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Mammals: black bear, black tail deer, elk, fox, mountain
lions, raccoons, porcupines, coyotes, bats, grey squirrels,
ground squirrels, pine squirrels, chipmunks...
Waterfowl: great blue herons, kingfishers, wood ducks,
merganzers, geese, loons...
Birds of Prey: bald eagles, osprey, red-tailed hawks,
barn owls, turkey vultures...
Other Highlight Birds: stellars jays, western tanagers,
red-winged blackbirds, grouse, California quail, goldfinches,
woodpeckers, orioles, hummingbirds...
Trees: douglas fir, ponderosa pine, red fir, white
fir, black oak, canyon live oak, California madrone, bigleaf
maple, California buckeye, incense cedar, Jeffrey pine, digger
pine.
Wildflowers: Indian paintbrush, tiger lillies, columbine...
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Other Notables
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One of the few remaining manned fire lookouts in the
West. |
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An award-winning
local winery is just a 10 minute drive. It's open
for tours and tasting! |
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A cafe, store, and non-denominational church are just
down the road in Coffee Creek |
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A pay-per-use trout pond is also within 10 minutes by
car. |
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2 marinas with boat launching facilities are within
15 minutes at the north end of Trinity Lake. |
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Guided/catered functions/activities available through
Quintessential California
Tours |
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Pioneer history museum within 15 minutes in Trinity
Center. |
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The Joss House, a 45 minute drive to Weaverville, is
the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California
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Lewiston Lake is a beautiful spot to fish for trout,
or watch eagles do the same. It's 45 minutes away. |
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Scott Valley is ranchland, dotted with charming small
towns like Callahan, Fort Jones, Etna and Yreka. A windy
road over Scott Mountain will bring you to Callahan in
about 40 minutes |
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The Pacific Crest Trail runs right over the top of Scott
Mountain.... about 20 minutes from the ranch. |
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