Paddling News
Rivers for Change Cal 100 update
05/20/13 -- Rivers for Change, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring its first 100 mile paddle supported by California Paddle Sports council, on Saturday, May 25 to 26, from the Sundial Bridge in Redding, and ending at the Irvine...Full Story
Fun with Headwaters Kayak at Lodi Lake
05/17/13 -- Headwaters Kayak Shop located in Lodi is sponsoring a weekly Wednesday evening paddle on Lodi Lake. Meet at the Lake at 5:30 p.m. and paddle until 7:30 p.m. with other kayakers enjoying the outdoors...Full Story
More kayaking events coming this spring
03/22/13 -- Paddlers have much to look forward to now that daylight savings time has arrived including weekly social paddles at Whiskeytown and the California 100 race on the Sacramento River from May 24-26...Full Story
Paddling Lake Almanor
03/11/13 -- Why paddle Lake Tahoe when you can paddle Lake Almanor? This beautiful gem is located just a few miles from Lassen National Park, has recreational opportunities galore, no crowds, plenty of...Full Story
Gold Lake Paddling Paradise
Article and photo by Jeff and Sherri Meyer
03/04/13 -- Got kayak or canoe? Looking for a great place to paddle this summer in Northern California? Well, here is a great one for you. It is beautiful, uncrowded, "dog friendly" Gold Lake, in the Lakes Basin area...Full Story
Evolving with the sport of kayak fishing
01/07/13 -- Fishing from my Kayak has been my passion for seven years. My introduction to the sport came while I was observing a kayaker fishing at Lake McCumber. I was plunking at the time and having limited success while the kayaker...Full Story
Grant to improve Whiskeytown kayak tours
01/02/12 -- The Friends of Whiskeytown is pleased to announce that it has recently received a $6,000 grant from Shasta Regional Community Foundation’s Redding Rancheria Community Fund for a kayak shed upgrade...Full StoryGiving thanks
12/05/12 -- Thanksgiving Day started early as I joined others about 8 a.m. who paddled out on their kayaks at Trinidad Harbor to coax tasty Dungeness crabs into baited rings and pots. This is my third year with my new found tradition... Full Story
Kayak Anglers rock in Timber Cove
Rockfish warriors at the Cape
10/22/12 -- Team “Seal Flip” composed of Michael Sundman and Robin Brown took 3rd place at the (Rockfish Wars II) tourney sponsored by Pacific Outfitters and the Lost Coast Kayak Anglers out of Trinidad Harbor on October 13... Full Story
Kayak fishing for salmon
Article and photo by Mike Mogler
09/05/12 -- Dan Arbuckle owner of Headwaters Kayak Shop in Lodi will have a clinic to discuss salmon fishing kayak style on Wednesday the 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the kayak shop 847 N. Cluff Ave. Ste. B2, Lodi. The guest speaker will be...Full Story
Big Lagoon and Humboldt Bay bust
09/02/12 -- Trinidad was cool but not smoky, thank you for the relief! I fished for cutthroat in Big Lagoon with not a grab -- fishing not catching. The kayaking was great with fog keeping the temperature down...Full Story
Kayak notes: Trinidad Harbor & Humboldt Lagoons
05/25/12 – It was a rainy day for a guided tour but I had a couple of people come out yesterday so away we went. We launched on the beach, which gave me a great chance to photograph the ancient trolley boat launching system...Full Story
Kayaking the Pit Arm
04/24/12 -- Ambitious kayakers paddled 28 miles last weekend leaving Friday 20th from Headwaters Adventure Kayak Shop in Redding, launching at Jones Valley and paddling the Pit Arm of Shasta Lake with the objective...Full Story
Avoiding kayaking injuries
By Marna Powell, Kayak Zak'sBefore You Paddle: Warm up cold muscles with movement and exercise. Do not stretch your cold muscles. Dress for the water. Eat a balanced meal and drink plenty of fluids. Double-check your kayak, gear...Full Story
More Outdoor News
Oregon PRD offers free camping on June 1
05/21/13 -- On June 1, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will celebrate the 15th annual State Parks Day by offering free tent, RV, and horse camp sites and free day-use parking at state parks... Full StoryWildlife recreation boosts economy
05/21/13 -- Californian’s passion for wildlife and outdoor recreation
continues to be a major boost to the economy, according to survey data
released recently by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The survey
shows hunting, fishing... Full Story
Feel the tingle?
