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Gabriel Moraga was the first known visitor to this area in 1808. It wasnt until 1820, when Captain Luis Arguello explored this area, that the river was named. Noticing an abundance of wild pigeon feathers on the river, Arguello called it Rio de las Plumas, the River of Feathers. In 1848, three years after the first permanent white settlement here, John Bidwell discovered gold on The Feather River, and thousands came to seek their fortune. On the presentday site of Oroville, Ophir City became a tent town almost overnight. In 1856 the name was changed to Oroville, Spanish for the City of Gold. Whether your tastes include playing a round of golf with
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an awe-inspiring view, bicycling or horseback riding through spectacular scenery, kayaking on whitewater, observing or photographing the multitude of birds and wildlife found in the area, houseboating, water-skiing, or sailing at the lake, or fishing from a boat or along a tree-lined river bank, you can do it all in the Greater Oroville Area. Oroville is also the Gateway to the Feather River Canyon National Scenic Byway, offering a wonderful scenic drive. We think youll enjoy Discovering the Gold in Oroville/ Gridley, and hope youll feel, as we do, that theres gold, in the form of recreation here, to be discovered during any season of the year. Happy exploring! Explore Gridley ........................30-31 Gray Lodge & Sutter Buttes ....32-33 Chico Area Cycling ..................34-35 Outside your Backdoor ...........36-37 Bird Watching ..........................38-39 Bald Rock Hike ............................. 40 Feather Falls Hike ......................... 41 Sutter Buttes Hikes ...................... 42 Paint Ball Wars ............................. 43 Dining Guide ............................44-48
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Enjoy Lake Oroville ......................... 2 Fun On The Forebay ....................... 5 Map: Lake Oroville Rec. Area ......6-7 Insiders on Oroville ......................8-9 Feather River Canyon Drive.....10-12 Wine Tour ................................13-16 Riverbend Park ............................. 17 Horseback the Dan Beebe Trail ..18-19 Historic Home & Sank Park .....20-21 Chinese Temple & Garden .......22-23 Historic State Theater .................. 26 Bolt Tool Museum......................... 26 Ehmann Home .............................. 27 Pioneer Memorial Museum .......... 27 River Walk, Hatchery & Nature Ctr. .... 28 Lake Oroville Visitors Center ...... 29
Contributing Writers:
Kathy Hodges, Jerry McGuire, David Miller, Pat Miller, Andy Parsons, Eric Petlock & Chris Robbins
Adventures - A Guide to Outdoor Recreation 2011 orovilleareachamber.com
ith 167 miles of magnificent forested shoreline, Lake Oroville beckons with its wide offering of water recreation. Houseboats are a great way way to enjoy the majestic beauty of the lake. You can get away with your family and friends to this uncrowded spot and spend quality time having fun in the sun skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, zipping around the lake on a wave runner, or just kicked back enjoying the scenery. Lake Oroville is home to two marinas and several floating campsites. Both marinas rent houseboats as well as other water craft. Houseboats are an ideal way to explore the lake, find that special cove and spend a night, a week or a summer. From your houseboat you can enjoy a quiet morning, swim surrounded by bright blue skies and green hillsides, swim, ski and fish all day then make a wish upon a starshooting through a night sky filled with sparkling jewels.
idwell Canyon Marina offers 4 sizes of houseboats to rent - all fully equipped to insure an enjoyable stay. Bidwell Canyon Marina also offers the finest marina facilities available on fresh water. Covered Slips, Open Slips, and Buoy Moorings are available for boats of all sizes. Shuttle ser vice to boats is free for all marina customers. Secure Dr y Storage is also available for boats and equipment. Gas, ice, beer, wine, bait & tackle, supplies, and accessories are also available. Marina security patrols all areas. A variety of fully equipped houseboats are available to rent ranging in size from a ten to a sixteen sleeper.
ake Oroville Marina offers a wide selection of luxur y houseboat rentals to match whatever experience your group is looking for. Small groups will love the 50 Forever 8, and larger groups will feel right at home in the spacious 59 Deluxe XT. Both marinas also rent smaller craft such as patio boats, fishing boats, runabouts and wave runners.
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ocated on the Feather River in the scenic chaparraloak-pine belt of the northern Mother Lode country, Lake Oroville State Recreation area offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including houseboating, fishing, waterskiing, swimming, camping and hiking.
BOATING TIPS: Floating logs and other driftwood can be hazardous to boaters at any time of year, but particularly in winter and spring when rains carry debris into the water. A 5-mile per hour speed limit is in effect within 100 feet of a swimmer, 200 feet of any shore, boat launching facility, and within the vegetation retention areas. The upper reaches of the tributaries are too narrow for safe water skiing and have been designated for 5-mile-per-hour speed limits. Night boating is permissible provided your boat is equipped with the proper running lights and speed does not exceed five miles per hour. Please demonstrate the same concern for safety and courtesy that you would expect from others. The dumping of waste or refuse in any of the areas waters is prohibited at all times. Lake Oroville fluctuates daily throughout the year. This constant change of the surface level constantly changes the location of shoals near shore. Boaters are cautioned to be alert to these hazards. All boaters should be familiar with the ABCs of California Boating Law. Copies are located at park entrance stations. OVERNIGHT BOATING: Overnight boating is offered at Lake Oroville, but in order to prevent the lake from becoming contaminated, boats must have self-contained sanitary facilities and all waste and water outlets must be sealed. State Park Rangers may inspect your boat. Camping on shore is only permited in designated Boat-in Campsites, however, visitors are welcome to go ashore to explore. Mooring areas are identified with buoys. SWIMMING: Loafer Creek and the North and South Forebays are the only designated swimming areas at the Lake Oroville Recreation Area. Lifeguard service is limited. TRAILS: A 44-mile riding and hiking trail meanders on the scenic Lower Feather River Canyon from Loafer Creek to the overlook above the Thermalito Diversion Dam.Park staff can suggest equally interesting hiking opportunities. FIRES AND FUEL: The lush grasses and heavy bush that grow in the foothills surrounding Lake Oroville dry up in the summer and create a condition of extreme fire hazard. For this reason, no open fires are permitted anywhere in the recre-
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ation area. Please smoke in designated areas. Down wood is a normal part of the ecology, and its collection and use are prohibited. Driftwood is not part of the areas natural ecology, it may be collected. You are advised to bring your own fuel or firewood; fuel can be purchased at the park entrance. The grilladier-type stoves are excellent for charcoal briquets. Coleman-type stoves may be used in designated camping or day use areas. FISHING: With opportunities for both cold and warm water fishing, bring your fishing gear and be assured to have a great experience on what is recognized as one of the best bass fisheries in the western United States. Spend your day looking for spotted bass, chinook salmon, catfish and rainbow trout, then bring it back to your houseboat for a wonderful fresh dinner. Theres a 5 fish bag limit on bass (less than 12 inches or more than 15 inches). But largemouth and smallmouth bass arent the only type of fish youll find in the lake. Chinook, catfish, mackinaw, sturgeon, and brown trout can all be found in great quantities and great qualities. Nineteen pound Mackinaw have been reeled in as well as 3 pound white crappie, and now the sturgeon (1/bag limit) that were planted in 1984 are expected to be the legal size of 48 to 72 inches. Lake Oroville is open to fishing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You want fish? Weve got fish. The BEST fishing in the state! A former Fishing Clinic instructor at Lake Oroville, offers the following tips for fishing with artificial hard baits on Lake Oroville:
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Recognize the survival instincts that control the bass action (avoidance of stress, proximity of food source, and safety).
Check temperature and water level recent up/down, watch the barometer up/down or stable. Stable for 24 hours or rising are best conditions. Be versatile. Frequent small adjustments such as tuning, color, position, and speed will make the day.
Sharpen all hooks and check your gear. Dont use swivels. Retie after two or three rock hits and check sharpness of hooks often. Dont ever just cast bait. Pick a target such as a rock, tree, bank, etc. Speed and action is critical. The colder it is, the slower the retrieve. Increase speed with temperature up to 76 degrees. Then revert to winter cold retrieve. Slow and then slow to half that fast. I always try to hit the bait on a tree, stump, rock wall or anything else in shallow water and make the bait touch bottom.
Recognize time of year, condition and position of the natural baits. For example, shad spawn in March and April in shallows and die off in November; pond smelt spawn in December and January and die off very heavy every 7 years; crawfish, small green and red/orange from February to October, 1.5-3 inches in size; newts are brown and orange, major spawn every 7 years.
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ooking for something new and different for your child to do this summer?Youth ages 8-17 are able to enroll in one of the Forebay Aquatic Center summer camps. Aquatic Camp, Sailing Camp or Wakeboarding Camp will be the highlight of your childs summer with handson boating experience and many new friendships. Do you have a Highschooler looking for summer entertainment? Send them to the Forebay for our High School programs in Wakeboarding, Sailing, and Rowing. Watch the sun fade into the horizon and the moon brighten in the sky on our monthly Moonlight Paddles. Kayak around the North Forebay, look at the stars and enjoy the cool nights air with an State Park interpreter who will help you discover interesting facts about the area. There are a variety of boating activities for all ages at the Forebay Aquatic Center. Courses and private lessons are offered in sailing; sit-on-top kayaking, sea kayaking, canoeing, rowing, windsurfing and wakeboarding. There is also a large fleet of boats for rent. These include, pedal boats, hydro bikes, single and tandem sit-on-top kayaks, single and tandem sea kayaks, canoes, windsurfers, Capri 14 and Hobie Getaway sailboats. In order to rent sea kayaks, sailboats or windsurfers, you must have passed or
challenged one of the introduction courses. The Forebay Aquatic Center has brought Rowing to the North State! Fly across the water in a Maas single rowing shell or in our crew boats. Courses, clinics and a rowing club are now being offered. This sport is not only fun and relaxing, but a total body workout! Looking for a place to hold a family reunion, company picnic, birthday party, staff training or any other special event? The aquatic center is the perfect place to gather your group for exciting and memorable moments. In 2004 the Aquatic Center came alive with a mission to promote safe boating activities for Chico State students and the surrounding community members. With the cooperation of Water Resources, State Parks and Boating and Waterways the Aquatic Center has developed into a well rounded boating facility. Just off Highway 70, on the Oroville Garden Drive Exit you will find the Forebay Aquatic Center. The 7500 square foot boating
facility is located within the Thermalito North Forebay State Park. This hidden gem of is run by the Associated Students of California State University Chico. The Aquatic Center is a hub of recreation for the entire Butte County area, there is a little something for everyone. If you would like more information on the course/camp schedule, please call (530) 624-6919 or visit the website at www.aschico.com/forebayaquaticcenter. Rental and office hours in the spring and fall months are: Thursday Sunday from 10:00am 5:00pm and during the summer months seven days a week from 10:00am 6:00pm.
Lake OrOviLLe State recreatiOn area in Butte County offers
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as wide a variety of outdoor activities as can be found anywhere in California. With recreation facilities operated by the State Dept. of Parks and Recreation, this key unit of the State Water Project offers camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sail and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and overnight boat camping. The area is located on the Feather River in the Chaparral-Oak-Pine belt of the northern Mother Lode area. Lake Oroville was created by Oroville Dam, which the State Department of Water Resources completed in 1967 after five years of construction. Lake Oroville conserves water for distribution by the State Water Project to homes, farms, and industries in the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California. The Oroville facilities of the Project also serve to provide flood control and smog-free generation of electric power in addition to the recreation. When full to the 900 ft. elevation mark, the lake offers 15,500 surface acres for recreation and 167 miles of shoreline. Recreation areas are spotted around the lake, and boats can land at any point to explore the surrounding country. State property extends a minimum of 300 feet, and in some places as much as a mile, from the high water line. An annual control program keeps down the poison oak in developed areas, but visitors should be on the lookout for it. You are cautioned not to hike in slide areas. When planning an excursion to Lake Oroville, your best bet is to select the area to visit that offers the most in the kind of facilities you are looking for.
