Recreation
LOWER LAKE, Calif. — The first guided nature walk of the fall season at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Come see what autumn is bringing to the park.
This is a wonderful time to take a tour of Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Cooler weather is finally here, and the rainy season has not yet begun. The late-summer wildflowers are still in bloom and the fall bird migration has begun.
The October nature walk will be led by volunteer State Parks Docent Joe Lundergreen, a certified California Naturalist who delights in sharing his knowledge of the natural habitats found in the park and the folklore that relates to the land.
The hike should last between one and a half and two hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard.
Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are suggested. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails.
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — Hammerhorn Campground, located in eastern Mendocino County on the M1 Road approximately 18 miles north of Eel River Station, will reopen on Friday, Sept. 26.
The campground, trail and fishing piers were destroyed in the 2020 August Complex fire and subsequently suffered additional damage during winter storms in recent years.
Forest Service staff have worked in partnership with California Deer Association and Patriot Restoration Ops to mitigate safety hazards, remove fallen trees and restore the campground for the public to enjoy.
Crews have installed new fire rings, barriers and picnic tables. The Ukiah Chapter of the California Deer Association graciously donated the picnic tables for the restoration project. Non-potable water is available at the campground. There is no garbage service. The campground will remain open through the rest of hunting season and will close in early November.
Crews will continue to touch up the campground, including working on a bathroom, painting gates and possibly reseeding areas for erosion and invasive plant control.
The Forest Service is also considering options to restore the pipeline for the lake and to remove log decks for biomass.
Information about recreation opportunities in Mendocino National Forest is available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/mendocino.
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