By Chuck Giles
05/19/13 -- Something within all of us is beginning to tingle. It is that inescapable feeling that summer will soon be here. Memorial Day tells us. This holiday has always been the unofficial stamp of approval to begin our... Full Story
Boaters...
By Chuck Giles
05/19/13 -- For the past two years I have written short primers on boat ramp etiquette. Believe me, there is such a thing! For those of you who have read, understood and practiced the rules, I say thank you. However... Full Story
Lava Beds “Timeline” not to be missed
By Frank Galusha
05/17/13 -- Lava Beds National Monument reports its 13th annual Timeline Living History Event held last weekend was highly successful. The event provided visitors with the opportunity to explore the rich history of the Lava Beds area... Full Story
Lassen Park Highway to open for holiday
05/17/13 -- Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz announced today that the
main park road through Lassen Volcanic National Park is scheduled to
open at noon Friday, May 24 in time for the Memorial Day weekend...Full Story
Stowing Gear through Marine Reserves?
California Outdoors Q &A by Carrie Wilson
05/16/13 -- I would like a definition of "stowed" in regard to fishing gear while transiting a state marine reserve. The reason I ask is that a sport fisherman reported he was stopped by a patrol boat at the Channel Islands and told he could... Full Story
Gun Legislation = Confiscation
By Don Webster
05/14/13 -- On December 29, 1890, soldiers of the 7th Cavalry and federal agents arrived at Wounded Knee Creek on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Their mission? To confiscate firearms belonging to members... Full Story
CDFW reminds public to be Bear Aware
05/13/13 -- May is “Be Bear Aware” Month and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), reminds the public to act responsibly when in bear country. Spring is the time of year when California’s black bears emerge...Full StoryYCC spots open in Modoc County
05/13/13 -- Superintendent Mike Reynolds and Refuge Manager Ron
Cole are pleased to announce that Lava Beds National Monument and the
Tulelake National Wildlife Refuge will be hosting the Youth Conservation
Corps...Full Story
2013 CA Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest
05/13/13 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting an art contest to select the design for the state’s 2013 upland game bird stamp. The California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest is open...Full StoryTechnology scores a home run for the blind
By Douglas Winthrop
05/11/13 -- Millions of Americans are blind, but thanks to today's technology, the disabled are finding themselves back in the game. California's North State is home to some of the finest outdoor sports recreation in the world, but if you're blind... Full Story
Memorial Day River Clean-Up planned
05/10/13 -- Want to have some fun, sun and giving back to the Sacramento
River? The Sacramento River Preservation Trust and Rivers for Change are
working together to clean-up the Sacramento River between Irvine...Full Story
Archery practice down a dirt road?
California Outdoors Q&As by Carrie Wilson
05/09/13 -- Question: My neighbor who lives a few houses down from me has a 15-year-old son who shoots his BB gun in his backyard. I used to shoot my bow in my backyard until my dad found out it’s illegal... Full Story
Community Cleanup
05/06/13 -- As I was driving along in the country near Lake Camanche
recently, I noticed a small group of turkey vultures sitting on a fence
near the road. As I slowed to get a better look at them, I remembered
something...Full Story
Kern River rafting special
By Frank Galusha05/03/13 -- One of our Facebook buddies, Diana Blackburn of SoCal Rafting in Kernville, is thinking about those of you who might be planning to be in the Kern River area during the next 30 days. For those who are not familiar, the Kern... Full Story
May CA Dept. Fish and Wildlife Calendar
05/01/13 -- Tour Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve, Docent-led walks are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Binoculars and bird books available to the publicto borrow at no cost. The visitor center...Full StoryNeed a tow?