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The three hundred acre Thermalito Forebay North has a new 15-space, enroute (1 night) camping area. It has planted turf and is regularly watered and mowed. Shade trees from many parts of the world dot the area, including European Sycamore, Olive, Pome, Valley Oak, and Zelkova. Ramadas (shade structures) protect picnic sites. Each site contains a stove and one or two picnic tables. Three large group areas are available by reservation through park headquarters. Potable water is provided by faucet and drinking fountain. The two hundred yard sandy swimming beach has mens and womens dressing rooms and toilets. The turf and beach areas of the North Forebay is closed to dogs; they are permitted at the Boat Launch grass area. There is no life guard service here. Paved parking is available at the picnic area and at the two lane boat launch ramp. The North Forebay is reserved exclusively for sailboats, canoes, and other non-power driven boats. Picnic tables are located near the launch ramp, and a new 1,200 square foot aquatic center is available for sailing clubs. North Forebay has a handicap accessible fishing pier. N. & S. Forebay have frequent trout plants.
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Several boat-in camps are located around the lake. These campgrounds are identified by signs located at the beach area. These campgrounds can be reached only by boat and camping is allowed only in the designated campsites. Directions to the camp of your choice can be obtained at the park entrance station or launch area. Each camp contains several individual campsites. The camps have cleared and leveled spots for pitching tents, pit toilets, garbage cans, a table and a stove at each site. No water is piped to these areas, so bring chemicals to purify the lake water. There are two ways to reach the two most southerly boat-in camps. Craig Saddle, east of the spillway, is located behind an island-like land mass and can be approached from either the Middle or South Fork. Craig Saddle is the only boat-in camp with usable water. Foreman Point can be reached from the southeast from the lake itself or from the North Fork. Facilities at Bidwell Canyon include a shoreside marina, complete with fuel dock, boat rental, covered slips, open mooring, boat storage, and pumping station for boat holding tanks. For campers there are trailer facilities complete with hookups, a boat repair shop and seven lane launching ramp.
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A camping area with 137 developed family sites is located at Loafer Creek. Each site contains a parking space, table and stove. Piped drinking water and combination building with modern restrooms, hot showers and laundry tubs are nearby. There are no trailer hookups (these are available at Bidwell Canyon), however, trailers can use the sites. Trailer campers are asked to collect their waste water in a container and dispose of it in the waste water drains located at various points throughout the campground. A holding dumping station is available for self-contained trailers. The area has 100 individual picnic sites and a sandy swimming beach is located where Loafer Creek empties into the lake. A large paved parking area and a boat launching ramp are also found here. A new Horse Camp has recently opened. Please see page 26 for detailed description. On weekends in the Spring and Fall, horseback riding is available via Bidwell Park Stables or by calling 385-1680. Campsites in the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, including ten, two-tiered floating campsites, are subject to reservation. Reservations can be made through the Statewide Reservation System. For information about the reservation system contact the State Park nearest you or call 800-444-PARK (7275). All unreserved sites are available on a first come first serve basis. The phone number for Park Headquarters is (530) 538-2200.
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common presentations. The pre-spawn bite at Oroville begins after the lake temperature bottoms out, he said. Because its level fluctuates so much depending on the fall drawdown, specific areas for big fish are harder to identify. Once the waters clear, he starts looking for largemouth bass, but hell also see big spots. Keep in mind that spotted bass will spawn as deep as 25 feet. Another thing to remember is that in general, the bigger fish spawn earlier than smaller ones, Lockhart said. And once theyre done spawning, theyll pull out to the farthest point or tree and suspend. As to where to start your springtime pursuits, Lockhart doesnt spend a lot of time in creek arms the very places where many of us would begin our searches. In the early pre-spawn, youll find good fish at the back ends of the creeks, he said. Most of the time, though, I concentrate on coves like Potters or Bidwell. Probably 90 percent of tournament fish are released at Bidwell or the dam, Lockhart said. He also fishes around Loafers and Goose Island. The affable pro, Big Jim Davis from Plumas Lake, is a vocal fan of Oroville and its hard-biting bass. I like patterning fish, and Oroville is famous for being where you can pattern the size of fish youll catch.
by Andy Parsons ver time, bass waters develop personalities and the reputations to go with them. The San Diego lakes are renowned for their monster bass; the Delta for its legendary frog bite.
Clear Lake is famous for more 4-pound bass per acre than almost anywhere else. Lake Oroville, on the other hand, is still something of a wild card. Its known for numbers. But every now and then, someone brings in a potbellied spotted bass or an outsized largemouth, leaving the other anglers on the dock scratching their heads and wondering what theyre missing. On Oroville, if you stick to basics, your efforts will be rewarded with plenty of bites and lots of fun. As a result, Oroville is a terrific place to take casual anglers to get them thoroughly exposed to the bassfishing virus. For an insiders view of where to go and what to throw to connect with this lakes feisty spotted bass and the occasional lunker largemouth California Game & Fish spoke with two of Orovilles most respected anglers. Glen Lockhart, of nearby Biggs, has been fishing the lake for more than 19 years and has won three boats in the bass tournaments held there. Big Jim Davis has been plying Orovilles waters since the late 90s, and on it has enjoyed finishes in numerous top tournaments. He likes bringing friends to the reservoir for fun fishing, since it remains so consistently productive the year around. WHERE TO GO? Lockhart is known for his prowess at fishing a 1/4-ounce jig in deep water on light line something many anglers are leery of even attempting. This approach is partly an outgrowth of his commitment to stealth when pursuing larger bass. But in the spring months, Lockhart enjoys success by fishing shallow water with
He notes that anglers can catch bass in the creek arms at almost any time of year, but he spends more time on the main body and The Narrows. I catch better quality by doing that, he said. Davis also offers an important clue for locating springtime bass: On Oroville, youll often find the bigger fish in the cuts with trees. During the early part of the year, I look for brush. And if you can find a point with brush, thats even better. WHAT TO THROW? For connecting with Orovilles quality bass, Lockharts favorite early-season patterns include: Soft Stickbaits. I like the 5-inch Yamamoto Senko in a natural shad pattern or sometimes, in the brightest chartreuse color you can fi nd. That bright chartreuse works particularly well for postspawners suspended in the trees. Wake Baits. Lures like Jackalls Mikey are great for locating fish. Lockhart throws them in sunfish or rainbow-trout patterns. The slower the retrieve, the better. You want it to look like a wounded fish swimming slowly along. Swimbaits. The Basstrix in blueback herring or trout is a great lure on Oroville. Ive caught spotted bass up to 4 pounds on it. Topwaters. I throw the Reaction Innovations Vixen year round on Oroville, usually in a translucent rainbow pattern. In winter, though, you typically need a few days of stable temperatures for it to really start to produce. I walk it slowly, stop it and let it sit, sometimes for a count of 20. Also, I replace both trebles the rear treble to one dressed with a Mylar tail feather, and the front treble to a red one. Early in the season, he sees many anglers who are fishing too fast. Bass are like cats, said Lockhart. Often, theyll take a minute or two before they pounce on something. I make a cast, let my bait hit bottom, count to 10 and then start moving it. For the spring months, Davis has his own list of top Oroville choices: Darter Head Worms. Plastic worms rigged on darter heads work anytime of year on Oroville. I like them in natural earth tones like oxblood and Aarons magic. Davis said that he catches more fish on a lighter head, although when fishing deeper later in the season, hell go with a heavier one. As far as size goes, he starts with 6-inch worms, but will go to 4 inches if the fish are short-biting. Wacky-Rigged Stickbaits. Davis fishes the 5-inch Senko year round, and said that with green pumpkin, you cant go wrong. These baits are really effective in the backs of coves and cuts with brush. Bass will bed around the submerged willows, and Davis fishes them down to 20 feet. To get my Senko into deeper water, Im also now throwing it on the flickshake Zappu Inchi head in a 1/8-ounce
size, he said. Ive been really impressed with its hook-up ratio. Topwaters. Even in February and March, Ill throw a topwater early in the morning to see if any reaction fish are around. Davis likes the Super Spook in Okie shad and almost always rigs it with a feathered treble on the rear. He also used the Pop-R in shad with a little bit of chartreuse. Drop-Shot Worms. Dont overlook drop-shotting for good fish on Oroville, Davis said. Shad colors like salt and pepper work especially well. THE REST OF THE STORY Much of Lockharts Oroville success can be attributed to his fondness for throwing jigs. You can catch fi sh with jigs year round, he said. He likes brown and brown or brown and purple. For trailers, hell use pork or Yamamoto twintail grubs. Jigs produce a better quality of fish than youll catch on darter heads or by drop-shotting, he said. Lockhart often fishes jigs on 8-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon. The lighter line forces him to play his fish more carefully, but he also notes that Oroville has few submerged trees to worry about, except in the backs of a handful of coves. Although hydrographic maps can help you find these structures, nothing can beat time on the water for zeroing in on their sweet spots. During the fall, Davis uses his electronics to follow the bait. He finds that bass will be around the edges of the vast balls of pond smelt that roam Orovilles waters. For later in the season, topwaters early in the morning and 1/4-ounce jigs in brown and purple or brown and orange are some of his top choices. He also said that when the wind is blowing, throwing crankbaits can produce. Consider borrowing a page or two from these two anglers playbooks. Oroville is good for fun numbers and still offers the chance for connecting with that bass of a lifetime.
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he Feather River Scenic Byway, parts of which follow the Beckwourth Trail, was dedicated in 1998. The route began in 1867 when it was surveyed as an all-weather route through the Sierras. In 1905 a railroad was carved through the canyon, and in 1937 a highway was completed. You should plan this drive as an all-day trip having lunch and maybe even dinner along the way. The scenic route begins on Highway 70 at Oroville and follows the Byway along the North Fork of the Feather River passing through three impressive tunnels and across, over or under several historic bridges as you weave along the granite gorge crisscrossing the river. The road is winding as it skirts along the canyon wall providing spectacular views of the river and railroad below. You will see a series of seven early 20th century hydroelectric plants called the stairway of power harnessing the force of the river. Several weekends during the summer months, the river offers exciting whitewater for kayakers and rafters. At Gansner Bar just east of Beldon Town the byway begins to follow the East Branch of the North Feather River. In the Spring, youll view close to 100 waterfalls and see multiple brilliant wildflowers. In the Summer, gold miners, fishing enthusiasts (some of Californias best rainbow trout fishing waters are found here), and swimmers will be spotted. In the Aut umn, the mountain slopes are filled with the shades of turning leaves. In the Winter, the rushing river and snow-capped mountains add yet another dimension to the views. The steel arch bridge located about 30 miles north of Oroville at the Pulga turnoff is one of the wonders of construction on this scenic drive. After three and a half years of labor, construction was completed in 1932 on the 680 ft. long structure that is 200 feet above the river and 170 feet above the Western Pacific Railroad bridge below. Workers had to dangle from ropes hung on sheer cliffs to build the concrete abutments and concrete and steel girders to join the two sides of the canyon. The bridge is unique in that it not only curves as it crosses the river, but is also banked, creating a span that both curves and twists at about a five-degree angle. The best place to view both the curvature and twist of the bridge is to
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turn onto the Pulga Road and look back. Beldon Town, about 40 miles into the drive, is a good place to take a break for lunch or a stretch. Picnic, camping and restroom facilities are available as well as the Beldon Town Resort restaurant/bar and store. Historic information is available here and you can take a look at some gold mining equipment. You can also access a trailhead to the Pacific Crest Trail. Also near Belden is the Elby Stamp Mill, which has signage explaining how the huge iron stamps were used to crush gold-bearing quartz from mines from 1898 - 1937. Just beyond Gansner Bar is Rich Bar known for the The Shirley Letters, written by Louise Amelia Knapp Smith. The letters written, under the pseudo name Dame Shirley, from the mining camp in 1851 and 1852, are something valuable and rarea portrait by a woman of an era dominated by men. They offer a vivid picture of gold rush life and its colorful people. Between 1849-52 more than 250,000 ounces of gold was mined in the four-mile stretch of river between Belden and Rich Bar. Gold is still being found here. When you arrive at Quincy, the Plumas County seat, you may want to take advantage of the Plumas County Museum displaying exhibits of Maidu Indian Basketry and gold mining artifacts, or take a leisurely walking tour of several historic buildings. Quincy is where you turn off the Byway and start the climb to Bucks Lake heading west on the Bucks Lake Road. This is where we also begin to travel the same route used by Jim Beckwourth to cross the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Beckwourth an explorer and trapper blazed the trail in 1850 starting near what today is Reno Nevada and
