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Squirrels are a common sight in our Sierra Cascade region. I thought I had seen them all, but it seems the little Northern Flying Squirrel has eluded me for decades. Northern Flying Squirrels are nocturnal, quietly gliding from tree to tree under the starry skies, while we are tucked in bed. They don’t actually fly but Continue reading Northern Flying Squirrel By Melissa Wynn… (530) 836-1111
By Jan Cox It was one of those beautiful, warm spring days when we arrived at Plumas Pines Golf Resort located just above Graeagle on Poplar Valley Road. We
Continue reading Longboard’s Bar and Grill 530-836-1111… Truckee, Ca is celebrating 35 years of rodeo. The PRCA Truckee Championship Pro Rodeo promises once again to be a bronc bustin’, bull ridin’ good time. Come join all the Good Ole Western Fun throughout rodeo week in Truckee. Tuesday July 21st Cowboy Poetry, McIver Continue reading Truckee Hosts PRCA Championship Pro Rodeo… ALSO ON THE WEST SHORE….. Lake Almanor, CA Campgrounds and a free boat launch are also located just down the road from Camp Prattville. These campgrounds are within walking distance to the lake, and the west shore’s paved trail system runs right through the place. Plumas Pines Resort, located about a half mile away, offers horseback riding, two Continue reading Wild About the West Shore… July 2-5-Quincy, CA: High Sierra Music Festival: Sierra County Fairgrounds. (530) 420-1529. July 2-Quincy,CA: Farmers Market. (530) 283-3528 July 2-5-Taylorsville, CA: Jackpot Team Roping Competition. Taylorsville Rodeo Ground. (530) 284-7696 July 3-Graeagle, CA: 4th of July Fireworks Display Over the Mill Pond in Graeagle at dusk. (530) 836-6811 July 3-Beckworth, CA: Sierra Valley Farms Romano’s Certified Farmer’s Market. Continue reading Calendar of Events- July 2009… July 2002 From the Publisher Big Changes at the Magazine What a year and a half it has been here at Mountain Valley Living Magazine! We have gotten to know so many of the great businesses in our area and we look forward to promoting our region with great vigor. We couldn’t be Continue reading From the Publisher…. Changes at Mountain Valley Living Magazine… By Mary Hasselwander Can it be it’s the middle of summer and the Fourth of July has come? The cattle have returned to graze in the meadows and the kids are out of school. Motor homes, campers and boats of all sizes have appeared on the roadways as people head to the mountain valley Continue reading Mountain Musings – July, 2009…
By Jan Cox
If you are interested in getting away from life’s hectic pace, finding a place where you can enjoy tranquility, good food, exercise and spa
Continue reading Great Stay at Chalet View Lodge… By Eileen Majors What CAN You Plant Up Here That Will Come Back Each Year? When I moved to the mountains, I was told we only have two seasons, winter….and July! My folks soon followed us to our new mountain home and my mother, the avid gardener, understood the frustrating truth of it all. A few Continue reading High Mountain Flower Gardens Peak in July… What Can I do to keep my kids safe this summer? What’s that stuff about lazy summer days? Summer is all about having fun in the sun. You can keep it the best time ever by making it the safest time ever. Here are some tips Continue reading Keeping Kids Safe This Summer… Massive German Brown Trout caught in North Yuba River Mr. Jerry Hayden of Penn Valley caught this incredible 45 inch long German Brown weighing 12.5 lbs on 6-17-09 in Downieville. The trout was weighed at Sierra Hardware in Downieville, California. Share Mountain Valley Living
Continue reading Massive German Brown Trout caught in North Yuba River- July 2009… On July 24 and 25, the Lake Almanor Community Foundation will present the sixth annual Art Around the Lake in partnership with the Plumas Arts Council and the Feather River Fine Arts Association. Proceeds from this event continue to benefit the music and arts programs in the Chester, Westwood and Greenville schools. Participating Continue reading Visit Art Around the Lake in July… Biking on the West Shore
By Jan Cox
Biking on the West Shore… Fishing for Children’s Miracles A.J. Casella is one teen who has definitely made a difference for plenty of kids helped by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Since setting up his first fishing tournament at Lake Almanor, Casella has raised over $100,000 for the cause. Last year the event drew more than 300 people and brought in Continue reading Fishing for Miracles… Photos Courtesy Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch Quincy, CA 1-800-33-HOWDY Ahhhh… Fresh ranch meadows, clean air and green grass welcomed us as we trekked in off of Highway 89, up Greenhorn Ranch Road. For this road trip, we brought along two wide eyed youngsters, Mikey, age 7 and Genesee, 3, to help us fully Continue reading A Visit to Greenhorn Creek Guest Ranch… Dear Sara, I have two framed prints by P.J. Redoute.The first is entitled “Rosa centifolia folicea”.The second is “Rosa Indica vulgaris”.The second print has a trade mark sticker on the back which states, “Made in England, Normill, Serial N0. 1879″. I would appreciate your opinion of value.Can I retire Continue reading Antique Appraisals- September 2009 By Sara Conklin… By Richard Barlupi Photography by Ray Nadeau Have you ever wished you could find a golf course that was as challenging as it was beautiful, yet playable to all of your abilities? If so, then this course will interest you. My guess is that first-time visitors to L.A.W. will say “WOW” many times during their round. The Continue reading LAKE ALMANOR WEST GOLF COURSE— A gorgeous setting that awaits your arrival.… If practice makes perfect, one would be challenged to find a better summer vacation get away than Wilson’s Camp Prattville Resort. First established in 1928 by Frank and Nettie Wilson, this family owned and operated, rustic resort is now managed by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wilson Jr, great-grandson of Frank and Nettie. I’m sure they Continue reading Camp Prattville – A Family Resort On Lake Almanor’s West Shore… RECIPE Fresh corn on the cob is a real summertime treat. And it is extra special when it is grilled, adding a bit of a smoky taste. In addition to a great taste, grilled corn on the cob keeps the heat outdoors (versus boiling it indoors) on hot, late summer days. Tip: The Continue reading Sweet Grilled Corn on the Cob… As the baby boomers are entering their golden years, the number of households including both grandparents and teenagers is on the rise. Those of us in the middle of these two generations often find ourselves worried that the kids spend too much time with their video games and that our parents Continue reading Linking Generations with Video Games… Plumas-Eureka State Park is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary in Johnsville, just off Highway 70 near Blairsden, July 18th and 19th with California Gold Discovery Days. During the California gold rush, this area was booming. Come and experience what is was like back in that day. See demonstrations in costume Continue reading California Gold Discovery Days… |
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