By Mike Mogler
04/29/13 -- Greg Key is the owner and operator of Old Station Towing, a towing business, convenience store with bait, tackle and fishing supplies, and a gas station with diesel, open all year, near the Junction of Highway's 44 and 89... Full Story
Work begins on 299W, expect delays
By Frank Galusha04/26/13 -- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 2 anticipates work to begin within the next week on two safety improvement projects on State Route 299 that could cause motorists delays of up to...Full Story
Ridin’ the range in search of wild horses
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04/26/13 -- At the Wild Horse Sanctuary it’s easy to imagine you and your friends riding the range, like the days of the Old West, and seeing a band of wild horses in the distance running wild and free with their manes flowing...Full Story
Haber sunglasses/goggles: 2 for price of 1
By Frank Galusha
04/25/13 -- It's spring and Steve Haber, founder of HaberVision, says “It’s time to make room for new products” and to make that happen he’s offering MyOutdoorBuddy readers two pair of HaberVision’s Ibiza, Mallorca, Montserrat and... Full Story
CWA Wildlands Camp set for June 8-9
04/22/13 -- CWA is inviting youngsters to participate in a weekend at Grizzly Ranch near Suisun City (open to youth ages 10-14) to explore California's wild lands both scientifically and recreationally! This is a chance to dive into the...Full StoryBOR finalizes Lewiston Dam releases
04/19/13 -- The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) announced today that releases from Lewiston Dam into the Trinity River will increase to a peak flow of 4,500 cubic feet per second for two days as part of the Trinity River...Full StoryScuba diving opens a whole new world
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By Dane Johnson
04/16/13 -- Why sit on a beach when you can be diving into the depths exploring amazing aquatic life? There’s a whole new world under the sea and many only dream about comfortably exploring this new frontier. Rogue Aquatics, Oregon can...Full Story
Drones monitor fish & wildlife
By Erin Loury, FISHBIO
04/15/13 -- [Posted with permission of FISHBIO] They might seem more like science fiction than science, but drones are now taking to the skies as tools for keeping tabs on fish and wildlife populations. Though drones have... Full Story
International Migratory Bird Day is May 11
04/06/13 -- The Birding Community E-bulletin is reminding all bird
watchers it's time to plan for IMBD (International Migratory Bird Day).
IMBD officially takes place on the second Saturday in May in the U.S.
and Canada. In Mexico, Central and...Full Story
The stars are out for Britt 2013!
04/05/13 -- Britt Festivals launched its 2013 season yesterday to a
group of Britt community members, and has announced this year's lineup. As always, Festival goers can expect a signature mix of classical, blues, rock, pop, country and... Full Story
Obsidian Mines in Modoc worth a visit
By Jean Bilodeaux03/30/13 -- Ever wonder where the Native Americans got the material to make their arrowheads? The mountains just east of the little town of Davis Creek feature many places that were used for thousands of years to create these...Full Story
Prescribed burn plans for S. Central Oregon
03/25/13 -- Fire Managers for the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lakeview District, Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex and Sheldon/Hart National Wildlife Refuge... Full StoryState Duck Stamp Art Contest entries wanted
03/25/13 -- Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the
2013 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. The California Department of
Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will accept submissions from April 30 through... Full Story
Jackson Co. Parks takes over lake resort
03/04/13 -- As of February 13, 2013, the Jackson County Parks Department is now operating the facilities at Howard Prairie Resort. All reservations made prior to February 13th will be honored. Online camping/lodging reservations are...Full StoryTeddy The Bear
In less than a thousand words, how does one render justice to a man who
excelled so magnificently as a naturalist, explorer, hunter, author,
soldier, and politician? I fear that my efforts will be inadequate.
Becoming President of the...Full Story
Lassen Park photo winner announced
02/20/13 -- Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Darlene Koontz
announced that the winning entry for the 2013 Lassen Annual Pass photo
contest was submitted by Oliver Wiegel of Jacksonville, Florida. This
magnificent...Full Story
Crown Camera sets Spring Photo Events
02/13/13 -- Crown Camera of Redding has added some new events to its Photo Events Schedule as spring approaches. These events for newly initiated shutterbugs to professionals make Crown the epicenter of photography...Full StoryBLM seeks input on use of OR public lands
01/30/13 – Resource Management Plans or RMPs are a process in which the BLM is working with communities, to gain innovative ideas and to identify the latest natural resource research on how your Oregon public lands will...Full StoryJumping through hoops for a handgun
By Chuck Giles01/26/13 – The majority of content for this report was previously published in MyOutdoorBuddy. Due to the current increase in handgun demand from the public, we felt it an opportune time to re-issue the...Full Story
Caltrans upgrades trip planning website
01/22/13 -- Caltrans has upgraded its website to give California motorists access to planned lane closures on highways statewide so they can make more informed route decisions and reduce travel times. Motorists can now...Full StoryWelcome to our newest destination page
