This canyon is so beautiful and rich in history, and im happy to see that there's people breathing new life into the historical places that had been dormant for so long. Side note: I'm all for sharing the road, but if you're a bicyclist, please please please DON'T RIDE THE CANYON. Often the road is narrow, turns can be tight, corners blind. Big trucks come up and down this highway all day long, often crossing into the oncoming lane to make turns. If im coming around a corner and there's a truck in my lane coming at me and my choices are hit the truck, or hit you on your bike... I'm sorry buddy. We have a lot of great places to ride up here, beautiful valleys, epic mountain bike trails... the feather river canyon though, it's...
Read moreA beautiful location! This stretch has plenty of fishing and camping opportunities. Look for the seams in the river. Either dry flies or nymphs, both work very well and there are some toads in here. Head east to find camping, it’s a secret site with river access (Indian Jim’s elementary school), flat parking , and fire rings. Be cautious of the dangers of rising water due to the pg&e powerhouses (flows can increase at...
Read moreTHIS PLACE NEVER GETS OLD. A NICE PLACE FOR A MOTORCYCLE RIDE OR TO TAKE THE FAMILY. STOP AT THE REST AREA AND READ HOW THE HIGHWAY WAS BUILT USING THE MANUAL LABOR OF INMATES AND DYNAMITE. IVE BEEN THRU THIS CANYON TO SEE THE CATASTROPHIC EFFECTS OF THE FLOODING (SEE ATTACHED PIC) ALL THIS AMOUNT OF WATER WOULD HAVE DEMOLISHED THE TOWNS BELOW IF OROVILLE DAM HADNT STOPPED IT. THANK GOD FOR THE STATE...
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