Chalet View Lodge- Graeagle/Portola, CA
 Chalet View Lodge The Chalet View Lodge is located on Highway 70 between Graeagle and Portola. Dinner is served inside or on the deck by the outdoor fireplace. People come from miles around to enjoy the fabulous cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a meal in their room. The lodge boasts a pool, hot tub, a duck pond, playground equipment andand six hole practice course for golfers visiting the area’s many fabulous golf courses. There is a health club, spa and salon on the premises as well and a Starbucks in the lobby. They have a great selection of fine wines and now also serve cocktails. Come for dinner or come for a stay.
Visit the Old West at Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon
By Melissa Wynn
 The balcony view from our room #9 After being cooped up in the house through a seven day series of Sierra snow storms, my sister and I decided to cross the mountain. We were in search of some fun and sunshine in Nevada’s famous Comstock Lode. It is only about 15 miles from the US 395 exit 57B to Virginia City, but that short drive is like a time tunnel that carries you from the modern hustle and bustle of Reno back more than a century to the simpler times, reminiscent of the 1860′s. In those days, gold and silver miners filled the saloons of Virginia City by day and many spent their nights a mile down the road at the Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon. We also spent the night in this nostalgic, official historic site that claims the title of Nevada’s oldest operating hotel. Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon first welcomed boarders as the Riesen House around 1859 and remains a most warm and inviting place to hang your hat for a night or two. We arrived excited, chattering about our earlier visit to downtown Virginia City where we met members of The First Regimen of Fort Churchill. Colonel Ringo, Sergeant Whiskey Rivers and his brother Brigadier General GB Rivers were three of the  characters in Civil War period clothing who relive the old west here every weekend. What fun! The feathery hats, floor length dresses, parasols and uniforms made us feel like we were really back in those days. Hotel Manager Melody Reynolds gave a knowing smile as we oooed and ahhhed at the memorabilia on the office door from the Cartwright boys and the Ponderosa.
 Left to right: Sergeant Whiskey Rivers, Colonel Ringo, Brigadier General G.B Rivers of the First Regiment Fort Churchill Now there was a piece of Virginia City history from our own childhood. The flowing drapes in our beautiful, antique furnished room framed an amazing view of the sun setting pink, gold and orange over the rolling, sage dotted hills. The ancient head frame of old Yellow Jacket Mine stands tall next door and I stood there wondering how many miners left this very room for a long day’s work beneath the ground. A fire was laid in our room’s stone fireplace and the copper oil lamp on the thick wooden mantle spoke of days before the light switch was installed. My sister and I sat before the fire awhile wondering about the host of outlaws and celebrities that must have ventured here over the last 150 years.
The Saloon at The Gold Hill is still slinging drinks so we headed downstairs to check it out before dinner. Another roaring fire was burning in the Great Room when we passed through on our way to the tiny full service bar where dollar bills decorate the ceiling. Our charming host, Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon owner Bill Fain, was at his regular post in front of yet another fire, eating his lamb chop dinner and visiting with patrons as if we were all old friends at a planned get together. Everyone felt right at home. My sister ordered a cocktail and I ordered coffee, remarking that I would be driving after dinner. Mark, the bartender, changed my mind by telling me about an extraordinary local gentlemen that shuttles folks around Virginia City, working for donations with no set fee. His name is Grant Smith and he is a great big beautiful doll. Every business in town knows who he is and how to contact him–the friendly neighborhood designated driver. This town rocks! “A little Irish cream in my coffee please.”