By Chuck Giles12/15/12 -- Hello there and welcome to the Butte County page on MyOutdoorBuddy. We hope you enjoy the information and photographs we thought relevant for a visitor to our outdoor wonderland. We certainly could not list every...Full Story
Crater Lake snowshoe tours
By Dane Johnson
12/11/12 -- Crater Lake National Parks weekly Ranger-guided snowshoe walks have already begun, and will continue until April 28, 2013. Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Daily walks will be offered the last...Full Story
Snowy Plover recovery trends upward
12/01/12 -- Early population survey results of the Pacific coast western snowy plover indicate another highly successful year towards recovery of the species listed as threatened under both federal and state Endangered...Full Story
Wild means Wild
By Gary Heffley11/30/12 -- This story takes me back to my early teens and the incident taught me to always consider a wild animal dangerous, whether it be a docile deer in a neighborhood or a bear knocking on the backdoor...Full Story
Free Sierra Nevada Geotourism maps available
09/07/12 – Hard copies of the Sierra Nevada Geotourism maps are available at locations listed below or, if you prefer, you may find these locations on Google Maps. If you are impressed with the Geotourism concept...Full StoryN. Sierra/Cascade Geotourism destinations
09/07/12 – The following destinations, 200 in the Northern Sierra Cascade Region alone, were nominated for inclusion on the National Geographic Sierra MapGuide by local residents. This list includes only the type of attraction and...Full Story“App” reveals region’s wonders to travelers
09/07/12 -- Travelers preparing to venture into the Sierra Nevada and Northern Sierra Cascade region are invited to enjoy free downloads of a new mobile phone “app” for the National Geographic Sierra MapGuide...Full StoryGeotourism MapGuide: Hidden gems revealed
09/07/12 -- Travelers can easily get off the beaten path and explore California’s hidden gems with the new Sierra Nevada Geotourism MapGuide, a partnership between National Geographic, Sierra Nevada Conservancy...Full StoryChild of nature, friend of man
08/18/12 -- When I was a boy, I spent many of my summer
days at a city park. The park’s main attraction was a lake, offering
swimming, fishing, and boating. The lake was fed by a river, and
although the area was part of the city...Full Story
Fins, Fur and Feather opens in Paradise
By Chuck Giles
08/13/12 – Fins, Fur and Feather, a new sporting goods shop for the Chico, Paradise and Magalia areas, opened its doors today at 8:00 a.m.. The store is located in Paradise on the Upper Skyway directly across from...Full Story
Willow Creek on the Trinity River
Article by Sharon Waranius, photos courtesy of Larry Moss
05/03/12 -- Don't blink, you won't want to miss it! It is the town of Willow Creek, four blocks, fitting into a small dot on your GPS bursting with magnificent waters and fun filled activities for the adventurous traveler. Easily reached via...Full Story
Where is the State of Jefferson?
7/24/11 -- MyOutdoorBuddy.com often makes reference to our coverage being in the State of Jefferson, but where and what exactly is it? The State of Jefferson is a mythical state of existence in the minds of many...Full StoryOutdoor Issues & Opinion
DOI spins trying to deny spinning Klamath Science
By Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)03/26/13 -- The U.S. Interior Department has rejected a complaint from one of its own Scientific Integrity Officers that it presented distorted summaries of studies on the effects of a still-pending decision to remove dams... Full Story
Josephine Co. Sheriff stands up for Constitution
01/17/13 -- Gil Gilbertson, Sheriff of Josephine County, Oregon has written a letter, reproduced below, to Vice President Joe Biden. In the letter Sheriff Gilbertson explains he will defend the constitutional rights of his citizens from... Full StoryThe Return of the Dark Ages
By Frank Galusha01/17/13 -- Why did seven Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO) biological scientists file a complaint with PEER (Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility) last November against Bureau of Reclamation Director Jason Phillips and... Full Story
Obama oceans plan is act of monarchy
By Frank Galusha08/18/12 -- President Obama passed the National Ocean Policy by executive order in 2010, prompting the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) to call out the administration for behaving more like a monarchy in passing flawed... Full Story
The siege of Siskiyou
By Frank Galusha08/10/12 -- America’s rural counties and residents are under attack, but nowhere is the siege more apparent than it is in Siskiyou County. The people of Siskiyou, one of the state’s largest but least populated counties, have their backs... Full Story
Burney/Hat Creek watershed group moves ahead
By Mike Mogler05/13/12 -- The Burney Hat Creek Community and Forestry Watershed Group has several planned projects that will be designed to meet the goal of integrating sustainable natural resource management and socioeconomic... Full Story
Sideways driving vehicle
Article and photo by Don Stec02/26/12 -- Have you ever followed a vehicle that seemed to be going sideways on the road? If you were to watch it as it went around a curve you would notice that the vehicle could not navigate the curve smoothly... Full Story
Ramps are crowded, mind your manners
Article and photos by Chuck Giles6/20/11 – A few months ago, I wrote about basic boat ramp etiquette. After visiting Lime Saddle Marina today, I feel it may be time for a refresher. First of all, learn to back up a trailer. Go to a vacant parking lot... Full Story
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