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  Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, a California State Park
Of the park's 6000 acres, over two thirds of the area is covered by recent (three to five thousand years) lava flows including vast areas of jagged fl basalt.
The park is a wilderness area and most of the it is extremely rugged lava rock.
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park - Ahjumawi Lava Springs Indiana University is involved in field investigations in Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, located at the base of Mount Shasta.
www.stateparks.com /ahjumawi_lava_springs.html   (404 words)

  
 Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Brilliant aqua bays and tree studded only a few yards long dot the of Ja-She Creek Crystal Springs and Horr Of the park's 6000 acres (24 km²) two thirds of the area is covered recent (three to five thousand years) lava flows including vast areas of jagged basalt.
Freshwater spring flowing from the are prominent along the shoreline.
The park is administered from the nearby McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.
www.freeglossary.com /Ahjumawi_Lava_Springs_State_Park   (301 words)

  
 Ahjumawi Fish Traps
It is situated in the western portion of Fall River valley of Shasta county, along the shores of Big Lake and the Tule River, a short distance upstream from its confluence with the Pit River.
The state park is composed of a vast lava field on the north extending many miles beyond the park boundary.
Within the State Park and on nearby stretches of the Tule River are some of the best examples stone traps made by Ajumawi fishermen.
parks.ca.gov /?page_id=23153   (2797 words)

  
 Peninsula Fly Fishers – Ahjumawi Lava Springs 2004
Ahjumawi is a very new and largely undeveloped State Park that is just north/east of McArthur, CA.
The park itself consists of an area along the lake with a low ridge of rough lava rock.
I leap-frogged ahead to a "virgin" spring, and on the 4th cast, the fly went right along the edge of an underwater ridge.
www.peninsulaflyfishers.org /Fishing_Tales/ahjumawi2004/ahjumawi2004.html   (1045 words)

  
 Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP
Over two thirds of the area is covered by recent (three to five thousand years) lava flows including vast areas of jagged fl basalt.
Preserved within the Park are lava flows broken by great faults and deep cracks, lava tubes and craters.
Freshwater spring flowing from the lava are prominent along the shoreline.
www.parks.ca.gov /default.asp?page_id=464   (415 words)

  
 Fall Colors
Humboldt Redwoods State Park (HUMBOLDT COUNTY), south of Eureka on Highway 101 and Avenue of the Giants, (707) 946-2409.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (HUMBOLDT and DEL NORTE COUNTIES), north of Eureka, along the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway, (707) 464-6101, extension 5301.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park (SAN DIEGO COUNTY) is northeast of San Diego, located on Highway 79, five miles north of I-8, (760) 765-0755.
parks.ca.gov /?page_id=23487   (836 words)

  
 california state parks
One thing we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have put together this site to help find the fun places to go.
The park is located on the southeast corner of Clear Lake, the largest natural lake completely within the borders of California.
Ano Nuevo State Reserve is the site of the largest mainland breeding colony in the world for the northern elephant seal, and the interpretive program has attracted increasing interest every winter for the past 19 years.
california.state-park.org   (1585 words)

  
 Attractions & Links
The park is within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region, with 910 acres of forest and five miles of streamside and lake shoreline, including a portion of Lake Britton.
The park's centerpiece is the 129-foot Burney Falls, which is not the highest or largest waterfall in the state, but possibly the most beautiful.
Explore the story of a landscape forged in volcanic fire, carved by glaciers, and populated with a diversity of plants and animals.
www.charmmotel.com /favorite.htm   (659 words)

  
 Angel Island State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Angel Island State Park is an island in the middle San Francisco Bay offering spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais.
Today there are two active United States Coast Guard stations - at Point Blunt and Stuart - on the island.
State Park Volunteers provide programs at the historic sites on Saturdays Sundays and holidays May through October.
www.freeglossary.com /Angel_Island   (328 words)

  
 Ajumawi Fish Traps
The photos show the lava fish traps that were used by the native Ajumawi people, one of nine bands of the Pit River Indians who occupied a large area of northeastern California.
A description of the park, by John W. Foster, Senior State Archaeologist of California State Parks, explains the unique landscape that draws the suckers to the area.
The traps utilize the flow of the clear, cool waters emerging from the lava and the propensity of suckers to seek these lakeside springs for spawning.
www.primitiveways.com /ajumawi_fish_traps.html   (666 words)

