May 01, 2009
Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project BeginsWork to improve Chinook salmon and steelhead trout habitat within Clear Creek below Whiskeytown Dam is beginning at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
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.
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 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
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.
November 27, 2007
PARKS PREPARE FOR OLD-TIME HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND FOOD DRIVE
Whiskeytown's Tower House Historic District and Shasta State Historic Park will have a festive holiday look thanks to the decorating efforts of volunteers and staff. This is in preparation for the free Old-Time Holiday Celebration that will be held at both parks this Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 10am to 4:00pm.
