Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta County, Oakbottom

I went to Whiskeytown Lake off of Highway 299  a while back.  It was a very hot day and the lake was spectacular as usual.  We swam near the same spot that my parents would sometimes stop at during my childhood.  It is the north end of the lake, near Oakbottom Recreational Area.

I was almost to my neck in water with this shot.

Moth, Whiskeytown Lake, California. What kind of moth is this?

I was at the lake and a little kid rescued a moth from the lake.  He put the moth in the mazanita bush.  It looks very interesting.  It seems to be injured and maybe at the end of his lifespan.  I tried to look up the type of species, but low and behold there are many many types of moths out for Shasta County alone there were 20+ types.  I had no idea.   So I thought I might be able to publish the photos, and see if anyone already knew.

Please if you have any idea what type of moth this is leave a comment.  Thanks.  I appreciate your efforts. 

  

 

Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta County, Spring 2010

Passing by Whiskeytown Lake the other day I stopped and took some photos.  The mountains in the distant still had some snow on them, that will be gone very shortly.  The lakes in northern California are fuller than they have been in many years, and we are very grateful for that.  Makes the summer so much more enjoyable at all the lakes, Shasta, Whiskeytown, and Trinity (Clair Engle).  

Helena, Rope Swing, Trinity County

Swimming at beautiful Helena, Trinity County

Swimming at Helena is absolutely delightful! The water is pleasantly cool and refreshing. It is very deep in parts and people enjoy jumping off the rocks and the infamous rope swing which every rural area seems to have. There are small rapids that the children and adults alike enjoy floating and swimming in.