 Keith James and Danielle DuBois of Reno, NV enjoy a meal at the hotel. A stroll back through the Great Room and down the hall brought us to Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon’s own Crown Point Restaurant that specializes in gourmet dinners. We were greeted by Executive Chef Randy Bryant. Not only is Randy an excellent chef, he is a delightful barrel of laughs. We asked about the menu and learned that if the ingredients are in the kitchen, Randy will prepare any meal you choose and with a weeks notice he will make sure that the ingredients for your chosen dishes are in the kitchen. Now that is down home service. My sister and I both love sushi so when we saw the Homemade Sushi Rolls Combo ($15), we ordered up. This appetizer included my favorite California Roll with crab and avocado, a Majuro Roll with spicy Ahi Tuna and Ami bi Sweet Shrimp all served with Soy sauce and a wonderful cucumber wasabi sauce that was both cool on the tongue and hot up the nose, a delightful way to start our meal. Next came two fresh green salads topped with a very creamy homemade blue cheese dressing that I would love the recipe for and a warm basket of fresh baked bread. MMMMMM. Our empty salad plates were replaced by a scoop of raspberry sorbet to ready the palette for entree treasures yet to come. My sister had the thick and juicy 10 oz ribeye cut right off the prime ($18) served with sauteed fresh spinach, grilled spaghetti squash and a huge baked potato fully loaded with scallions, butter, sour cream, grated cheese and bacon bits. She took over half of it back to the room in a box. I let Chef Randy choose for me and was delighted when our lovely server brought me a thick Halibut fillet ($22) topped with diced tomatoes, calamara olives and a tangy, buttery sauce, Randy’s own secret creation. He finished my amazing meal with cheesy au gratin potatoes and the same spinach and squash of the evening. As light and flaky and delicious as that halibut was, I still couldn’t finish it all but I gave it noble effort…one more bite. Oh goodness, very stuffed.
Danielle Dubois and Kieth James made the short drive from their Reno home to dine at Crown Point as well and we so enjoyed their company. Chef Randy made Danielle a custom Alfredo dish filled with fresh veggies ($15) and topped it with chips of aged parmesan cheese. Kieth savored The Buffalo Filet Mignon($38), just one of the specialty game dishes served at Crown Point Restaurant. It is wrapped in apple-wood bacon and topped with Chef’s Jack Daniels Red Bell Pepper Sauce. Did I say oooo yummy? Excellent food, service and company, what more can you ask for?
With our tummies full we ventured back to the Saloon and made that call to Grant for our ride to town. We made our $10 donation and decided since we were staying at Nevada’s oldest hotel that we might well get dropped off at The Old Washoe Club,Virginia City’s oldest Saloon. We danced the night away with the locals and a few other visitors to the rockin’ tunes of Road Dawgs, an excellent band that played all our favorite classic rock and kept the crowd lively to the very last song. When the music was finished and the lights came up we saw Grant sitting at a corner table sipping a 7Up, waiting patiently to safely deliver us back to Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon. What a guy!
We drifted off in our soft and comfy bed, dreaming of Comstock adventures. This was a great getaway and rates are very reasonable beginning at just $55 a night for the double bed rooms on a weeknight and topping out a $225 for a weekend night in the Brewery Lodge, a private 3 bedroom residence across the way. Virginia City always has some thing going on. If you would like to visit, you can learn more about Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon and Crown Point Restaurant by visiting goldhillhotel.net or just give owners Bill and Carol Fain a call at 775-847-0111. Tell them Mountain Valley Living sent you and have ball…we did.
 photo courtesy of: The Road Dawgs from Reno, NV
By Eileen Majors
If cabin fever is setting in, a trip to Bucks Lake Lodge may be just the answer. This quaint resort sits on the edge of picturesque Bucks Lake which boasts 17 miles of shoreline. Situated at one mile high, Bucks Lake Lodge is in the Northern Sierra Nevada, just a couple of hours from Reno, and only about an hour’s drive from Oroville and 17 miles southwest of Quincy on Bucks Lake Road (Quincy-Oroville Road).
The lodge is informal and uncomplicated. Tall pines, a crystal clear lake and clean mountain air come with the stay and modest rates go along with their rustic simplicity. Warm and cozy cabins are plenty comfortable and the wondrous scenes of winter are well worth any sacrifice of giving up the 5-star with room service.
The lodge has a great restaurant and a friendly bar too. I have heard that the food is excellent. Cabins with kitchens have the basics including a real stove top percolator; now that is good coffee! Accommodations range from one to three bedrooms and each hold from two to eight persons. An on site store carries most groceries except fresh meat.
It is not an uncommon sight to see a long line up of snowmobiles in front of the Bucks Lake Lodge. Snowmobilers and cross-country skiers visit the Bucks Lake area during winter for its staging facilities and 100 miles of groomed trails. Bucks Lake has long been considered one of the finest snowmobile destinations in the west. In addition to groomed trails, there are hundreds of ungroomed, but marked routes.
