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Written by danny
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Friday, 09 November 2012 12:12 |
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Friends of Whiskeytown Receives Grant to Improve Free Ranger Led Kayak Tours
The Friends of Whiskeytown is pleased to announce that it has recently received a $6,000 grant from Shasta Regional Community Foundation’s Redding Rancheria Community Fund for a kayak shed upgrade, phase 1, at Oak Bottom Marina. The new kayak boat house will hold the Friends of Whiskeytown’s newly purchased kayak fleet and supplies in addition to providing safe storage and handling of the equipment.
Since Whiskeytown National Recreation Area began offering free Ranger led kayak tours in 2001, nearly 25,000 visitors have participated in the program.
“The free Kayak Program is a premier recreational opportunity that introduces the visitor to a unique park experience,” said Jim Milestone, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Superintendent. “Whiskeytown Lake provides interpretive opportunities for the American public to experience our country’s natural treasures. The tours offer families an interesting perspective from the lake surface to view the lake, the park’s mountain forest, and the beautiful streams pouring into the lake.”
In additional to regular kayak tours offered three times a day throughout the summer, visitors are also able to experience a dramatically different landscape during moonlight kayak tours. The park also provides group tours for community groups, schools, businesses, families or other groups interested in their own Ranger led tour for a group of 12 of more. The Special Access Kayak Program allows individuals with special needs to enjoy a kayaking adventure. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 11 March 2013 20:27 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 18 September 2012 04:54 |
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On National Public Lands Day, the National Park Service held it annual Pick Up Lake Litter (PULL) event. The event attracted 160 volunteers, including scout troops and boaters who removed a total of 510 lbs of trash from Whiskeytown Lake. The volunteers were treated to a barbeque lunch at Brandy Creek after the event. Park rangers grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers for the volunteers who also enjoyed salads, fruit and ice cream, provided by the Friends of Whiskeytown. Several local companies supported the event including Kent's Meats, Frozen Gourmet and Sysco. SWEAT Running Club in Redding, Dr. Paul Davis, and Forever Resorts donated prizes for the raffle.
National Public Lands Day encourages volunteers to participate in the improvement and restoration of public lands and facilities, benefiting public use for recreation, exercise and connecting with nature.
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Last Updated on Friday, 09 November 2012 12:20 |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 18 September 2012 04:49 |
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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area staff and the Friends of Whiskeytown held the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival on September 22, 2012, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the park's Tower House Historic District. Over 700 people attended this fun and family-friendly event which featured apple tasting, an apple-themed bake-off contest, games for all ages, and tours of the historic Camden House and orchards. World-renowned arborist Rico Montenegro spoke about the ongoing efforts to restore and manage the historic orchards in the Tower House Historic District.
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Last Updated on Friday, 09 November 2012 12:22 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 22 June 2012 04:27 |
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Authentic Hawaiian food, hula dancers, sunshine, yukelele music, great auction items, a stemless wine glass or beer glass for each guest, and wonderful camaraderie - all contributed to Friends of Whiskeytown's 3rd Annual Luau.
Thank you to everyone who attended and made the evening such a success!
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 30 March 2010 19:35 |
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Contact: Clinton Kane, (530) 242-3451 Contact: Visitor Center, (530) 246-1225
In concert with the Healthy Shasta Initiative and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Campaign, both of which recognize daily exercise as a good "prescription" for a healthy lifestyle, Whiskeytown will be offering hikes on the weekends starting from March 24, 2012. "As a partner in Healthy Shasta and the First Lady's meaningful endeavors, the National Park Service is committed to providing our community members with opportunities to boost their physical activity while discovering the natural wonders of Whiskeytown's backcountry," stated Superintendent Jim Milestone.
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The initial hikes are designed to introduce visitors to some of the easier trails in the park in order to work up to hiking to each of the waterfalls in the park. "Now is a great time to hit the trails with the entire family and build up to the challenge of hiking to all three waterfalls during our special Waterfall Challenge which runs during National Park Week from April 21 through April 29," concluded Milestone. National Park Week is an annual event to celebrate the diversity, beauty, and history found in our national park system. National Park Week is also designated as a fee-free period throughout the National Park Service to encourage everyone to experience and discover our national treasures. Visitors to Whiskeytown do not need to display a parking pass on their vehicles during this period.
The ranger-led hikes are free and open to all ages and space is limited to 20 people. A day use fee for each vehicle is required except during National Park Week. Reservations will begin on Sunday, March 18. Call the Visitor Center at (530) 246-1225 to sign-up your family and friends and to obtain more information about each hike.
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 April 2012 23:52 |
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All donations to the Friends of Whiskeytown are tax deductible under IRS 501 (c) 3 Not for Profit Tax Code, as permitted by law.
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