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Autumn along North Lake Originally uploaded by danamight Do not wait until the last minute to see the autumn colors. The change can be gradual or fast; one week to one month, the weather is warm and then cold the next. The best places to check out fall colors in California is the Eastern Sierra, the North Gold Country & areas around Mount Shasta. Below are FALL DESTINATIONS for California: ASPENDELL BRIDGEPORT DOWNIEVILLE JUNE LAKE LEE VINING MAMMOTH LAKES MOUNT SHASTA OJAI PINE MOUNTAIN PONDEROSA REDDING

creek recreation includes fishing, hiking, kayaking, rafting, tubing, gold panning, and finding swimming holes. People love secluded lakes inside alpine mountains, well away from the city. Folks also love rivers and creeks - of all sizes. Most all of the California National Forest have recreation creeks running thru them. SoCal would be seasonal creeks - which means it often dry up annually, or goes underground. In the golden west, the desert's dryness reigns, and some smaller creeks are 'seasonal' and tend to dry up every year. The flow stops completely and you are bummed, cuz your hike isn't what you had hoped it would be. There are only a select few creeks for camping in Southern California. Drought conditions are often. Call ahead, ask the field ranger about your creek destination. The best streams & creeks are located in the higher elevation mountains. If you are seeking that hidden creek with a forest to hike or bike in, or a new fly fishing spot, you...