Complete Peace
by Marnie Patchett
Title
Complete Peace
Artist
Marnie Patchett
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Whiskeytown Lake long exposure in black and White.
Whiskeytown Lakes beautiful crystal-clear waters, surrounded by mountain peaks, are perhaps the most prominent feature of the park. However, water-based recreation is only a small part of what the park has to offer. The 39,000 acres surrounding the lake hold four waterfalls, pristine mountain creeks, 70 miles of trails, and opportunities to explore the history of the California Gold Rush.
The recreation area was established in 1965 by the United States Congress. Recreational activities available include swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain range and the northern edge of the Sacramento Valley, making it home to a special collection of animal and plant life. Some of the parks features are Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta Bally and numerous waterfalls, providing outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for water recreation, hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.Most people have heard of the California Gold Rush and the Central Valley water projects that define Whiskeytowns cultural history, but few know of the hidden treasure of Whiskeytownits outstanding biodiversity! Species and habitats from different climates collide in this National Recreation Area. Western whiptail lizards, indicative of dry and arid Great Basin habitats, are found alongside species that represent the great Pacific Northwest foreststailed frogs and Pacific yew trees.
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April 8th, 2016
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Joni Eskridge
Would love to be there now . . . At least it stopped snowing here for awhile. Still looks cold and dreary. I like your venue much better Marnie!
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