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The official newspaper of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area The Whiskeytown Nugget Summer 2003

Hot and Cool…Free Kayak Tours on Whiskeytown Lake

A Message From . . . BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER WITH A COOL KAYAK TRIP on Whiskeytown Lake. Free ranger-guided kayak tours depart To Participate in Whiskeytown’s Jim Milestone, Park Superintendent from Oak Bottom twice daily this summer, providing a great escape Kayak Program: Forty years ago, and the opportunity 10,000 people to spot park wildlife • You must know how to swim from Northern while cruising over anxiously • You must weigh less than 275 pounds the clear blue waters waited for • You must be at least six years old of Whiskeytown President John F. • If you are six to twelve years old, you must ride with a parent or Kennedy’s Lake. Park rangers guardian. helicopter to come and volunteer kayak • Call (530) 242-3455 to reserve a space up to one week in into view and land on the new assistants provide advance. Whiskeytown . As President Kennedy information about stepped off the helicopter the crowd burst local history, current events, plants and animals in the park, not to into applause and cheer. President Kennedy mention boat-in access to some great swimming locations away was on his national Conservation Tour, from crowded beaches and campgrounds. Two-hour tours will visiting parks and major conservation projects, including new and wildlife depart at 10:00 am and VIP Profile refuges. 1:00 pm, daily. Special moonlight kayak tours will be offered for several nights each month when the moon is approaching full. The President gave a stirring speech that is Whiskeytown Lake holds a special etched in the memories of all those that There is no charge for the kayak tours, although visitors must place in the heart of Ray Gonzalez, participated. Even today, people speak of display a valid park pass on vehicles parked at Whiskeytown. The known affectionately by his friends their memories with fondness and National Park Service provides tandem kayaks, paddles, life jackets, here as “The Waterman.” Originally, excitement. Terri Hodgetts, a young woman and basic paddling and safety instruction for up to sixteen people from the islands of Hawaii, Ray has from Hayfork, California, led a group of 32 made northern California his home for high school students on a 35 mile hike from on each trip. If you already have access to a canoe or kayak, you are the last 15 years, volunteering at their hometown to Whiskeytown to see welcome to bring your own boat and join the tour at any time. Whiskeytown since 1988. Ray clears President Kennedy. Another local character, Prior kayaking experience is not required. Take advantage of this litter and garbage from the lakeshore, Mr. Paul McDermott, brought a mule with great opportunity to see the park from a different perspective—sign trails and waters of Whiskeytown in an Ray Gonzalez, VIP two whiskey barrels strapped to its back to up for Whiskeytown’s free ranger-guided kayak program and have effort to care for the place he demonstrate how Whiskeytown got its one of the “coolest” experiences available on a hot summer day. name. The Secret Service intercepted Mr. considers his home away from home. McDermott before he got close to the stage where the President was addressing the Ray started volunteering because he wanted to make a positive crowd. difference in the world. He enjoys being able to see the difference in the lake’s appearance after cleaning up the trash left by less Jim Carr and Clair Hill, two local men, In This Issue thoughtful visitors. When asked why he continues to comes back worked hard with Congressman Engle week after week, year after year, Ray replies, “because this is my from Red Bluff to design the Trinity River CELEBRATE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT OF 1963...... PAGE 2 home--just like the , the bear, and the bass, I live here.” Diversion, which brought water from the Trinity River through a 10-mile PATH TO THE PAST ...... PAGE 2 In addition to keeping Whiskeytown clean, Ray also helps out with tunnel to Whiskeytown Lake. This OUT OF THE BLUE ...... PAGE 3 the park’s popular kayak program, sharing his knowledge of the provides the local area with underwater world of Whiskeytown Lake. As an avid underwater hydroelectric power, clean drinking AMPHIBIANS! ...... PAGE 3 film photographer, Ray has captured great images of kokanee, bass water, and a lovely lake for recreation. It and turtles at Whiskeytown. also supports agriculture in the Central SUMMER RANGER PROGRAMS ...... PAGE 4 Valley. I hope that your visit to Keeping the park clean is an enormous task. Ray is a hard worker, Whiskeytown will be filled with happy WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ...... PAGE 4 but wishes that more people would take the time to pick up after memories, and invite you to our 40th themselves. Next time you’re out on the lake, look for Ray and say Anniversary Celebration and Big Dam Visit Us On The Web! hello. It’s easy to understand why this National Park Service Party on September 28th, 2003 at volunteer holds a special place in the heart of Whiskeytown. . www.nps.gov/whis National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Whiskeytown National 40th Anniversary Nears Recreation Area