The old Union Hotel and restaurant at La Porte. ending at Bidwells Bar near Oroville. The trail was heavily used until 1855. Youll have spectacular views and vistas as you pass by Spanish Ranch and Meadow Valley on your climb to Bucks Lake. Stop along the way for photos and watch for the sign to the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail is just a few yards off the road at the top of the mountain, so you can easily put your feet on it even if you dont walk it from Canada to Mexico. At Bucks Lake you may want to stop at one of the restaurants for refreshments or your evening meal. One of the restaurants is right on the water affording great views of the lake. From Bucks youll head down the mountain passing a grave site where a pioneer was killed fording a stream in his covered wagon. Nine Miles before you reach Berry Creek you go through Mountain House, which operated as a restaurant and bar during the gold mining era. Mountain House is on the Register of Historic California Businesses and is most famous as
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Old Mountain House stagecoach stop & hotel. Today a residence. you reach an elevation of 6,400 feet, is from Quincy to La Porte to Oroville tour. This route began as a mule trail prior to 1866 when pack mules carried supplies and passengers through the rugged Lost Sierra between the mining towns of La Porte, Johnsville and Quincy. Today the Quincy-La Porte road is paved, but still narrow and winding. Pick up the route two miles east of Quincy on Hwy. 70 at the La Porte exit. Its smart to have a Plumas National Forest map, and watch for logging trucks on the high winding roads between Quincy and La Porte.
the hideout of Black Bart who robbed people up and down this stretch of road. The last leg of the trip takes you along the shores of Lake Oroville. Here you can take Kelly Ridge Road to the Lake Oroville Visitors Center and also take a few minutes to drive across the tallest earthen dam in the country. A second route out of Quincy, which also offers some spectacular views, and takes you near Pilot Peak where
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Wines, Tastings & Tours
efore the olive, almond, and citrus orchards came to the Oroville area, there were many thriving vineyards nestled in the foothills surrounding the community. It seems that all changed when Prohibition came along. When wine could no longer be sold to the general public, area farmers turned to other crops. But times have changed, and now Oroville is home to three wineriestwo of which are now opening their doors for tastings and tours. A drive through the back roads just east of Oroville leads you to Grey Fox Vineyards, a hidden hillside vineyard stretching over almost 11 acres. Two couples own Grey Fox: Bruce and Pat Arrigoni and their friends Gary and Jeanne Cecchi. In 1996 the first vines were planted: Sangiovese, Barbera, Syrah, and Zinfandel. In addition to the main varietals Grey Fox has expanded its planting to now include Muscat, Dolcetto, Grenache and Viognter. The facility was small in the beginning and many hours were spent working at their old wooden basket press. Before long, production increased and Grey Fox grew into the new underground facility that you can visit today. A computer-controlled press and stainless steel tanks with temperature control now help facilitate the process, yet still allow for personal hands-on attention. The harvest started in early August last year and continued to mid-September. The wine-making, bottling, labeling, packaging and deliveries are still done by the partners personally. They invite you to share in their labor of love.
Voted Orovilles Best Winery!
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A Grey Fox Wine Tasting
Grey Fox is open for wine tastings and tours to the general public on Saturdays and Sundays, noon 5 p.m. Group tours by appointment. Call 530-589-
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3920 for more information or try their web site at www.greyfox.net The French have a word for it, explains Long Creek Winery owner Lou Cecchi (no relation to Gary Cecchi at Grey Fox). That word is terroirthe right combination of soil, sun, wind, and water)and this terroir produces grapes with deep color, balanced acidity, soft tannins, and intense concentrated fruit flavors. Long Creek Winery, located at 233 Ward Boulevard off Olive Highway, grow and bottle Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Besides the estate wines, Long Creek also produces a Barbera, Sangiovese, Merlot, Muscat, Syrah Port, Chardonnay and three new blends Collage, Abrosia and Allergo. Ive run cattle on this land for 30 years, Lou continued, and that has enhanced my soil greatly, I think. And our South Feather Water and Power irrigation water flows directly from clear, clean, mountain streamsterroir. Long Creek Winery uses very traditional, old-fashioned wine-making methods. There is no blending or filtering of wines, which gives each variety a minimum sulfite content, and all wines are aged in medium-toasted oak barrels (French or American) for at least two years. With seven acres in vines, Long Creek Winery produces 30 tons of grapes and bottles between 2,000 and 3,000 cases. Its amazing how involved this gets, says Lou. Ive put in 60,000 feet of wire, 15,000 feet of irrigation, and the winter pruning took 28 days. And in constructing the winery building, we had to set over 80 dynamite charges. The blasting opened up several veins of artesian springs, so we had to make a number of provisions under the foundation so we wouldnt have water running through the winery. The water
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Quilici Winemaker Gary Quilici
Long Creek Winemaker Lou Cecchi
now runs under the foundation and is keeping the floor of the winery cool. Long Creek Winery is open Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM and always by appointment for tastings and tours. You can phone them at 530-589-3415 or visit them at LongCreekWinery.com. Quilici Vineyards grow five varietals on a gentle hillside, that has a view across the valley all the way to the Costal Range mountains. Cabernet Savignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Sangiovese (a Tuscan grape) and Barbara (from the Piedmont region of Italy) on 10 acres totaling 5,000 vines. Gary Quilici, owner and wine maker explains that the wine is produced Italian style, with family, friends, common sense and love. The first vines were planted in 1998, after a trip to Italy to visit family that sitll live in Lucca, Lomeri and Pisa; the Tuscan region of Italy. All of the wines are aged in American and French oak barrels, unfiltered and unfined. The process also uses very little sulfites. Everything is estate grown, processed and bottled. We truly are a boutique winery; we bottle about 1,000 cases a year. The balance of the harvest is sold to home wine makers. As a small, family-owned and operated winery we are able to control every element of our vintage from vine to bottle. Our process also uses very little sulfite, Gary commented. Whats new? A Golden Sangiovese. A limited bottling of this blush Sangiovese is only available at the winery and to wine club members. Also if you visit the winery ask about our blends. To find out more about whats happening and a list of events, visit on the web at quilicivineyards.com. To arrange
for a tour and tasting, call Gary 589-5088 or e-mail: gary@ quilicivineyards.com.
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Syrah 2007 - Our Syrah has always been one of our best sellers, and the 2007 which was just recently released has been very enthusiastically received. Very delicious with overtones of blackberries and cherry. A superior wine pairs well with all meats. Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 - Our very best seller for the past eleven years. A very dark, robust wine with berry fruit aromas and flavors. It is very intense and pure with slight nuances of oak and soft tannins. Ambrosia 2007 - Our just released and already popular blend of Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is soft and light and truly fit for the drink of the Gods. Allegro 2007 - A big wine just released with a tangl of a sweet spot. An outstanding blend of Syrah and Zinfindell. A happy wine for all occasions to be enjoyed with friends on happy occasions, which its name implies.
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Grey Fox Cabernet 2003 - Rich, smooth and full-bodied with blackberry and cherry flavors, crafted at Grey Fox Winery with premium Mendocino Grapes. Winner of the 2008 Grand Harvest Silver Award and the 2008 West Coast Competition Bronze Award. Grey Fox Barbera - Estate grown, medium-bodied wine, low in tannin - Our warm climate tames the natural acidity of this Italian varietal and enhances its complex and intense flavors. Grey Fox Syrah - A wonderfully sweet port-style wine rich with chocolate and berry flavors, pairs nicely with our Jamaican Jerk spice nuggets. Port Syrah - A sweet dessert wine with a chocolate and berry sensation. Our first Port wine and still our most popular!
Grey Fox Winery
All of our wines are grown, produced, and bottled on our property, which makes them all estate wines. We have just released our 2006 wines and they have been very well received. Barbera 2007 - The older the grapevine gets, the better and darker the wine becomes. Barbera is another Italian varietal which originated in the Piedmont region of Italy. Our Barbera is a hearty wine with complex, earthy flavors and a smooth finish. It goes well with pork or roasted wild game. Cabernet Sauvignon 2007- This is a very popular varietal which grows very well in this area. Our Cabernet is a bold and full-bodied wine with hints of cherry and blackberry. It goes well with food, especially beef and pork. Sangiovese 2007 - It was a bronze metal winner at the 2009 California State Fair competition. This varietal originated in the Tuscany region of Italy. Ours is not an ordinary Sangiovese. It is bolder than most with smoothfresh fruit flavors. It is our most popular wine. It can be served with most foods or enjoyed before a meal. Syrah 2007- An emerging varietal that is well suited for our Northern Sierra Foothill climate. Our Syrah is very warm and smooth, with chocolate and black cherry flavors. It has become one of our most popular wines. It can be enjoyed with most foods. Zinfandel 2007 - Our Zinfandel tastes of raspberry flavors with a spicy peppery finish. Can be enjoyed with foods that have bold flavors.
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Sauvignon Blanc - is from a vineyard in the Russian River Valley. Clear pale straw color shows just a hint of brass. Distinct but subtle grassy Sauvignon Blanc aromas add citrus. Good body, crisp, refreshingly acidic hints of fresh squeezed grapefruit and bitter orange. Syrah Rose - is from a vineyard in the Russian River Valley. More complex than your average pink, and a lot more guts. Clean, crisp, and bone-dry on the palate, cherry-berry fruit and a dash of white pepper. Better at a cool cellar temperature than ice-cold, allowing its complex and earthy character to show. Cabernet Sauvignon Port - is from a vineyard in the El Dorado Hills at an elevation of 2400 feet. Aged in French Oak for over 24 months, the wine is a deep purple, with flavors of cassis and vanilla that are nicely integrated with a spicy cherry, while traces of molasses lead to a long and lingering finish.
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eather River Recreation and Park District and the City of Oroville are proud to welcome visitors to the new Riverbend Park. Located at the west end of Montgomery Street. The park features a stunning arched gateway that invites visitors to the scenic Feather River. Depending on the season, the area is aglow with a profusion of wildflowers and swarms of butterflies. Later in the year, flocks of birds and local wildlife can be seen. There is ample parking and improved restroom facilities. A string of open-air pavilions are interspersed throughout the park and are available for picnicking or nature viewing. Designed by Land Image, the pavilions incorporate wildlife motifs. There are a number of play areas for children as well. The first phase of the park project opened to the public in May 2006 and the improvements are ongoing. Over the next several years, the park will add an Aquatic Park with the Olympic-sized swimming pool, waterslides, an exercise pool, a diving pool, a wet playground and spray features. The ten-lane competition pool will include three lanes for warming up and a spectator stand will be added for special events. The two-story Recreation Center will have a conference facility, offices and a reception area with a charming patio. In addition, the gymnasium will be open to a host of recreational activities and the elevated jogging track on the second floor will look out over
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Riders enjoying a nice sunny day along a Loop Trail
One of the many watering holes along the trails water for horses are very appealing. There are numerous places for horses to drink along the trail; however, water for human consumption is only available at camp sites and the visitor center. The autumn foliage makes the view an unforgettable experience. In winter, the low altitude and allweather terrain should pull you like a magnet. There is an intriguing variety of wildlife in the area: turkey, beaver, river otter, muskrat, fox, bobcat, deer, waterfowl, hawks, osprey, and eagles. As with any oak woodland habitat, mountain lions and rattlesnakes also live in the area, but lions have rarely, if ever, been seen by trail users. Naturally, you are most likely to encounter wildlife if you are moving quietly along the trail. It is possible to ride loop trails at either end of the hiking equestrian trail. Parking for the lower (Dan Beebe H/E Trail) is located at the west end of Lakeland Blvd. (lower end). Riders may loop back by returning on multi use (dirt road) trail along the Feather River Diversion Pool. Parking for the upper end of the H/E trails, in the Loafer Creek area closer to Lake Oroville, is at the Saddle Dam on Kelly Ridge Rd. Day use parking is free at both of these locations. Due to limited space, parking at the Loafer Creek horse camp is limited to those who
A Gorgeous Place to Ride

