Magazine: May 2012 Issue
Garden Party
Published: 27-Apr-2012
On the cover:Jenna Tidwell
Photo by: Kara Stewart Photography
Magnificent moms are the stars of the show this month, so let’s take time to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives.
For many, a trip to Lake Shasta Caverns is an annual tradition – and it’s even more special now, as the caverns were recently named one of just 36 federally designated National Natural Landmarks in California. Take Mom on the dinner cruise on a Friday or Saturday evening as an extra indulgence.
Or, consider starting a new tradition. Meander over to the Lewiston Hotel in Trinity County, which was rebuilt in 1899. It includes a restaurant, bar, guest rooms and a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and river. Don’t forget your fishing pole!
Another history-rich option is a voyage north to Gold Rush Days, where Yreka celebrates its 1851 founding. The festival is centered around the vintage downtown, where square dancers, cowboy poets, vendors and street dancers set the scene for a lively celebration.
If Mom’s favorite food group is chocolate, she’ll melt over “Chocolate: The Exhibition” at Turtle Bay Museum – it’s simply decadent. If her tastebuds are tempted, enjoy some lunch at Wilda’s Grill, a new little restaurant whose overnight popularity even caught its owners by surprise. Falafel, anyone?
Or get your hands dirty with your mom, and watch your efforts bloom. If you could use a hand from the greenest thumbs in town, the Master Gardeners have just the ticket. We’ll tell you more about them.
And don’t forget to join 10,000 of your friends and neighbors (and let the men do the cooking!) during the annual Asphalt Cowboys pancake breakfast. It’s a Rodeo Week tradition like no other. We’ll see you there!
Finally, we have a special treat for you. We’re delighted to introduce you to the very first edition of “Enjoy More: Your Guide to Enjoying More of the North State.” With the help of our friends at the Downtown Redding Business Association, we’ve collected 99 suggestions for experiencing downtown Redding. Some of these tips will take you to places that you’ve enjoyed many times before, and we hope you’ll also discover some new treasures in the heart of our city.
To the lovely ladies in our lives, we wish you a Happy Mother’s Day. Enjoy!
Featured Articles in This Issue
Music: California Dreamin'
Published in May 2012 - MOTHER HIPS IS A BLEND OF CALIFORNIA CULTURE, INNOVATION AND COOL Story by: Phil Reser Photos Courtesy of Mother Hips For 20 years, Los Angeles native Tim Bluhm has been the lead singer, co-guitarist and chief songwriter of The Mother Hips. Their music is a blend of guitar-driven rock, country, folk, R&B, blues, soul and pop, mixed with sweet and innovative harmonies which remind you of The Beac..
Interest: Dare To Endulge
Published in May 2012 - Chocolate: The Exhibition at Turtle Bay Exploration Park Story by: Kerri Regan Photos courtesy of Turtle Bay Exploration Park “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” - Charles Dickens Chocolate is used for so many things – to express love, to relieve stress, to indulge a craving. Flash back hundreds of years, however, and this tasty treat wa..
Enjoyables: How Many of the 50 US States Have you Visited?
Published in May 2012 - Which one was your favorite? I have visited all but two states, Maine and New Hampshire, so I have been to 48 of the 50. Guess I have to add those to my “bucket list.” Each state has its own beauty and charm, so its hard to pick just one as a favorite. Being from this gorgeous Shasta area I have to say that California is my favorite, but they all have much to offer. ~Norman I’ve visi..
Business: Just Peachy
Published in May 2012 - R & K ORCHARDS, HOME OF THE PEACH LADY Story by: Amber Galusha Photos by: Bret Christensen Bringing up peaches is what Karen Mills, aka The Peach Lady, does best. And it’s not just the fruit she successfully raises; it’s her four children known by Mills’ farmers’ market regulars as “little peaches.” Producing some of the tastiest fruit in the Central Valley, M..
Interest: National Treasure
Published in May 2012 - Shasta Caverns Achieves National Natural Landmark Status Story by: Jon Lewis Photos courtesy of Lake Shasta Caverns There are only 36 federally designated National Natural Landmarks in California, and Lake Shasta Caverns is now one of them. According to the National Park Service, the caverns are “an extraordinary example of an extremely well-decorated solution cave that possesses an especially ..
Business: Sole Sister
Published in May 2012 - LINDSAY MILLER-BYRNE SELLS SHOES TO TOUCH SOULS Story by: Claudia Mosby Photos by: Kara Stewart Lindsay Miller-Byrne has taken up a cause for comfort. Combining her passions for shoes and for helping others, she has created Sole Love, an online business founded with the mission to help women and children by donating a percentage of each sale to a local, national or international charity of the purchaser&r..