Whiskeytown Dam was dedicated in 1963 by Whiskeytown celebrates Presidential Visit of 1963 President John F. Kennedy, Whiskeytown Lake was created as part of the Central Valley PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ARRIVED AT WHISKEYTOWN ON country’s natural Project for the purposes of control, September 28, 1963 to an enthusiastic crowd of 10,000 people. The resources for , and power generation. With more President’s helicopter landed on the dam where he was greeted by dams and power than 40,000 acres in a mountain lake setting, members of Congress, the Secretary of the Interior and commu - generation facili- Whiskeytown is home to a variety of wildlife. nity leaders of Redding, California. This was the largest public ties. Superintendent event ever to occur Thousands gathered to hear President Kennedy speak at Jim F. Milestone Whiskeytown Dam at Whiskeytown, Historians are Chief of Administration and was the true working with park staff to collect historical documents, photo - Colleen Howe beginning of Whis- graphs and memorabilia of the President’s visit 40 years ago. This Chief Ranger keytown National information will be developed into an exhibit for use during the Steve Prokop Recreation Area. anniversary celebration scheduled for September 27 and 28, 2003 Chief of Interpretation & Cultural to commemorate President Kennedy’s visit to Whiskeytown. We Resources Steve Thede While a small fleet invite you to join us in celebrating 40 years of recreation at Whis- of sailboats drifted keytown and to learn about this historic event that brought the Chief of Maintenance Jerry Wheeler across the lake, President of the United States to Whiskeytown. If you have any President Kennedy photographs or memorabilia of the President’s visit, the National Chief of Natural Resource Management Paul DePrey gave a stirring and Park Service would like to make digital color copies for possible inspirational speech inclusion in the commemorative exhibit on this historic event. Mailing Address P.O. Box 188 about conservation leadership, recreational needs of future gen- Contact Park Superintendent Jim F. Milestone at (530) 242-3460 for Whiskeytown, CA 96095 erations, and accomplishments regarding the development of this more information. Website www.nps.gov/whis Fax Number Path to the Past—Crystal Creek Water Ditch Trail (530) 246-5154 HIDDEN ALONG THE gold rush, constructed the ditch to support his mining and farming ventures. He also used Park Headquarters Crystal Creek Water the water ditch system to provide power to his sawmill that supplied locals with the lumber (530) 242-3400 Ditch Trail is a fasci- needed to construct houses and hotels, as well as the dams, flumes, rockers and other Publication of this paper was made possible nating slice of Cali- devices that miners required. by a donation from Western National Parks Association, a non-profit organization fornia history. The dedicated to supporting interpretive efforts of Crystal Creek Water This one-mile trail follows a portion of the 3-mile long water ditch that was hand dug with the National Park Service. Ditch is one of the picks and shovels by a combination of Chinese laborers and unemployed miners. The Sue Kelso, Volunteer Editor: Teri Tucker earliest water diver- ditch stretches from Crystal Creek to the Tower House District. The grounds and orchards Layout and graphics: Phyllis Swanson sion systems in the state. Charles Camden, of Whiskeytown’s Tower House Historic District are still partially irrigated by this system Fire Insert Layout: Carol Jandrall a successful miner during the California today.

By following the water Friends of Whiskeytown ditch as it winds toward Nick Webb is the CEO and President of the Friends of the cool waters of Crystal Whiskeytown. He and his family are residents of Redding, where Creek, visitors pass he owns a business and is a year-round user of Whiskeytown. elevated flumes supported Nick finds the recreational opportunities here to be a great escape by wooden trestles that from the stress and pressures of work, conference calls, and were designed to carry travel. However, he noticed more and more things that needed to water across rough and be done. Finding that flat budgets and increasing unfunded steep terrain. The system needs are a problem at Whiskeytown, he decided to do something about it. Nick is one of the original co-founders of the conducts water up and Nicholas J. Webb Friends of Whiskeytown. He hopes to increase the amount of down the mountainous Chairman of the Board Friends of Whiskey- funding available to help protect Whiskeytown’s resources and landscape and through an town provide expanded recreation opportunities to park visitors. inverted siphon that allows for a lower creek crossing while still coming out at the original elevation on the other side. Upstream from the siphon, a clean out shed built by Camden’s daughter, Grace Richards, around 1913 still houses a water-powered filtering wheel, with tines to prevent leaves and other debris from going through the system. The trail ends along the tree-lined banks of Crystal Creek at the intake dam near a short tunnel though the rock.

