Attention leaf-peepers:
It's time to chase the
peak!
Once again, Mother Nature is bringing us
shorter days and cooler mornings, signaling
that dazzling fall foliage will soon be
adorning the forests across the Northern
Sierra.
If you've been thinking about witnessing
this spectacular natural event, now's the
time to plan your trip to Plumas County.
Start by picking up a
fall color
guide/map, and start tracking the color
via daily leaf-peeper posts on the
"Awesome Autumn" blog.
There's ample time to see foliage with
elevations varying from 2,000 to 8,000
feet, and a huge variety of species,
from the streambeds to the mountaintops.
You'll see an amazing changing landscape
as reds, oranges and yellows begin to
"pop" out against a canvas of green
conifer, gray granite and blue sky.
For peak viewing you'll want to plan for
the second half of October, although
transitioning leaves are also beautiful,
and color sometimes lasts into early
November.
Be sure to email us with your own reports
and photos, or better yet -- stop in person
to say hi! We LOVE this time of year (can
you tell?) and want to share in the
excitement of your sightings!
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Twitter over
foliage
Send leaf peeper reports instantly
If you are out and about
admiring the fall foliage and you are savvy with
your hand held device, you can send us your "leaf
peeper report" via
Twitter or
Facebook. We'll receive your reports instantly
and put them onto our "Awesome Autumn" page.
If you are using Facebook, you can become a fan of
Plumas County Visitors Bureau, and post your
report right on our wall. If you are twittering,
send us a message and we will repost and also post
it on our website.
So, however you decide to share your info-- just
don't forget to send pictures!
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Festive fall activities
Come join the
mountain fun
With the changing of the
seasons, harvest festivals, art shows, scenic tours
and other small town activities begin. Be sure to
see our
calendar of events for a full list of all the
fall activities happening.
Mark Twain impersonator McAvoy Layne and Smokey
the Bear highlight
Fall Festival at the Plumas National
Forest ranger station west of Quincy on
Saturday, Oct. 3. Music and educational
activities abound for familes.
American Valley Growers will host the 4th annual
American Valley Harvest Run on Saturday, October 10,
you can register online at
www.active.com.
 Marley's Ghost
headlines at Quincy's
Mt. Harvest Festival on Oct. 10, featuring
outdoor music, micro-brews, belly-dancing and
arts and crafts.
And if you've never pressed your own apple
juice, bring a jug and join the fun in the
orchard at the Dawn Institute Apple Fest on Oct.
25, near Greenville.
The annual
Sloat Towne Hall Halloween Party will be a
big hit once again this year with live music by
Guitar Woody on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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 The
recreated three-car California Zephyr will
journey from Oakland to Portola and back,
stopping at Keddie to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the driving of the last spike
that opened the last transcontinental
railroad. A redriving ceremony will be held
the morning of Nov. 1 on the return trip to
Oakland. A trip to Portola's
Western Pacific Railroad Museum is also
included in the tour.
The vista dome historic railcars will offer
an incredible fall foliage view as it
travels through the canyon, which should be
at peak color.
The trip can be taken roundtrip or
one-way, starting at $798, including
meals and drinks.
Act quickly; only 48 seats are available and
the excursion is expected to sell out.
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