If This Rock Could Talk Table Mountain Hike

12/28/2013
Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Table Mountian, New Melones Lake
Contact: Ranger Hilary Maxworthy
If This Rock Could Talk
Saturday, Dec. 28, 10 a.m. Table Mountain
Join us on a hike though time and discover the geologic wonders of Table Mountain. Learn where this lava flow originated and the processes that occurred to create such a beautiful landmark. This is a challenging 3-mile hike with a ¼-mile series of steep, rocky switchbacks that lead to the top for grand views of New Melones Lake. We will meet at the corner of Shell and Rawhide Roads at 10 a.m.
If you would like to participate in a program and need accommodation, please contact Park Ranger Tracy Neal at 209-536-9094 ext. 215 or tneal@usbr.gov a minimum of 14 days in advance.

French Flat Frisbee Golf New Melones

12/22/2013
Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: French Flat, New Melones Lake
Contact: Ranger Hilary Maxworthy
French Flat Frisbee Golf Sunday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m. French Flat Come out for the fun of our first-ever Frisbee Golf interpretive program! Rangers will set a course filled with clues about the natural and cultural history of New Melones Lake. Hit the targets, gain the clues and answer the questions to win a prize! This will be a 9-hole course set in the rambling oak woodlands of French Flat. Participants will be walking through tall grass, so long pants and your own Frisbee are required. We will meet at the corner of Shell and Rawhide Roads at 10 a.m. and then caravan down to French Flat for a great game of Frisbee Golf!

Geocaching at New Melones Lake

Holiday Geocaching, New Melones Lake -March 30, 2013 - 10am.
Ranger Greg has set up a Geocaching course along the Buck Brush trail. Learn tips of the trade as you come out to join the Geocaching craze. Fabulous prizes will be awarded. Participants must bring their own equipment. Easy 2-mile hike. Call for more information 209- 536-9543.

Mushrooms of New Melones Table Top Hike

Mushrooms of New Melones Lake
Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m.
Table Mountain
Join Ranger Hilary in discovering some of the fungi around us. Learn about their importance, identification, habitats, life cycles and dangers. Search for fungi along this easy 1-mile trail that leads to the base of Table Mountain. Participants will have the option of returning on their own or participating in a strenuous climb to the top of Table Mountain to enjoy the grand views of New Melones Lake. We will meet at the corner of Rawhide Road and Shell Road at 10 a.m.

Ranger Led Hike, Peoria Wildlife and Tuttletown Recreation Are

Wildlife enthusiasts can meet at 10 am at the Peoria Wildlife and Tuttletown Recreation Area on April 20, 2012 to take a ranger led hike in the Peoria Wildlife Area. After the hike the tour will take a drive up to the Dam Overlook to experience a close-up view of the dam and river canyon.
Rangers will be on site from 10 am to 5 pm to answer any questions you have about New Melones Lake. The day use fee will be waived in both Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas.
Call or visit usbr.gov/mp/ccao/newmelones for more details.209-536‐9094