by Kathy Hodges
Lake Oroville Area Recreation Trails
re you looking for a gorgeous place to ride and feel like you have left civilization behind- a place with hills that provide million dollar panoramas, shaded trails, water for horses, long level stretches where you can move out or saunter along and watch the rivercampsites and staging areas at various points along the trail system? This may sound like Paradise, but it is actually at Oroville. Several trail sections at the Lake Oroville State Recreation Area connect to provide approximately 17 miles of designated hiking equestrian trails. (No dogs or mountain bikes are permitted on the hiking equestrian trails.) This trail system, along with additional multi-use trails available in the area, traverses some of the most beautiful scenery in the Mother Lode. It is located
in Butte County and is adjacent to the Feather River and Lake Oroville. The elevation ranges from 100 to 1100 ft. and trails are open all year long. Each season has a special charm. The Spring wildflowers are spectacular, especially on Sycamore Hill; of course the view from Sycamore Hill is spectacular any time of the year. In summer, the shaded trails and the plentiful
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Loafer Creek Horse Camp have paid for a camp site. There are also miles of multi-use trails available, including the Potters Ravine/North Fork Trail through woods along the north side of Lake Oroville. The parking area at this location can only be accessed by crossing the paved road on top of Oroville Dam to the Spillway launching ramp area. There is a dirt lot for horse trailer parking and a parking fee of $4.00. State Parks entrance (kiosk) phone at this area is (530) 538-2216. Open all year, the state of the art Loafer Creek Horse Camp offers 15 sites which do not have hook-ups, but do have a wide variety of attractive features: hot showers, flush toilets, a horse wash rack, horse panel pens, a round pen, horse tethering and feeding racks, water faucets, and on site (limited) parking for your boat. Reservations are recommended for peak season use and may be made by calling (800) 444-PARK. There is a charge for reservations. Off season or mid week campers may prefer to take their chances that space will be available, which allows a camp site rental at a lesser fee. A market and gas station are located a short 12 minute drive from the horse camp. State Parks number at Loafer Creek entrance (kiosk) is (530) 538-2217. Here are the directions to the horse camp: Exit Hwy 70 at Oro Dam Blvd. (162) east 1.7 miles. Turn right at Olive Highway (also 162). Go 6.9 miles (you will pass Kelly Ridge Rd.) and look for left turn lane to Loafer Creek State Recreation Area. Ask directions at the State Parks kiosk, or follow signs to Horse Camp. Large groups who wish to reserve the whole camp should call the State Parks main office (530-538-2200) If you need to contact a ranger, call the dispatch number (916358-1300) and ask for State Parks dispatch. You may also call the Oroville Chamber of Commerce (530-534-2542) for information on any of the recreation facilities. There is something for everybody at Lake Oroville. The Visitor Center (530-538-2219) features interpretive displays, a viewing tower, and has information and trail maps available. There are also more than 40 videos about the surrounding area which can be viewed at no charge. OROVILLE WILDLIFE AREA There are two main access points for the Oroville Wildlife Area which would accommodate horse trailer parking. Either a small boat launching area on the west side of Larkin Rd, just south of Rabe Rd. or the south portion of Wilbur Rd., which is off of Hwy 162, east of Hwy 99. Calif. Fish and Game regulations (related to wildlife areas) state that horses are allowed only on roads open to vehicles and (also) within 25 feet of the Wildlife Area boundaries. Some areas are commonly closed during nesting season. The Calif. DFG number for questions is (530) 538-2236 (phone answered only on Wednesday, due to current staffing, but you may also leave a message). FEATHER FALLS TRAILS This is a not to be missed experience, but local horse riders have cautioned that unless you are a capable rider with a seasoned mount, you may prefer to first experience this beautiful trail on your own two feet instead of on horse back. It should be noted that the trails are steep in places and they are also multiple use. (See information on Feather Falls, on page 41). Plan on a 1 hr. drive from Oroville to the trailhead parking. Maps and information are available at the U.S. Forestry office in Oroville. (530-534-6500) Information about the Oroville area is also available at the Oroville Chamber of Commerce (530-538-2542).
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his 94th year. Fayette Jr. never married, though he lived in the home until his death in 1927. Cornelia grew up in Oroville, attending Bird Street School, then the Irving Institute in San Francisco. After the deaths of her father and brother, Cornelia married Jesse Sank. As tributes to his wife, Jesse built many of the interesting features of the garden. Cornelia died August 15, 1953. Jesse willed the property to the City of Oroville in her memory with the stipulations that picnic tables be provided for public use.
Victorian gothic revival style cottage, the C.F. Lott Historic Home, built in 1856, serves as a cultural repository for decorative art objects, which are typical of the homes of Orovilles pioneer families. The collection includes furniture, paintings, rugs, textiles, clothes, silver and glassware of the period, 1849 - 1910. With a law degree in his pocket Charles Fayette Lott joined a wagon train bound for California in 1849. Finding the need for lawyers greater than for miners, he began his law practice at Bidwell Bar. Elected State Senator for Butte County in 1851, he moved to Oroville when the county seat was moved there in 1856. In the same year Lott married Susan F. Hyer of Pennsylvania. To them were born three children: Sarah Virginia who died at the age of two years, Charles Fayette Jr. and Cornelia. Interested in the agricultural development of Oroville, Lott became the first president of the Oroville Citrus Association. He was active in many organizations and in politics. He was elected judge of the 2nd. Judicial District in 1870. He lived to
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An Old-Fashioned Garden & Auto

