Surprise Valley Hot Springs

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Surprise Hot Springs Suite

WOW! How had I not heard the scoop on this place before?  From the initial phone conversation with Nikki from Surprise Valley Hot Springs to set up an interview, I

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Always Sunny Tanning & Nails- Westwood, CA

Lana Beal originally from Texas, owns Always Sunny Tanning & Nails in Westwood CA. The shop is near Lake Almanor. She offers full manicure services and acrylics plus great pedicures! Specials Change monthly.
Eileen | Mountain Valley Living Magazinealways sunny Lana Beal – Specials change monthly!
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Snow Safety

Lassen National Forest snowmobile and ski routes will be off-limits to wheeled vehicles from December 26, 2010 through March 31, 2011.  The roads where wheeled vehicles are seasonally restricted from traveling are identified on the recently-published Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) that are available at Forest offices and on the Forest website.  This year, the

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Outdoor Winter Festivals

This winter, why not pack up the family and go explore some of the fabulous winter festivals you’ll find in this magazine. Whether you venture in from 20 miles away or from 200 miles away you are apt to get snatched up in the excitement of winter. As the snow falls, a quiet rushes across

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Wheelchairs Welcome at Redding's Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn

By Melissa Wynn
Melissa | Mountain Valley Living MagazineArt Bigelow at the doorAs an in-home care provider I often find myself searching for accommodations for clients that are wheelchair friendly. On a recent trip for a client’s doctor visits, I had the pleasure of staying at the Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn at 2300 Hilltop Dr.

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Greater Roadrunner..Beep Beep

By Melissa Wynn
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Late in November while traveling along scenic hwy 36  near Paynes Creek I was blessed to spot an eccentric Greater Roadrunner. As the name implies it was running beside the road, and boy was he speeding along. Reaching speeds up to 17 miles per hour makes the greater roadrunner content to spend

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Dirt Biking at Fort Sage & Honey Lake Motocross Park

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Some would call the best part of living up in the mountains is just being able to ride your dirt bike in so many places. Because of its diverse terrain, spectacular views, easy access, and the opportunity to even see some wild horses, riding Fort Sage ranks among the best in outdoor adventures we’ve covered

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Roseberry House-Susanville, CA

Photos courtesy Roseberry House, Richard and Charmy Sorem
Photos courtesy Roseberry House, Richard and Charmy Sorem
Photos courtesy Roseberry House, Richard and Charmy Sorem

Photos courtesy Roseberry House, Richard and Charmy Sorem
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Lassen National Forest Urges Visitors to Play it Safe in the Snow

Lassen National Forest Urges
Visitors to Play it Safe in the Snow
SUSANVILLE, CA…Lassen National Forest officials are asking visitors to use caution when engaging in winter activities, such as snowmobiling, sledding, skiing, and snowboarding. Visitors are reminded to be prepared for the rapid weather changes that can occur on the Forest. They should also

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Meet the Artist--Susan Mueller

by Jan Cox
When asked by the author to describe her life, Susan Mueller responded, “God, family, friends and photography…that is my life in a nutshell.  Fifteen years ago she began what is now called Dyer Mountain Photography, which became a co-owned business with her husband Merrill.
Susan loves the challenge of all types of photography, but

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Ski Races on Longboards at Johnsville

by Jan Cox
Imagine racing straight downhill on 12 foot long skis at 88 miles per hour! That is what Cornish Bob, champion speed skier did back in 1867 when longboard racing began in the mountains near LaPorte. Longboard skis were used for both travel and racing fun in the early

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Conquering Carpenter Ants

CONQUERING CARPENTER ANTS
When it comes to ants, there is no “one size fits all” treatment for all species and circumstances. In fact, what will work to prevent and control infestations of one species of ant may actually encourage infestation when applied to other species. When inspecting for Carpenter Ant infestations, look for the following indicators:
Physical

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SimCream of Chicken with Wild Rice

Cream of Chicken with Wild Rice
2 tbsp. oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small cubes (If you use other chicken parts, you will need to skim the fat off the top of the soup before adding flour mixture.)
1-1/2 quarts water + 4 tsp. chicken stock or 4 cups broth + 2 cups water
1 small

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Coppervale Ski Hill

Eileen | Mountain Valley Living Magazine
Eileen | Mountain Valley Living MagazineWe couldn't resist sharing this great shot by Joel Rathje of Susanville. It was our cover shot last January!No, you won’t be able to rent a lodge on the hill or order a cocktail at the top, but you probably will find new challenges and

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OUR “BEST OF” SERIES

A Romance Package at this Hot Springs Resort Offers Hiking, Fishing, Views and Trails for Miles!
Yes, This Pool is Fed by Hot Springs; Do make reservations early for dining and lodging here!
“BEST OF” Mountain Valley Living will appear over the next few editions.
THIS MONTH, we had a blast looking back at some of the coolest

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This Winter.. I’m Going!

From the Publisher, Eileen Majors
Okay, so over the years I have grown a bit shy of outdoor winter sports, opting for another brand of winter fun… like taking over the home fire and keeping the pot of soup going. While everyone else gathers around that winter bonfire in the snow, I admit I have been

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Does It Cost Less to Live in Rural Areas?

Does It Cost Less to Live in Rural Areas?
It costs about 16 percent less, on average, to live in rural rather than in urban areas. This implies that the official poverty rate overstates rural economic hardship compared with that in urban areas. This study uses data on food insecurity and hunger collected by the Census

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Ice Skating Comes To Chester

The Chester Recreation and Parks District recently announced the opening of an outdoor ice skating rink next to the Truman Collins multi-use field on Moody Meadow Road in Chester, scheduled to end when “Mother Nature” thaws out the ice.
Though scheduled daily from 4 pm to 8 pm, the ice rink will be dependent on our

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Biz Blog: January 2011

Biz Blog
NOT SO BUSINESS AS USUAL
It is not the economy for “business as usual.” It is time to consider long and hard which businesses you are going to support. In the age of online shopping, small mom and pop businesses are getting lost in the twitter of it all. We have to know that if

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Cross Country Skiing Destinations

Cross Country Ski in the Beautiful Sierra Cascade Region of

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Best Snowmobile hot stops

There is nothing like the feeling of a little wind in your face if you’re breaking through fresh powder on the top of a mountain somewhere, behind 700 cc of raw, untamed power. For some, that is exactly why they live where they live and do what they do. For many, a trailer is not

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Real Estate: Housing Market

In November, the National Association of Real Estate reported that average interest rates for long-term mortgages had risen for the first time in two months according to the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.
For the week ending Nov. 18, the average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate contracts climbed off a record low of 4.17 percent

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Best Outdoor Adventures

We asked our writers to revisit all the best places they’ve written about during the first three years of Mountain Valley Living Magazine. It wasn’t easy for anyone to pick. There have been hundreds of great experiences here in the Sierra Cascade region. So we decided to feature “The Best Of” in the first three

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CR Gibbs American Grille Explore, Experience, Engage and Enjoy

By Melissa Wynn 
CR GibbsWelcome to CR Gibbs American Grille,”Where Rumors End and Legends Begin.” I recently enjoyed dinner with a friend at this happening, classy little eatery at 2300 Hilltop Drive in Redding. We were spending the night next door at the Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn and were drawn like moths to a flame

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