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- Written by: Clear Lake State Park
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — Clear Lake State Park is set to resume its nature walks this month.
Starting on March 12 at 9 a.m., the park will start its spring season nature walks, which will take place on the second Saturday of the month, running through June.
Participants should meet at the Visitor Center parking lot at 9 a.m.
The walks will last about one and a half to two hours and will be an easy stroll on well groomed trails with little or no grade.
Walkers should wear sturdy shoes, wear a hat, bring water and binoculars and dress for the weather.
All hikers are urged to practice good safe COVID protocol in accordance with county guidelines.
Entry into the park will be free for participants. Rain will cancel the walk.
The March walk will be led by CLSP docent Brad Barnwell.
Barnwell has been leading hikes in the park for the last 20 years and is an avid bird watcher and wildlife photographer.
This month Barnwell is extending a special invitation to the regular park walkers/users who would like to know a little more about the flora and fauna in the park.
He will highlight the hopeful return of the park’s nesting osprey.
Anyone having special needs should contact the Clear Lake State Park Sector Office at 707-279-2267.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.
The front entrance kiosk phone number is 707-279-4293.
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- Written by: California State Parks
LOWER LAKE, Calif.— The California Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that after a lengthy pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, monthly “Second Saturday” guided nature walks will begin once again at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.
The next scheduled walk will be held on Saturday, March 12, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Leading the March walk will be State Parks Docent and Certified California Naturalist Henry Bornstein.
The hike will cover parts of the Cache Creek Nature Trail, the Marsh Trail and the Ridge Trail.
The hike is over mostly level terrain and will cover about 3 miles at a leisurely pace. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the ranch house and barn complex yard – the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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- Written by: Lake County Land Trust
Volunteers have noticed that most people prefer arriving later in the day so an effort is being made to accommodate them.
The preserve offers a moderate one and a half mile walk where visitors will see birdlife and even some mammals like foxes and coyotes.
A volunteer will open the gate at 10 a.m. and visitors are asked to sign in before embarking on a pleasant morning walk.
The nature center remains closed due to COVID-19 concerns but visitors are welcome to enjoy the walk and the open air back porch.
Go to the Lake County Land Trust website for more information and don’t mistake the Rodman Preserve for the Rodman Slough County Park which is down the road from the Preserve on the Nice/Lucerne cutoff.
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- Written by: Mendocino National Forest
Current information on campgrounds and trailheads can be found on the forest website.
Several campgrounds and trailheads identified in Forest Order 08-22-01 remain closed due to safety hazards from the 2018 Ranch fire and 2020 August Complex.
These recreation sites remain closed to the public:
• Forest Trail No. 85463;
• Cedar Camp Campground;
• Copper Butte Trailhead;
• Hammerhorn Campground;
• Kingsley Glade Campground;
• Lower Nye Campground;
• Plaskett Meadows Campground;
• Smokehouse Ridge Trailhead;
• Soldier Ridge Trailhead;
• Sugar Springs Campground;
• Sugarfoot Campground;
• West Crocket Trailhead;
• West Crocket Campground.
Forest officials remind visitors to continue recreating responsibly.
“We want visitors to have fun, but we ask everyone to make smart decisions,” said Mendocino National Forest Supervisor Ann Carlson.
“Let someone know where you’re going,” Carlson said. “Bring extra supplies and pack out your trash. It’s also a good idea to carry a satellite phone in case of an emergency. Downed trees and falling limbs continue to be a hazard on the forest. Visitors should bring a chainsaw and plan for alternate routes in case roads become impassable.”