http://www.nps.gov/whis News releases from Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. en-us http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/old-time-holiday-event.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:34:02 EST The National Park Service and California State Parks invite you to an “Old-Time Holiday” celebration at Whiskeytown's Tower House Historic District and Shasta State Historic Park on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/air-superintendents-invitational.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:28:02 EST Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is seeking submissions from California landscape artists who are interested in participating in our Superintendent’s Invitational-Park-Residency.  Up to five professional landscape artists will have the opportunity stay in a cabin at Whiskeytown for up to two weeks to develop paintings inspired by the unique landscape of the park.  http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/buck-rx-burn.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:05:00 EST Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is planning to conduct a 226 acre prescribed burn this week. This prescribed burn, named the Buck, is located in the southeast portion of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and borders a small portion of the Bureau of Land Management land.  http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/handpile-burning.htm Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:38:44 EST Whiskeytown National Recreation Area will begin the burning of handpiles this week and continue until completed, which may take several weeks.  http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/saving-lil-smokey.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:02:04 EST The authors of the book, Adam and Celeste Deem, along with illustrator Ryan Lamb, will present a story-time and art demonstration at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Visitor Center on Saturday, October 10th, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/ranger-guided-programs-in-september.htm Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:45:17 EST The kayak tours and most ranger-guided programs at Whiskeytown Lake will soon end as the weather cools and summer comes to a close.  There are only a few kayak tours available after Labor Day, and four ranger-guided hikes will be offered on the newly opened Papoose Pass Trail. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/a-call-to-artists-whiskeytown-national-recreation-area-is-seeking-applications-from-professional-artists-for-the-2010-national-parks-artist-in-residence-program.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:06:44 EST Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, as part of the National Park Service's Artist-in-Residence Program, is seeking professional artists to apply to participate in the 2010 residency program.  Artists working in visual mediums including: painting, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media will be considered. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/come-and-volunteer-for-the-17th-annual-lakeshore-clean-up-at-whiskeytown.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:05:04 EST Help support your park and maintain its scenic beauty by volunteering for the 17th annual lakeshore cleanup at Whiskeytown on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 26, 2009.  This event also provides an opportunity for volunteers to support the National Coastal Cleanup. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/come-join-a-park-ranger-for-a-moonlight-hike-to-whiskeytown-falls-on-september-2.htm Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:08:41 EST Join a Park Ranger on a guided evening hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Wednesday, September 2 and experience the beauty of Whiskeytown by the soft light of the silvery moon.  http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/come-and-help-finish-the-final-connection-of-the-new-shasta-trinity-trail.htm Sun, 02 Aug 2009 15:54:03 EST The National Park Service will be hosting a Volunteer Trail Day on Saturday, August 8, 2009 for individuals who would like to help construct the final connector of the new Shasta Trinity Trail within Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.  Volunteers will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Park Visitor Center http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/smokey-bears-birthday.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:11:47 EST Celebrate Smokey Bear's 65th Birthday at a special Junior Firefighter program at Oak Bottom Amphitheater on Saturday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/road-closure-in-effect-on-the-upper-portion-of-brandy-creek-road-for-approximately-two-weeks.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:05:20 EST Effective on Wednesday July 22, the upper portion of Brandy Creek road will be closed to the public for approximately 2 weeks for the purpose of realigning the Brandy Creek Falls trailhead.  http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/moonlight-hike-to-whiskeytown-falls-on-august-5.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:15:47 EST Join a Park Ranger on a guided evening hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Wednesday, Aug 5 and experience the beauty of Whiskeytown by the soft light of the silvery moon http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/shsta-bally-communication-facilities-environmental-assessment-available-for-public-review.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:51:35 EST The National Park Service at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has ready for public review the Environmental Assessment that focuses on the future management of the summit of Shasta Bally Mountain. Beginning today, July 10, 2009, the EA will be available for a 30 day public review ending on August 10, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/junior-lifeguard-and-waterfront-lifeguard-training-offered-at-brandy-creek-beach.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:45:13 EST Junior Lifeguard and Waterfront Lifeguard training will be July 13 to August 10, 2009, Mondays and Wednesdays only from 9:30 to 11:30 at Brandy Creek  Beach. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/free-patio-boat-tours-at-whiskeytown-nra-in-july-and-august.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:37:25 EST Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, in partnership with Forever Resorts, will once again offer free patio boat tours of Whiskeytown Lake as part of the national Free Fee Weekend set for July 18-19, 2009.  http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/help-the-sca-summer-interns-build-the-new-whiskeytown-trail.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:16:37 EST The National Park Service will be hosting a Volunteer Trail Day for individuals who would like to assist 16 College students from across the United States who are constructing the new Shasta Trinity Trail within Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/moonlight-hikes-at-whiskeytown-nra.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 12:55:45 EST The National Park Service plans to schedule monthly moonlight hikes throughout the summer as one of its new interpretive programs offered to the public.  Join a ranger on a guided evening hike on June 7 and  experience the beauty of Whiskeytown by soft light of the silvery moon. http://www.nps.gov/whis/parknews/parks-prepare-for-old-time-holiday-celebration-and-food-drive.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:35:55 EST 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.