LAKE COUNTY, CA An exciting new pilot project will provide access to the top of towering Mount Konocti via

a several docent-led bus tours on six Saturdays during the fall. The
pilot project is a partnership between the County of Lake and Lake Transit to offer a limited number of guided trips to the top of the ancient volcano in an effort to provide access to
residents who may not otherwise be able to enjoy the new park and its spectacular views, all while minimizing individual vehicle usage.
The dates for the tours are: September 15, September 29, October 13, October 27, November 10, and November 17. Two tours will be offered each day a morning trip from 9:00
a.m. to noon and an afternoon trip from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 per seat. Transportation up the mountain will be provided by Lake Transit in 30-foot coaches that
provide seating for 18 passengers. Advance ticket purchase is mandatory, and all participants will be required to sign a waiver. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning Sep-
tember 4, 2012.
The docent program is championed by Tom Nixon, a retired State Parks Ranger and member of the Konocti Regional Trails Team (KRTT), who helped conceptualize the docent
tours and has worked on this pilot project for several months. Lake County Public Services Director Caroline Chavez said that although the initial concept for the Mount Konocti
Bus Tours began as a way to provide access to individuals who did not have the ability to hike to the top of the mountain, the fall tours through this pilot project are open to all. Stops
on the bus tours will include the top of Wright Peak and the historic Downen Cabin; several points along the tour also will provide for scenic views from the coach itself. Nixon said
the tours are being led by nine trained docents who are knowledgeable about the mountain and its geology, history, flora, fauna, and even folklore.
The County of Lake has an agreement with CAL FIRE to allow guided access to the fire lookout tower that sits atop Wright Peak. At 4,299 feet in elevation, Wright Peak is the
highest point on the mountain, and the tower, which was built in 1976 and used until recently by fire lookout crews, provides stunning 360-degree panoramas. The optional climb
to the top of the tower will be available to participants who are 18 years of age and over and accompanied by an official docent. Tower access requires a moderately strenuous climb
of several flights of exterior stairs, and thus, may not be appropriate for those prone to vertigo or with heart-related and other health conditions. Mount Konocti County Park is an
undeveloped park with somewhat rugged terrain and gravel areas. Three waterless vault restrooms have been installed on the mountain, as well as several picnic tables and
benches. Smoking is strictly prohibited. As with other County-owned parks, glass and alcohol are prohibited.
Participants are encouraged to wear shoes and clothes appropriate for hiking and walking on rugged terrain. Participants are advised to wear hats and sunscreen and, since water
is not available on the mountain, to bring a supply of water to stay hydrated. Other recommendations include binoculars and insect spray. Rattlesnakes are present and care should
be taken to avoid disturbing rocks. The buses can accommodate wheelchairs although wheelchair users should be advised that the trails on the mountain are not accessible.
Tickets may be purchased beginning Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the Lake Transit main office located at 9240 Highway 53 in Lower Lake. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. Monday through Friday. To reserve tickets, call (707) 994-3334; reserved tickets must be picked up at least 48 hours before the scheduled trip. Cash transactions only; addi-
tional methods of payment may become available in the coming days. In its monumental 2011 acquisition, the County of Lake purchased 1,520 acres of land on top of Mount
Konocti, thereby creating the new Mount Konocti County Park and placing it into public hands for perpetuity. The County-owned land is contiguous with an existing 821 acres of
public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
For information on Mount Konocti County Park, including a downloadable map, visit www.konoctitrails.com or contact the Lake County Public Services Dept. at (707) 262-1618.
Clean Air
If there is no breathable air, perhaps the rest of this article is moot...
Water Source
Clean Water
Purifying Water
There are several ways to insure clean drinking water
French Green or some other Edible Clay is an incredible filtration medium
Rock that is non toxic to humans as part of a filtration system
Sand
Charcoal suitable for filtration
Charcoal Filtration System
Distillation System
A System by which one can capture water, via rain, snow, the ocean, creek, lake or river
A cistern to capture gray water for the garden
Seeds -- Legumes -- Grains -- Nuts -- Edible Clay -- Spirulena
Honey -- Salt -- Sugar -- Dried Fruits -- Dried Seaweeds
Mortar and Pestle
Shelter
A Source for Fire
Can Goods
Can Openers
Foods with a shelf life of at least one year or more
Boxed Tofu that does not require refrigeration
Foods that have been Put By canned at home
Date all stored food items
Know how to recognize tainted food items
Bottom Line: If you plant beef jerky, you will not grow a cow
However, you can grow sprouts, vegetables, grains and fruits from your
seeds, nuts, legumes and whole unprocessed grains
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MOUNT KONOCTI BUS TOURS PLANNED FOR FALL
Docent-Led Pilot Program Designed to Provide Access to Spectacular Views
A Hierarchy of Sustainable Survival
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