Enjoying the outdoors

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Outdoor memories

I love the outdoors. It makes me know that there is a God when you can see all the beauty in nature. I cherish all my hikes, bicycle trips, camping and being near the water.

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Rafting trips on the American river

This is a video of our rafting trips on the north fork and south fork of the American river.

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This is a video of Euchre Bar Hiking Trail in Colfax, California. It is so beautiful there. My boyfriend Kim and I, and our very good friend Larry went on this hike June 2008. The beauty of nature brings a peace to the soul. Winston, the black pug dog is of course the star of the show!

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Feather River Kayaking

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Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures

Kayaking Feather River

On September 6th, we went kayaking down the Feather River. We started at Bedrock park in Oroville and ended in Gridley.

Kim dropped off his mountain bike in Gridley, then we drove back to Bedrock park and unloaded the kayaks from the truck.

About 11:00 a.m., we began our journey down the Feather River. It was about a six hour trip altogether, stopping for lunch and a couple breaks.
The water flow was gentle, yet provided intermittent little currents that made the paddling trip very fun. Even a novice kayaker can achieve this journey down the Feather River, however a life jacket should always be worn.

The scenery was very pretty. We saw many birds, fish rising all around us, and a few beavers along the way. The winding Feather River is lined with lush greenery. We paddled through willow and cottonwood-lined ponds, islands and channels.

The shallow draft accessibility and the stealth-like approach of a kayak afford a paddler an advantage in viewing critters in their natural habitat. Birds of all variety find this area a haven.

We passed several fly fishermen along the way. Some we chatted with and all were polite to wait for us to pass by as we flowed down the river.

We paddled past a popular spot on the Feather for salmon fishing called “The Outlet”. It is where the water from the Thermalito Afterbay flows into the river. The “outlet” is located off Vance Avenue, which connects to Larkin Road Northeast of Biggs.

When we reached our destination in Gridley, we pulled the kayaks out of the river. I sat on the bank reading a book and Kim road his mountain bike back to pick up the truck parked at Bedrock park in Oroville. It took him about an hour and ½ to return with the truck.

This trip was so enjoyable that we did the whole thing again the next day.

I think that it was about a 14 mile trip that we paddled from Oroville to Gridley.

We plan on continuing to kayak here this winter. It should be a great time for viewing wildlife. As part of the Pacific Flyway zone, Butte County's winter migratroy waterfowl populations are considered to be very spectacular.
We want to share our experience because we want the people in Oroville to know that they have a very beautiful town that has many wonderful outdoor activities to offer.

We own a home here in Oroville, but only get here about every month or so. Our goal is to eventually live here permanently. Our jobs are in Auburn and Sacramento.

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Cleghorn Campground Plumas National Forest

Trail head T23N, R9E, Section 31; elevation 5000 feet. Take the Sawmill Torn Road from the Quincy-La Porte Road to the trail head. At this point the road is accessible for 4X4';s only. This Most Difficult 4X4 route leads to Cleghorn Bar Campground on the Middle Fork of the Feather River.

This is a beautiful spot to go camping if you have a 4X4 and it will test your skills!
It is well worth it. If you love swimming, you are going to be very happy because the middle fork of the Feather River is right there for you to enjoy. The water is very pleasant in the summer. It is a wonderful place to swim. We even went swimming at night. It was great.
Also, there are trails to go hiking and do some exploring.

Two Pugs and a Lab were with us on this trip. They had a ball. My Lab, Amy enjoyed swimming every day. The Pugs could care less about the water, but they still had a good time.
We stayed for 4 days. There was only two other people there the whole time. They were very enjoyable to chat with.

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Kayaking American River in Sacramento

We went Kayaking this summer on the American River in Sacramento. Kim, Larry and I had a good time.

Kayaking day in Old Town Sacramento

Last summer, we went Kayaking from American River at Hazel Ave to Old Town Sacramento. When we got to Old town Sac., we pulled our kayaks out of the water and hauled them up the steps. We set the kayaks down by the Rio City Cafe.

It was Pioneer days. We wandered around for a couple hours and enjoyed the entertainment. Had lunch at a Mexican restaurant.