Please help us get the word out. Chester, Ca is competing for a $10,000 grant provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. We have until June 14th, 2011 to enter an online contest for a chance to win one of ten $10,000 grants to support our Fourth of July celebration and fireworks display over Lake Almanor.

All you need to do is visit www.BringBackThe4th.com between now and June14th and take a short multiple choice quiz on “Responsible Moments in U.S. History.” The quiz is fun and quick. Each completed quiz counts as one credit towards Chester total score. At end of quiz just enter Chester, Ca 96020 so Chester gets the credit. Then make sure to come visit the area for the 4th of July.

Please note the contest allows for one quiz per person. So please visit www.BringBackthe4th.com today, take the quiz and pass this on to a friend.

Thanks for your help.

National Recreation Trails Photo Contest
Hosted by AmericanTrails.org

2011 National Recreation Trails photo contest
American Trails sponsors an annual contest for photographs of National Recreation Trails across the country. Several trails are close to the St. Bernard Lodge. National Recreation Trails in our area include: Bizz Johnson Trail, Bumpass Hell, Feather Falls, Hartman Bar, Heart Lake, Lassen Peak, McGowan Lake and Spencer Meadows. The annual contest provides awards in several categories and shows off entries (and previous winners) on the NRT website. The goal is to highlight the diversity of the NRTs and to make more Americans familiar with these great trails. The contest is looking for good photos of trail users as well as special facilities, art on the trails, management issues, construction, and volunteers. they are looking for entries that cover the many types and uses of National Recreation Trails throughout America.

DEADLINE for entries is December 15, 2011.
ELIGIBILITY: Photos of any designated National Recreation Trail are eligible
If you want to check for a list of National Recreation Trails in your area check the on line searchable database for a list of NRTs in your state and provide more information on individual trails. If you’re not sure if a trail is an NRT, or if you have questions about the contest, call American Trails at (530) 547-2060 or NRT@AmericanTrails.org. Entries will be displayed on the NRT website.
AWARD CATEGORIES: We will give awards in the following categories, which are grouped under the three general areas of Trail Use, Trail Management, and Trail Features. Check out recent winners to get some ideas.
TRAIL USE
• Accessibility
• Hiking and Walking
• Equestrian
• Paddling and Water Trails
• Bicycling
• Off-Highway Vehicle riding
• Snowmobiling
• Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Dogsledding
TRAIL MANAGEMENT
• Trail Sharing
• Training and Education
• Trail Work
• Youth and Volunteers
• Health and Fitness
TRAIL FEATURES
• Urban Trails and Greenways
• Rail and Canal Trails
• Historic Features
• Scenery and Natural Features
• Arts and Interpretation
• Innovative Facilities
• Environmental Features, Flora, and Fauna
ARTISTIC MERIT
• The trail as photographic inspiration
HOW TO ENTER the 2011 NRT photography contest
• DEADLINE: December 15, 2011
• DIGITAL: Photos must be in JPEG or TIFF format. Submit via our website at: http://atfiles.org/ftp/web/ATUpload.html. Digital images may be emailed if attachments are under 10 megabytes. Otherwise please send a CD.
• FILM: Sorry, we can’t accept prints or negatives, but you can have a local photo shop scan them to make digital photos.
• Submit up to TEN photos per trail.
• Separate entry forms are required for each different trail if you are entering photos of more than one NRT.
• Identify each photo with a number, file name, or other clear and concise identifier.
• Attach a list of your entries with description or caption, location, and photographer’s name with contact information for each photo. You may include maps, brochures, news articles, or other information.
• Make sure your photos are on designated National Recreation Trails
• Keep copies of your photos; we are not able to return cds or other media.
• Send your entries by email to NRT@AmericanTrails.org or by postal mail to American Trails, P. O. Box 491797, Redding, CA 96049-1797.
• Include the following information along with your photos, either electronically or by mail:
o Name of the NRT where photo(s) taken
o State and general location of trail
o Your name
o Photographer’s name, if different
o Organization
o Address
o Phone
o Fax
o Email
o Website address
Pictures taken within Lassen Volcanic National Park which includes Lassen Peak and Bumpass Hell Trail as well as the Bizz Johnson Trail also qualify for the Wildlife Photography Contest mention on previous blog post. If you need any additional information on trail conditions or location please call us at 530-258-3382.

Mom deserves to be treated special this Mother’s Day. Take her on a drive up Highway 36. Spring is finally coming to our area and if you still want snow stop at the visitor center in Lassen Volcanic Park.
St. Bernard Lodge has been accommodating guests since the early 1920′s. We have had guests from all over the world here. Now it is your turn to treat your Mom to our annual Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Buffet.

Brunch is served 9 am – 2pm. Seating is limited so please make your reservations early. Give us a call 530-258-3382.

Make it extra special and bring Mom up for the weekend. Call for special Mother’s Day pricing.

Our brunch begins with our signature shrimp cocktail followed by our buffet. Featured items: Eggs Benedict, Chicken Fried Steak, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, Ham, Blueberry Crepes, Waffles, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chicken Alfredo, Vegetables, Potatoes, Assorted Salads, Assorted Desserts and Pastries.

Come spend the day or weekend at the St. Bernard Lodge.

Join us for Champagne Buffet
Brunch on Easter Sunday, April 24th
Hours 9 am – 2pm
Large selection of salads, eggs benedict, chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy. Bacon, sausage, and ham. Country potatoes, hashbrowns, waffles and more. Turkey, Chicken Alfredo, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy.
Make sure to save room for desserts.
Please make reservations 530-258-3382