Three staging areas are in the vicinity – Four Trees, Bucks Summit, and Big Creek – along with a number of year-round resorts offering lodging and dining. Bucks Lake Road is not plowed beyond Bucks Summit; travel into the resorts must be done via snowmobile, snow cat or cross-country skiing. The turnoff to Bucks Lake Road, just north of Quincy, is on Highway 70 and is well marked. In the winter, expect a 4.5 mile ski or snowmobile ride on a groomed road.
Driving a car or truck on groomed surfaces is prohibited as doing so ruins the road for permitted snowmobile and ski travel. For information on possible snow cat shuttle service, contact the resort.
Visit buckslakelodge.com and click on ‘Winter Fun’ to download a PDF of the Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Trails
Bucks Lake Lodge
& Timberline Inn
P.O. Box 236 Quincy, CA 95971
530-283-2262 • www.buckslakelodge.org
OPEN YEAR ROUND
US Forest Service – Plumas National Forest snow conditions, maps and other useful information: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas/conditions/snow/
By Jan Cox
The day dawned clear with a promise of warming as we headed out for an overnight stay at Sierra Sky Lodge in Cromberg, CA. After a leisurely drive through the canyons we pulled into the driveway of the lodge, just 12 miles south of Quincy. There we were greeted by owner, Wendy Yates, her four beautiful daughters, Gracie, Ruby, Ella and Molly, their friend Lauren and dog, Spartacus.
At this child and pet friendly place, we were shown to our room in one of the two rustic, single story stacked cedar buildings. This cozy room, with its new king sized bed, coffee nook with two chairs and small table, refrigerator and large picture windows, was comfortably cool and welcoming. We were also welcomed by a personalized note letting us know what to expect along with times for breakfast. And on the bed was a surprise package of delicious chocolate bark made by Carey Candy Co. in Quincy.
In front of the buildings, each room has its individual parking space in the shade of beautiful tall pines. All rooms are non-smoking but just outside the door are two garden chairs and a stump table with candle and ashtray for smokers—a perfect place to relax and read our latest novels. As we toured the property, we noticed a nice play area for young children, volleyball net, a patio with chairs and tables and an outside bar-b-q. Finally, near the office, we were delighted to discover their beautiful Tiki themed swimming pool with patio chairs and tables for relaxing.
In the room was a folder with clear directions for our stay and also the story of how this family came here. It seems that in September of 2003, Wendy and Wayne Yates had come to stay with his parents who were vacationing in nearby Graeagle. They immediately fell in love with this beautiful area where Wayne could grab an early breakfast from the Village Bakery and head off to fly fish on the Feather River. They both loved the area and hated to leave. Just as it was time to go, his mother handed them a flier and told them she had found their new business! Sierra Sky Lodge was for sale and so they went to look at it before heading back to Orange County. The rest is history. They have now owned and operated the Lodge for over 5 years and have never regretted the decision to move to the Sierra.
At 4400 feet, it cooled down beautifully that night. Being right on highway 70/89, there was easy access to the lodge and also day time traffic but the night quieted right down and we slept well. When making our reservation, we were directed to a special Italian restaurant just down the road called Trattoria Rosa. Patrick and Lavelle cook and hostess for the many guests in the area six days a week for dinner from 4-9 o’clock. It is closed on Tuesdays. Trattoria Rosa serves a variety of Italian dinners with soup or salad and homemade bread. The menu also offers appetizers and homemade desserts, beer and wine. Our meal there was delicious and we plan to go back to try their gourmet pizzas.
Wendy and Wayne have dreams for their Sierra Sky Lodge. This year it became a bed and breakfast for the first time. We were served a delicious home-made quiche, melon, cinnamon bread and our choice of hot or cold cereals, hot coffee, tea, or chocolate. I was impressed that Wendy also made pancakes for a young boy who was part of a wedding party staying at the lodge. In talking to her, she told us that many fishermen stay at the lodge along with groups of golfers, wedding parties, and vacationers who want their children to have a friendly experience. The lodge is perfect for those traveling with pets. In the future, Wendy and Wayne would like to begin offering special groups, such as scrap booking or quilting groups, a place to stay and to meet together in a local community hall for workshops.
This lodge is located 8 miles West of Graeagle, between Quincy and Portola, and has 6 golf courses within 10 minutes, plus three horseback riding stables, gold panning, antique and craft shopping, lots of hiking trails, fishing in over 100 lakes and miles of rivers and streams, all close by.
