July 16, 2009
Get Outside and Hike to Whiskeytown Falls
Join a Park Ranger for a hike to beautiful Whiskeytown Falls on Friday July 24 and 31. Call 530 242-3438 for time and reservations.
June 22, 2009
Whiskeytown to host four artists from New York
The National Park Service at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will host four artists from New York this summer as part of its Artist-in-Residence Program.
June 12, 2009
Free Patio Boat Tours at Whiskeytown NRA
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, in partnership with Forever Resorts, will offer free patio boat tours of Whiskeytown Lake as part of the national Free Fee Weekend on June 20-21, 2009.
June 08, 2009
Lichen Not Fungus and Algae Photo Exhibit
Park guests will have the unique opportunity to ‘get up close and personal’ with lichens. Ken De Camp, nature photographer and retired Forest Service employee will have on display a collection of images he has spent decades in the North State photographing.
May 01, 2009
Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project Begins
Work to improve Chinook salmon and steelhead trout habitat within Clear Creek below Whiskeytown Dam is beginning at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
April 14, 2009
Whiskey Creek Boat Launch and Parking Temporarily Closed
The boat launch and parking area at Whiskey Creek in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will be closed to the public April 20-24, and April 27-May 1, 2009.
April 10, 2009
Trails Re-Open at Whiskeytown
The National Park Service is re-opening all trails, including the trail to Whiskeytown Falls for the summer season beginning Friday April 10th.
April 10, 2009
Whiskeytown Waterfall Week Begins April 25
April 25 through May 3 has been designated “Waterfall Week” at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
March 10, 2009
Shasta Bally Newsletter March 2009
At this stage in the process, the
NPS has refined the alternatives.
Alternative E remains dismissed,
and Alternative F is preliminarily
identified as the preferred alternative.
February 25, 2009
Trail to Whiskeytown Falls is Closed - Bridge Out
Effective immediately the National Park Service has closed its most popular trail to Whiskeytown Falls after a series of strong storms passed through the area washing out one of the bridges.
February 24, 2009
Photo Images of Whiskeytown Cemetery at Visitor Center
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has on display a series of photographic images from Whiskeytown’s unique cemetery. Entitled “Saints, Angels, Scoundrels, and Heroes”, the exhibition can be seen now through March 15th at Whiskeytown Visitor Center.
February 02, 2009
Whiskeytown Seeking Volunteers
The National Park Service is searching for nine new Volunteer Information Specialists who will work in the Visitor Center at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
January 31, 2009
Man arrested in drug deal at Whiskeytown
On January 29, 2009, an Angels Camp man and his son were contacted by park rangers at a trailhead adjacent to highway 299 at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
January 15, 2009
Trail to Whiskeytown Falls Reopens
The National Park Service has re-opened its most popular trail to Whiskeytown Falls after a series of days of fair weather and a long term dry spell is predicted.
January 12, 2009
Painting Exhibit at Whiskeytown Visitor Center
Original oil paintings by local artists Diana Troxell and Bruce Davidson will be on view at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area’s Visitor Center until February 14, 2009.
January 08, 2009
Shasta Bally Update January 06, 2009
Based on discussions at the meeting and subsequent comments from the public and current tenants, two requests are being implemented in this planning effort. First, the initial public comment period is being extended to February 15, 2009 from its initial date of January 15, 2009. In addition, a fifth alternative will be considered – “Alternative F: Permit New Structures and Enlargement of Existing Telecommunications Infrastructure.”
December 17, 2008
James K. Carr Trail to Whiskeytown Falls Is Closed for Rainy Season
With the arrival of rain predicted to begin by this weekend and continue well into next week, the National Park Service will close the James K. Carr trail to Whiskeytown Falls.
December 05, 2008
Shasta Bally Summit Public Scoping
Public Scoping Meeting Regarding the Future Management of the Summit of Shasta Bally. Preliminary alternatives range from continuing the current operations to phasing out and re-locating the telecommunication facilities over a 10 to15 year period.