Over a hundred years Join the Friends of Whiskeytown. The Friends of Whiskeytown is a non-profit organization after Charles Camden dedicated to helping the National Park Service restore and protect the magnificent built his ditch system to resources and recreational opportunities at Whiskeytown. Your contribution of $25.00 or provide water for the more will help the park to complete projects that would be otherwise unfunded. needs of his community, Yes! I want to become a Friend of Whiskeytown and help protect Whiskeytown National Whiskeytown Lake Recreation Area. Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift of:______was created as part of the Central Valley Donors of $25 or more receive the Friends of Whiskeytown newsletter twice a year and are listed Project to provide on the Friends of Whiskeytown Contributors Wall at the park Visitor Center. Please make check water and electricity to payable to the “Friends of Whiskeytown, Inc.” and mail to P.O. Box 105, Whiskeytown, CA 96095. central and southern California farms, Name industries, and cities. Address Charles Camden’s

City/State/Zip vision and foresight in developing a water Telephone ( ) Email system enabled him to undertake the various enterprises he was involved in. Perhaps the

Interested in volunteering? Yes / No (circle one) water ditches of the gold rush era were the forerunners to modern developments in use Please call our Volunteer Manager’s office at (530) 242-3421 for more information. today.

The Friends of Whiskeytown was incorporated in December 2002, as an independent private nonprofit organization. The Friends of Whiskeytown operates under a cooperative agreement with the National Park Service Whiskeytown provides an opportunity to explore our connection with the land in many to provide private funding for specific programs and projects that further the preservation, protection or ways. The Crystal Creek Water Ditch Trail is worth walking simply to enjoy the cool, enhancement of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The Friends of Whiskeytown is not a membership blackberry-scented, shady path that follows a lovely year- round stream. It also provides a organization, nor does it engage in political activity or other advocacy. The Friends of Whiskeytown does not receive federal funding of any kind. Contributions to the Friends of Whiskeytown are tax-deductible to the extent glimpse into our past use of this landscape, and the chance to consider the effects of our that the sum exceeds the value of benefits provided to the donor. For further information, call 530-242-3460. use of California’s land and waters today.

