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Train Spotting 5-2014 Northern California

Event Details

Time: June 6, 2014 to June 8, 2014
Location: The Feather River Canyon-near Quincy, Northern California
City/Town: Twain, in Northern California
Website or Map: http://www.recreation.gov/cam…
Event Type: campout
Organized By: westywoman (Melissa)
Latest Activity: Jun 13, 2014

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Event Description

Join us in the scenic and historic Feather River Canyon at Hallsted Campground in the Plumas National Forest. The campout will feature tie-dyeing and a potluck dinner Saturday.

Please Note: All sites have been reserved as of 5/19. You will need to arrange a share if you do not have a reservation. See the comment wall for a list of known campers and sites.

There are National Forest Service free campsites nearby as well as camping at the Twain Store, both within walking distance. The link to the Hallsted campground where the campout is being held is in the header above.

The Historic Feather River Railroad route runs on the opposite side of the river from the campground. Trains climb and descend the grade at all hours-you will be falling asleep to the rumble of the diesel engines and the squeal of steel wheels on the tracks. If you have never driven through the Feather River Canyon, it is a natural and cultural resource treat!

100 FREE things to do in Plumas County:

http://plumascounty.org/PDF/100_things_plumas.pdf

Those looking for hot springs can find them a couple miles up the road. Formerly known as "Woody's", they are now associated with an RV and cabin establishment. I think you need to call ahead and there is a $5 fee. Details here:

http://www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com

Comment Wall

Comment by KampnKing on May 31, 2014 at 6:12pm: I was kinda looking forward to the Smorgasbord on Saturday.
I can't handle all this change!

Comment by regis101 on May 31, 2014 at 7:55pm: Half of #15 is open. Doesn't matter if it's the front half or back half. I did book the site for Thursday night also, thinking I was going to leave Thursday early evening.

But as that life thing trumps all, I wouldn't be able to leave until 9ish PM thursday.

So, I'll probably leave at the crack of dawn Friday. PM me for any Deets

Comment by regis101 on May 31, 2014 at 8:10pm: Just so ya know. Kidz, dogs, elephants and giraffes, you're all welcome

Comment by Bruce on May 31, 2014 at 9:43pm: No clowns...

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on May 31, 2014 at 11:59pm: "All night long..."

Union Pacific Train in the Feather River Canyon

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on June 1, 2014 at 12:16am: The Keddie Wye, the Clio Trestle, it is here. Video is 10 minutes.

10 minute BNSF run through Feather River Canyon

Comment by Leeza &Richie Miller on June 1, 2014 at 8:59am: Thanks Rick and Liz for looking out for us! :) KampnKing, thank you for the offer! We'd love to share with you. Richie has been on a business trip and we have our fingers crossed that he'll be home in time. Happy Sunday all.

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on June 1, 2014 at 9:15am: Due to overwhelming demand, the POTLUCK IS A GO! We will have a potluck dinner Saturday for those who wish to join in the fun. There's no theme or requirements, just bring what you like. The food fest is always fun and there's usually more than enough. If you need a suggestion, choose something that will go into or next to a tortilla! That includes salad, beans, chicken, anything! I will bring several stacks of tortillas of different varieties, as well as something else, probably chicken.

Comment by Bruce on June 1, 2014 at 7:01pm: Weather forecast update... high 88-90 Fri-Sun... lows 49-53

Comment by regis101 on June 1, 2014 at 7:02pm: Looks like things are heating up this week. Upper 80's kissin' on 90.

Bring wood. Bring wine. Bring a fan.

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