Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a 42,000 acre site located in Northern California, 10 miles from Redding. We have diverse ecosystems ranging from oak scrubland to dense coniferous forests. Our elevation ranges from about 600 feet (200 meters) and climbs to over 6000 feet (2000 meters). This all creates an incredible location for a huge range in plants and wildlife and recreation opportunities. Whiskeytown's virtual programs serve the National Park Service mission by helping others enjoy these lands and by teaching about the unique ecosystems, geology and history. Join us in real time with a ranger to learn about Whiskeytown!

Please contact us if you have any questions about program topics or making programs accessible for all participants.

At this time our virtual programs are on rather limited due to limited staffing and moving into our summer visitation season. We look forward to hosting regular virtual programs again in September!

Programs by Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

A Climate of Change at Whiskeytown - Free!

Carbon is the basic building block of life on the Earth. Why is it then, we can have too much of a good thing? Come explore how changes to the Carbon Cycle means changes to the Climate Cycle and how those changes are, ultimately, local in nature.

Adapt to survive: Howell's Alkali Grass - Free!

Endemic species provide an incredible look into adaptations of species. Whiskeytown is home to Howell's Alkali Grass, which exists nowhere else on the planet. Discover this amazing plant to understand adaptations and endemic species.

Ask a Ranger - Free!

In Ask A Ranger, students and participants will learn about Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, the National Park Service, and the many rangers at each site. Students prepare questions and send questions ahead of time.

Fisher Fundamentals

Join us as we find out about the fascinating Fisher. We will explore what this animal is and how they are surviving here at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

Where's the Whiskey? Where's the town? - Free!

Join us as we explore all the unique parts of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. We'll dive through history to learn how the town of Whiskeytown came to be and what happened to the town.

Whiskeytown and the Northern Diggins - Free!

In 1849 Whiskeytown become part of the California Gold Rush as thousands of people traveled to the Northern Diggins. Millions of dollars of gold and other attractive minerals were pulled from the earth by miners. Come discover how it started, who...

Whiskeytown Rocks - Free!

Come explore the unique geology of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. We will investigate our peculiar rocks, the hazards they create and how we use this information to plan for safety.

Why is Whiskeytown on fire? - Free!

Wildfires are found in ecosystems around the world. Fire is an important, natural and regular part of our local ecosystems. We will explore wildland fire in Whiskeytown and how it has changed in recent history.

Wintu of Whiskeytown - Free!

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area resides on the ancestral homelands of the Wintu People. The Wintu people lived on, managed and used these lands for many millennia. Join us do discover more about the life of the Wintu people.

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

Tyler Compton tyler_compton@nps.gov
14412 Kennedy Memorial Way
Whiskeytown CA 96095
5302423462
United States

https://www.nps.gov/whis/index.htm

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area cover:

Community Building
Social Studies/History
Career Education
Sciences
Problem Solving
Standards