2 The Whiskeytown Nugget Out of the Blue—Whiskeytown’s Great Blue Herons

HALF UNDER AN Blue Heron flew right over me and landed garden and promptly installed a chicken rapidly growing young herons, two adult alder along the about twenty feet away in the tumbling wire cover to thwart the heron’s efforts. parents taking turns feeding them, and you banks of Clear waters. At nearly four feet tall, it seemed all get an act that defies gravity. Creek in the Tower neck and legs. The heron curved its neck Although the heron relies on stealth and House Historic into an “S” shape and stood completely still forages on its own, it can become quite Next time you are lingering along a creek at District, I was while staring unblinkingly at the water. social at nesting time. Several large foothill Whiskeytown, or doing any other activity enjoying a day of Suddenly the neck snapped out straight pines in the Carr Powerhouse near the water, keep your Tricia Ford my favorite kind of with lightening speed as a small fish became area have hosted mixed- species eyes peeled for a sighting of Visitor Use Assistant bird watching – just dinner at the end of its long, spear- shaped rookeries throughout the years. these gangly birds. Their size laying around and seeing what would show bill. The Great Blues claim the and voice make them hard to up along the backwaters. I had already higher nesting sites while miss. spotted about fifteen smaller species, The Great Blue Heron will take almost any related species, such as Great including tree swallows and a spotted live prey, including amphibians, Egrets, are relegated to the You may be as spooked as I sandpiper, when the big kahuna of crustaceans and even small mammals. How lower parts of the tree. The was if one happens to leap Whiskeytown birds decided to make an about a tasty frog, a crab, or a mouse for a large, flat nests of tightly woven into flight in front of you appearance. meal? The heron’s diet is sticks seem impossibly perched with its harsh scream. But mainly fish, though, and it in the pines at thirty to seventy fear not, unless you happen “Braak Braak Braak!” The can be found just about feet up. Add two or three to be a fish. hoarse, deep call startled anywhere in North America me and my first instinct was where there is water, to flee from the commotion including lakes, rivers, occurring downstream. A marshes, seaside wetlands, prehistoric-looking bird and swamps. Even tiny We Did It Again! arose from behind a tall backyard ponds may attract The National Park Service is proud to announce clump of grass and, as if in the big birds. A Redding the completion of our second handicap acces- slow motion, unfurled its suburbanite was amazed to sible fishing pier on Whiskeytown Lake. The six- foot long wingspan and find a heron devouring the new pier, located at the end of the Oak Bottom flapped aloft. The Great expensive koi in her water Marina parking lot, has a 20 ft. X 20 ft. fishing deck with a 6 ft. wide, 40 ft. long gangway ...... anchored to the shore. The pier has a heavy steel substructure set in concrete, two-inch Amphibians on Land and interlocking aluminum decking and a stainless steel guard rail system. This provides a secure, non-moveable platform that reaches 60 feet out over the water for enjoying the lake. The first in a Dry Park? Handicap accessible fishing pier, under handicap accessible fishing pier is located at the construction at Oak Bottom. by Bruce Bury They also have many whitish flecks or Whiskey Creek launch ramp parking area. U.S. Geological Survey spots. The belly is slate gray. Although they WHISKEYTOWN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA can live in open woodlands in other areas, adult. Most are green above, but some are long strings around aquatic plants. The IS usually viewed as a hot, dry park. This at Whiskeytown this salamander usually is brown. The underside is whitish. The frog tadpoles are black in color and take impression is mostly from visitors who found only along edges of streams. is found on land during the rainy season, several months to grow into small experience the park from spring to early fall although they use a wide variety of waters toadlets. The western toad is becoming when temperatures Another terrestrial to deposit eggs. Their tadpoles are brown scarce in some parts of the West. commonly exceed 100° F. It salamander is the Rough - to pale brown in can be easy to forget that skinned newt. These can be color. These are just a few of there are many months of common in some areas, but the resident rainy weather during the are rare at Whiskeytown. The Western toad is amphibians of winter, and during these wet This newt lives most of the also found on land. Whiskeytown periods many amphibians year in upland retreats and is Adults reach about 4 National Recreation are active in the park, noted for long overland inches long and are Area. The park has emerging from their migrations to ponds or slow- squat or squarish in recently started to do underground retreats for moving streams, where they shape. They have an inventory of its varying times on land. black salamander breed and deposit eggs in short, strong legs. plants and animals, water. They have larvae that live in water Color is usually dark western toad including amphibians. These “terrestrial” salamanders include for several months. Adult newts are 6-7 brown with scattered The overall goal is to two species which lack lungs. They breathe inches long and dark brown to tan above. white spots and a white line that runs down maintain suitable habitat for the wide across their skins and force air into the Their belly and the underside of their tail the middle of the back. Toads have variety of plants and animals in the park throat area, and they deposit their eggs in and legs are “bumps” on them. These are poison glands. so that visitors may enjoy them for years clusters on land. They have no aquatic bright Usually they can be handled, but again to come. Help take care of our wonderful stage. orange to wash your hands well and do not rub your amphibians and reptiles. Please observe reddish - eyes. Toads are found throughout the park, wildlife in the wild and then let them go First, the Ensatina is a stout-bodied orange. This usually near water where the adults breed their own way. salamander about 4 inches long. Adults are is a warning in late spring. The eggs are deposited in brown to tan coloration. with varying When a rough-skinned newt amounts of newt is bothered in the wild, it curls its Did You Hear That?! beige or pale head and tail tip upward to expose the Whiskeytown is a place where nature can often be heard. Here yellow on bright color. Although you can touch are some things you might try: their newts, you must wash your hands well. undersides. They pack a toxic skin poison that is 1. Sound Count—Close your eyes. Lift up a finger for each sound you hear. Can you hear They may released if severely provoked. For example, ten different sounds? Now use your left hand for natural sounds and your right hand for human-made sounds. Lift a finger for each type of sound you hear. Which type of sounds live in if a predator like a or a domestic reaches five first? Douglas fir dog were to bite a newt, it would spit it out ensatina forests as immediately and be in great pain. 2. Sound Draw—Take a moment to hear one sound around you. Use your finger to draw the well as oak woodland portions of the park, sound in the air. Have a friend guess the sound. and some are even found in the chaparral On occasion, a Pacific tree frog 3. Animal Chat—Listen for an animal. What sound does the animal make? Can you make its shrublands. visitor may see, sound? Can you communicate with the animal? but more often The Black salamander is more slender, with hear, the Pacific 4. Walk in the Wild—Walk as though you were an animal that wanted to keep a predator from hearing you. Walk as though you were a predator stalking a wild animal. longer legs than the Ensatina. Black treefrog. This salamanders are black to dark gray, and small frog is 2-3 5. Wind Blown—Can you hear the wind’s sound change as it blows through different plants? some have a greenish wash over the skin. inches long as an