he Victorian garden was designed to express the taste and affluence of a successful businessman. These geometric style gardens were distinguished by regularity and symmetry. The Sank Park landscape architect was Vernon M. Dean. Straight paved walks, enclosed beds filled with a profusion of flowers, and trees and shrubs were carefully grouped to create vistas inviting people out of doors. Picnic tables are located in what is left of the family orange orchard. Included are a rose and an herb garden, brick walks, fountains, a gazebo and covered patio which provide spaces for a variety of community uses. A Mistletoe Party in the Christmas season and The Craft & Flea Market in the spring during Feather Fiesta Days are annual events sponsored by the Friends of The Parks who support area parks and museums.
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to the City of Oroville and was first opened to visitors at the time of Californias Centennial in 1949. THE TAPESTRY HALL In 1968, Tapestry Hall was built to display the extensive collection of embroidered tapestries, parade parasols and ot her ob jects of beauty and value which characterize the best of Chinese folk art. In China, art was never separate from religious and ethical teaching. All objects in everyday use by the common people of China were ornamented by symbols expressing the religious ideas of Taoism, Conf ucianism and Buddhism. T hey a re mostly red which is the color of happiness. They repeat the wish for happiness, long life, good fortune and many sons. Some symbols are: Unicorn - bringer of noble sons; Buddha lion - symbol of power and valor; Deer, crane, peach - symbols of longevity. The potteries, bronzes, wood lacquerware, textiles and other objects of folk art are typical of those used by the Chinese during the period of the temple community. The priceless collection of Chinese and American costumes is arranged to contrast the two cultures by decades from 1850 to 1930.
he Oroville Chinese Temple was built in 1863 to serve a community of 10,000 Chinese. It includes three chapels for each of the major ways of life in China. The main chapel is called Liet Sheng Kong-Temple of assorted deities. It is a place of prayer for various worships including Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The Chan room is a Confucian room for reverence of ancestors. Confucius taught that all human relationships depend upon proper maintenance of the family. The Moon Temple, so called b e cause of its entrance, is Wong Fat Tong - Hall of the Yellow Buddha. The Council Room served a variety of civil and cultural needs of the worker; such as banking, letter writing, discipline and arranging for the burial of the dead. A major flood in 1907 decimated the Chinese community so that most Chinese left Oroville. Then the Chan Family assumed responsibility for the temple. In 1937 it was deeded
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PUPPETS The three dimensional puppets are from the Oroville Chinese Opera Theatre. The rare shadow puppets indicate the variety and color of the ancient folk theatre used to entertain and teach generations of non-literate Chinese. THE GARDEN Not an idle pleasure garden, a Chinese garden is designed as a place for meditation and reflection, and is an expression of artistic ideas emerging from an intimate feeling for nature. All its parts are symbolic reminders of the religious principles which guide the search for The Way - Tao. The essential elements are stones representing mountains and water. To these are added trees, flowers and elements of garden architecture: pavings, the pavilion, arbor, walls and gates. All the plants growing in this garden originated in China. Flowers are not chosen alone for their beauty, but as growing symbols for Taoist ideas. Bamboo, for example, is a symbol of longevity. The Oroville Chinese Garden is a memorial to the many original Chinese families and the many benefactors of the temple restoration. One of few Chinese gardens open to the public in the United States, it is maintained by the Oroville Park Department. A tea is held here annually in May by the Friends of the Park. The Temple is open daily from Noon-4 p.m.
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The State Theatre
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he STATE THEATRE has been an integral part of downtown Oroville since it was dedicated on April 7, 1928. T & D Enterprises, Incorporated owned numerous theaters throughout California and Nevada. Their General Manager, M. A. Naify, contracted two architects, Timothy L. Pflueger and J. R. Miller, to design the grand, new Oroville facade. These two men also created that lofty pinnacle of progress--the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Building in San Francisco, and Oaklands Paramount Theater. The State Theater is now recognized in the National Historical Register. The theater was originally designed for fine vaudeville acts and films. It is one of the last Movie Palaces built for both live and film entertainment. Although movies became the main staple, especially after films became talkies, live performances continued with talent shows, War Bond drives, and school graduations. The Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ was finally removed in the mid 1950s, there being no films for it to accompany. The most recent improvements to the theater has been the $750,000 replacement of the heating and air conditioning system and complete replacement of stage curtains as well as upgrades to the lighting and sound systems. The $200,000 Save Americas Treasures grant will help fund the stabilization and restoration of the Theaters Myers street faade bringing back some of the buildings most interesting visual features.
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he Bolt Tool Museum got its start because teenage boys wouldnt pay attention during shop class. Back in 1957, Carl Bud Bolt was a representative of Snap-On Tools, one of the innovators in modern tool design and production. He traveled to schools across the country giving presentations to shop classes, but found the boys inattentive. He started collecting old tools to demonstrate the difference between the unwieldy collections that the boys fathers and grandfathers might have used and the modern detachable socket set. Not only did the boys begin paying attention, Bud began a lifelong fascination with old tools. Although he vowed to stop collecting when he reached 1,000 pieces, the collection now numbers over 5,000 pieces. Each is meticulously cataloged and referenced, and research is ongoing.
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All of the tools on display were manufactured during or prior to WWII. There is a collection of adjustable wrenches that measure from a tiny pair about 4 inches long to a giant 12-foot industrial wrench. A set of unusual tools includes a 3-in-1 tool for replacing the belt on a treadle sewing machine. One part of the tool cuts the belt to the correct length, another part punches holes in the new belt, and a third attaches the clamp that holds the belt together. The museum is located at the end of Safford Street between Oak and Pine Streets near the Chinese Museum. 1650 Broderick St. Oroville, Ca. Phone # 530538-2528.
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reda Ehmann and her son, Edwin, built a Colonial Revival style home at the corner of Lincoln and Robinson Streets in 1911. Around the home were stately Victorian homes reflecting the prosperity which had come with the gold rush. Having perfected a curing process for olives while living in Oakland, Freda and her son moved to Oroville and launched the ripe olive packing industry with markets across the country. For over a decade Freda had been developing her groves, having purchased the Fogg Olive Grove in Thermalito, and supervising the olive pickling vats. Freda earned the title Mother of the California Ripe Olive Industry. Edwin served as Orovilles mayor from 19191923. Both gave generously to the community. The Ehmann Home has served as Butte County Historical Society (BCHS) headquarters since 1980, when the county deeded it to them. With the deed came the stipulation that the house be restored and made available to the public. Highlights of the home include intricate stained glass windows, dark wainscoting, hardwood floors, fireplaces, antique furniture, including a Chickering piano that came around the Horn, and a collection of European porcelain figures. The Ehmann Home Museum is open for tours by appointment and on Saturdays from 113. the third Tuesday monthly from 10 a.m.-Noon. Visit the gift shop for one-of-a-kind local items. For information on renting the home for weddings or other private functions, call 533-5316 or 533-1967.
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s you approach this storehouse of history, a plaque embedded in the sidewalk catches your eye. This building is dedicated to Truth, Liberty, & Toleration by Native Sons of the Golden West - May 12, 1932. Then you notice the face of the building, which is covered with rock quarried from the winter quarters of the Toto tribe. And those heavy entrance doors theyre the window shutters from the original Masonic Temple in Forbestown. Next, you may notice the old steps - the first sidewalks of Oroville. And youre not even inside yet! Thats how it is at this remarkable museum - one historic treasure after another! Youll see the grand old clock from Bidwell Bar, a Dunham & Sons piano that came around the Horn, elaborate womens fans, antique dolls, (including a doll from the Donner Party), an extensive hat collection, (including an 1849 bonnet worn by a wagon-trainer). Elsewhere, the printed invitation to an 1884 hanging, a Chinese tear jar, and more. The museum, operated by the City of Oroville and located at 2332 Montgomery St., is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Noon-4 p.m. Admission is $2 for Adults ($1.50 a person for groups of 15 or more), children under 12 free. Special tours may be arranged by calling 538-2497. The museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and closed from Dec. 15-Jan. 31.
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River Walk, Hatchery & Nature Center
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he construction of Oroville Dam by the Dept. of Water Resources altered the Feather River. Many miles of spawning and nursery grounds were lost to salmon and steelhead trout returning to their home stream to deposit eggs. To compensate for this loss, the Feather River Salmon and Steelhead Hatchery was opened in 1967. The facility was cooperatively planned by the Department of Fish and Game and the Department of Water Resources. The main hatchery building houses the spawning operation area and the incubators. The facility can accommodate 9,000 adult salmon and 2,000 adult steelhead. The incubators can hold 20 million eggs, and 9.6 million fingerlings can be reared in the eight concrete raceways. At the base of the barrier dam, salmon and steelhead enter the ladder to the hatcherys gathering tank. During their spawning runs, the fish can be seen through special view windows. Spring-run king salmon begin arriving in June, while steelhead and fall-run salmon arrive from Sept.-Nov. Eggs are taken from the fish and fertilized, incubated and hatched. The small fish are transferred to rearing tanks where they grow until large enough to go into the river. From the river, they return to the ocean to mature until beginning the migration back to their birthplace to renew the life cycle. The hatchery is open to the public year-round. Hours are 8 am-sundown. For tours, call 534-2303.
Built of stone and sitting beside the river just across from the hatchery on Old Ferry Road, the 1930s WPA bath house has been restored and converted into a Nature Center. Beautifully constructed from natures gifts, its a great place to commune with nature during any season of the year. Many footpaths have been created around the center, and its a perfect place for a picnic! The grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset; Bath House Museum on Saturdays Noon-3pm. For tours, call 533-5936; for more info., 534-6684.
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he Lake Oroville Visitors Center located above Oroville Dam at the north end of Kelly Ridge Road, is open from 9 - 5, seven days a week year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day. Admission is free. At the center, youll find information about the State Water Project, Oroville Dam, the Feather River Fish Hatchery, history of the area, recreational opportunities, maps, books, and a museum containing displays of the State Water Project, animals of the area, Native American and gold-mining artifacts. More than 40 videos can be requested for viewing , covering subjects from history of the gold rush and gold dredging, to wild animals, and ghost towns. Interpretive and educational items such as gold panning materials and childrens
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coloring books may be purchased at the front counter, and outside a 47-foot high viewing tower affords spectacular views of the lake, mountains, and valley. A self-guided nature walk begins at the Center. Major plants are identified and natural phenomena observed. The tower with its viewing scopes provides an excellent view of the lake, dam, surrounding foothills and mountains and the valley below. An excellent example of a bedrock mortar where acorns and seeds were ground into meal for food by local Indians rests alongside the walkway to the Visitors Center. Organizations are invited to reserve the theater by calling the Interpretive Ranger at (530) 538-2219. Riding and Hiking Trails head out in two directions from the Visitors Center. Maps are available at the information counter, as well as maps of the lake and campgrounds, and the undeveloped forest areas above the lake. Tours of the Feather River Fish Hatchery or Oroville Dam are given on a prearranged basis by California Dept. of Water Resources personnel. Make reservations by calling (530) 534-2306, or by writing to: Dept. of Water Resources, Attention John Ford, 460 Glen Drive, Oroville, CA 95966
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ocated in the heart of the beautiful Sacramento Valley at the foot of the worlds smallest mountain range, the Sutter Buttes, youll find the picturesque farming community of Gridley. With a population of just under 6,000, Gridley has much to offer to those wishing to visit or relocate permanently. Rich in history, Gridley was founded in 1870 by George W. Gridley, pioneer sheep raiser. Youll find historic homes and businesses located in the downtown district, which is west of Highway 99 at Hazel Street. Gridley offers a variety of shopping, unique speciality shops, professional services and restaurants. Business is primarily in the charming downtown district and along Tuesdays May 24 - Aug 30 Highway 99. 5-8pm We hope youll Ace Hardware Parking lot stop by the Chamber of Commerce at 613 Kentucky Street, to receive a warm welcome to our special community that is filled with pride and tradition and to view our Gridley Museum featuring many historic exhibits. The museum, developed by the Rotary Club and now run by the City, has hundreds of artifacts and photographs showing different eras. Old school desks are in the old-fashioned schoolroom, which features the original bell from Wilson School. The first home and store in Gridley were built by L. C. Stone in 1874. Stone served as postmaster, the train depot and express agent, as well as a merchant. Wells Fargo & Co. opened its office in 1871 and soon other businesses followed suit. Two large fires, one in 1884 and one in 1891 destroyed much of the original business district. The district rallied and rebuilt around 1900. Much of the historic downtown district remains. Silk Stocking Row, the many well-preserved turn-of -the-century homes on Hazel Street, was so named because during the Depression, the only women who could afford silk stockings lived in these large Hazel Street homes. More of Gridleys history can be seen in the Gridley Museum at the Chamber of Commerce, 613 Kentucky St. The First to Fall World War II Memorial at the Gridley-Biggs Cemetery SELECT REAL ESTATE, INC. honors all American veterans and car1495 Highway 99 Suite A ries the picture and story of area native Gridley Teri Warren McCutcheon on the nine-foot tall Cell 530.370.0158 Garcia 1626 State Highway 99 Direct 530.456.0205 black granite slab. McCutcheon, who Fax 530.237.8705 REALTOR was 17 at the time, is believed to have 530.846.3687 Dre #01363526 E-Mail tgarcia@c21selectgroup.com been the first casualty of the bombing at Website www.teri.garcia.c21selectgroup.com Gridley Business Improvement District Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 while gbid@att.net Each ofce is independently owned and operated he served as a machine gunner on the foremast of the U.S.S. Maryland. The memorial was dedicated on Teri Garcia - Owner Memorial Day, 1996 with retired Navy Admiral John Bitoff speaking. Bitoff remembered the veterans by saying, They came from all over America . . . to help the forces of freedom prevail in a life and death struggle that would change Gifts Apparel Accessories Home Decor the course of the world. Many made the Main 846-4665 912 Hazel St. ultimate sacrifice so that others might Mention This Ad breathe the sweet air of freedom. Fax 846-4666 & Receive a Free Gift Gridley
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Photos by B. Johnson ith a back drop of the worlds smallest complete mountain range, the Sutter Buttes, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area is a photographers dream come true attracting more than a million ducks, 100,000 geese, and thousands of other types of bird life annually. The upper Sacramento Valley sees more waterfowl than anywhere else along this flyway, with average numbers estimated at 3.5 million. Managed by the California Department of Fish and Game, its 8,400 acres are among the most extensively used wetlands in the entire Pacific Flyway. More than 80 miles of roads run through the area with miles of hiking trails ringing the many ponds. An outstanding year-round wildlife specimen museum is located on the main road, and The Wetland Discovery Trail runs along transition zones of ponds, grassy fields, and wooded riparian areas. This trail is wheelchair accessible and terminates at a wildlife-viewing platform. A three-mile auto loop is also available. Gray Lodge is available for hunting, fishing as well as wildlife viewing. Hunters will need a Type A one-day,
two-day or season permit/pass and a valid DFG hunting license. There are many fishing opportunities at Gray Lodge with its ponds and miles of canals supporting bass, sunfish, perch, catfish and carp. All fishing is from the shore in accordance with general fish regulations. The area is open to fishing seven days a week. From two weeks before waterfowl season to one week after waterfowl season, fishing is restricted to the Avis Access only. Jr. Fishing Day: Generally held in July, a one-day catfish derby is held for children ages 12 and under. Call Gray Lodge for details about this years event. Fall is an ideal time to visit Gray Lodge with the ash-colored, red-capped sandhill cranes arriving in September with many staying until March. By November, 80,000 Ross and Snow geese begin gliding in to meet the grebes, kestrels, owls, hawks, pheasants, quail, and other wildlife already there. On the heels of northern winter storms, teal, mallards, swans, widgeon, buffle-
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heads, and as many as 200,000 northern pintail arrive daily. Bittern, gadwalls, and whitefaced ibis abound. In January, the rookery is filled with nests of great blue herons, black-crowned night herons, and egrets. Rookery life can be observed from a viewing mound located near the nests. By late winter, food sources become depleted due to the heavy bird population. Birds then begin to fly out during the day searching for food in the surrounding farmlands. At dusk the birds return to roost for the night creating a spectacular sight. The deafening sound of wings at night-flight is an incredible experience at the end of of a days bird watching. The best waterfowl viewing is in late November through early February, on crisp, clear days. By early March, nesting begins for the areas wood ducks. More than 200 nesting boxes that have sheltered ringtail, kestrel, and owls throughout winter begin holding the eggs of this distinctive duck. Contact Information: Hunting, fishing and general information: Main Office (530) 846-7500 Wildlife watching, tours, educational programs and events: Naturalist Office (530) 846-7505. Hours: Sunrise to sunset Fees: Day use pass $2.50/person. Under 16 years of age or a valid CA hunting, trapping or fishing license free.
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Chico Area Offers Cycling Options For Everyone
hico is a bicycle-friendly city. Whether you ride a fat-tired cruiser or top-of-the-line mountain or road bike, youll find something for your age and ability. Located 90 miles due north of Sacramento, the Chico area offers the best of both worlds for cycling. Being on the valley floor means miles and miles of relatively flat roads are available. Chico is also nestled at the base of the foothills, so the area offers challenging mountainous rides, both paved and unpaved. Bicycles are a standard form of transportation for the locals, so theres no reason they shouldnt be for visitors. Take a quick tour through downtown Chico and youre sure to find one of the local bike shops. They can provide maps and advice on places to ride. The Chico Chamber of Commerce at 300 Salem St. is also a good resource for information. Downtown is a convenient jumping off point for many area rides. The most popular destination for visitors to Chico is Bidwell Park. The 3,681-acre park is one of the largest city owned parks in the country. Bidwell Park has two distinct sections Lower Upper and Upper Park. Lower Bidwell Park borders both sides of Big Chico Creek, following it about four miles east from the edge of downtown Chico to Manzanita Ave. Upper Bidwell Park encompasses both sides of Big Chico Creek Canyon and extends about five miles into the rugged foothills. Lower Park has both paved roads and a web of unpaved trails that are basically flat, making for very easy rides along the creek through the riparian habitat and mighty oak and sycamore trees. There are numerous picnic spots that include benches and barbecues, as well as creek access to wading and shallow swimming holes. This lush urban forest served as Sherwood Forest in the original The Adventures of Robin Hood, starring Errol Flynn, in 1938. Lower Park can be accessed from downtown by heading east on East Fourth St., which ends at the parks entrance. There are also entrances to the west end of the park off East Fifth St. and off of Vallombrosa Ave. The east end of Lower Park can be accessed from where Manzanita Ave. crosses Chico Creek. Cyclists can also find numerous access points along North Park and South Park drives. Several bridges provide access across the creek offering cyclists loops of varied lengths. Upper Park is accessed off of Manzanita Ave. Turn on Wildwood Ave. at the fire station and head up into the park. There are several parking areas along this paved road. Two miles into Upper Park it turns into Upper Park Road, a rocky and rutted dirt road that continues for five miles along the creek to the end of the park. While rough on vehicles, its an easy ride for most mountain bikers. It leads into the heart of the canyon and past numerous swimming holes ranging from the secluded to popular spots as Bear Hole and Salmon Hole. Perhaps the most popular mountain biking trail is the North Rim Trail. This wide, rugged trail ascends the north edge of the canyon and offers spectacular views of the canyon below and valley beyond. A series of steep and challenging switch-back trails lead down to Upper Park Road and Big Chico Creek where many cyclists stop to cool off. The parking area is off of Wildwood Ave. 1.5 miles from Manzanita Ave. Look for the big white cross.
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Other starting points for your mountain bike trek include parking areas about a quarter mile further at Horseshoe Lake, just before Upper Park Road. Horseshoe Lake is a great jumping off point for a series of trails of varying difficulty that run between the creek and the North Rim Trail. Erosion is a big problem for this designated trail system, and going off the trails is often illegal and always discouraged. Follow the signs. Bikers are not allowed on the Yahi Trail at all. For a more demanding and technical ride, the lesser-known South Rim Trail may be for you. The trailhead is past Five-Mile Recreation Area where Cent e n n i a l D r. d e a d - e n d s i n t o C h i c o C a n y o n R d . Helmets are strongly encouraged, and no glass containers or alcohol are allowed in Bidwell Park. Dogs are allowed and can be off leash north of Upper Park Road. Fishing is allowed, but special regulations apply. There are also many logging roads within a short drive of Chico for the more adventurous mountain bikers. Be sure you have a good map and repair kit. Road cyclists also have a variety of routes to choose from in and around Chico. Theres plenty of flat land and rides through the many orchards in the area are very popular. More strenuous and challenging rides include the steep inclines of Hwy. 32 heading up to Forest Ranch and Honey Run Rd. heading up into Butte Creek Canyon. For maps of rides and more information on cycling in the Chico area, visit the Chico Velo Website at www.chicovelo. org. BMX riders can get their kicks at Silver Dollar BMX, a non-profit, volunteer-run BMX facility located at the Silver Dollar Fair Grounds, featuring one of the premier tracks in Northern California. For more information, call (530) 8954666 or visit www.silverdollarbmx.org. The nearby Oroville area also has a variety of cycling opportunities, including the 41-Mile Brad Freeman Bike Trail and Cherokee Rd. up to Table Mountain where a gorgeous array of wildflowers form a quilt of color on the mountain in the
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Outside Your Backdoor

