Girls Night Out in Humbug Valley
August 17th & 18th - An Overnight Campout
Overview
In 2009 we started touring in the Humbug Valley, near Lake Almanor. This has been a special place for the Maidu for hundreds of years. Beverly Ogle, Maidu / Yahi Yani Indian historian and author of two books on the indigenous peoples of Sierra Nevada, (Whispers of the Maidu and Spirit of Black Rock) will lead this tour sharing history and stories of the area. As part of the Maidu Consortium, Beverly will be able to share with us the current Maidu projects scheduled for this land.
We'll not only visit Soda Springs to taste the soda water and to see the new Tasmam-Koyam monument marking the importance of the Maidu in the area but we'll visit many other sights in pioneer and Maidu history.
We begin the day early afternoon at Lassen Ranger Station in Chester for introductions. Carpooling, we will travel on Hwy 89 to Yellow Creek Campground turnoff and drive to the campground. On our way in, we'll stop at various sites to learn more about the historical implications of this area. After touring Humbug Valley, we will return to Yellow Creek campground where we will set-up camp, make a campfire dinner, and spend the evening star-gazing, storytelling, and having a great time.
On this tour you'll need to bring your camping gear...
tents, sleeping bags, and whatever else that will make you comfortable as we camp overnight.
Food and food stuffs (such as utensils, plates, et cetera) will be provided.
Activity level: Moderate
Accolades
Here's what past participants had to say about this tour:
"I loved visiing Big Spring and hearing our Maidu guides' perspective about the land was very valuable."
—2009 Tour Participant
"The evening of storytelling and drumming made this tour very fun and very unique.
I'd do this tour over again and again!"
-2009 Tour Participant
"All the stops at the various points of interest while getting the Maidu point-of-view,
made this one of my favorite tours."
—2009 Tour Participant
"It's so refreshing to listen to someone speak articulately and intelligently about the history of the Maidu."
—2009 Tour Participant
Tour Itinerary (Tentative)
10:00am
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Meet at Lassen National Park Ranger Station, 900 Main Street, Chester and drive to Humbug Valley, stopping at various sites along the way to Yellow Creek Campground
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3:00pm
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Special Event
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5:00pm
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Set-Up Camp and start dinner
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7:00pm
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Evening Entertainment
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Early morning risers can visit Big Springs. |
9:00am
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Simple breakfast
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| 11:00am |
Leave for Chester/Lassen National Park Ranger Station |
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What Do You Need To Bring? Don't forget your camera!
In the interest of the environment, we always encourage our participants to bring their refillable water bottles, which we can refill during the tour. Good walking shoes are always a plus on all our tours!
On this particular tour, you'll want to bring any and all camping gear that will make you comfortable while camping out with the girls. Food and food stuffs will be provided...but be sure to bring those special camping treats that you like to enjoy! Thank you!
Register Today!
To register for this tour, call us at 530.284.1022 or contact Lauri Rawlins-Betta directly via email with any of your questions:
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