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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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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Everyone is invited to join a guided walk in Clear Lake State Park starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.
Meet retired park ranger Val Nixon at the Visitor Center parking lot to enjoy a magical time with nature.
The February splendor of the park is available for all to enjoy.
Witness the aerial mating displays of resident red-tail, red-shouldered and Cooper’s hawks. Listen for the distinctive drumming and calls of the pileated woodpeckers that resonate throughout the park.
You might also glimpse a bluebird, as some stay in Lake County all year.
Manzanita is blooming and there are many toyon berries with robins waiting for them to become perfectly ripe. Look closely at the lush mosses covering the volcanic rocks. The rich green will disappear with the heat of summer only to return again with the rains of winter.
Through Nixon’s years of work in the state park system, she understands the significance of the natural world and gives those walking with her an even greater understanding of the importance of Lake County natural resources.
There is no entrance fee to the park for participating in walks. All ages are welcome. Rain does cancel the walk.
It is also time to mark calendars for Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association’s annual Wildflower Brunch on April 30 and Heron Festival on April 30 and May 1.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for great photos, activity schedule and park information provided by Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association.
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Forty college teams will be competing for a top award of $10,000 to be split between the school and bass fishing club; $7,500 for bass club and $2,500 for their school.
“The great thing about Lake Shasta is that you’ll be catching fish all day, they might be small, but you’ll be catching them,” said FLW pro Cody Meyer of Grass Valley, Calif., who was runner up at the 2010 Forrest Wood Cup. “The key is going to be finding quality fish in the two pound range to fill your limit and then adding a three pound kicker fish.
“Swimbaits, drop-shot and jigs will be the way to go,” added Meyer. “With the change of rule for this year allowing teams to fish as a team instead of each bringing in their own limit, the fishing is going to be a lot more exciting and I think weights will definitely improve.
“I would advise teams to have one guy fishing from the back of the boat with a drop-shot going for the limit and the guy in the front of the boat going for that kicker fish. There are a lot of trout in Shasta so swimbaits for that big fish are going to be important. A football jig with a Yamamoto Hula Grub always works well or of course the Jackall Crosstail Shad.
“It’s going to be a really fun tournament and the guys are going to catch a lot of fish. It will probably take about 10-11 pounds to win.”
Anglers will take off from Bridge Bay Resort located at 10300 Bridge Bay Road in Redding, Calif., at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Weigh-in will be held at the marina beginning at 1:30 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
Schools competing in this week’s tournament hosted by the Shasta Lake Chamber of Commerce include:
Arizona State University (2)
Boise State University (4)
California Polytechnic
California State University, Long Beach (2)
Chico State (4)
Colorado State University
Eastern Washington University
Fresno State (4)
Humboldt State University (4)
Oregon State University
Sacramento State (4)
San Jose State University
Sonoma State University
University of California, Davis (2)
University of Nevada, Reno (2)
University of Oregon (4)
Washington State (2)
The top five teams from each tournament will qualify for the regional championship where the first-place team wins $12,500 cash for their school and $12,500 cash and a Ranger 177TR bass boat with a 90 horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard wrapped in school colors for their fishing club.
The top five teams from each regional tournament advance to the national championship where the first-place team wins $25,000 for their school and $50,000 cash and a Ranger 177TR bass boat with a 90 horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard wrapped in school colors for their fishing club.
College Fishing is free to enter and FLW Outdoors provides boats and drivers for each competing team along with travel allowances. All participants must be registered, full-time undergraduate students at a four-year college or university and members of a fishing club recognized by their college or university.
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011.
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For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit www.FLWOutdoors.com or www.FantasyFishing.com.