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Saturday, August 31, 2013 – Daily News 5A Agriculture farm & ranch Lassen Volcanic National Park Sunday, Aug. 25 was free admission to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Shirley Davis and I took advantage of the offer and enjoyed a cool, cloudy day at the park with many people that were visiting for the first time. Our first stop was the visitors center where we watched the movie about the volcanic park, and the 4 different types of volcanoes that are within the park boundaries. We listened to the ranger on the guided tour of the Sulphur Works. His talk was more for the young children in the group, than the adults. The area is now fenced off with lodgepole pine posts and rails, and concrete sideCourtesy photo walks with two informaThe Wrangler was leading the riders across the meadow on a boardtional signs. walk at Drakesbad, Lassen Volcanic National Park. "This short boardwalk winds past steam holes (fumaroles), mud- ucts, which he dispensed meadow. They had to be of beef for the beef appetizers at the 4th Annual pots, and boiling in a Red Bluff drug- fed hay all summer. One horse really Beef 'N Brew on Sept. springs. A rotten-egg store." "Prior to the purchase needed its teeth floated, 21, we are delighted to smell permeates the air, of Sulfur Works by the so it could eat its grain have these sponsors; affirming the presence park in 1952, and hay without pain Rolling Hills Casino; of hydrogen the Supan fami- and gain some weight. Certified Hereford Beef, sulfide gas — a ly operated the The hip bones were Kansas City, MO; Northforerunner in Sulfur Works sticking out. During our ern California Farm the formation Inn, which drive we saw a few chip- Credit; McGlynn & of sulfur. included a munks and squirrels, Clark, Attys. At Law; "Below you, b a t h h o u s e only one deer, and a Growney Motors and deep within the (built over dead young brown bear. Turri Family Farms. Earth, a netWe hope that the beef steam vents), The bear was near work of pockovernight cab- Meadowbrook Ranch, for the beef appetizers ets of partially ins, and a din- Paynes Creek, by the will come from these molten rock local beef producers and highway. ing hall." forms the merchants: A & R *** Bumpass active Lassen Jean 527-6483; Tehama County Cat- Meats, Hell parking lot magmatic sysmember Tehama Angus Ranch, was full of cars, tleWoman tem. Heat genHogan is 385-1570; Turri Family and the hikers Shaleen erated from the 570-1276; were coming incharge of the vendors Farms, magma warms that will be on the McKenzie Ranch Naturand going. groundwater to The wind was brisk streets of Main, Walnut al Beef, 527-3294 and a boil. The water bubbles and steams upward and cold at the Lassen and Oak in downtown Chrisler Farm, 707-599through cracks and Trail parking lot, and Red Bluff at 4 to 8 p.m. 6005. Pouring Sierra Nevaappears at Sulfur Works there were people on the on Saturday, Sept. 21 at and other hydrothermal trail which was closed the 4th annual Beef 'N da cups of beer at the Cone Kimball Plaza will areas found within the 1.5 mile up the hill. The Brew. At our recent plan- be Rick Crabtree, Dennis voices of the hikers in park. meeting she Garton, Mike and Chris "All the park's the parking lot had an ning hydrothermal areas, accent. It is amazing the announced the following Growney from 6 to 7 which include Sulphur number of foreign visi- vendors will be present. p.m.; 7 to 8 p.m. shift Ostarello Enterprises will be Steve Chamblin, Works, Bumpass Hell, tors that come to our Burt and Devils Kitchen, are back yard to view Mt. with beef jerky. Gayle Rob Schmid, Berkley with G.B. Jams. Bundy, Ray Eliggi, Patty connected to the same Lassen. We drove over to The Red Bluff Derby Glaspy and Bill Goodvolcanic boiler, forming the most striking Warner Valley for a brief Girls; Samantha John- win; 8 to 9 p.m. will be with Mickey son of Southhill Designs Dee Hill, Steve Chamhydrothermal system in visit Williams at her summer with lockets and charms. blin, Rob Schmid, Burt the Cascade Range." Marnie Sandbloom Bundy, Laurel Sparrow The mud pot by the cabin. A beautiful locaroad was a bubbling tion overlooking the will have Papparazi Jew- and Sandy Bruce; 9 to 10 elry. Kristi Gillett has p.m. will be Corky cauldron of mud. The meadow. Drakesbad was near- western jeans and purs- Kramer, John Growney sign said the mudpots change with