The Whiskeytown Nugget 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Camping at Whiskeytown Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area offers Reservations can be made up to five 3 group day-use picnic areas at a rate at $40 SERVICES: months in advance of your stay at Oak or $50 per site depending on which site is Visitor Center: Phones: Bottom, Dry Creek, and the Whiskey Creek reserved. Reservations may be made April 1 Located on Hwy 299 and Kennedy Memorial Phones are located at Oak Bottom (store, marina, Group Picnic Area by calling the National to September 30. Drive, the Visitor Center is open daily during the and beach), Brandy Creek (beach and marina), summer from 9 am - 6 pm. All permits and passes Whiskey Creek launch ramp, and the Visitor Center. Park Reservation Service at are available here. A large selection of books and 1-800-365-2267 or using the website http:// Primitive Tent Campsites are available Post Offices: postcards are also available. (530) 246-1225 reservations.nps.gov. Overnight campers only on a first-come -first-served basis at French Gulch is open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday Park Headquarters: through Friday; Saturday 8:30 am - 10:30 am. must purchase a daily, weekly or annual the Visitor Center. Summer rates are Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. pass for their vehicle in addition to their $10.00/night and winter $5.00/night. Special Use Permits are available here. Whiskeytown is located near Whiskey Creek and is campsite fee. (530) 242-3400 open 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Monday through Friday and 10:30 am to 12:30 on Saturday. Brandy Creek RV Campground offers Radio: Oak Bottom Campground offers $18.00/ sites on a first-come -first-served basis. Tune to 1440 on your AM radio for information Old Shasta is open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (closed night lakeside tent sites, $16.00/night tent Summer rate is $14.00/night and winter rate about Whiskeytown. noon - 1:00 pm); Saturdays 7:00 am - 8:30 am. sites, and $14.00/night RV sites. During the is $7.00/night. Permits are available at the Launch Ramps and Fishing Piers: Nearby Services: winter season, sites are available on a first - fee drop box in the campground. There are three boat ramps on the lake located at Old Shasta: Post Office, J’s Market, Mill House Deli. come -first-served basis at $8.00/night for Whiskey Creek, Oak Bottom, and Brandy Creek Marina. There are accessible fishing piers at French Gulch: Post Office, French Gulch Hotel and tent and $7.00/night for RV sites. Reserva- Whiskey Creek and Oak Bottom. Restaurant, E. Franck Bar, French Gulch Store. tions may be made May 15 to September 15.

Marinas and Store: Redding is 8 miles east and has all major services. Dry Creek Group Tent Campground Oak Bottom Marina and Brandy Creek Marina provide gas, fishing supplies, souvenirs and other Hospitals & Clinics: offers 2 campsites (tent only) at $75/site/ non-perishable items for sale. Boats may be Redding: night. Each has a maximum of 50 people rented at Oak Bottom Marina. Sunset Urgent Care - (530) 247-4211, Redding Medical Center - (530) 244-5400, and may be reserved from April 1 to Sep- Mercy Medical Center - (530) 225-6000. tember 30.

