The intriguing Darlingtonia Trail in the Smith River National Recreation Area of Six Rivers National Forest is on the north side of Highway 199. You’ve likely seen the sign for “Botanical Trail” when traveling Highway 199 to and from Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and the California coast near Crescent City. The short trail is […]
Hiking the French Hill Trail in the Smith River National Recreation Area
Hiking the French Hill Trail in the Smith River National Recreation Area of the Six Rivers National Forest is well worth the effort. You’ll have solitude along the trail, you’ll gain good views of Siskiyou Wilderness and nearby ridges and slopes, and you’ll see a wide variety of plant life. And you’ll also get a […]
Six Rivers National Forest Marijuana Grow Sites Cleaned Up
I wrote last month about a marijuana bust and clean up on Lassen National Forest. I’ve also examined what you should do if you stumble upon a marijuana growing operation while hiking. Now more news in the same vein. Six Rivers National Forest just dealt with the garbage and environmental problems from abandoned marijuana grow […]