Prices vary for the rooms starting at $85 for a standard room with king size bed. They also feature a fireplace room for those who come to play winter sports or just want a little more cozy warmth on cold nights. Room prices (including a house rental nearby), lots of photos, maps and other important information can be found at their easy to use website: www.sierraskylodge.com. Reservations can be made at (530) 836-2344.
ROMANCE PACKAGE WITH HOT SPRINGS POOL
The soft evening breezes blow cool on a porch swing in the Sierras while the midday sun delivers the warmth of a true summer. Ahh summer, what better time to send the kids off to Grandma’s for a week so the hubby and I can find some one on one time…and a porch swing. As it turns out, Drakesbad Guest Ranch has several porch swings and we were even able to take advantage of their all new Romance Package. Bonus! We threw some jeans and swimsuits in an overnight bag as Grandma drove away with the kids. We had our own car in gear before they even got out of our little town.
Drakesbad Guest Ranch lies within the Lassen Volcanic National Park and the drive is spectacular. As we left the pavement for the last few miles by gravel road, it seemed as if the real world just melted away. The main lodge and 20 small cabins tucked in against the mountain were the only signs of humanity. The sprawling meadow that meanders up the valley was home to a handsome buck with antlers still in the velvet and several of his doe friends. Through the meadow a gravel path led the way to a standard size pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a lush lawn. Courtesy of our friendly neighborhood volcano, the pool is constantly fed fresh, natural, hot springs water. The Romance Package includes Champagne served pool side at whatever time you choose. Unlike your typical resort the pool doesn’t close at 10:00 and we were soaking under the stars long after the other guests had drifted off to dreamland. We walked back to our cabin hand in hand guided by the glow of the oil lamp we left burning to light the window of our cabin and a flashlight that managers Ed and Billie Fiebiger were kind enough to loan us. We felt like the only two people in the world. The silence in the woods in the wee hours of morning is like dark silky fur, deep and soft.
A sunset dinner served outdoors at a private table was also part of our special package but evening sprinkles helped us decide to dine with the other guests amid the rustic cabin decor of the dining hall. Three full meals are included with all stays at Drakesbad. The dining hall also serves the general public lunch for $13.50 and dinner for $21.95. Not bad considering that a meal purchase also allows a soak in that wonderful, soothing hot springs pool or the chance to take a horseback ride (subject to availability and fees apply). You really need to make reservations for rooms and meals as much of the season gets booked early.
Dinner inside turned out to be a good time. Ed Fiebiger wore a funny sun visor that had a cap of fuzzy hair and we had a good laugh knowing that a few of the younger guests thought he just had very strange hair. Too funny. Damien Stoy and Marisa Rodera were celebrating their third anniversary. Billie served them cake herself, announced the anniversary and the entire room clapped and joined in their toast. Very romantic. We all shared in cool Caesar salad with anchovies and half loaves of fresh baked garlic bread and real butter just to get us started. Prime Rib medium rare and dripping with juice was our main course served with garlic mashed red potatoes and fresh steamed asparagus. Mercy, mercy what a meal, but who can say no to creme brulle.
Tummys full,
we wandered down to the meadow’s edge and finally spent some time in that porch swing. It wasn’t on the porch but settled between two trees near the main lodge where a family of fat waddling marmots were playing like puppies in the grass. The sky and distant mountains changed color minute by minute and we were content to snuggle and watch mother nature paint by magic. These moments are rare and it was nice to linger.
Breakfast alone at the outdoor table is also included in the Drakesbad Romance Package but we so enjoyed the company of Billie and Ed that we again opted to join them for light and fluffy flapjacks, sausages and good hot coffee. It must have been my lucky day, this is my favorite breakfast. I love to dip my sausage in the warm maple syrup. Sweet, salty, yummo!
After breakfast we took a short, effortless walk to Dream Lake. This tiny lake is so clear and smooth it looks like someone laid a mirror in the middle of a quiet grassy clearing. Dream Lake is also home to a family of beavers who maintain the dam that keeps it full. Drakesbad Guest Ranch keeps a canoe there and guests are welcome to paddle around. We sat on the bench overlooking the water and debated whether to get a sack lunch from the kitchen and go for a picnic or take the three hour horseback ride to Boiling Lake and Terminal Geyser.