December 02, 2008
Dry Weather Allows Temporary Re-opening of Whiskeytown Falls Trail
The National Park Service has re-opened its most popular trail to Whiskeytown Falls after a series of days of fair weather since the first rains of the season. The James K. Carr trail to Whiskeytown Falls will be open until the rains return. Whiskeytown Falls lies within the Crystal Creek drainage, which was the least impacted by the fires and the safest to temporarily re-open to public use.
November 25, 2008
Stay in the Woods at a Whiskeytown Artists Cabin
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area as part of the National Park Service’s Artist-in-Residence Program and in partnership with Turtle Bay Exploration Park, is seeking professional artists working in all visual arts mediums, including photographers, sculptors, painters, land-artists, video artists, etc. to apply to participate in the 2009 Residency program.
November 24, 2008
FREE HOLIDAY IN THE PARKS CELEBRATION AT WHISKEYTOWN NRA AND SHASTA STATE HISTORIC PARK
The National Park Service and California State Parks invite you to a free “Old-Time Holiday” celebration at Shasta State Historic Park and Whiskeytown's Tower House Historic District on Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be no entrance fee, and visitors will be treated to festivities and refreshments at both parks throughout the day.
November 01, 2008
Closures at Whiskeytown
Closures at Whiskeytown with the arrival of rain and possible debris flows
August 15, 2008
Boulder Creek Falls among more areas to open at Whiskeytown
Nearly two months after dry lighting caused wildfires and park closures, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is slowly returning to normalcy.
July 28, 2008
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS RESUME AT WHISKEYTOWN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Free ranger-guided programs at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area have resumed after fires and smoky conditions caused the cancelation of many activities in the park.
July 28, 2008
Lower Clear Creek Anadromous Fish Restoration and Management Project Environmental Assessment released for 30-day public comment period
The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management have released the Lower Clear Creek Anadromous Fish Restoration and Management Project Environmental Assessment for a 30-day public comment period.
July 25, 2008
Lower Clear Creek Anadromous Fish Restoration and Management
The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management have released the Lower Clear Creek Anadromous Fish Restoration and Management Project Environmental Assessment for a 30-day public comment period. This project addresses potential restoration activities along lower Clear Creek between Whiskeytown Dam and the confluence with the Sacramento River. These restoration activities are planned to improve habitat for native fish including the federally listed Sacramento River spring-run Chinook salmon and steelhead trout.
June 25, 2008
Whiskeytown Complex June 25 Update
Approximately 3000 acres have burned on Shasta Bally as four fires continue to converge. Nearly 100 firefighters are working to contain the fires before they reach structures and high voltage transmission lines.
June 24, 2008
Whiskeytown Complex June 24 Update
Four fires continue to burn in Whiskeytown with no estimated date of containment. New fire closures include lower Crystal Creek road and Mill Creek Trail.
June 23, 2008
Whiskeytown Complex June 23 Update
There are currently four active fires burning in the park with no estimate of containment.
Peltier Valley Road, Shasta Bally Road at Kennedy Memorial Drive, including all trails above Kennedy Memorial Drive, and backcountry campsites Brandy Creek 1,2 and Sheep Camp. The trail to Boulder Creek Falls is also closed.
June 22, 2008
Fires at Whiskeytown
An early morning lightning storm ignited at least six fires on Saturday June 21, 2008, in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Two fires continue to burn actively on Shasta Bally, therefore the Boulder Creek Falls Trail and Shasta Bally Road (above Sheep Camp) are closed to visitors.
June 21, 2008
Whiskeytown Fires 21 June 2008
Whiskeytown currently has at least four wildfires burning in the park started during a lightening storm on June 21.
Currently The Boulder Creek Falls trail is closed to visitors, to allow access for firefighters.
