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).

Dale is Ready to Go

Here is my colleague and friend, Dale, as he gets ready to head for the high country (handsome dude, isn't he). Today he goes to the mountainous areas of Burney Falls and Alturas. Dale has his own Blog and he got me started on mine. He creates some neat posts that you can see on this link http://stoneroads.blogspot.com/ . And Yes! that is a garden hoe he is holding. He uses it to move the packages from the front to the back (pretty clever). (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Tehama County Jail

This 1884 Jailhouse rests in the sleepy little community of Tehama. Its not very large maybe only 20x30 feet but it looks like it served it purpose. The community of Tehama holds a lot of history and this old jailhouse is just part of it. (Click on the pictures for a larger view).