Golf Resort ....53,69• Plumas Pines Riding Stable......90• Quail Lodge..........................28, 75• Reese’s Fish Hunt......................74• Reid Horse & Cattle Co.............90• Sierra Valley Gun Club .............75• Western Pacific

Railroad Museum ...................58• Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club ...69

RESTAURANTS &LOUNGES

• Almanor West Grill ...................68• Alley Cat Cafe............................37• Anna’s Cafe................................34• Bailey Creek Bar & Grill................

.......................................Back cover• Big Springs Gardens..................52• Bonta Street Bistro....................48• Bucks Lake Lodge......................45• Bucks Lakeshore Resort ...........45• Cafe Le Coq................................43• Canyon Dam Dogs & Burgers ..29• Carol’s Cafe................................24• Chalet View Grille .....................49• Champions Pizza and Wings ...40• Courthouse Cafe .......................41• Diamond Mountain Casino......30• Gold Lake Lodge ......................111• Graeagle Mill Works..................49• Graeagle Outpost ......................49• Gray Eagle Lodge ......................50• Jimmie’s Roadhouse 70 ............58• Lodge at Whitehawk Ranch.....49• Lassen Ale Works ......................99• Longboards Bar and Grill ........53• Mt. Tomba Dinner House .........51• Nakoma....................................115• Neighbors Bar-B-Que ................54• Nichole’s Coffee Depot .............57• Old Sierra City Hotel.................50• Packer Lake Lodge.....................52• Paul Bunyan Resort & Babe’s Inn..26• Pizza Factory Quincy ................37• Sardine Lake Resort ..................50• St. Bernard Lodge ......................22

SERVICES• Almanor Flooring......................23• American Valley

Animal Hospital ......................42• Canyon Dam Storage................28• Cast-a-weigh Cruise Agency....48• Country Villa .............................40• Data Wells Group......................34• DeMartile Automotive ..............40• Eastern Plumas Chamber

of Commerce .....................51, 58• Eastern Plumas Health Care....55• Feather River College..................2• Sharon Geney Massage ............24• Graeagle Merchants Assoc.......48• Great Northern Hair Co............42• Greenville Rancheria ................32• High Sierra Animal Rescue ........4• Indian Valley Chamber

of Commerce ...........................33• J’s Rents & Events .....................56• Mohawk Trading Co. .................34

• Mr. B’s Auto ................................42• Plumas District Hospital ..........42• Quincy Moving ..........................61• Sacred Space Healing Arts .......34• Sharon Geney Massage ............24• Sierra Pacific Industries ...........41• State Farm Insurance ...............63• Spa at Plumas Pines..................52• Westwood Chamber

of Commerce ...........................31• Williams Construction .............47• Wilson, Susan, Massage ...........49

SHOPS & RETAILERS• Ayoob’s Ace Hardware ..............23• Ayoob’s Main St. Styles .............41• Bargain Boutique ......................37• Books & Beyond ........................26• Blue Petunia Gifts .....................56• Bodfish Bicycles.........................89• Briar Patch .................................51• Canyon Dam Store....................29• Carey Candy Co.........................38• Cast-a-way Consignments.......48• Schneider’s Old Time Merchants..49• Crazyblooms..............................48• Crescent Country......................34• Denim Blues ..............................57• Eco Centric.................................49• Epilog Books...............................37• Flag Store ...................................61• Firehouse Thrift ........................56• Good Vibrations.........................24• Graeagle Mercantile..................48• Graeagle Merchants..................48• Great Northern Hair Co............42• J&J’s Grizzly Store......................58• La Casa Bella .............................37• Lassen Drug Co .........................11• Lassen Gift Company ...............24• Margie’s Book Nook ..................27• Morning Star Log Furniture .....51• Mountain Hardware & Sports .51• Mountain Meadows Mead........27• Nifty Thrifty...............................58• Portola Village Pharmacy .........57• Queen Bee Boutique .................48• Quincy Drug Store ....................40• Quincy Hot Spot ........................40• Quincy Natural Foods...............38• Quincy Thrift .............................42• Red House Art ...........................48• Red Pony ....................................59• Shabby Red Door Boutique ......56• Sierra Valley Feed & Supply.....59• Sterling Sage..............................33• The Giggling Crow.....................25• The Toy Store/Little People .....38• Tidbits.........................................29• Treats Dog Co ..............................4• Valu-Wide Variety Discount.....57• Village Drug Co. ...................11, 34 • Wiggins Trading Post ................59• Wisteria......................................24• Woolly Notions..........................47• Young’s Market, Taylorsville ....34


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