June 02, 2008
Moonlight Kayak Tours Highlight Summer Programs at Whiskeytown
Moonlight kayak tours will highlight the beginning of the summer ranger-guided activities at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. These very popular programs will be offered at 7:30PM starting on Friday, June 13 and continue each evening through Tuesday, June 17. Reservations will be taken for these special tours beginning on Monday, June 2 from 9am to 12 noon by calling (530) 242-3462.
June 02, 2008
South Fork Mountain Road Free Permit Process
For those individuals that wish to cross through the park to access the lands beyond the park boundary or those park visitors with a valid disability card can request a day use permit for vehicle access through the South Fork Mountain gate.
May 30, 2008
Quagga Mussel Prevention Program
Whiskeytown has implemented a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention Program. The park is requesting that all vessel owners certify their boat is free of aquatic nuisance species prior to being launched at Whiskeytown Lake.
May 29, 2008
South Fork Mountain Road Closure Effective June 1 2008
On June 1, 2008, the National Park Service will be closing the road access gate on South Fork Mountain Road to motor vehicles. Only official vehicles, businesses, and residents will be allowed access in motor vehicles on the road.
April 24, 2008
Scouts Help Whiskeytown's Native Plant Garden on Earth Day
Despite wind and rain, Cub Scouts from Dens 5, 41, 42, and 181 helped Park Rangers from Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Shasta State Historic Park clean out weeds and exotic (non-native) plants from the Native Plant Garden at Whiskeytown’s Visitor Center.
April 21, 2008
Junior Ranger Day Gets Kids in Parks
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will celebrate the 2nd Annual National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday April 26, 2008. This special day will celebrate Junior Rangers and provide the opportunity for children and their families to explore and learn about Whiskeytown while having fun.
April 15, 2008
Waterfall Week Begins April 20th at Whiskeytown
April 20 through April 26 has been designated “Waterfall Week” at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Activities will feature scheduled hikes to the three main waterfalls, on-site artists, and National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 26.
March 21, 2008
Davis Gulch Trail at Whiskeytown Re-opens
The Davis Gulch Trail at Whiskeytown, closed on March 2nd due to a mountain lion sighting, has been re-opened. Park Rangers have been patrolling and monitoring the trail and have found no evidence of further mountain lion activity along the trail. Rangers will continue patrols of the trail.
March 18, 2008
School and Youth Group Hikes Offered
The National Park Service is offering free guided hikes to Whiskeytown Falls for school or youth groups during the month of April and May in preparation for Waterfall Week which will start Sunday, April 20
March 12, 2008
Volunteer Campground Host Opportunities at Whiskeytown
The National Park Service is looking for volunteers willing to work and live at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area this summer. Positions are available at Brandy Creek RV and at Oak Bottom Campgrounds. Volunteer hosts are required to supply their own camper, trailer or RV.
February 26, 2008
Reception for Artist In Residence
The public is invited to a reception Friday, February 29th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Whiskeytown National Recreation Visitor Center to view artworks donated to the park by Whiskeytown's 2007 National Parks Artist-in-Residence
November 24, 2007
FREE HOLIDAY IN THE PARKS CELEBRATION AT WHISKEYTOWN
The National Park Service and California State Parks invite you to a free “Old-Time Holiday” celebration at Shasta State Historic Park and Whiskeytown's Tower House Historic District on Saturday, December 1, 200 7 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. There will be no entrance fee, and visitors will be treated to festivities and refreshments at both parks throughout the day.
November 13, 2007
Whiskeytown Falls Hike
Join a Park Ranger on a hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Saturday November 24, 2007 at 10:00 am. Visitors should meet at the James K. Carr Trailhead located 4 miles up Crystal Creek Road off of Highway 299 west. Parking is limited so consider carpooling.
November 13, 2007
WHISKEYTOWN NRA SEEKING NEW VOLUNTEERS
The park is currently looking for friendly people to assist with staffing the Visitor Center with shifts available on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning immediately. Training will be provided. Duties include greeting visitors and providing information about the area, as well as selling park passes and retail items.
November 07, 2007
Whiskeytown Artist-In-Residence Exhibit at Turtle Bay
Photographs by Marissa Carlisle, current Artist-in-Residence at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, will be on display at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding until December 18th.
