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January 2, 2009 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Ready or not, 2009 is upon us and what better way to celebrate than to go out and enjoy a scenic snowshoe trek in Lassen Volcanic National Park. That is exactly what Terri and TK did to welcome the new year. They explored the Park's new visitor's center, complete with a fireplace and hot drinks to welcome you after some fun in the snow. For those who are interested, Lassen Park offers ranger-led snowshoe hikes throughout winter on Saturdays . See their website for more details, or call (530)-595-4480.
December 24, 2008 It's the night before Christmas and all of
Plumas County is covered in a glistening December 15, 2008
While some folks were busy gathering that
last truckload of wood or scurrying around holiday shopping,
a couple of Meadow Valley residents took a little time for
play. The recent cold temperatures have resulted in
numerous lakes in Snow is expected to continue falling until Tuesday morning, and though the Caltrans snowplows are doing a great job keeping the roads clear, it would be smart to check road conditions before starting your journey. The wintry scene outside could not have been
Looking for a great stocking stuffer?? December 11, 2008 Clear your throats and prepare your voices
for the 39th Annual Community Sing at the
Ready-or-not, snow may be heading our way this weekend according to the National Weather Service. This may make off-road access to those prime Christmas tree cutting areas a little too challenging for some folks... So, if you still haven't obtained a tree, don't despair. The Boy Scouts will be having a Christmas Tree Sale from 10 am - 3 pm on Dec. 13 and 14 at the Plumas Bank Building (next to the CHP office).
December 5, 2008
Saturday, Dec. 6 will be a busy day with several
events If you haven't obtained your Christmas tree cutting permit yet, be sure to plan ahead. There was plenty of tree-cutting activity in Plumas County last weekend as evidenced by the many vehicles on the road with one or two trees tied on top. We have heard that some of the businesses that were selling tree permits have run out, so it is a good idea to call ahead to make sure they are available in the area you were planning to go. Don't worry though, there are still plenty of trees to chose from! Weather is predicted to be fair through the weekend, and
with barely any snow at the h It has been a bit nippy in the mornings lately,
decorating the landscape a frosty white ... breathtaking in
every sense of the word. November 26, 2008 Tomorrow, friends, families and loved ones will gather
together for Thanksgiving. November 25, 2008 Thanksgiving and holiday shopping are not the only things
folks will be doing over this long weekend in Plumas County.
It is also a popular time to go out and find a Christmas
tree ... and not from a lighted tree lot where you have a
limited selection. Selecting a Christmas tree 'Plumas
County' style means gathering the family, some warm clothes,
a picnic lunch and heading into the forest where you can
literally choose There has not been much snow yet this year so most
places, even at higher elevations, are quite accessible
right now. Not sure where to begin the search in the
1.2 million acres of forest...??? Even with the map
provided with your permit, the
Quincy area: Squirrel Creek Road; Big Creek Road
towards Bucks Lake; Silver Lake Road November 24, 2008
Some of the events happening over the holiday weekend include the Chester Merchants Night Out, Annual Light Parade, and Christmas tree lighting on Friday, Nov 28. On Nov 29, check out the Sierra Hospice tree lighting in Chester or the Light Parade in Taylorsville. Looking for a special holiday gift? Plan to stop by the Mohawk Valley Artists' Guild Holiday faire at the Graeagle Firehall Nov 28 & 29. The staff at the Visitors Bureau wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! And if you're still trying to decide where to eat .... here's a list of Plumas County restaurants serving holiday dinners. November 17, 2008 Some folks make the annual tradition of cutting a Christmas
tree into a major event! A group of about 75 people from
Graeagle Community Church headed up to Mills Peak in the
Lakes Basin Recreation Area on Sunday, bringing along a
lunch of chili, chips and hot dogs. Then it was off to find
the trees -- there are plenty of silvertips to choose from
November 12, 2008 For those of you wanting to skip the work of cooking a big Thanksgiving meal, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy dinner out on Thanksgiving Day at one of numerous restaurants around Plumas County. November 10, 2008
Other signs that winter is approaching are all around us
... the smell of woodsmoke in the air, the fact that it gets
dark by 5:30 pm (!), the sound of snow tires on passing cars
when taking a walk downtown . As the Visitors Bureau staff pauses to catch their breath after another busy "Awesome Autumn", take time to check out the beautiful photos in the 'Leaf-peeper' posts and think about visiting next fall if you missed us this year! |
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Just
in the nick of time! Karen and Gerd shared this
photo with Kari at the Visitors Bureau. Here is the
Christmas tree they cut just before the
weekend storm started. Current snow accumulations will
likely deter all but the adventurous from traveling farther
than the nearest tree lot for their Christmas tree! 
Plumas County freezing into scenic ice skating rinks.
Pictured to the right is the western end of Snake Lake on
Sunday morning.
a
more perfect setting for the Quincy Community Sing held
in the courthouse this past Sunday. The mood was
festive and fun, as the crowd sang along to such favorites
as Jingle Bells, Rudolf, the Red-nosed Reindeer,
and We wish you a Merry Christmas .... and listened
to
unique renditions of holiday favorites by the featured guest
performers. As one long-time Quincy resident put it ..."
I have never been to that event, and
now, I never want to miss one! " 
county courthouse in Quincy, sponsored by the local
Soroptimists. This popular event is scheduled for
Sunday, Dec 14 at 2 pm. Sing-a-longs will alternate with
featured persons/groups including David Huffman and his
rendition of "O Holy Night", Johnny Walker playing a bluesy
"Silent Night", and the Chester Community Chorus with their
upbeat, jazzy version of the "Hallelujah chorus from
Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration". More
Well,
we have all recovered sufficiently from Thanksgiving
feasting and holiday travels and it's back to business as
usual... which means tree lightings, light parades, visits
with Santa, wagon rides, and more sharing with family and
friends! Tonight, from 5 - 8 pm, is the 19th
Annual Main Street Sparkle in downtown
Quincy. Light parade starts at 6 pm followed by
the tree lighting at 7 pm in front of the courthouse, and a
visit by Santa. Also, this evening, is the
Portola Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting, from 5 -
8 pm. 
occurring around the county ... Christmas in Crescent
Mills starting at 6 pm, the Santa Train at the
Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola at 5 pm,
the Eta Alpha Holiday Fair at the
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds from 8:30 am - 4 pm, and
the Graeagle Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
in downtown from 1 - 5 pm. See the Plumas County
igher
elevations, many areas that are normally inaccessible at
this time of year are open for all types of activity ....
Christmas tree cutting, hiking, biking, and kayaking or
canoeing to mention a few. So, go out and enjoy the
sunny weather and a tree lighting or two!
Be
sure to take in one of a myriad of holiday events
from thousands of trees.
decision
of where to go can be daunting so here are some suggested
locations:
Quincy
first-graders from Mrs. Schulz's class at Pioneer Elementary
School got in the Thanksgiving mode early, with a little
presentation of poems, readings
and
artwork last Friday. Each of them showed artwork portraying
what they were thankful for. Some kids said "the world,"
others said their pets, their siblings or their homes, and
some even said they were thankful for "their teacher." The
best part was when they put on those cool turkey hats! Wow,
we bet they could probably sell those!
in
this popular spot three miles off Gold Lake Road. There's
already some snow at this elevation, but not enough to keep
all the vehicles from making it up there. The day was sunny
and warm, the chili tasty and the group had a great time!
As
we wind down with the
... the huge piles of fallen
leaves, now mostly brown and filling the air with an earthy,
musty aroma, especially after the recent rains.