The Rock Walls On Wildcat Road

If you travel West on Wildcat Road just out of Paynes Creek you can't help but see these rock walls (or fences) that stretch for miles along the road. These walls or fences stand about 4 feet tall and 4 feet thick and were erected entirely of Lava Rock which spewed from Mount Lassen when it erupted in 1915. Over the years the ranchers not only cleared their land with these scattered lava rocks but the fences they erected using these rocks serve to separate their grazing fields. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

If you're traveling Northbound on Interstate 5 (I-5) just outside Corning, you will see this newly installed Highway Sign. This portion of the Interstate in Tehama County between the exits of Gyle Road and Flores Avenue has been designated as the NOMLAKI HIGHWAY in recognition of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians who were the original inhabitants of Tehama County. This site was chosen as it is considered the heart of historical Nomlaki homeland. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Flournoy Goat Ranch

This goat ranch is just North of the small community of Flournoy along Paskenta Road. A seasonal creek runs through it making it a peaceful setting during Springtime. This area raises both dairy and meat goats. This particular herd is Boer goats raised for meat. Please note the baby goat lying next to its mother. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

My Cottonwood Creek Ranch

For most of my young life I would close my bedside prayer each night asking God to grant me a cattle and horse ranch. Well, God in His Wisdom answered that prayer about 16 years ago when we settled down in Cottonwood at Lake California. Two times a day I drive by this beautiful ranch which stretches about a mile along Lake California Drive and see its lovely landscape and grazing cattle and horses. It's easy to pretend that the ranch is mine. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Roundup Time On The Rocking JW Ranch

The Rocking JW Ranch rests on both sides of Corning Road between Red Bluff and Flournoy. When I was by there today making a delivery in Flournoy I got these pictures of the roundup. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).