November 05, 2007
Waiver of Fees for Veterans and Members of the US Armed Forces on Veterans Day
On Veteran’s Day, which falls on Sunday, November 11, all U.S. veterans, members of the U.S. armed forces and their families will be admitted free-of-charge to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and to most public lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture.
October 30, 2007
WHISKEYTOWN WORKING TO REDUCE FUELS AND PROTECT COMMUNITIES
Superintendent Jim Milestone announced that Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is planning a series of hazardous fuel reduction projects this fall and winter.
October 15, 2007
Artists: Stay in the Woods at a Whiskeytown Cabin
Whiskeytown National Recreation in partnership with Turtle Bay Exploration Park of Redding, CA, is seeking artists to be part of the National Park Service’s Artist-in-Residence Program. Professional artists working as photographers, sculptors and painters are encouraged to apply for the 2008 Artist-in-Residence Program.
October 05, 2007
16th Annual Lakeshore Clean-up at Whiskeytown
The Friends of Whiskeytown and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area are being joined by local businesses and supporters to help clean up litter this Saturday, October 13th starting with sign up at 8:30 AM at the Visitor Center on Highway 299.
August 31, 2007
Kayak and Hiking Tours Continue in September
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will continue to offer kayak and hiking tours into the month of September. “Visitors will have several more opportunities to attend ranger-guided kayak tours on the lake and hikes into the backcountry providing them with different perspectives of the natural wonders we have in the park,” stated superintendent Jim Milestone.
August 22, 2007
New Concession Contract Open for Proposals
On August 16, 2007, the National Park Service at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area released for public review the Concession Business Opportunity for Marina Services at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
July 11, 2007
California Invasive Weed Awareness Week at Whiskeytown
Invasive Weed Awareness Week July 16th through July 22nd in California urges all Californians, during that week, to participate in activities that raise awareness of both the scourge of harmful nonnative weeds and methods to prevent their pernicious spread.
June 22, 2007
Dogs Diapers and Detritus
How clean our water remains is largely up to humans and our visitors and park management activities.
June 16, 2007
Special Ranger Guided Programs at Whiskeytown NRA
The National Park Service has added several special programs in addition to the regular Ranger Guided activities at Whiskeytown NRA.
May 21, 2007
Whiskeytown's Waterfall Week Begins May 20th
May 20 through May 26 has been designated “Waterfall Week” at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The week will begin with a fee-free day on Sunday May 20, when the park will waive the normal daily entrance fee of $5.00.
May 18, 2007
Ranger Guided Activities Offered on Memorial Day Weekend
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will offer a variety of ranger guided activities during the Memorial Day weekend beginning on Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28.
May 14, 2007
Whiskeytown Artist-in-Residence Open Cabin
The public is invited to an “Open Cabin” hosted by Artist-in-Residence Lynne Cunningham on Thursday, May 24th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
May 10, 2007
Free Painting on Location Workshop at Whiskeytown
The public is invited to participate in a "plein air" painting (outdoor painting) workshop on Saturday, May 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
May 10, 2007
Plein Air Painters Exhibition at Whiskeytown
The Whiskeytown Plein Air Painters, a newly formed group of Northern California artists, will demonstrate the technique of “plein air” painting and exhibiting completed works of art during Whiskeytown National Recreation Area’s “Waterfall Week Celebration”.
April 30, 2007
Summer Youth Conservation Corps Jobs at Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will be accepting applications for its summer Youth Conservation Corp program. Anyone between the ages of 15 and 18 years of age may apply.
April 24, 2007
Public Comment Sought on Tower House Interim Site Management Plan
NOTE: The comment period for this project has been temporarily delayed; however, once published, plan will remain available for public review for 30 days. If you would like a paper copy mailed to you, please leave your name and postal address. Alternatively, you may also leave an email address or telephone number for notification when it is available.
