Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Nearly 80 Miles of Trails Will Open To Bicycles At Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

A new National Park Service rule expanding recreation access will soon designate nearly 80 miles of trails for bicycle and e-bike use at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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By NPT Staff - February 6th, 2026

National Parks Where Fall Colors Are Plentiful, But The Crowds Are Smaller

Fall foliage is world-famous at places like Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah. But here's a look at some less crowded national parks to visit in fall.

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By Jan Childs - September 25th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in California is a park unit which bounced back from a devastating 2018 wildfire to offer hiking trails, history, and – thanks to the star of the show Whiskeytown Lake – plenty of water-based opportunities for paddling, boating, swimming, and fishing.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 22nd, 2025

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #82

Happy New Year! It’s time to hone your national parks knowledge with this first quiz and trivia piece of 2025. You may know more than you realize. And if you want to learn more, check out the many National Park Service Instagram accounts, from which came most of the material for these questions and trivia.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 4th, 2025

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bans Campfires

With temperatures expected to surpass 110° Fahrenheit this weekend, the National Park Service at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has placed a temporary ban on campfires and barbecuing with briquettes.

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July 17th, 2024

190 Bushels Of Fruit Stolen And Trees Damaged At Whiskeytown NRA

National Park Law Enforcement is seeking help in solving the vandalism and theft which occurred when an individual or individuals stole over 190 bushels of unripe fruit from the apple and pear trees at the Tower House Historic District of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, damaging the trees and irrigation system in the process.

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July 5th, 2024

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #73

How much do you really know about units of the National Park System? Indeed, there are so many facts and interesting tidbits. You might, however, know more than you realize. Just check out this latest National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece. Maybe you’ll even learn a few new things.

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April 6th, 2024

Photography In The National Parks: Always Be A National Parks Traveler

Contributing photographer and writer Rebecca Latson has spent the past 11 years with the National Parks Traveler, writing about tips and techniques for getting the best national park photos – no matter what camera you use. In her final article for the Traveler before it goes dark on December 31, 2023, Rebecca recaps some of those tips and techniques.

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December 26th, 2023

Photography In The National Parks: The Invitation Of An Intimate Composition

How many times have you viewed someone’s national park images and one shot in particular pulled you into the composition? This shot invited you in. This is the power of an intimate composition. Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson explains the photographic elements of this type of composition.

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April 11th, 2023

One Pass, Four Parks

Beginning next month you'll be able to buy one annual pass that gains you entrance into Crater Lake National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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December 19th, 2022

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