By Melissa Wynn
One of my favorite things about living so close to Lake Almanor is the annual fireworks display over the water. It is the culmination of local holiday events which include pancake breakfasts, a 5K Fun Run, community BBQs, a craft fair and the annual Chester Main Street Parade . Although there are several places to watch the amazing pyrotechnic display from the 52 miles of forested Lake Almanor shore line, (a map is available at www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar), I prefer the view from the water aboard a boat.
There is nothing like being in the middle of sparkling Lake Almanor as it reflects the rainbow of colors splashed upon the glassy surface by the spectacular explosions of fireworks overhead. The air is usually cool on the water at night, even in July, and shortly after the fireworks begin, the smell of gunpowder lingers in the air with the ever present scent of clean mountain water and pine. It’s heaven out there. The show begins around 9:00 pm just after dark. No other day comes close to the number of boats on Lake Almanor’s waters, so those wishing to launch from public boat ramps should come early or just spend the day playing in the water and stay for the show. I can’t think of a more pleasant way to spend the 4th of July. The sight of the vast number of lighted boats on the moonlit water is straight out of a storybook and a spectacular sight to behold on its own. Please join us under the stars at Lake Almanor and watch the brilliant fireworks display light up the night. Now that’s Mountain Valley Living.
For information on fireworks displays in other areas of Northern CA and Northern NV, see our calendar of events in the Arts & Entertainment section of this magazine or view our calendar of events at mountainvalleyliving.com
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