Interest: Sowing 101
Published in May 2012 - SHASTA COLLEGE MASTER GARDENING PROGRAM Story by: Sandie Tillery Photos by: Tracey Hedge Oh, glorious sunshine and clean spring air! It is medicine to the soul, especially for those happiest when their hands are in the soil. Many garden plots have been planned and planted already. A drive through neighborhoods and along country lanes in the beautiful North State show evidence of the hard work and pride so..
Interest: Wondrous Women
Published in May 2012 - Creator Amy Lance Helping to Empower Women Story by: Melissa Mendonca Photos by: Bret Christensen College campuses are great places for trend spotting. From fashion to music to activist movements, they can be powerful barometers of social change. Not all trends are good, though, and after several years of seeing one disturbing quality among her female students at Chico State University, Amy Lance decided ..
Recent Articles
Music: California Dreamin'
Published in May 2012 - MOTHER HIPS IS A BLEND OF CALIFORNIA CULTURE, INNOVATION AND COOL Story by: Phil Reser Photos Courtesy of Mother Hips For 20 years, Los Angeles native Tim Bluhm has been the lead singer, co-guitarist and chief songwriter of The Mother Hips. Their music is a blend of guitar-driven rock, country, folk, R&B, blues, soul and pop, mixed with sweet and innovative harmonies which remind you of The Beac..
Interest: Dare To Endulge
Published in May 2012 - Chocolate: The Exhibition at Turtle Bay Exploration Park Story by: Kerri Regan Photos courtesy of Turtle Bay Exploration Park “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” - Charles Dickens Chocolate is used for so many things – to express love, to relieve stress, to indulge a craving. Flash back hundreds of years, however, and this tasty treat wa..
Enjoyables: How Many of the 50 US States Have you Visited?
Published in May 2012 - Which one was your favorite? I have visited all but two states, Maine and New Hampshire, so I have been to 48 of the 50. Guess I have to add those to my “bucket list.” Each state has its own beauty and charm, so its hard to pick just one as a favorite. Being from this gorgeous Shasta area I have to say that California is my favorite, but they all have much to offer. ~Norman I’ve visi..
Business: Just Peachy
Published in May 2012 - R & K ORCHARDS, HOME OF THE PEACH LADY Story by: Amber Galusha Photos by: Bret Christensen Bringing up peaches is what Karen Mills, aka The Peach Lady, does best. And it’s not just the fruit she successfully raises; it’s her four children known by Mills’ farmers’ market regulars as “little peaches.” Producing some of the tastiest fruit in the Central Valley, M..
Interest: National Treasure
Published in May 2012 - Shasta Caverns Achieves National Natural Landmark Status Story by: Jon Lewis Photos courtesy of Lake Shasta Caverns There are only 36 federally designated National Natural Landmarks in California, and Lake Shasta Caverns is now one of them. According to the National Park Service, the caverns are “an extraordinary example of an extremely well-decorated solution cave that possesses an especially ..
Business: Sole Sister
Published in May 2012 - LINDSAY MILLER-BYRNE SELLS SHOES TO TOUCH SOULS Story by: Claudia Mosby Photos by: Kara Stewart Lindsay Miller-Byrne has taken up a cause for comfort. Combining her passions for shoes and for helping others, she has created Sole Love, an online business founded with the mission to help women and children by donating a percentage of each sale to a local, national or international charity of the purchaser&r..
Interest: Sowing 101
Published in May 2012 - SHASTA COLLEGE MASTER GARDENING PROGRAM Story by: Sandie Tillery Photos by: Tracey Hedge Oh, glorious sunshine and clean spring air! It is medicine to the soul, especially for those happiest when their hands are in the soil. Many garden plots have been planned and planted already. A drive through neighborhoods and along country lanes in the beautiful North State show evidence of the hard work and pride so..
Interest: Wondrous Women
Published in May 2012 - Creator Amy Lance Helping to Empower Women Story by: Melissa Mendonca Photos by: Bret Christensen College campuses are great places for trend spotting. From fashion to music to activist movements, they can be powerful barometers of social change. Not all trends are good, though, and after several years of seeing one disturbing quality among her female students at Chico State University, Amy Lance decided ..
Business: Born For Speed
Published in April 2012 - Brooks' Complete Automotive and Thunder Mountain Motors Story: Gary VanDeWalker Photo: Taryn Burkleo Kevin Brooks was born for speed. Racing down the hills of Mount Shasta, Brooks and his brother Warren rode BMX bikes, then graduated to motorcycles. The snowy slopes called them to snowmobile climbing, while warmer weather drew them to hydroplane boats and drag racing. The two brothers grew up challenging ..
Arts: In Close Communion
Published in April 2012 - Randy Holbrook's Handcrafted Communion Ware Story: Melissa Mendonca Photo: Bret Christensen Randy Holbrook’s career started out fairly typical of men his age raised in the North State. Born in Red Bluff and raised in Trinity County, he went to work in a sawmill after graduating high school. The honest work appealed to him and he still maintains friendships from those days, but after a few years, he ..
