Category Archives: Environment

Heritage Day at Burney Falls

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Skip@RR

World famous Burney Falls is about an hour drive East from Redding. We went up for their Heritage Day festivities, and it was great fun. Here is Burney Falls: Here’s an image of the event: There were lot’s of demonstrations … Continue reading →

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The waterfalls of McCloud

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Skip@RR

With perfect Fall weather, we and the dog spent the day hiking around the 3 waterfalls of the McCloud River you can reach easily from Highway 89. Upper Falls: Middle Falls: Lower Falls: Just over an hour’s drive north from … Continue reading →

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Bold action to protect future generations

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Skip@RR

To me, the danger seems clear enough. Some won’t agree. Even if you don’t, the potential calamity that awaits our grandkids is too much to risk. And so we must err to the side of caution in any event. This … Continue reading →

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The drought is real, but not all California is built in a desert

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Skip@RR

These images were taken today. A light dusting of snow in April on Castle Crags. April showers bring May flowers in Really Redding.

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Prepare for another hot dry season.

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Skip@RR
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Redding is getting warmer

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Skip@RR

But don’t take my word for it. Climate change is pure physics. The atmosphere doesn’t care what you think or believe. It simply reacts to physics.

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Cottonwood Creek wet and dry

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Skip@RR

A study in contrast. The first image, the Interstate 5 bridge at Cottonwood Creek, when it was running at a pretty good clip in 2006. And then below, from yesterday in 2014. I’ve noticed a lot of changes in the … Continue reading →

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Madness, Apocalypse, and redding.com bloggery

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Skip@RR

Noticed an interesting juxtaposition at the blog section of redding.com this morning. First, Doug Craig posting about the recent wake-up call represented by Hurricane Sandy. Followed by David Benda wondering which corporate chain would be open first for Black Friday, … Continue reading →

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One thousand gallons of gas

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Skip@RR

Something of a jarring milestone on my dashboard this morning as I refueled. In the real estate biz, it seems nobody ever wants to ride their bikes over to look at a house. A clandestine image of a regular supplier … Continue reading →

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Holiday Greetings from the space station

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Skip@RR

Just wheeling by overhead. They probably won’t get the day off. Seasons Greetings from space. It’s ReallyRedding.

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