Publications

Fishing at Whiskeytown
The clear waters of Whiskeytown support a variety of game fish that can be successfully caught.

 

Making Life Bearable
Whiskeytown is home to black bear. Learn more about these wild creatures and learn how to stay safe in bear country.

 

Cat of One Color
With a better understanding of mountain lions and their habitat, we can coexist with this predatory creature.

 

Solar Power for Parks and People
Some of Whiskeytown's electricity comes from the sun! Solar power and other non-polluting forms of energy provide the world an opportunity to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

 

Where's the Whiskey? Where's the Town? The Story of Whiskeytown, CA
The California Gold Rush stirred the collective imagination and enticed many to the state in the hopes of finding instant wealth. Some of these individuals ended up in Whiskeytown, a name that persists to this day.

 

Common Trees of Whiskeytown
The national recreation area is biologically diverse. Several species of tree live here.

 

Saving the Salmon
Historically, salmon were able to freely migrate from the ocean and spawn in the upper reaches of the Sacramento River and its tributaries. Learn how the park is restoring salmon habitat.

 

Whiskeytown Nugget 2024
Learn about what's happening at Whiskeytown! From program schedules to staff highlights, the Whiskeytown Nugget is full of intresting infromation to help make your visit to the park special.