The steaming, mysterious, volcanic wonders won in the end. By hike or horseback this part of Lassen Volcanic National Park is a must see for all visitors. Both are truly amazing and talk about a hot date, the Boiling Lake really boils and Terminal Geyser is actually a steam vent that spews like a giant tea kettle around the clock. It doesn’t get much hotter than that.
After our amazing ride was the perfect time for our final special Romance package treat, the one hour massage by Pavel Stafa, the man with the magic hands. Melting. I’m sure we were melting. We couldn’t have dreamed up a better ending to our lovely weekend. I felt like a noodle all the way home.
I highly recommend that those of you who could use a bit of spark back in your relationship to give this Romance Package a whirl. It is only $90 per person extra with a regular stay. It would also be an excellent honeymoon destination. Rates at Drakesbad Guest Ranch start at $155 per person for the lodge rooms and small cabins and top out at $201 for the bungalows and annex. Children stay at a discounted rated. Upcoming specials include shoulder season rates beginning August 24th and Sept. 2nd – Oct 12th if you stay 4 nights your 5th night is free. Parents need a break too so while the kids are at camp or away with friends sweep your sweetie away. Make your lodging or dining reservations early at drakesbad.com or call 1-866-999-0914 and go feel the fire at Drakesbad Guest Ranch.
 
By Melissa Wynn
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 treatments, Chalet View Lodge is just the ticket.
We arrived for our overnight on a warm afternoon in late May and were excited to find this resort experience an “all service venue.” The owners, Carrie and Bob Hickman took turns showing us around the area. There are resort rooms, suites, rustic cabins and the Villa to choose from. We were delighted to have a two story room with a two plush, inviting beds–king downstairs and a double bed in the loft above.
Just beyond our room was an outdoor patio for eating, a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and a 6 hole golf course. We took a walk to a trout pond where we could relax in a wooden rocker or throw in a hook to catch the trout that were hitting the surface. We also noticed horseshoe pits and a bocce ball court. Just beyond the golf course, Carrie told us, we would find trails for hours of hiking.
The Grille is open for indoor/outdoor dining with meals cooked by their full time Chef so no one will have to leave the premises to have a full and complete day. For coffee lovers, there is a Starbucks in the lobby. And for wine lovers, a wine and beer bar.
Bob also took us to the Spa and Fitness Center. Three masseuses work here; there is a steam room and a sauna, and one can get salon treatments or exercise in the fitness center. A large banquet/meeting room and a smaller breakout room are available. These rooms look perfect for group get-togethers, dancing and parties. Both a ramp and stairs lead to the upper floor where they are located.
Bob and Carrie are in their 6th season of ownership and continue to upgrade various parts of the resort to make it that special place that appeals to everyone. You will find this lodge at 72056 Highway 70, just a few miles past the Hwy 89 turn-off to Graeagle, heading toward Portola. Chateau View Lodge is also one of the places to stay in the Plumas Pines, Stay, Play and Dine packages. Prices vary by rooms from $99 to $315 and are less in the low season. For more information go to www.chaletviewlodge.com or call 1-800-510-VIEW, or 530-832-5528.
  Gold Mining towns hold a special interest for me, so when a girlfriend and I decided to take a night away, Greenville, Ca on Hwy 89 was our destination. The 12 mile winding drive along Lake Almanor’s East Shore was spectacular that day. A new blanket of snow had frosted the forest and ribbons of mist danced across the water and settled in the trees, giving a relaxed hush to the day’s mood. A few angelic rays of sunshine sneaked through to set the woods a-twinkle and sprinkles of snow drifted down from the heavily laden branches. It seemed the woods were yawning and stretching after a long winter nap. Getting away from kids and chaos, a nap at Sierra Lodge and Trading Post seemed a wonderful idea to us. Mother Nature knows best.
We arrived late in the afternoon to find the Trading Post Store portion of the business closed for the day but a welcoming sign invited us to check in on the 2nd floor. Old rough cut barn wood graces the walls of the entry hall and several hand painted murals and history tidbits line the path to the main stair case. Several character cutouts painted by artist Stephanie Stemcha occupy Sierra Lodge and Trading Post and I have to say my favorite is the spry old miner and his faithful dog at the bottom of the stairs. He reminded me of my own gold mining Daddy and our old mutt Digger Dog, which made me giggle. A soft love seat and dimly burning lamp, along with a lightly stocked bookshelf, make up one of several quaint sitting areas throughout the 2nd and third floors. Each room on both lodging floors has a hand drawn mining scene above the door, just another touch of detail added to this gold nugget of a lodge. We rang the bell outside the adorable little check in window that brought to mind the telegraph office from an old western movie. Warm and friendly manager Carol was on her way out but still took the time to walk us to our lovely room and invite us to check out the store between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., their regular year round business hours. After peeking at the elaborate window displays on our way in, I was curious to see all the treasures of the 3 room store.