Every year north valley residents load up in their cars, jump on Amtrak or fly out to distant locations for fun, relaxation or adventure. Although most of us like to go we will readily admit that any kind of travel has its drawbacks. Just getting out of town is stressful. Making the travel arrangements, figuring out how to take care of the yard, the pets and making sure things are secure can be problematic. So why not just stay home and enjoy the wonders of our own local treasures. I love to travel, but I always come home and marvel at the wonderful location in which I live. In spite of all the great places in the world, Butte County and the north state is a pretty great place to spend your life. Ironically, there are people who have lived all or part of their lives in the north state and have never taken advantage of the wonders just outside their door. I know people who have traveled the world, but have never taken a boat trip on the Sacramento River or gone to the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. Many have never visited the Oroville Fish Hatchery or even taken a spring, fall or winter drive up the Feather River Highway. Butte County and the north state are rich with beautiful scenery, wildlife, history and unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Yet so many people take our surrounding for granted and seldom take advantage of what we have in our own backyard. Our local rivers and their tributaries provide abundant opportunities for water-related activities. Swimming, boating, fishing or just a leisure picnic by the lake or stream can bring a reawakening and realization of the wonders of our local surroundings. People come from all over the world to visit the Sacramento River, Feather River and Oroville and Shasta Dam. Those who fish travel hundreds of miles to fish in our local rivers for salmon, steelhead and trout. Its not unusual to meet boaters and fisherman on weekends that have traveled from the bay area or southern California to enjoy our local outdoors. Those who are familiar with our local rivers know they are seasonal waters for salmon, steelhead and American shad. These fish can be found in impressive numbers during their spawning runs. The Chinook (King) salmon are in the rivers from midsummer through December. Steelhead are present in the late fall through March. The shad usually show up in April and end their
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run in July. The rivers are also home to a variety of lesser known sportfish such as catfish, perch and bluegill. The Sacramento River also boasts a fair number of gigantic green and white sturgeon. Shad are fun to catch on light spinning or fly gear, while the steelhead and salmon usually require something with a little more backbone. While salmon and steelhead can be caught from the banks, fishing from a boat increases the odds of landing the fish. During the fishing seasons there are a number of local, licensed fishing guides who specialize in providing enjoyable and most often successful fishing trips. If you are unfamiliar with the techniques and equipment for fishing in our local rivers, a trip with a guide can help get you started in the right direction. Many people spend frustrating days, weeks, months or years trying to learn how and what to do in the sport of fishing. One or two trips and the willingness to spend a few dollars fishing with a guide can teach you a lot. You can learn more in one day with an accomplished guide than you might learn in a whole season of trial and error fishing. Most guides fish their waters every day. They know what has been working and where fish should be located. As guides our goal is to help you catch fish. Were not going to waste your time going places and doing things that will not be productive. However, an honest guide will never guarantee fish. We all have our nonproductive days, no matter what we do. As a licensed fishing guide I always hire a guide when I go to fish where I am not familiar with the hows, whats and wheres of the location. You can spend a lot of time, money and energy to only be frustrated with the results. Although the goal of fishing with a guide is to catch fish, having someone run the boat that is familiar with the water and hazards can be a real relief. Besides, having someone run the boat, net the fish, tie on the lures or put on the bait makes the trip all the more enjoyable, especially if they clean and package the fish as well. Most fishing guides are also good tour guides. We usually have a gift of gab, and a bag full of trivia related to the flora and fauna of the area. Oh yes, and we usually have a fishing story or two just to keep things lively and help provide entertainment throughout the day. Aside from fishing, the natural areas along the rivers, streams
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and lakes provide habitat for hundreds of birds, deer, beaver and dozens of other water and land animals. Much of the land along the shorelines is dedicated as wildlife preserves. The Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge areas include hiking trails open to the public. Most have designated parking areas with maps and visitor information. Some locations have developed picnic areas and restrooms. They provide wonderful opportunities for enjoying the outdoors and observing wildlife in easy to reach locations for family outings. If you want a bit of nostalgia and local history which is a one of a kind experience while you are out exploring Butte County, I can highly recommend a lunch or snack break at one of the last historical eating establishments on the Sacramento River, Scottys Landing. Scottys is located on River Road west of Chico. It might not look fancy, and its not. It is one of the best kept secrets in Butte County. Locals know it well. The food is good. Scottys River Burger Basket is the best, and the view from the deck is wonderful. Scottys outside deck and the view out over the Sacramento River is the only remaining such location on the river between Colusa and Balls Ferry. At one time it was known as a college hangout. Now-a-days the customers are mostly middle-age baby boomers getting out of town for lunch and a group of loyal seniors. During the fishing season many of the guides take a lunch break on the beach, or sit on the deck with a burger basket and watch the river go by. Historically, the main channel of the river ran below the deck and Scottys dock was a gathering place for local fisherman throughout the year. Scotty, John Scott Jr., still operates a private boat launch and the restaurant which opens at 11:30 am for lunch and serves through the evening meal time. For nature lovers, the view from the deck is ever changing with the seasons. In the fall and winter, flocks of ducks and geese fill the skies. In the spring and summer, the warm breezes cool the deck and the cottonwoods and willows remind you that you are on the wild banks of the Sacramento. Scottys Landing; one of the last of its kind in Butte County and the Sacramento River. The Oroville State Wildlife Area covers thousands of acres much of which is accessible by car. Visitors can visit the river and see the historical dredger ponds and tailings of days gone by when gold was the cry for California. The wildlife area serves as home to a variety of birds and other wildlife. The area also includes the Thermalito Afterbay which offers boating, swimming, fishing and extensive picnic facilities. From the upper reaches of the Feather River along Highway 70 to the Afterbay along Highway 99, the Feather River watershed offers a wealth of outdoor experiences and adventures. Remember, all bodies of water can be dangerous. Swift cold water is always a hazard. Always take care when you are around the water, watch your little ones, and if you are in a boat, wear a life jacket. You can always get the latest information regarding fishing, sight seeing and other adventures from the local Chambers of Commerce or from the local outdoor or sporting goods shops. If you are new to the area, save yourself time and or potential problems by doing some homework prior to your trip Planning ahead and being informed will help you enjoy all that Butte County has to offer right outside your back door. Jerry McGuire, The River Runner The River Runner Guide Service [www.theriverrunner.com]
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a combination binoculars and digital camera that allows you to document close-up the birds you sight. Avid watchers keep a Bird Life List using software such as Wildlife Recorder or Pocket Bird Recorder. Birders in Butte County have many locations to choose from to enjoy watching, including Gray Lodge Wildlife Management Area, Oroville Wildlife Area and the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge. The Altacal Audubon Society provides a free brochure Discover the Birds & Wildlife of Northern California and a listing of Butte County birds Birds of Butte County. Check their website, to obtain copies. You might consider joining the local chapter to meet other birders or make a donation to support their wildlife conservation programs. Not every community has 10,000 acres of preserved natural beauty right outside the city limits. Part of that 10,000 acres is the Oroville Wildlife Areas 5,700 acre preserve featuring 12 miles of the Feather River, which creates willow and cottonwood-lined ponds, islands, and channels throughout the preserve. Canoes or car-top boats can be launched in several spots along the river. The preserve is home to 35 species of mammals and 178 species of birds. Most are permanent residents. The Wildlife Area can be accessed 1/4 mile west of Highway 70 off Oro Dam Blvd. to the south. Just two miles north of the Sutter Buttes is the Department of Fish and Games Gray Lodge Wildlife Management Area. The area comprises 8,400 acres of prime bird watching activities. Over 206 local species of birds have been sighted along with 29 accidentals. It is one of the most intensively developed waterfowl marshlands in the nation, with mallards comprising about 65% of the nesting population. Since it is located in the Pacific Flyway, as many as two million waterfowl have been observed during the peak season, which runs from December through January. Here you can
Photos by B. Johnson ird watching is becoming very popular. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports that as of 1996 there was 61 million residential wildlife watchers who travel within one mile of their home and an additional 24 million who travel greater distances. And with good reasonbird watching is easy to do. All you need are eyes and ears. Of course, a good pair of binoculars helps a lot. The general rule of thumb is to buy the best you can afford, but even an inexpensive pair will extend your range. Youll need to buy a field guide specific to your geographic area so that you can identify the birds you see. As your interest in bird watching increases, you might want to consider keeping a bird watching journal. Digiscoping is also becoming popular. A digiscope is
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find greater white-fronted, snow and ross geese, several species of hawk, pheasants, herons, egrets and numerous ducks. Birders who visit Gray Lodge can use the viewing platform and the photography blind by reservation, travel the trail and auto loop and join in the fall/winter weekend guided walks. The Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge consists of 10,000 acres of riparian habitat and wetlands along a 77-mile stretch of the Sacramento River between Red Bluff and Princeton. The Llano Seco Unit is a particularly popular spot for birders. There are two multi-level viewing platforms, a 2/3-mile hiking trail and an interpretive kiosk. If you enjoy bird photography this area offers many opportunities especially during prime wildlife viewing which is best from November through January. Sandhill cranes are numerous during the fall viewing time. Maps and information are available from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service web site at www. fws.gov/sacramentocalleyrefuges/sacriver.html One of the newest wildlife areas is the Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area. The area is a combination of seasonal wetland, upland and riparian habitats. Migrant waterfowl begin arriving in August and peak at over 500,000 birds in December. Bird species include large numbers of sandhill cranes, peregrine falcons, bald eagles and western yellow-billed cuckoos. A map of birding trails is published by Altacal Audubon Society and lists additional birding areas, such as Lake Red Bluff Discovery Center, Black Butte Lake, Woodson Bridge State Park, Bidwell/Sacramento River State Park, Desabla Reservoir, Road Z, Esquon Road, Cottonwood Road/Nelson Road, Table Mountain, Feather Falls, Feather River/Bedrock Park, Thermalito Forebay and Afterbay. Additional information about locations for bird and wildlife viewing can be obtained from www/experiencebuttecounty.com. Since more than 40 percent of the waterfowl in the Pacific Flyway winters in the Sacramento Valley, the refuges and wildlife areas in Butte County are responsible for meeting the needs of wintering waterfowl and other migratory birds. This is good news to birders in Butte County who have the chance to catch a glimpse of over 206 species, including ruddy ducks, great egrets, tundra swans, golden eagles, barn owls, merlins, killdeer, mourning doves, white-faced ibis, northern pintails, canvasbacks, American bitterns, blackshouldered kits, green-winged teals, northern shovelers, spotted sandpipers and green-backed herons. In addition to local wildlife areas, visitors and residents who enjoy birding can participate in the annual Snow Goose Festival held in late January. This annual event, which takes place over two weeks, includes special events, field trips, educational presentations and workshops. The festival is designed to increase public awareness, understanding, appreciation and conservation of the wildlife and habitats of the northern Sacramento Valley. More information
about the event is available at www.snowgoosefestival.org. Before you begin birding in Butte County it is a good idea to review the etiquette for bird watchers. Your trip will be more enjoyable and rewarding if you: Wear clothing suitable to the weather, including comfortable shoes that are waterproof. Sunscreen, a hat or rain gear might also be appropriate. Bring binoculars or a scope for better viewing. Bring bottled water, especially on longer outings. Bring a field guide. If you are a beginning birder, get one that specializes in birds of Northern California. Be courteous. Walk quietly and slowly. Dont disrupt animals or habitats. Turn off your cell phone. Do not bring along pets. Open your eyes and ears! Scan the horizon and trees. Look for prints, feathers and other traces of wildlife. Pick up any litter you find; others will appreciate your consideration. Leave natural items where they belong. With these simple rules in mind, pack a day bag, sling your binoculars over your shoulder, and explore the fascinating bird world of Butte County. Have a good trip!
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or a spectacular view of the Sacramento Valley and coastal mountain ranges, hikers will want to make the forty-minute drive from Oroville through Berry Creek and walk the quarter mile trail to Bald Rock. Pronounced U-I-No by the Konkow Maidu Indians, Bald Rock is believed to be the home of an evil spirit who guards
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the Middle Fork of the Feather River. Take Oro-Quincy Highway east out of Oroville 17.8 miles to Bald Rock Road, then 5.8 miles to the Bald Rock trailhead turnoff. The half mile trail from the picnic area is consideredeasy, and it leads to a wonderland of rock formations resembling mushrooms, a duck, a hawk, a snail and even one that has been used as a campers lean-to shelter complete with fireplace. Bald Rock is about 3,600 feet above the Feather River. It is the largest exposed piece of white granite north of El Captain in Yosemite Valley. Visitors to the rock have picnicked, gotten married, celebrated the sunrise or sunset and held memorial services on Bald Rock. The trail is open February to December, weather permitting. We suggest you bring your kite, camera, and good binoculars for a great day on the rock. On a clear day, through good binoculars or a telescope, you can see Mt. Lassen in the north and Half Dome in Yosemite in the south. Bald Rock is an easy hike where you spend most of your time exploring the area hopping from rock to rock. Its a great place to take kids and easy to get to. There is a small parking area downhill from the road and a cleared trail leading to the unique formation and the gorgeous views of the valley. Bald Rock is a magical, spiritual place, but UINO is generous to visitors who respect his perch above the river especially those who deposit all trash in the containers at the trailhead!
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n May water falls and wild flowers are at their peaks. Spectacular and rugged Feather Falls Scenic Area beckons the adventurous hiker to experience its silver streams and soaring views. In April, May and June water falls and wild flowers are at their peaks. The U.S. Forest Service has maintained several trails in the Scenic Area and established others that are no longer maintained, but still accessible to hike. The most established and popular trail is the one that leads to Feather Falls a beautiful 640-foot waterfall, one of the tallest in the continental United States. This hike starts at the trail head parking lot. Take Forbestown Road to Lumpkin Road, then left on Bryant Ravine Road for 2 miles. Just a 1/4 of a mile from the trail head, the trail splits. The trail to the left is the old trail and goes 3.5 miles to the falls. The trail to the right is the new trail and is 4.5 miles long. The difference is that the longer trail is flatter and easier in spite of its length. Experienced hikers recommend that you go in on the older trail to the left, and go out the newer trail. That plan will help you avoid the last, mile of uphill switchbacks from Frey Creek to the parking lot trail head on the old trail. If you intend to bicycle in or horseback in, its best done on the newer 4.5 mile trail. Allow time for picture taking, and for resting at the Forest Service overlook as you gaze in awe at the breathtaking view of the falls. Markers appear every half mile to show distance traveled. Remember, the last mile on the way back on the strenuous trail is uphill, and can tire those not used to hiking. Allow yourself time to complete the trip before dark. Youll want to take a lunch, bring a canteen of water and get an early start. An early start is especially recommended in the hot summer. Its a good idea to have mosquito repellent along, and be aware that there are rattlesnakes in the area. Another area hike is for the more adventurous and surefooted is the short hike to Seven Falls on the South Branch of the Middle Fork. Seven Falls is a series of falls each dropping 60 to 100. The path is a very steep decent of about 3/4 of a mile and leads to the upper falls. The trail head can be found 2.2 miles off Hartman Bar Road. Look for a small turnout on the west side of the road. You can also get to Seven Falls from Milsap Bar on the Middle Fork where a U.S. Forest campground is located. After crossing over the bridge at Milsap Bar continue up the road 3.6 miles to the same small turnout. Remember not to litter. Help preserve the beauty of the area by protecting the plants and flowers so that others may enjoy them. For your own safety and protection, stay on the trail and do not shortcut. Take along plenty of drinking water, and be sure to wear proper clothing for the season and adequate footwear for the hike.
Above: The Beautiful Seven Falls Background Photo: Feather Falls is the sixth tallest in the continental U.S.
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ach year The Yuba Historical Society offers several hiking trips into The Sutter Buttes. One such energetic climb you can join is the Ridge Walker Delight Hike. It takes you to the center of the Sutter Butte volcano. While trekking to this 1,750-foot destination, hikers will view fascinating rock formations looming over the ridge like Easter Island statues. While on top, get an up close perspective of all the peaks in the Buttes as well as the Great Central Valley dominating the horizon. If there is a north wind, hikers will be treated to a glimpse of Mt. Diablo to the south, Mt. Shasta to the north Mt. Saint Helena and Konocti on the western horizon and the Crystal Range surrounding Lake Tahoe to the east. This seven-hour excursion typically includes talks on topics such as Sutter Butte geology, the mountains unique biology, and stories of the Maidu and Wintun Indians who view the mountain as a sacred landform. Cathedral Peak five-mile hike takes hikers to a seldom visited, but breathtakingly beautiful route through the Sutter Buttes. Entering through the northern portion of the volcanic mountain you will come upon Cathedral Peak an amazing volcanic feature to behold, appearing like a Gothic steeple on the Buttes northwestern castle core and bristling with hundreds of rock slabs stacked and twisted by subterranean forces. The mountains twin, Destiny Peak is an equal attraction, with its weathered andesite pocketed by countless caverns. The ultimate destination is a prominence overlooking Braggs Canyon, the largest canyon within this cluster of isolated hills and peaks in the center of the Sacramento Valley. Hikes cost $35 for Yuba Historical Society members and $45 for non-members, discounts for children age 12 and under. Memberships starts at $15. To learn more phone Daniel at 530-846-3024, email: daniel@ yubahistory.com or visit the website: www.yubahistory.com
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ball has become more sophisticated. Because more people were playing at one time, using teams became the standards. Different game variations began to form. The most popular paintball game became capture the flag, but offensive/defensive scenarios also were popular. In the 1990s, paintball had massive developments improving the popularity in this extreme sport with the very first electro-pneumatic paintball gun, the Shocker. In 1993, another event had mass influence on the growth of paintball, the National Professional Paintball League (NPPL) DC Cup was aired live on ESPN from Washington. In 1996, paintball was raised to the third most popular extreme sport with tournaments played in over 60 countries. The U.S. military uses paintball to simulate certain exercises and the Butte County SWAT teams use the Oroville Combat Zone to practice tactics. The Combat Zone located at 4444 Pacific Heights Rd. in Oroville, California is considered by some to be Northern Californias finest paintball park. The Combat Zone caters to both young and old, groups large and small. The park offers wooded field play, target
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aintball as a sport started in 1981, but the history of the paintball dates back to 1976, when Hayes Noel, a stock trader, Bob Gurnsey, and Charles Gaines were walking home and chatting about Gaines recent trip to Africa and his experiences hunting buffalo. Inspired by Richard Connells The Most Dangerous Game, the friends came up with the idea to create a game where they could stalk and hunt each other. In 1981 in New Hampshire, the group used aNel-spot 007pistol (normally used by farmers and ranchers for marking trees and livestock) to fire balls of paint. Twelve people participated in this first game, which was a capture the flag scenario between two teams. The winner captured all flags without firing a shot. One of the first names given to the sport that we now call paintball was The National Survival Game. This name reflects the nature of paintball as it was first played a small group of friends getting together in the woods to play total elimination games. Sometimes the friends broke into teams to play each other, but most paintball games were every man for himself. Over the years, recreational paint-
practice, speedball even speedball at night. Combat Zone features six playing fields on about 20 acres. Experienced referees run the games and they are available to answer questions and handle any problems that might arise. Scenario (tournament) games involving from 150 to 300 players are held throughout the year and set in different themes like Civil War, Star Ship Troops, Alice in Wonderland, even Reindeer Games for Christmas. Company parties, family BBQs, birthday, graduation and bachelor/bachelorette parties are common events at Combat Zone. Combat Zone events can also be used as a fund raiser with 20% of the proceeds going to the cause. Individuals and teams novice to experienced are welcome to play. If youre new to the sport or just want to find out more about it, youre welcome to stop by and watch. The hours are 4 pm to 8 pm Friday; 9am to 8 pm Saturday; 10 am to 4 pm Sunday. Weekdays by appointment. You can get more information at www.combatzonepaintball.com or by calling 530-533-5300 during operating hours or 530-370-5796 during non-operating hours.
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Sa-Su 7a-7p
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Quiznos Sub Ricks Royal Subs

