Recreation
LOWER LAKE, Calif.— The next monthly guided nature walk at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park will be held on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The July nature walk will be led by Roberta Lyons, a volunteer State Parks docent and president of Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association.
The route taken on the walk will depend on the condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1.5 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 – the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Sturdy shoes, a hat and water are also suggested.
There is no charge for the Guided Nature Walk and parking is free for those attending. Dogs are not allowed on the park trails, which pass through a protected Natural Preserve.
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. — The Mendocino National Forest is a popular destination for hunting and recreational shooting.
With the arrival of the July 4 weekend, forest officials remind visitors to enjoy all recreation activities safely and responsibly.
Forest officials share these safety tips for anyone planning to use firearms:
DO:
• Follow all state laws and federal regulations regarding firearm use.
• Shoot only in areas well away from roads, trails, campsites, and other people. Discharging a firearm within 150 yards of any road, residence or campground is prohibited. See 36 CFR 261.10 (d) for federal regulations regarding discharge of firearms.
• Use a safe backstop to stop bullets and prevent ricochets.
• Pack out all targets, shells, and trash.
DON’T:
• Don’t shoot across roads, trails, water, or into trees, rocks or signs.
• Don't use trees, signs, cans, or glass objects as targets. Also recommend not using metal signs as targets during high fire danger to avoid fire starts.
• No firing of any tracer bullets or incendiaries.
• No fireworks on public lands.
For more information visit www.fs.usda.gov/r05/mendocino/recreation/opportunities/hunting-fishing-and-shooting.
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