Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area
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The Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area in northern California.[1] The recreation area was authorized in 1965 by the United States Congress. Recreational activities available include swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking.
The Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area (WST-NRA) has a total of Script error: No such module "convert". of land, which is divided into the Shasta, Trinity, and Whiskeytown Units. The Shasta–Trinity National Forest surrounds the Shasta and Trinity units, so they are managed by the United States Forest Service.[1] The National Park Service manages the Whiskeytown unit.[2]
Each of the units encompasses a large reservoir (man-made lake) and its surrounding natural features, habitats, and terrain. The WST-NRA has interesting wildlife viewing opportunities, including over sixty pairs of osprey, thirty pairs of nesting bald eagles, other resident and migrating birds, and deer and bear populations.
Plant communities include Riparian, Interior chaparral, Blue oak grasslands, Mixed oak woodlands, and Knobcone pine, Ponderosa pine, or mixed evergreen forests.[3]
Forest Service areas
Of the eighteen National Recreation Areas under Forest Service management in the U.S., the Shasta–Trinity Units are somewhat unusual, being made up of three large reservoir lakes set in scenic and protected foothill locales with diverse recreation opportunities. The Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area section of the Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area, has Script error: No such module "convert". managed by the Shasta–Trinity National Forest. It includes Shasta, Trinity, and Lewiston Lakes and their surrounding natural areas.[1]
Trinity Unit
The Trinity Unit, centered on Trinity Lake and Lewiston Lake, has four subunits: the Lewiston Lake, Trinity Dam, Stuart Fork, and North Lake Units. They offer many opportunities for recreation, including trout fishing in Lewiston Lake, scenic driving on the Trinity Heritage National Scenic Byway, picnicking, camping, and hiking/riding on the multi-use trail system.[1]
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Shasta Unit
The Shasta Unit, centered on Shasta Lake, has four tributary arms; Sacramento River, Pit River, Squaw Creek, and McCloud River. Each has distinctive scenic beauty and attracts outdoor recreation visitors. There are numerous facilities for water sports and boating, including private marinas. Public recreation facilities and amenities within the Shasta Unit include boat ramps, campgrounds, shoreline picnic areas, and hiking/equestrian/mountain biking trails.[1]
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National Park Service area
Whiskeytown Unit
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See also
- Trinity Mountains — in the southern and eastern sections in the recreation area, part of the Klamath Mountains System.
- Marble Mountains — in the northwestern section, are also part of the Klamath Mountains Range.
- Sierra Nevada — in the eastern section.
- Whiskeytown Falls
- Carr Fire
References
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- ↑ a b c d e NFS: Shasta-Trinity NRA . accessed 1.4.2014.
- ↑ a b NPS: Whiskeytown NRA . accessed 1.4.2014
- ↑ NPS: Plant communities of NRA
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External links
- U.S. Forest Service: official Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area — Shasta, Trinity, and Lewiston Lakes areas.
- U.S. National Park Service: official Whiskeytown National Recreation Area website — Whiskeytown Lake area.
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- National recreation areas of the United States
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- National Park Service National Recreation Areas
- National Park Service areas in California
- Parks in Shasta County, California
- Parks in Trinity County, California
- Protected areas of the Sierra Nevada (United States)
- Klamath Mountains
- Trinity Mountains (California)
- Sacramento River
- Trinity River (California)
- Tourist attractions in Shasta County, California
- Tourist attractions in Trinity County, California
- Protected areas established in 1965
- 1965 establishments in California