1115-A Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.534.7730
Roxys Golden Poppy Deli

1963 Mongomery St., Oroville 530.534.4800

M-Th 7a-9p, F 7a-10p Sa-Su 8a-9p M-Th 7a-9p, F 7a-10p Sa-Su 8a-9p Daily 7a-9p
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Black Bear Diner Boss Burgers
2160 Feather River Blvd., Oroville 530.534.4500 1586 Highway 99, Gridley 530.846.3043 2482 Montgomery St., Oroville 530.534.8806 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville 530.538.4560 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville 530.538.4560 491 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.533.7565 1445 Myers St. Oroville 530-534-7812 515 Montgomery St., Oroville 530.534.9025 3 Alverada Dr., Oroville 530.533.3885 3 Alverda Dr., Oroville 530.533.3885 935 Oro Dam Blvd. E., Oroville 530.533.9332 2100 5th Ave., Oroville 530.533.9655 1905 Mitchell Ave., Oroville 530-534-5236 1751 Oro Dam Blvd. E., Oroville 530.534.8588 5131 Royal Oaks Dr., Oroville 530.589.0774 2896 Olive Hwy., Oroville 530.533.5780 3004 Olive Hwy., Oroville 530.533.7136 500 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.533.2324
$5.95-$18.99
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$3-$9.50
Bountiful Buffet (inside Gold Country Casino) The Cafe (inside Gold Country Casino)

