At Last! A Snow Capped Mountain

It is so nice to see snow on Mt Shasta after the long blistering hot Summer we're had here in the Redding area. And the little rain that we had a couple of day ago sure was welcome. This picture was taken from my front car window on I-5 Northbound at the weigh station in Cottonwood (just before the turn-off for Lake California). (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

Lions in Los Molinos?

Yes there are lions in Los Molinos. Well, at least one that I know of. And there's at least one grizzly bear as you can see. The young handsome man in the picture is Mark Brown, President of Brown Precision, Inc. of Los Molinos. Mark and his Dad have hunted all over the world and they have trophies to prove it. Brown Precision is a small family-owned US manufacturer of guns and has been in business for four decades. Mark says their focus is to build the best gun possible for the individual hunter. You can visit his website at http://www.brownprecision.com/. His shop is a fascinating place to browse and I am delighted he allowed me to take these pictures. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Dry Creeks of Summer

These two dry creek beds have looked like this since early August. The one to the left is Dry Creek and it runs from the Pacific coastal range along side of Highway 36 West toward Red Bluff and I believe empties into the South Fort of Cottonwood Creek. The one to the right is Thomes Creek and it runs from the Paskenta Mountain Range through Flournoy, Corning, Gerber, and Los Molinos. They don't look like much now but come the rainy season and snow melts they are like small rivers. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Wildlife Ahead!

When you come to Lake California, please bear in mind that ducks and geese have the right of way. And believe me, they do take their time crossing the street from one pond to another. At times they just pause and look at you as if to say "Hey, I'm walking here!" (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

The Road To Lake California

If you're traveling to Lake California watch out for road construction at the bridge. Finally the old narrow bridge is being replaced with a new wider bridge. The pictures show eastbound and westbound views. (Just click on the pictures for a larger view).

Smokey Mountains of Paskenta

The skies have darkened here in Northern California from the numerous fires that were started by recent lighting storms. This photo of the Paskenta mountain range was taken yesterday when I made a delivery at a ranch in Paskenta. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).

My Petting Friend

This mountain lion makes his appearance each time I make my delivery at this stop in the city of Red Bluff. Lucky for me he is tame and also stuffed. (Just click on the picture for a larger view).