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TrainSpotting 6-2015: Northern California

Event Details

Time: June 12, 2015 to June 14, 2015
Location: Hallsted Campground, Plumas National Forest
Street: Highway 70 The Feather River Canyon
City/Town: Twain, CA
Website or Map: http://www.recreation.gov/cam…
Event Type: campout, and, potluck
Organized By: westywoman (Melissa)
Latest Activity: Jun 18, 2015

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Event Description

Join us in the scenic and historic Feather River Canyon at Hallsted Campground in the Plumas National Forest.

We have a full house. ALL SITES HAVE BEEN RESERVED as of May 17. There is one non-reservable site you can take a chance on. Otherwise, check the comment wall to see if someone wants to share. The recreation.gov link is below:

Hallsted Campground

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 real treat!

100 FREE things to do in Plumas County:

http://plumascounty.org/documents/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 Bruce on June 15, 2015 at 11:40am: I will be posting soon, can't reserve until 60 days out... and yes you are invited!

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on June 16, 2015 at 7:25pm: Jamez: the poster is wonderful! We are a family-friendly group here in the Gold Country Campers. We usually have a few more kids at our events, it's just the way it works out. And by family-friendly, I don't mean that political nonsense. Please keep your eye on the event page, you are welcome back anytime! Thanks to all who made it, especially Dan from Seattle (!) and and a special thanks to all the first-timers, there were a bunch of you! Thanks for obeying Rule # 1: Be nice! Rule # 2? See #1. Cheers, Melissa.

Comment by Scott & Karla on June 17, 2015 at 8:41am: @ Bruce...You're not gonna let that go are you? :)

I had a great time, good eats, good peepes! This was definitely my favorite campground so far. I can't wait to see y'all again.

Comment by Werner Schink on June 17, 2015 at 10:08am: Hurray for Melissa aka westywoman! ... great event ... lots of fun ... incredible items from Stephan, Van Cafe, GoWesty & others ... fantastic food ... and special thank you to Scott for sharing his spot with Elena and me ;-)

Comment by Randy January on June 17, 2015 at 11:39am: Thanks Melissa, sponsors, and all the great company. Was a fun laid back event.

Hey James, sorry for blasting you with my 100w high beams in the headlight zone. Took me a few minutes to realize they were on. I must have flipped the switch while taking my front curtain down. As Homer would say, Doh!

Comment by regis101 on June 17, 2015 at 7:06pm: Awe man, and I had to miss it. Did anyone take pic's or was it one of those, ya-had-to-be-there moments. A few of us sometimes have to live vicariously through the life of others. Help a brother out?

Comment by Brett Budlong on June 17, 2015 at 10:46pm: I was looking forward to seeing you again Regis!

Comment by regis101 on June 18, 2015 at 4:15am: Yep. It's been a while since we last broke bread.

Comment by Jamez on June 18, 2015 at 8:39am: Randy, I was thoroughly impressed by your headlights, and your pulling power, you passed me like I was standing still.

Comment by Randy January on June 18, 2015 at 9:25am: I was thoroughly enjoying the slow drive through the canyon, but I couldn't resist the temptation to show off the turbo a bit on that last hill with the passing lane. ;-)

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