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By Melissa Wynn
Back in 1865, General John Bidwell, founder of the City of Chico, California, began construction on a stately, three story, 26 room Victorian mansion on his 26,000 acre ranch in what
Continue reading THE BIDWELL MANSION… Throughout our lives there are several occasions that we wish to be extraordinary in way that builds a memory so special that we never forget. Johnston Family Carriages is in the business of adding an everlasting element to your special occasions with rides in an antique, Amish built, horse drawn carriage. Jackie Continue reading One Horse Open Sleigh… Bookmark to:
            What if all of the oil in the world dried up? I know, it’s not going to dry up but what if for some reason, (natural disaster, political turmoil, plot by evil genius) the world was to see a massive shortage of petroleum? It wouldn’t be the first time and
Continue reading Run a car on wood?… By: Melissa Wynn & Ben Graham 1 small red onion (diced) Combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl and chill. Simple takes less than 10 minutes and goes great at all occasions. Bookmark
Continue reading Spicy Shrimp Cocktail… by Mary Hasselwander Well, winter weather is here and getting your vehicle ready for travel is important. The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) offers guidelines and tips to help motorists with the challenges of winter driving. Continue reading Winter Driving Tips from Caltrans… Bookmark to:
Carrie Wilson is a 20-year DFG veteran and an avid outdoor enthusiast, angler and hunter. She is a marine biologist with an ample background of professional experience working in both fisheries and wildlife management. An established award-winning outdoor writer, Carrie enjoys tackling the tough questions from the public and will Continue reading NEW MONTHLY FEATURED OUTDOOR COLUMNIST… Bookmark to:
By Carrie Wilson California black bear cubs are typically born in early February while the sow is hibernating. The newborn cubs weigh less than a pound at birth and continue developing while suckling. They emerge with the sow from their dens in April or May at five to seven pounds. According to Bob Stafford, a Continue reading WHEN BEARS SLEEP, Cubs Arrive… Bookmark to:
Calendar December, 2008 Continue reading Calendar of Events December, 2008… Bookmark to:
Throughout the season, you will find picturesque holiday displays surrounding the line up of red buildings in downtown Graeagle, CA. On Saturday, December 6, 2008, the Graeagle Holiday Festival will take over the tiny town in the Sierras. Free sleigh rides, carolers strolling through town and shops featuring seasonal scenes of yesteryear lay the back drop. Continue reading Graeagle Provides Perfect Holiday Scenes… Bookmark to:
By Jan Cox
With Thanksgiving just past and Christmas right around the corner you may be asking yourself how you can eat right with all this marvelous food set before you. Or you may be eating everything in sight, while writing your resolution to take the added pounds off
Continue reading Healthy Eating for the Holidays… Maybe next year! Okay, you just got your tree over Thanksgiving and now it’s time to deck the halls, the house, the tree and the yard. You climb up to that space over the rafters in the garage where the holiday decorations are stored. Maybe your decorations are in an attic storage, Continue reading Organizing those holiday decorations… Bookmark to:
Doing the town up right… QUINCY, CA
It happens all the time. Folks from small towns packing up their bags… to go shopping. Usually it’s folks heading off to big malls and box stores for things they can’t get at
Continue reading Doing the town up right…… By Louise Biggs Upward Bound Coordinator Feather River College
Here in the Sierras wind blows in the month of December causing the tree tops to sway and dance. The sting of cold air chills the hands and face; however, it is the lights of the season that
Continue reading Raising Students Sierra Style… By: Melissa Wynn
Early December usually finds me hustling and bustling with last minute shopping and decorating. This year is no different but I found a way to make it fun and relaxing. An overnight visit to The Sleepy Pines Motel and Blue Petunia
Continue reading Sleep and Shop at The Sleepy Pines Motel… Mt. Lassen Visitors’ Center Welcomes Holiday Visitors
The brand new Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at Mt. Lassen National Park is open all year, daily from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., closing only December 25. The facility is located at the southwest entrance of the park on State Route 89 and can
Continue reading Mt. Lassen Visitors’ Center Welcomes Holiday Visitors… Contributed by Michelle Williams, Banner Lassen Medical Center Every year you rush through the holidays in a frenzy of shopping, eating, drinking, and traveling. You spend too much. You overindulge. Your stress level goes through the roof. And when it’s all over, you vow that next year you’ll do
Continue reading Volunteering Brings out the Christmas Spirit… Happy Holidays Mountain Valley neighbors! Tis once again the season to put up the Christmas tree. My favorite part is cutting day. Hot chocolate, snowball fights, and the hunt for the perfect tree are all part of the tradition. Cutting permits are currently on sale for $10.00, limit 2 per household, and Continue reading Christmas Tree Cutting Permits… Bookmark to:
Christmas is a time of year that inspires wonders and awe in the eyes of the children. The winter world is all a-twinkle and their dreams revolve around Santa. Imagine presenting the wish list to the man in red himself on a nighttime ride aboard
Continue reading All Aboard The Santa Train 2008… Early December usually finds me hustling and bustling with last minute shopping and decorating. This year is no different but I found a way to make it fun and relaxing. An overnight visit to The Sleepy Pines Motel and Blue Petunia Gifts turned out to be just what I needed. After a chilly Continue reading Sleep and Shop the Sierra at The Sleepy Pines Motel… Bookmark to:
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