Lunch M-F 11a-3, Sa-Su 9a-3 Dinner SUN Dinner Su-Th 4-9p,F-Sa 4-10p $9.99-$16.99 24 Hours/7 Days M-F 5:30a-9p Sa-Su 6a-9p Lunch M-F 11:30a-2p Dinner Th-Sat 5p-9p 24 Hours / 7 Days $12-$20
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Cassidys Family Restaurant Copa de Oro Cornucopia

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Dreamcatcher Buffet at Feather Falls Casino Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co. Gold City Grill (The) Hof Brau Iron Village
Open: M-F 7a, Sa-Su 8a Close: Su-Th 9p, F-Sa 10p $7.25-$16.50 M-Th 11a-11p, F 11a-1a Sa 7a-1a, Su 7a-11p Su-Th 5a-9p F-Sa 5a-10p M-F 6:30a-3p M-Sa 6-2p. M-Sa 6a-8p Sun 10a-8p Tu.-Th 11-9. F-Sa 11-10, Sun. 10-8 M-Sa 10:30a-9p Su 11a-8p M-Su 10a-8:30p Su-Th 6a-12a F-Sa 6a-1a
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Jakes Burgers & More Lake View Restaurant
Mikes Grande Jumbo Burgers Rons Drive-In Sonic Drive-in
$3-$9
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Steak House (6th Floor Gold Country Casino) Sugar Pine

4020 Olive Highway, Oroville 530.538.4560 1215 Baldrock Rd., Berry Creek 530.589.4231 2107 Feather River Blvd., Oroville 530.532-8888 2191 High Street, Oroville 530.534.9101
Su-Th 9a-11p F-Sa 5p-10p $14.95-$35 Su-Th 11a - 12a F-Sa 11a-2a Daily 5a-3p
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(The) Waffle Shop Western Pacific Brewing & Dining
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ABC China Restaurant

1580 Highway 99, Gridley 530.846.2254
7 DAYS A WEEK 11a-8:30p M-Th 10a-8 p, F 10a-9p Sa 8a-9p, Su 8a-8p M-Sa 11a-9 p Closed Sunday M-Sa 11a-9p Su 12n-9p 7 DAYS A WEEK 10a-9p 7 DAYS A WEEK 11a-9p M-Sa 11a-8p 7 DAYS A WEEK 8a-8p 7 DAYS A WEEK 10a-9p Open Everyday at 11a 7 DAYS A WEEK M-F 11-9, Sa-Su 12-9 M-Sa 10a-8p M-Sa 10a-9p M-Su 10a-8p Tu-Su 11a-9p M-F 11a-2:30p & 4:30-9p Sa 11a-8p
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Corner of Hwy 99 130 Magnolia, Gridley 530.846.5152
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1560 Huntoon St., Oroville 530.533.4042 1835 Oro Dam Blvd. E., Oroville 530.532.7930 1761 Highway 99, Gridley 530.846.2041 2280 Myers St., Oroville 530.534.3511 2450 Oro Dam Blvd. #A, Oroville 530.533.7478
$4.25-$14 $4.95-$10.50 $5-$8.95 $4.25-$13 $5.50-$18 $1.30-$6.99 $1.25-$7.00 $5.95-$23 $4-$12 $6-$9.99 $3.50-$6 $3.50-$6.50 $3-$6 $4.50-$12 $6-$7
Chiangmai Thai Restaurant
El Tamborazo Restaurant
Franciscos Mexican Restaurant La Comida

La Esmeralda
450 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.534.4300 771 Oro Dam Blvd. Suite W, Oroville 530-693-4561
Los Compadres Mexican Resturant

Papacitos
1751 #14 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.532.9344 1898 Bird St., Oroville 530.532.9630 1361 Feather River Blvd., Oroville 530.532.4939 240 Table Mtn. Blvd., Oroville 530.532.9219 2020 Palermo Rd., Palermo 530.534.4152 2051 Robinson St., Oroville 530.533.1488 1958 Robinson., Oroville 530.533.3851
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Celestinos New York Pizza

2588 Olive Hwy #A & #B, Oroville 530.534.3333 2260-A Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.532.1100 1548 Hwy 99, Gridley 530.797.9145
Su-Th 11a-9:30p Fri-Sa 11a-10p 7 days a week, 11a-10p 7 days a week, 11a-9p 7 days a week, 11a-11p F-Sa 11a-12a Su-Th 11a-11p $5-$13 $1.75-$35
Little Caesars Mountain Mikes Pizza - Gridley Mountain Mikes Pizza - Oroville
1901 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.533.9660
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451 Oro Dam Blvd. E., Oroville 530.534.9612 1751 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.538.8454
Papa Murphys Round Table Pizza

1124 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.533.6710 1516 Hwy. 99, Gridley 530.846.8077 2890 Olive Hwy., Oroville 530.534.8844 950 Hazel St., Gridley 530.846.0600
7 days a week, 11a-11p 7 days a week, 11a-11p 7 days a week, 11a-10p M-Sa 10a-9p Su 11a-9p
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490 B Street, Gridley 530.868.1500 9607 Oro Quincy Hwy., Berry Creek 530.589.4383 Tu-Sa 9a-8p
7 DAYS M-Su 10:30a-7p M-F 6:30a-5p Sa 8a-1p M-F 5:30a-7p Sa-Su 6:30a-7p M-F 5a-4:30p Sa 6a-2p M-F 5a-6p Sa 6a-3:30p Su 6a-2p M-F 6a-6p Sa 7a-5p Su 8a-2:30p M-F 6a-6p Sa 7a-4p, Su 8a-2p Tu-Su 10a-8p M-F 6a-2p Su-Th5a-9p F-Sa 5a-10p $2.50-$4 $1-$6 $3-$8.50 $3-$7 $1-$6 $1-$6 $2-$7.50 $2-$7.50 $1.50-$7 $1-$11
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Canyon Creek Roadhouse, Cafe & Store

Coffee Diem & Internet Cafe 1382 Myers St., Oroville 530.534.3444 (The) Good Earth
980 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.538.8544 116 Table Mtn. Blvd., Oroville 530.534.8503 1661 Feather River Blvd., Oroville 530.534.9926 2525 Feather River Blvd., Oroville (across from Wal-Mart) 530.534.8282 2040 Montgomery St., Oroville 530.538.8342 10 Menzie Lane, Berry Creek 530.370.0716 5285 Midway, Richvale 530.882.4421 1653 Hwy. 99, Gridley 530.846.4693
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Americas Best Value Inn
580 Oroville Dam Blvd, Oroville 530.533.7070 1475 Feather River Blvd, Oroville 530.533.2121 1470 Feather River Blvd, Oroville 530.533.9673 1745 Feather River Blvd, Oroville 530.533.3297 4 Alverda Dr., Oroville 530.533.3885 4020 Olive Hwy, Oroville 800.334.9400 1490 Hwy 99, Gridley 530.846.4520 550 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 530.534.5566
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Comfort Inn

(The) Days Inn Feather Falls Gold Country Casino & Hotel Gridley Inn Holiday Inn Express Motel 6
505 Montgomery St, Oroville 530.532.9400 1835 Feather River Blvd, Oroville 530.533.8201 1527 Feather River Blvd, Oroville 530.533.3930
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A Riverside Cottage 45 Cabana Dr., Oroville (530) 533-1413 Lake Oroville Bed & Breakfast 240 Sunday Lane, Oroville (530) 589-0700
2 bed, 2 bath, full self-catering vacation home, panoramic river view, sleeps
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801 Bidwell Canyon Rd., Oroville 530.538.2200 5813 Pacific Heights Rd., Oroville 530.533.9343 3 Alverda Dr., Oroville 530.533.9020 Lime Saddle Rd., Paradise 530.876.8516 Hwy 162 (Olive Hwy), Oroville 530.538.2217 4360 Pacific Heights Rd., Oroville 530.533.1995
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1171 Oro Dam Blvd. W 530.533.3557 7 Days 10am-Close
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Feather Falls KOA
Lime Saddle Campground
Loafer Creek Campground
River Reflection RV Park & Campground Carriage House SaloonGridley

960 Hazel St. 530.846.6000 M-Sa 3pm-Close Beer & Wine Full Bar

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2021 Baldwin Ave. 530.533.3700 Full Bar M-Th 1pm-2am F-Sa 11am-2am 101 Virginia St. 530.846.4111
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5250 Olive Hwy, Ste. E 530.589.1941 7 Days 11am-2am
Foothill Lounge
3470 Foothill Blvd. 530.533.2942 Su-Th 11am-Close F-Sa 10am-2am
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Piggs Pub
3070 Myers St. 530.533.9843 7 Days a Week 9am-2am F-Su-Free Pool Full Bar Happy Hour Daily- 5pm-7pm
Sugar Pine Saloon Berry Creek

1215 Baldrock Rd. 530.589.4231 Full Bar Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 11am12am Su-Th 11am2am F-Sa
Gold Flake Saloon Oroville

1301 Lumpkin Rd. 530.589.1172 7 Days a Week 11am11pm Lunch/Dinner Wine/Beer Credit Cards Tiny store for campers convenience
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1445 Myers St. 530.534.7812 M-F 11:30am-2am Sat 6pm-2am Th-Karaoke
3035 Oro Dam Blvd. 530.534.1394 Full Bar 7 Days 6am-2am
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The Beautiful Feather River Canyon

A Few exhilarating hikes

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One Great Lake, Two Great Marinas!

Bidwell Canyon Marina

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Fun on the Forebay

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Lake OrOviLLe State recreatiOn area in Butte County offers

Bloomer Primitive Table Mountain

nOrth FOrebay & aquatic center

Oroville Wildlife Area

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bidweLL canyOn campgrOund

Foreman Creek 7-8

Stringtown Kelly Ridge Visitor Center

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Bucks Lake & Back Scenic Drive

dventures to Feather River Canyon

Following the Beckworth Trail from Quincy to Oroville

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Your Local Choice For:

2720 South Fifth Ave., Oroville 530-533-5868

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Call an Employee Owner Today!

AWARD-WINNING MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY

Beautifully Landscaped Community Garden Resident R.V. & Boat Storage

Book & Video Library Memorial Garden

M-F 9 am to 4 pm Weekends by appointment ONLY

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Wines, Tastings & Tours

Voted Orovilles Best Winery!

Voted Orovilles Best Winery!

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A Grey Fox Wine Tasting

venture. . . . a family venture

Come and say hello to the children

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Quilici Winemaker Gary Quilici

Long Creek Winemaker Lou Cecchi

Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled at our Vineyard & Winery

Call Any Day

72 Quail Hill Pl. Oroville www.quilicivineyards.com

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Long Creek Winery

Grey Fox Winery

Quilici Vineyards & Winery

Hickman Family Vineyards

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Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce

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Riders enjoying a nice sunny day along a Loop Trail

A Gorgeous Place to Ride

Lake Oroville Area Recreation Trails

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C - 39 & General B CA Lic. #601524

Adam ConnellyManager Bill ConnellyOwner

Fax: 530.534.3350 Email: connellysroof@att.net

530.693.0381. Cell 530.533.1516. Phone 19