Recreation
WILLOWS, Calif. – The Mendocino National Forest is asking visitors in the Fouts Springs area, west of Stonyford, to be aware that a motorcycle enduro event is scheduled this Sunday, Jan. 30.
The Richmond Ramblers’ Bearfoot Enduro was rescheduled for this weekend after being canceled Nov. 20 due to snow.
The event is being conducted under a special use permit issued by the Forest Service to the Richmond Ramblers Motorcycle Club.
The event is being held on designated roads and off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails.
The courses are not closed, meaning the roads will remain open for public use.
However, Forest visitors are encouraged to be aware if they are recreating in the Fouts Springs area:
Watch for signs indicating the event area.
Pay close attention to signs indicating the route and the direction of travel – the event consists of one-way loops. If you are using part of the enduro route, you are encouraged to travel in the same direction, going with the flow.
Listen for traffic and, if driving, open the driver side window enough to be able to hear engine noise that may be approaching.
If you are driving, avoid cutting corners and stay to the right on the roads. For other recreational uses, avoid lingering on roads and watch for traffic.
“The Mendocino National Forest, like other public lands, is managed for multiple uses,” said Grindstone District Ranger Eduardo Olmedo. “We want the public to have a safe and enjoyable recreation experience on the Forest. Visitors should be aware of this event and be able to plan their weekend activities accordingly.”
These events typically draw hundreds of motorcycle riders and spectators to the area. Campgrounds near the event location are likely to fill up quickly.
The water for the Fouts Springs Recreation Area is currently shut-off until further notice. As a result, the dump station at the site is also closed until further notice.
Forest visitors in this area will need to bring water with them for both potable use, including drinking, as well as for any other needs.
For more information, please contact the Forest at 530-934-3316 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.
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LOWER LAKE, Calif. – During 2011, the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) will offer monthly guided nature walks and tours of the historic ranch house located at the Park.
A nature walk will be held once a month on the second Saturday, followed on the same day by a tour of the historic ranch house led by trained docent volunteers.
The schedule is as follows:
Winter: Feb. 12 and March 12 – meet at 8:30 a.m.
Spring and summer: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13 – meet at 8 a.m.
Fall: Oct. 8, Nov. 12 – meet at 8:30 a.m.
The guided walks provide an opportunity to observe wildlife at the park and learn about their natural habitat, as well as to discover some of the history of our local area.
The tour of the historic ranch house will occur after the nature walk.
Meet under the big oaks in front of the ranch house for the guided walk or ranch house tour.
Rain will cancel the nature walk. The ranch house tour will take place rain or shine.
For more information, please call AMIA at 707-995-2658 or email
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