Our comfortable king sized bed was built from logs and I had a great view of downtown from my pillow.  A mountain mural on the walls of our room was another piece of hand painted eye candy that make Sierra Lodge and Trading Post such a treat. The microwave and mini fridge were just we needed for our popcorn and chick flick plans. Plenty of thick soft towels and a good deep bathtub invited a long hot bath, a must on a girls night out. Main Street Dinner House (also featured this month) offers on site fine dining just downstairs so dinner was no fuss and delicious. Afterwards, we enjoyed a quiet night in, curled up under the crocheted afgan we found draped over our corner arm chair. It was good to get away with an old friend. Nightly rates at this golden find are very reasonable at $55.00 per night for the smallest rooms, $65.00 for medium and $75.00 for the largest king rooms like our s.  The third floor houses cute little apartments that rent long term for $550.00-$750.00 per month with all utilities as well as cable t.v. included. A great find for the single guy or young couple moving to Greenville.
Our morning visit to the Trading Post proved to be a shoppers joy. This unique shop has a bit of everything from second hand furniture to fine jewelry. Of course it wouldn’t be a genuine miners place without some real raw gold nuggets and there were plenty of those. Oriental and African art pieces, big game head mounts, stained glass and musical instraments are just a few more of the countless treasures to be found at Sierra Lodge and Trading Post. Owner Ivan Coffman has a great eye for the eccentric and unusual. We bought a delicate silver and tourquoise ring as a momento of our relaxing visit. There are several small antique shops in Greenville and a brochure at each, to help you find them all. We had a great time. So whether you go for the night, the shopping, or just happen to pass through Greenville, drop in on Carol and her fuzzy little pooch Chuck. They’ll be happy to show you around.
Do you ever feel  the need to just wander off into the quiet of the woods? Maybe sit on a fallen log next to the bubbling brook and listen to the birds sing or take a dip in a cool mountain lake that seems to have been forgotten? I visited a place recently in the Lakes Basin that offers all that and more, Gold Lake Lodge near Graeagle, Ca. This peaceful hideaway is adjacent to several hiking trails that lead to 16 sparkling high mountain lakes. The closest of these lakes being a short 20 minute hike from the lodge. You could hike all day and never visit the same lake twice. All of the lakes have fish in them except for the smallest one. Gold Lake Lodge is above 6000 feet in elevation and many of the views along the trails are from the top of the world.  There are also 2 old mine sites and 2 waterfalls to see as you meander along these enchanting forested paths. Eventually, if you wander in the right direction, you will run into the Pacific Crest Trial. Continue reading An Old West Adventure at Gold Lake
DRAKESBAD GUEST RANCH
By Eileen Majors
THE ESCAPE
Long lists of things to pick up at the store, dust on the furniture and a pile of laundry is beckoning me to stay home this weekend. Work has been stacking up for weeks but with wisdom being doled out for free and given without reproach to all who ask, I decided to go ahead and asked for a little enlightenment. I walked past the library table where one grandchild had proudly written their name in the dust and made my way to the quiet of the garden to ponder how to handle the masses of responsibility this week. Isn’t it refreshing how a quiet moment (a moment spent away from all the ‘stuff’) can bring you wise perspective? In no time at all, it was clear that relaxing, quiet moments needed to continue for me, at least for a few days.
Continue reading A Mountaintop Experience
Hey guys, wouldn’t it be cool to take a vacation where the fishing is listed in the 50 best fly fishing destinations to try before you die, and still pamper your wife with elegant accomidations? There is just the place between Burney and Fall River Mills, Ca just a mile or so off Hwy 299. Clearwater Lodge on the Pit River is the picture of tranquility from the moment you pull into the circular drive lined with huge old sycamore trees. Continue reading Pit River Paradise and Waterfalls
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