Joan Merriam lives in Northern California with her Maine coon cat Indy, the infinite spirit of her beloved golden retriever Joey, and the abiding presence of her dog Casey, in whose memory this column is named. You can reach Joan at joan@joanmerriam.com.
USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to extend the developed campground closure on 12 National Forests in California to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Orders. These Regional Orders will be in effect through Jan. 29, 2021.
Chances are, when you read that title, your mind automatically went to either your regional park or a local dog park, but I’m talking about a different kind of park. Before the weather plummets into winter, why not think about taking a trip with your pup to one of our nearby state or national parks?
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The U.S. Forest Service says recent thunderstorms are to blame for a pair of wildfires in the Lassen National Forest. The fires are currently known as the H-1 Fire in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness and the L-1 Fire on the Almanor Ranger District near Philbrook Reservoir. The H-1 Fire was just one-ten