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Tips for PCT Hikers in Plumas county

Tips for PCT Hikers to get the most out of hiking through Plumas County.

Mural of a Women on Brick wall in Greenville

525,948.967 Minutes Since the Dixie Fire Began

Highlights of how the communities of Indian Valley and Lake Almanor Basin have come together after the Dixie Fire.

Bunnell Safe sitting in Chester Museum

Mystery of the Lost Bunnell Safe

The Mystery of the Lost Bunnell Safe is “Cracked” by Local Residents In 1901 the Bunnell Hotel, located at the tip of a mountain ridge, known today...

WP Train Car with slogan Rides Like a Feather

Western Pacific Railroad Museum

Train Car with Local History Donated to Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola from Seneca Healthcare district Seneca Healthcare District Gives...

Plumas County’s Barn Quilt Trail

Over 100 colorful barn quilts adorn community structures throughout the county. Learn where to find them!

trains in feather river canyon at keddie wye

Trains and Railfanning

Plumas County is rich in train history and is renowned for its unique railroad engineering along the Feather River. Learn more about it!

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Places to visit

back of young person jumping into Bucks Lake

Bucks Lake

South Central Plumas

Sign for Historic Belden Bridge

The Feather River Canyon

South Central Plumas

Antelope Lake sunset fishing

Antelope Lake

North Central Plumas

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bucks Lake Winter skiers

Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

camas lilies in a meadow in Northern Califorina

Wildflowers

two happy hikers on top of a mountain in northern california

Hiking

Places to stay

Ranchito Motel

South Central Plumas

Quincy

We’re not a five star accommodation but we are the jewel of the Sierra Mountains. Clean, comfortable and with many amenities.

The Yellow Cabin

Northwest Plumas

Chester

This home-away-from-home is well stocked for your next vacation with everything the family might need, and more.

hallsted campground

Hallsted Campground

North Central Plumas

Hallsted Campground, located in the heart of the Feather River Canyon, offers a peaceful retreat just off the scenic byway.

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