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Ranger Guided Programs Boating Safety Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Each summer thousands of boaters visit Whiskeytown Lake seeking an offers a variety of ranger-guided activities enjoyable outdoor recreational experience. To ensure that boating on the for everyone from June 14 to September 1. lake is safe and enjoyable for everyone, it is important to know and abide All programs are subject to change. Please by California Boating Laws. It is also a time to remember certain safety check the campground bulletin boards or rules and regulations. California State Law REQUIRES all children, 12 call the Visitor Center at 246-1225 for the years of age and under to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) while on most current information. board any boat. Since weather changes can occur quickly on the water, it is also a good idea that all individuals wear a PFD for safety. Before launching your boat, Gold Panning: become familiar with Whiskeytown Lake and the restricted areas. Know and observe all Thursday through Tuesday 2:30-4:00 pm regulatory buoy markers on the lake. Discover the myths and realities of the Gold Rush Days, then try your luck at “No Wake” zones are enforced at the Brandy Creek Marina, Oak Bottom Marina and finding your own gold the old fashioned Campground, Dry Creek Campground, and Whiskey Creek Boat Launch and Group Picnic way. Pans and shovels are provided. Meet Area. Always be on alert for swimmers on the lake, especially close to shore and around across the footbridge at the Tower House downed water ski and wake board riders. Boaters must stay at least 100 feet from all Historic District. Junior Firefighter: people in the water. All powerboats are prohibited within 500 feet of the designated Saturday 11:00 am-12 noon swim beaches at Brandy Creek Beach, Oak Bottom Beach, East Beach, and Whiskey Creek Puppet Show: Discover the role that wildfire plays in our Beach. Please stop in at the Visitor Center for maps and additional information. Thursday 8:00-8:45 pm June 26 through National Parks. Learn how firefighters August 21 manage fire to protect property, lives and Excessive noise levels (greater than 82 decibels) are prohibited, and they adversely impact Both adults and kids are invited to join a ensure forest health. Meet at Oak Bottom other visitors’ enjoyment of the park. Be considerate. Lastly, operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited and this regulation is strictly enforced at cast of zany characters in a lively and Amphitheater or call the Visitor Center at Whiskeytown. Drug and alcohol use by boat passengers and potential swimmers is entertaining program about how to safely 530-246-1225 to find out how you can responsible for hundreds of drowning incidents across the country each year. Think smart enjoy Whiskeytown. Meet at Oak Bottom become a Junior Firefighter. and boat smart, and remember--boats and alcohol don’t mix. Amphitheater. Kayak Tour: Camden House: Daily, 10 am-12 noon and 1:00 - Sunday 1:00-2:00 pm 3:00 pm, reservations required Tour the 1852 home of pioneer/prospector Hop on a kayak built for two and explore PARK PASSES Charles Camden and learn how fortunes some of the more quiet coves around were made and lost during the California Whiskeytown Lake while you learn more Gold Rush. Meet across the footbridge at about the park from a park ranger. Register the Tower House Historic District. up to one week in advance by calling (530) Passes may be purchased at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center and at self-pay stations throughout the park. Place your pass on the driver’s side dashboard when you visit the park. By purchasing a pass, you are 242-3455. directly contributing to improvements at Whiskeytown. Evening Program: Daily - $5 Weekly- $10 Friday, Saturday, Sunday beginning June Water Safety: Valid at Whiskeytown on date of purchase Valid at Whiskeytown for seven days from date 14th from 9:00- 10:00 pm Days and times may vary; check with the only. of purchase. From August 8 through August 31 lifeguards on duty for current schedule. 8:30 - 9:30 pm Saving someone from drowning depends on Annual - $20 National Park Pass - $50 Join a ranger for a talk, slide show or other quick thinking, common sense, and the Valid for one year from month of purchase. Covers all National Parks with entrance fees. activity exploring the natural, cultural and ability to use nearby objects. Join National Also honored at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Valid for one year from month of purchase. recreational values that Whiskeytown offers Park Service lifeguards and their Junior for the enjoyment of present and future Lifeguards for this enlightening water safety generations. Meet at the Oak Bottom demonstration at Brandy Creek Beach. Amphitheater Special Programs: Junior Ranger: Check at the Visitor Center or park bulletin Friday and Sunday 10:00-11:00 am boards for other special programs. Kids ages 7 to 12 years old can make new Programs could include walks, hikes, and friends while learning about the special night programs. Golden Age - $10 Golden Access - Free wonders of Whiskeytown. Ask how you Lifetime pass for U.S. citizens and permanent Lifetime pass for U.S. citizens and permanent can become a Whiskeytown Junior Ranger. residents that are 62 years or older. residents that are permanently disabled. Meet at the Oak Bottom Amphitheater.

EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA 4 The Whiskeytown Nugget