Monthly Archives: December 2014

Jurassic yard

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Skip@RR

Love this whimsical yard art, seen in the Quail Ridge neighborhood of Redding. Muldoon: [Just before he gets attacked by a raptor] “Clever girl.”   Actually, our region was once home to a very large dinosaur, Shastasaurus. From Wikipedia: Shastasaurus … Continue reading →

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Crystals inside Lassen Peak make Wired Magazine

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Skip@RR

Here’s some interesting research results about nearby Mt Lassen recently published in Wired Magazine. “This National Science Foundation-funded project at the Lassen Volcanic Center looked at the three most recent eruptions from Lassen Peak and Chaos Crags – the 1915 … Continue reading →

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“Redding photographers have it lucky.”

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Skip@RR

So writes Photographer/Dentist Dr. Chris Nelson on his gorgeous website. It’s true. And he has the photos to prove it. Click on the image above to be taken to his site and gallery. Skilled work! All you need is a … Continue reading →

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Chatty-Kathy’s Cafe in McArthur

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Skip@RR

This restaurant is a fine example of a rural, small town cafe. They serve breakfast and lunch in the classic American style. We stopped in for a late lunch on a rainy day recently. I’ve seen it packed for the … Continue reading →

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Active NorCal Magazine pursues fitness and outdoor action

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Skip@RR

Active NorCal publishes a fine magazine devoted to all things relevant to our active lifestyle in the northstate. It comes to us by mail. Fitness and outdoor activities are a big deal around Redding, so this publication targets a fertile … Continue reading →

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