the seasons. by, so we continued over es, The Pampered Chef and Patty Glaspy. Presale tickets are $15 Chris "In the late summer the washboard, bumpy with gravel road to visit Fischer/Shaleen Hogan and available at Plum when there is very little Crazy, The Loft, The precipitation, mudpots another part of Lassen with Scentsy. Carol Enos with her Gold Exchange, Red are dry and dominated Volcanic National Park. We watched the wran- leather purses, lamps Bluff Chamber of Comby steam", but not this gler get the party of five and visors. Sandra Jor- merce and www.statethone. There was a history of riders up on their horses gensen with Fiber Arts. eatreredbluff.com. $20 the Sulphur Works on a and leave on the board Juliana Benson with on the day of event. The event is sponwalk across the meadow. Women's Self Defense. sign. "Mathias Supan, in Mickey told us the board Grange Insurance with sored by the Downtown Red Bluff Business 1865, began extracting walk was to protect the Bill Taylor. Cowboy benches from Association and Tehama sulfur from this site and grass from the hoof named his mine Sulfur prints, so a path would- Bob Butler. Liana Ave County CattleWomen. Works. For twenty years n't be cut in the meadow. with Partylite. The Back Jean Barton can be She also said that the to School project will Mathias dug sulfur and reached at horses could not graze have ice water. developed a variety of To help with the cost jbarton2013@gmail.com. on the tall grass in the 'mine medicine' prod- Barton Oh Snap! The Daily News wants your photos: Cute kids, Adorable pets, Inspirational sights, Any shot you think readers would enjoy All makes and models. We perform dealer recommened Members Welcome 30K, 60K, 90K SERVICES AT LOWER PRICES Smog Check You might just see it in the Daily News $ Send pictures to editor@redbluffdailynews.com or drop off at 545 Diamond Ave. in Red Bluff. Include a caption. starting at + 25958 $ 25 certificate (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) 527-9841 • 195 S. Main St. If you're tired of potholes and dusty roads HOW ABOUT CHIP SEAL! The Affordable Alternative to Asphalt Stromer Realty Specializing in Residential to Ranches For Private and Community Roads Hourly rates also available on: • Grader • Truck & Transfer • Loaders • Dump Trucks • Grading Tractor • Water Trucks • Backhoe • Oil Truck 590 Antelope Blvd Red Bluff (530) 527-3100 Family owned & operated since 1975 Lic. #911130 275-2195 Celebrate on the Sierra Oro Farm Trail CHICO – For the fifth consecutive month, participating farms on the Sierra Oro Farm Trail will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, as part of the new "Ag Tourism 1st Sundays" program. With the end-of-summer bounty still in full bloom during the extended holiday weekend, Celebrate Labor Day Sunday on the Sierra Oro Farm Trail is agricultural tour theme in September. All farm tour guests can explore participating farms and wineries on their own or opt to reserve an exclusive charter van tour. Lunch and a historical tour are included with the charter van tours, which are perfect for individuals, couples or groups of friends, families or colleagues. Launched in May, this new Ag Tourism 1st Sundays program will continue on the first Sunday of every month through 2013. With two pick-up points in September — in Chico and Oroville — the charter van tour routes will alternate North County or South County farms, and the preplanned routes are listed at www.sierraoro.org. Specific farm destinations will rotate as will the theme, so there will always be a new tour to take, allowing guests to meet the farmers, learn more about the region, and relax and experience the rich agriculture and boutique wineries of Butte County. The planned tour stops include Quilici Vineyards, Long Creek Winery, Morse Farms, Grey Fox and Lodestar Olive Oil. Charter tour ticket prices are $50 for one person or $80 per couple and the price includes lunch and free tastings at each farm and winery. Ticket prices do not include purchases made at any of the stops. In addition to the chartered van tours, all 16 participating farms will be open free for visitors to explore on their own. These self-guided tours do not include lunch, free tastings or purchases made at any of the stops. The "plan your route" feature at www.sierraoro.org allows all visitors to customize their own tour by mapping their desired destinations together.