  
 Local Interests
We are near to Lassn National Park, McArthur- Burney Falls State Park, Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Reserve and many lakes and rivers.
Mazanita Lake, located at Lasssen National Park, is one of the most beautiful lakes anywhere and another excellent place for flyfishing or canoeing.
Visit Ahjumawi Lava Springs National Reserve to see artifacts from ancient Native Americans who inhabited this region until the 19th century as well as a wide variety of birds.
www.campingfriend.com /LassenPinesRVResort/default.asp?file=LocalInterests   (270 words)

  
 McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, a California State Park
The park's landscape was created by volcanic activity as well as erosion from weather and streams.
McArthur Burney Falls Memorial State Park is just outside of the community of...
The park is northeast of Redding, six miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near Burney.
www.stateparks.com /mcarthurburney_falls_memorial.html   (354 words)

  
 Mt. Shasta, Shasta Lake, and Redding, CA State Parks
The park is located northeast of Redding and is accessible only by boat.
Named for 6,000-foot glacier-polished crags, the park is perfect for swimming, fishing, rock climbing and hiking.
The park's main attraction is a 129-foot waterfall that spills 100 million gallons of water each day.
www.explorer1.com /shasta/state.htm   (160 words)

  
 The US50 - A guide to the state of California - Outdoors
The park is surrounded by a network of rivers and lakes and contains an abundance of cold, clear springs.
Fremont Peak State Park (elevation 3,169 feet) features expansive views of the Monterey Bay from its hiking trails in the grasslands of the higher peaks of the Gavilan Range.
This urban state park features 37 acres of walking and biking trails, scenic vistas of the Bay, spots for picnics, bird watching, fishing and windsurfing and other outdoor activities.
www.theus50.com /california/outdoors.shtml   (1347 words)

  
 Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Indiana University is involved in field investigations in Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, located at the base of Mount Shasta.
Geologically important, the park is an ancestral homeland of Pit River Indians who have lived in the area for thousands of years.
Lava springs, bedrock mortars, ceremonial sites and prehistoric stone fish traps still used today are the unique attractions of this park.
www.indiana.edu /~r322sci/ahjumawi   (115 words)

  
 Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park
An aerial view of the park is available from TerraServer or Google Maps.
A copy of the park brochure is available here.
It includes a labeled map of the park and some background information on it.
web.mit.edu /kolya/www/ahjumawi.html   (56 words)

  
 Wildernet - Shasta-Cascade Area State Parks and Recreation Areas
With 180 acres, including four miles of river front, the park serves as an access point for river rafters, canoeists and kayakers.
- The park is within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region, with 910 acres of forest and five miles of streamside and lake shoreline, including a portion of Lake Britton.
- Established in 1959, "Plumas" (as it is commonly known by State Park folks and visitors alike) has been providing a bit of California's history, scenic beauty and recreational opportunity to thousands of visitors for many years.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=CASPCHASTA&CU_ID=1   (751 words)

  
 Accessibility Details
We are working to improve accessibility throughout our parks but we regret that there are currently no (wheelchair) accessible activities at this park.
This may be an undeveloped park, or there may be terrain, historic or resource protection issues or other limiting factors.
However, there may be some wheelchair accessible features, such as parking areas, restrooms, and routes of travel, that meet some of the current accessibility guidelines.
access.parks.ca.gov /parkinfo.asp?park=57&type=0   (95 words)

  
 Burney Recreation
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is neither the highest nor the largest waterfall in the state, but many people consider it the most beautiful.
Parking is provided at one trailhead on Hwy 44 near Mud Lake.
The Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park- Located approximately four miles west of Rat Farm Road, this park encompasses over 6000 acres-2000 of which are covered by recent lava flows.
www.burneychamber.com /recreation.html   (1168 words)

  
 Northeast California Parks & Gardens: Parks & Gardens in Northeast California, California
Greenhorn Park is Yreka's largest park, and features a lake for fishing and small watercraft, a small recreation of a mining town and several types of mining operations on display.
The Lassen Volcanic National Park was established in 1916 and features 150 miles of trails for hiking, fishing opportunities and canoeing.
This park features a replica sweat lodge, a sculpture of a Native American family and interpretive signs throughout the park.
www.northeast-ca.worldweb.com /SightsAttractions/ParksGardens/index.html   (461 words)

  
 Northern California State Parks, Wilderness Areas
One such spring bubbles out of the rock fountain near the park's picnic area, which for many years, was bottled and sold as Castle Rock Mineral Water, winner of a blue ribbon award in 1899 at the California State Fair.
This 13-acre park, which includes a fully restored 1861 courthouse-turned-museum and historic exhibits, is open daily.
Encompasses over 6,000 acres, 2,000 of which are covered by recent lava flows (530) 336-2777 Burney, Accessible to the public only by boat, the north state's most isolated state park offers visitors a real nature experience.
www.shastahome.org /parks.htm   (1265 words)

