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- Written by: Leona Butts
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. On Saturday, Nov. 6, join park docent Walt Lyon for a walk on the Indian Nature Trail in Clear Lake State Park, 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
Meet Lyon at the entrance parking lot at 8:30 a.m. to start the ascent of this intriguing hillside trail. Wear sturdy walking shoes for safety on this trail. There is no entrance fee to the park for participating in walks. However, rain cancels the walk.
Seasonal changes are taking place rapidly in the landscape. It is an excellent time to recognize the ways in which different plants disperse their seeds and prepare for regeneration. Some year-round residents, like the western gray squirrel, are preparing for winter.
Lyon, who understands the history of the park and the importance of maintaining it for future generations, will describe how Native Americans used the natural resources along this trail to enrich and sustain their lives.
Many plants were used for both medicinal purposes and a food source. Find out which plants were used to help with catching fish.
The Indian Nature Trail was built in 1959 for a mere $1,000 to give park visitors a great walking experience, as well as showing the importance of the natural resources in the park.
Join Lyon for an inspirational outdoor experience on this trail for all seasons.
Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association sponsors walks throughout the year. Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for additional information and photos of Clear Lake State Park.
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The results were:
Match play: Phil Tyler became the 2010 Club Champion with a win in the final match.
Sweeps: Gold flight – Rick Conrad and Jim Cary tied for first with low nets of 33; Bill Helt and John Jones tied for third, one stroke back, with nets, 34. Purple flight – Brian Panizzera finished with the lowest net of the day, 30, while Pete Gumina was second at 31, and Tom Sowell third at 33.
Closest to the par 3 pins were Dave Mann and Phil Tyler.
Brian Panizzera scored the only chip-in.
Twenty men participated in the day's events.
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The closure order covers the entire Forest, including the Grindstone, Upper Lake and Covelo Ranger Districts.
The closure was originally scheduled to lift tomorrow. However, there are more storms forecasted to affect the area through the weekend.
The storms last weekend left trails saturated and muddy. The coming storm systems are likely to bring more water to the forest and trail system.
Using the trails in their current condition would result in damage not only to the trails, but would also impact other resources including soils, water quality and wildlife habitat.
“We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as the temporary OHV trail system closure is extended for an additional week,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Contreras. “Mendocino National Forest employees recognize the value of the OHV trail system and the opportunities it provides the public and local communities. Waiting for conditions to improve and the trails to dry out will help us continue to provide quality recreation areas for OHV riders.”
The Emergency Trail Closure for the Mendocino National Forest is formally referenced under Order Number 08-10-07.
Violation of this closure order is punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000 for an individual, $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months imprisonment or both.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino .
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The closure order covers the entire forest, including the Grindstone and Upper Lake Ranger districts.
The closure is the result of rain received over the weekend, leaving trails saturated and muddy.
Between 2 and 6 inches of rain was received across the forest during the recent storms.
Additional storm systems in the current forecast are likely to bring more water to the forest and trail system.
Using the trails in their current condition would result in damage not only to the trails, but would also impact other resources including soils, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
“We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation with the temporary OHV trail system closure,” said Forest Supervisor Tom Contreras. “By closing the trails now and preventing further damage, we are reducing the risk of longer closures for costly repairs and restoration efforts. Waiting for conditions to improve and the trails to dry out will help us continue to provide quality recreation areas for OHV riders.”
The Emergency Trail Closure for the Mendocino National Forest is formally referenced under Order Number 08-10-06.
Violation of this closure order is punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000 for an individual, $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months imprisonment or both.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316 or visit www.fs.usda.gov/mendocino.