April 17, 2007
Deadline to Submit Snapshots for Whiskeytown Exhibit Near
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area would like to remind the public that the deadline to submit copies of their favorite “snapshot” for exhibition at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center is nearing. The deadline to submit is Sunday, May 15, 2007.
April 16, 2007
Campground Host Opportunities Available at Whiskeytown
The National Park Service is looking for volunteers willing to work and live at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area this summer. Positions are available at Brandy Creek RV and at Oak Bottom Campgrounds.
April 04, 2007
Parks Working Together Earth Day Event
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will be joining forces with Shasta State Historical Park in hosting the first annual “Parks Working Together” Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 21st.
April 04, 2007
Artist Quilt on Display
A large wall-hung quilt depicting Whiskeytown Lake will be on view through April 29th at the Whiskeytown Visitor Center.
March 12, 2007
Waterfall Week at Whiskeytown Begins May 20
May 20 through May 26 has been designated "Waterfall Week" at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
March 05, 2007
Areas Temporarily Closed to Protect Nesting Bald Eagles
Superintendent Jim Milestone announced that Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has temporarily closed selected areas of the lake and shoreline along with the Davis Gulch Trail to all public access in order to protect critical wildlife habitat for nesting Bald eagles. The closures will remain in effect as long as needed, but no later than July 31, 2007.
March 04, 2007
Whiskeytown Falls Hike In March
Join a Park Ranger on a hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Saturday March 17, 2007 at 10:00 am. Visitors should meet at the James K. Carr Trailhead located 4 miles up Crystal Creek Road off of Highway 299 west. Parking is limited so consider carpooling.
February 22, 2007
2nd Annual Amateur Snapshot Exhibition
The public is invited to submit copies of their favorite "snapshot" for exhibition at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Visitor Center.
February 08, 2007
WHISKEYTOWN IS WORKING TO REDUCE FUELS
As weather conditions permit, Whiskeytown will cut brush and burn piles along shaded fuelbreaks and burn two prescribed fire units
February 07, 2007
WHISKEYTOWN NRA SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
The park is currently looking for friendly people to assist with staffing the Visitor Center with shifts available on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays beginning immediately.
February 02, 2007
New Reservation Service for Whiskeytown Group Areas
Whiskeytown National Recreation has a new reservation service for Dry Creek Group Campground and Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area.
February 02, 2007
Winter hike to Whiskeytown Falls
Join a Park Ranger on a hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Saturday February 10, 2007 at 10:00 am.
January 10, 2007
Hike to Whiskeytown Falls January 20th
Join a Park Ranger on a hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Saturday January 20, 2007 at 10:00 am. Visitors should meet at the James K. Carr Trailhead located 4 miles up Crystal Creek Road off of Highway 299 west. Parking is limited so consider carpooling.
December 08, 2006
Boat Marina Public Meeting
Public Meeting to Discuss Whiskeytown Lake's Boat Marinas
November 10, 2006
Brandy Creek Trail Has New Bridge
A new trail bridge is nearly completed on the trail to Brandy Creek Falls.
November 09, 2006
Hike to Whiskeytown Falls
Join a Park Ranger on a hike to Whiskeytown Waterfall and view fall colors.
November 04, 2006
Holiday in the Parks Celebration at Whiskeytown and Shasta State Park
Free "Old-Time Holiday" celebration at Shasta State Park and Whiskeytown's Tower House Historic District.
November 03, 2006
Enjoy a Stay in the Woods at a Whiskeytown Artist's Cabin
Stay in the Woods at a Whiskeytown Artist's Cabin
November 01, 2006
Outstanding Fall Colors
Whiskeytown's hiking trails and roadways are showing some great color right now.
September 06, 2006
Artist-in-Residence Open Cabin at Whiskeytown
The public is invited to an "Open Cabin" Friday, September 15th and 16th. Guests will get to visit with this year's artist in residence.
September 06, 2006
Artist-in-Residence Program Resumes at Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is pleased to resume its Artist-in-Residence Program after a three-year break.
