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If you're seeking outdoor activies in Lake County there are many excellent possibilities. Lake County Pathways Bicyclists, hikers, and walking enthusiasts interested in discovering Lake County will enjoy various public pathways and trails. For free maps call or visit the Visitor's Center. They also have information about Mendicino National Forest, Cow Mountain Recreation Area, and other recreation lands. Anderson Marsh State Historic Park Several miles of nature trails wind through the 870 acre Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. A vintage farmhouse and a reconstructed Native American Village are on the site along with 27 Native American archaeological sites dating as early as 10,000 years ago. The park also hosts the Blackberry Festival each year. (707) 994-0688 Boggs Mountain Demonstation State Forest Carpeting a mountain ridge a mile north of Cobb on Forestry Road, off Highway 175 , is the Boggs Mountain State Recreation Area. It has 3,493 acres of woodland and 14 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. (707) 928-4378 Clear Lake State Park Clear Lake State Park has 300 acres of land at the foot of Mt. Konocti. Campgrounds, nature trails, fishing, swimming, boating and cycling are some of the activities offered. There is a Visitor Center with interpretive displays. (800) 444-7275 Knoxville Recreation Area The Knoxville Recreation Area, 17,700 acres of rugged terrain with elevations from 1,000 to 2,000 feet, is located 13 miles from Lower Lake on Morgan Valley Road near the Homestake Mining Company. The Lower Hunting Creek Camp has 5 shelter sites and some facilities while the 3 other camps are primitive hunting camps with no facilities. There are trails for Off-Highway Vehicles and areas for Target Shooting. (707) 468-4000 Clear Lake Water Sports Boating Public boat ramps are located in the following lakeside communities: Clearlake at Redbud Park Kelseyville at Lakeside County Park Lakeport at: First Street Third Street Fifth Street Clear Lake Avenue Lakeshore Blvd. at Crystal Lake Way Lucerne at Lucerne Harbor County Park Nice at: Hudson Avenue H.V. Keeling County Park Boat rentals and boat ramps are available at marinas and lakeside resorts on Clear Lake and other lakes in Lake County. The Konocti Bay Sailing Club hosts 'The Monster' Sailing Regatta and the Konocti Cup Marathon. (707) 277-7245 The Lakeport Yacht Club hosts the Spring Regatta. (707) 263-7731 Parasailing is available at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa and at On the Waterfront in Lakeport. (707) 263-4281 Fishing In Clear Lake fish for bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill. Blue Lakes has trout, catfish, bluegill and crappie. Highland Springs Reservoir has catfish, bass, crappie and bluegill. Indian Valley Reservoir has trout, bass, catfish and perch. Lake Pillsbury has bass and sunfish. Smith's Trout Farm is located on Western Mine Road off Highway 29 south of Middletown. (707) 987-3651 A current list of fishing guides are available from the Visitor Centers and Chamber of Commerces in Lake County. Parks and Beaches There are many County parks and beaches around the lake. You can get more information by calling the Lake County Parks Department at (707) 263-2295 Golf Adams Springs Golf Course is located off highway 175 on Cobb Mountain. (707) 928-9992 Buckingham Golf & Country Club is a private club on East Lake Drive located off Soda Bay Road between Lower Lake and Kelseyville. (707) 279-4863 Clear Lake Lions Club Driving Range is located at 5151 East Highway 20 in Nice. (707) 274-2550 Clear Lake Riviera Yacht & Golf Club is located on Fairway Drive off Soda Bay Road between Lower Lake and Kelseyville. (707) 277-7129 Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course is 5 miles north of Middletown on Highway 29. It has 18 holes of Championship Golf and a full-service Golf Shop, Driving Range, Restaurant and Lounge. (800) 987-3035 Hoberg-Forest Lake Golf Course is a 9 hole course, 8 miles northwest of Middletown on Highway 175 and Golf Road. There is a Restaurant and Lounge. Lessons are available by appointment. (707) 928-5276 LinkExchange Member Free Home Pages at GeoCities

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