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LOWER LAKE – The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) is offering once a month guided nature walk through Anderson Marsh’s oak woodlands and riparian habitat, followed by a Ranch House tour, on three upcoming Saturday mornings: June 19, July 17 and Aug. 21.
Meet in front of the Ranch House at 8 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife to be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard – walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
The nature walk is ADA accessible.
Experience the flora and fauna of the marsh, Cache Creek, hear about the history of the area and after the walk, tour the 19th Century Ranch House.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the walks email
For more information about the park, visit www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=483.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On waterways across the country, boating season begins this week.
To help boaters and anglers brush up on their boating safety, the BoatUS Foundation has the following six tips.
Life jackets: Ensure that you have enough life jackets to fit everyone aboard – including the kids. Next, ensure all are in good condition and easy to reach. Inflatable life jackets need to be opened, inspected, inflated manually and have their CO2 cartridge checked. For more information on the requirements go to www.BoatUS.com/foundation/guide/equipment.html.
VHF radio: If you don’t have one you may be taking an unnecessary risk. A cell phone won’t summon the closest potential rescuers – your fellow boaters or anglers, and today a VHF radio can be purchased for as little as $100. If you have a handheld VHF ensure the battery is charged. “Digital Selective Calling” VHF radios need to be registered and an MMSI number issued to the boat in order to gain all of their superior safety benefits such as a one-button mayday feature. For a VHF radio tutorial, go to www.BoatUS.com/mmsi.
The anchor: Unlike a car, a boat never stops moving, even in an emergency. Having an anchor and rode in good condition with the bitter end firmly secured to the boat will prevent drifting and give you time to think things through and make it easier for others to find you. To help you select an anchor, go to www.BoatUS.com/foundation/guide/navigation_30.html.
Inventory and review all safety gear: Double-check to ensure you have all of the mandated safety gear such as signaling devices and fire extinguishers, as well as other safety gear, such as GPS and updated charts. It’s also a good idea to brief your guests and crew on where the important items are located – such as fire extinguishers – and how to use the VHF radio. Check out trip planning information at www.BoatUS.com/foundation/guide/trip.html.
Get a vessel safety check: A free vessel safety check from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary or US Power Squadrons is easy to arrange and can help you identify potential safety issues aboard your boat. Go to www.safetyseal.net to find an examiner near you or to take a “virtual” vessel safety check.
File a float plan: Before you leave home, tell someone where you are going and what time you are expected to return. This person should be able to go to the authorities if you fail to check back in by a certain time. A sample float plan can be found at www.BoatUS.com/seaworthy/floatplan.pdf.
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE – The H.V.L. Men's Niners Golf Club held a two man, better ball competition on June 10.
Tied for first, with combined nets of 28, were the teams of Wayne Baker and Dick Kistner, and Dennis Day and Chet Patterson.
Coming in a close second at 29 were the teams of Juergen Haller and Bill Lyon, Mike Casolo and Bill Helt, Rick Canevari and Tony D'Agosta, Ron Clark and Brian Panizzera, Mason Butler and Pete Gumina, and Doug Carter and Tom Sowell.
Fifty men – 25 teams – participated in this event.
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RED BLUFF, Calif. – Beginning Wednesday, June 9, visitors will be able to go online to reserve campsites at Sycamore Grove Campground, located at the Red Bluff Recreation Area on the Mendocino National Forest.
Previously, Sycamore Grove Campground was operated on a first-come first-served basis. While the public will still be able to rent a campsite without a reservation, stays will be limited to two nights at a time without prior reservations. Visitors with reservations can stay at sites for up to 10 calendar days in a 45 day period in accordance with current regulations.
Reservations may be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service at: www.Recreation.gov.
The Web site provides user-friendly, one-stop shopping for visitors interested in reserving Federal Recreation facilities, including campgrounds, cabins, lookouts and more.
“This Web site is an outstanding tool which can assist visitors with planning their vacations, and provide them peace of mind knowing that they have a spot waiting for them upon arrival at their favorite recreation destinations,” said Mendocino National Forest Recreation Officer Tricia Christofferson.
The campground is located near the Sacramento River. There are 30 shaded campsites, some with electric hookups.
The convenient location off Interstate 5 in Red Bluff makes it a popular stop for both locals and travelers wanting a camping experience without the long drive to more remote forest areas.
Other recreation facilities on the Mendocino National Forest that may be reserved through the National Recreation Reservation Service are Gray Pine and Masterson Group Campgrounds, both on the Grindstone Ranger District, and Pine Mountain Lookout, located on the Upper Lake Ranger District near Lake Pillsbury.
For more information, please contact the Mendocino National Forest at 530-934-3316 or visit www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino.