The first fundraiser for a rekindled skate park took place over the weekend, Saturday, Aug. 17, that saw around 20 skateboarders, scooter riders and rollerbladers show up to an improvised skatepark at the Trinity High School parking lot. The fundraiser was organized by Skate Trinity members … Read moreSkate park fundraiser
Moms got the chance to lay a hit into the football-playing sons during Meet the Trinity High School Wolves fundraising barbecue Friday, Aug. 16, on Mike Polka Field on the THS campus. Read moreMoms get their shot
High school sports schedule Read moreSports briefs
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking nominees to fill two 15-member Resource Advisory Committees in Shasta and Trinity counties. Committee members recommend natural resource-based projects for grant or partnership funding and may vote on recreation site fee proposals in their respective counti… Read moreTrinity County Resource Advisory Committee seeking new members
The Weaverville Waves swim team had a fun and successful summer season. This year, the Waves had 78 swimmers, ages 6-17. These committed swimmers attend practices every weekday morning for much of the summer, and many chose to compete in regional swim meets. Read moreWaves swimmers break long-standing pool records
Ascend Wilderness Experience recently provided a group of outdoor-loving teens a chance to work side-by-side with professional scientists for five days of observation, plotting, collection and preservation of trees and plants in the Trinity Alps. Read moreTeens ‘minds blown’ by unique science trip
Lowden Park Pool season nears end Read moreSports briefs
Adult riders didn’t disappoint at the 2024 Ruth Rodeo this past weekend. The “Bull-o-Rama” and Open Rodeo were exciting, the smoky barbecue was juicy, and the live country dance band got high reviews. However, it was Trinity County’s only full youth rodeo that took the well-earned spotlight … Read moreKids ride hard at Ruth Jr. Rodeo
This past weekend, the Hayfork Little League Field hosted the 32nd annual Tom Wakefield Memorial Big Ball Tournament, attracting teams from Trinity County and beyond, adults taking time to play and enjoy each other’s company, in celebration of a life lost too soon. Read moreBig Ball tournament honors lost friend
THS Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced Read moreSports briefs
The start of summer in Trinity County has been a hot one, with 100-plus degrees for 10 days straight in early July combined with another series of 100-degree days forecasted for the latter half of the month. As warm-bodied land dwellers, we cope with heat by seeking refuge: interior shelter,… Read moreTemperature diversity essential in Trinity River
With multiple opportunities for kids and adults to ride horses during lessons and relaxed competitions, Gymkhana (and other beloved horse and mule events) at the Trinity County Fair are poised for a comeback. After a dozen equestrian “play dates” scheduled each month this past spring at the … Read moreHorse sports gallop in at the Trinity County Fair
Ruth revs up for Rodeo Read moreRuth revs up for Rodeo Friday-Saturday
Pool deck donations sought following wind damage Read moreSports briefs
Longtime Trinity County-based nonprofit Ascend Wilderness Experience recently hosted a week-long trail stewarding crew on a backpacking trip as part of an Internship Program. Open to anyone ages 14-19, more than a dozen applications were submitted for the eight spots on Ascend’s Teen Trail C… Read moreTeen stewardship program effects positive change
Every now and then, we all have a close encounter with an insect and get stung. It can happen any time of the year, but insect stings are more likely to happen during warmer months because people are outside more. Read moreClose encounters of the stinging kind?
Pool deck donations sought after brutal wind damage Read moreSports Briefs
The U.S. Coast Guard reported the number of boating accidents is declining, and this may be due, in part, to California Boater Card requirements and boater safety education and outreach by the California State Parks Department of Boating and Waterways. Read moreKnow what floats your boat to safety
Crews are presently assessing structures to the north and east of the Hill Fire, building a structure defense plan in anticipation of homes being threatened. While many residents have cleared grass from around their homes, there are other factors considered when fire suppression teams decide… Read moreIncrease firefighters’ ability to save your home
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions that are or will soon become vacant on its California Desert District Advisory Council, Central California Resource Advisory Council, and the Northern California District Resource Advisory Council. A notice was also pu… Read moreBLM seeks nominations to Resource Advisory Council
After the Trinity County Fire Safe Council nominated the late Larry Winter as its inaugural award recipient (“Winter to be honored with first Fire Safe Trinity Award,” May 29, 2024), the Trinity County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the creation of the annual Fire Safe Trinity Award. Read moreAnnual Fire Safe Trinity award established
With a group of new young riders entering the arena, Gymkhana competitions at the Trinity County Fair might experience a revival in the upcoming years if the lineup at this year’s Fair was any indication. While adult competitors were sparse, a group of young boys and girls gave fairgoers a g… Read moreGymkhana shows promise at Fair
The trucks showed only once in the 2024 Trinity County Fair destruction derby, so drivers made the opportunity count in what spectators said was one of the best competitions they’ve ever seen. Top payout went to Javier Orosco, with Matt Alves coming in second Saturday, July 13. Read moreDestruction Derby lives up to name
Enduro racers D. J. Case and Franklin Brown celebrated winning sessions in a mud-run marathon Sunday, July 14, that saw many of their competitors go down the drain while trying to maneuver the tight doughnut dubbed “The blender.” Read moreEnduro action
Volleyball Camp July 29-31 Read moreSports Briefs
Pro rodeo cowboys topped the 2024 show at Diamond Productions’ 10th Independence Day rodeo at Lowden Park in Weaverville on Saturday, July 6, but it was the mutton bustin’, steer ridin’ cowboys and cowgirls (ages 4 to 10) who stole hearts and the show with their tenacity and courage. Read moreThrills, spills at annual rodeo
The Weaverville Waves swim team headed to Susanville the weekend of June 29-30 for the first Lassen Volcanoes Invitational meet. About 15 Waves swimmers attended and enjoyed the cooler weather. Read moreWaves swimmers place in Lassen meet
To close out World Ocean Month, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), ranking member of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, James Moylan (R-Guam-AL), Ed Case (D-HI-01), and Mary Peltola (D-AK-AL) re-introduced Sustaining America’s Fisheries for the Fu… Read moreHuffman, Moylan, Case, Peltola re-introduce bipartisan legislation to update federal fisheries management
The Trinity River Restoration Program and partners will begin work at the Upper Conner Creek Channel Rehabilitation Project site on the Trinity River this summer. Read moreTrinity River Restoration channel rehabilitation set to begin
The Trinity River Valley is under “Excessive Heat Warning” at the time of this writing and has been throughout the week. It reached 118 in some spots during the past week and is predicted to reach 108 this week. Of course, that affects the water, too. From the CDC water flow reports the rive… Read moreExcessive heat impacts fish, river too
The Weaverville Waves swim season kicked off with the Durham Dolphins Invitational in Durham the weekend of June 22-23. Read moreWaves swimmers place in season opener
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Water flows are cold and higher in rivers and streams due to the snowmelt. Outdoor recreationists should remain aware and cautious as higher flows mean dangerously cold, swiftly moving water. Read moreRecreationists need to be wary around river, streams
It is with great sorrow that I report that when fishing in Willow Creek you will be having difficulty in getting fishing supplies or a license, so be sure to bring anything you feel you might want to use. I am not sure why this has happened but will try to find out and maybe try to correct i… Read moreTrinity River summer runs on the move
The North won the Small School Lions All Star Game 13-6 at Shasta College on Saturday, June 22. Read moreLions All-Star game delivers drama
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I am sorry that I was so long in making a column for you to read but medical issues got in the way. I do appreciate all the loyal readers out there. I even got some interesting feedback from some of you. Thank you for reading the column. Read moreSalmon, steelhead returns still lagging in California
The LaGrange Classic Mountain Bike Race saw hundreds of cyclists show up to Weaverville on Saturday, June 8, to bike the trails and compete with other riders. Read moreHundreds of riders turn out for LaGrange Classic
The 2024 Weaverville/Douglas City Parks and Recreation District Community Pool Party at Lowden Park Pool drew more than 100 swimmers looking to beat the heat. Those who came out were introduced to expanded turf and shade area. In partnership with pool friends Paul Scribner and David Albiez, … Read moreCommunity Pool party draws a crowd
All-Star football Saturday Read moreSports Briefs
One of the benefits of living in Trinity County is access to nature’s raw beauty in the wilderness. There’s something humbling about it that resets the spirit, and mentally decompresses stressors in life. Aside from motivation, the limitations to exploring our Alps and forests are usually lo… Read moreAscend backpacking gear soon available for public use
The Hayfork Lions Club held its annual fishing derby for kids Father's Day weekend. Parents and grandparents accompanied their kids to Ewing Reservoir in Hayfork after the lake was stocked with trout by CA Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read moreHayfork fishing derby draws families
Why did the turtle cross the road? There isn’t a Shell station in Trinity County, so reptiles here traverse roadways for natural reasons that include thermoregulation (warming their backsides on the blacktop) and moving between breeding and feeding grounds – often from a pond to a creek. Read moreShare the road with reptiles
Here are the results of the first Big Flat Jamboree boat races held Saturday, May 18, where over 50 entries made for an exciting day on the Trinity River. Top three winners are listed in consecutive order, followed by their time in minutes: Read moreBig Flat jamboree results
The bass fishing was good on Ruth Lake the morning of June 1, and the generosity of event coordinators and competitors was even better. Read moreRuth Lake memorial bass tournament
Water flows are cold and higher in rivers and streams due to the spring snowmelt. Outdoor recreationists should remain aware and cautious as higher flows mean dangerously cold, swiftly moving water. Read moreSafety around spring flows
A Timber Harvest is underway on Bureau of Land Management land in the Weaverville Community Forest west of town. The harvest is part of the Oregon Mountain Forest Health Thinning and Fuels Reduction project, with the goals of improving fire resistance and resilience to drought, disease, wild… Read moreWeaverville Community Forest Timber Harvest to Produce Stewardship Funding
For more than 20 years, Indian Valley Summer Camp has provided youth from Hayfork and the surrounding communities fun and educational outdoor adventures. This year’s camp is packed with two weeks of outdoor adventures like naturalist-led field trips, Trinity River rafting, hiking and backpac… Read moreIndian Valley Summer Camp donations sought
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