  
 Highway 36/89 Loop - Volcano Country
Visiting tips:   The state park is accessible only by canoe or kayak so inquire about rentals in town.
Best Season to View: Spring and early summer offers the best viewing of song birds, but many types of mammals and other bird species can be seen year round.
Visiting tips: The park is crowded in summer so arrive early or stay late when wildlife is most active and visitors less abundant.
www.cawatchablewildlife.org /hywy1_num5.htm   (1066 words)

  
 Attractions & Links
Turtle Bay Exploration Park, a Redding not-for-profit organization, has developed a 300-acre exploration park on the Sacramento River.
Castle Crags State Park is adjacent to and within a portion of the Castle Crags Wilderness Area.
In the spring of 1979 the Schreder Planetarium was opened in Redding as a multi-media science education facility serving the students and citizens of northern California.
www.shastadammotel.com /favorite.htm   (978 words)

  
 Shasta Cascade Trinity Visitor Information
Stop at Shasta State Historic Park to see the remains of Gold Rush-era Shasta City, which include a courthouse museum, jail, and old-time general store.
McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park features a 129-foot-high waterfall that transports you to a tropical island.
Head east to Big Lake and boat to secluded Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park to view lava fields, marshlands, and plentiful wildlife.
www.camp-california.com /default.asp?file=Portal_Consumer_Visitor_Info&state=CA®ion=12&tabID=9&linkID=648&sublinkID=328   (794 words)

  
 Winter Park Ski
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park is a state park located in Shasta County, California.
Friends were in town to see "The Gates" in New York's Central Park and would be coming to dinner on Saturday night.
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter activities at Fahnestock State Park, in the Hudson valley in southern New York state...
www.bodepot.com /Winter+Park+Ski-99.html   (392 words)

  
 Shasta County, California Attractions
The park tells the stories of the region and its people through a museum and art gallery, wildlife exhibits, forest camp, a summer butterfly house, amphitheater, and an arboretum and gardens.
One of the most memorable vistas in the north state is the Three Shastas, which include the gigantic Shasta Dam, the vivid blue water of Shasta Lake and the snow-capped peak of Mt. Shasta glistening in the distance.
McArthur-Burney Falls State Park is one of the most scenic areas in northern California and has an excellent campground, nature trails and brilliant Fall colors.
www.shastacascade.org /shasta/shasta.htm   (3147 words)

  
 cold farm springs trout
Spring water on the site is naturally cold and trout prefer cold water...
It proved to be one of those fl mountain brooks born of innumerable ice-cold springs, nourished...
The Kings River below Pine Flat Dam in Fresno County was considered one of the state's blue ribbon wild trout fisheries in the 1960's and 1970's, when the cold, clear water from the reservoir...
www.listof.com /trout/cold-farm-springs-trout.html   (2832 words)

  
 Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, California (State Parks)
Located northeast of Redding in the middle of Big Lake, this unique park is accessible only by boat.
Offering excellent trout and bass fishing and a breathtaking view of Mount Shasta, the park is surrounded by a network of rivers and lakes.
Boaters, canoeists and hikers can explore the parks 6,000 acres of lava flows, waterways, and pools or just watch the wildlife there.
www.caohwy.com /a/ahlaspsp.htm   (158 words)

  
 :: BattleCry ::
To the west lie forests, mountains, volcanic lava fields and barrens and wetlands.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is dotted with lakes and crowned by 10,457-foot Lassen Peak.
The region is bordered by Tule Lake and Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuges, Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park and Lava Beds National Monument on the western side and desert alkali lakes, Honey Lake Valley and Modoc National Wildlife Refuge to the east.
www.battlecry-ca.com /article.php?aid=400   (360 words)

  
 Redding, Northern California
The city has 2 major hospitals with state of the art treatment facilities in the specialties of cancer therapy, cardiac surgery, trauma and laser surgery, maternity, infertility and reproductive disorders, emergency care and others.
The Park is closed in the winter with the exception of cross-country skiing from the Manzanita Lake area.
This Park is located on Highway 89 mid-way between Mt. Shasta to the north and Lassen Park to the south.
www.reddinganesthesia.com /redding/default.htm   (1844 words)

  
 california state park camping   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Willow River State Park is a 2,891 acres of prairie, forest and a...
Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California, encompassing more than 600...
Reservations for camping in most California State Parks must be made by telephone, by mail, or on the...
www.packlitepro.com /9/california-state-park-camping.html   (540 words)

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