Many readers may be surprised to hear that hundreds of wild horses and burros roam the hillsides in the Western United States. There are so many of them, in fact, that herds often destroy farmlands or interfere with livestock grazing. In the past, the methods used to control herd sizes usually involved euthanasia but due to activism on the part of horse lovers, the Wild and … [Read more...]
#94 – Bizz Johnson Rail Trail
Linking the towns of Susanville and Westwood, the 25-mile Bizz Johnson Trail is part of the national Rails to Trails initiative, which converts abandoned stretches of railroads into multi-use recreation trails. Bike, run, hike, ride a horse or cross country ski along this varied route that follows the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad. … [Read more...]
#95 – Cinder Cone, Fantastic Lava Beds
Before Lassen Volcanic National Park received its national park designation, it was two separate national monuments — Lassen Peak National Monument and Cinder Cone National Monument. Lassen Peak happens to be located in Shasta County (go figure), but Cinder Cone is located in Lassen County, as are several remarkable volcanic features created by it. Cinder Cone is believed to … [Read more...]
#96 – Susanville Ranch Park
Susanville Ranch Park is a 1,100-acre multi-use recreation area. The park offers 29 miles of easy to challenging trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, dog walking or cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. In the south, the riparian area around Bagwell and Paiute Creeks offers gently sloping trails through open grass meadows and pine forests. It is … [Read more...]
#97 – Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a fisherman’s dream! It’s the only place in the world where you’ll find the famous Eagle Lake Trout—a rainbow variety that thrives in the high-alkaline waters of Eagle Lake, the second biggest natural lake in all of California. Legendary for its record-breaking size (10 lbs is not unusual), fast growth rate and tasty flavor, this trout is a true trophy fish. The la … [Read more...]