| 词条 | Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area |
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| name = Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area | iucn_category = V | map = California#USA | relief = 1 | map_caption = | location = Shasta County & Trinity County, California, United States | nearest_city = Redding, California | coordinates = {{coords|40|37|31|N|122|33|34|W|region:US|display=inline, title}} | area = {{convert|203587|acre}} | established = November 8, 1965 | visitation_num = 782,014 (Whiskeytown Alone) | visitation_year = 2007 | governing_body = National Park Service, United States Forest Service | website = [https://www.nps.gov/whis/ Whiskeytown National Recreation Area] }} The Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area is a United States National Recreation Area in northern California.[1] IntroductionThe recreation area was established in 1965 by the United States Congress. Recreational activities available include swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. The Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area (WST-NRA) has a total of {{convert|246087|acre}} of land, which is divided into the:
The Shasta–Trinity National Forest surrounds the Shasta and Trinity units, so they are managed by the United States Forest Service.[1] The National Park Service manages the Whiskeytown unit.[2] Each of the units encompasses a large reservoir (man-made lake) and its surrounding natural features, habitats, and terrain. The WST-NRA has interesting wildlife viewing opportunities, including over sixty pairs of osprey, thirty pairs of nesting bald eagles, other resident and migrating birds, and deer and bear populations. Plant communities include: Riparian, Interior chaparral, Blue oak grasslands, Mixed oak woodlands, and Knobcone pine, Ponderosa pine, or mixed evergreen forests.[3]Forest Service areasOf the eighteen National Recreation Areas under Forest Service management in the U.S., the Shasta–Trinity Units are somewhat unusual, being made up of three large reservoir lakes set in scenic and protected foothill locales with diverse recreation opportunities. The Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area section, of the Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area, has {{convert|203587|acre}} managed by the Shasta–Trinity National Forest. It includes Shasta, Trinity, and Lewiston Lakes and their surrounding natural areas.[1] Trinity UnitThe Trinity Unit, centered on Trinity Lake and Lewiston Lake, has four subunits: the Lewiston Lake, Trinity Dam, Stuart Fork, and North Lake Units. They offer many opportunities for recreation, including trout fishing in Lewiston Lake, scenic driving on the Trinity Heritage National Scenic Byway, picnicking, camping, and hiking/riding on the multi-use trail system.[1] The Trinity Dam Unit has Trinity Lake reservoir, that when full has {{convert|145|mi|km}} of shoreline, contains {{convert|17000|acre}}, and holds {{convert|2500000|acre.ft|Gl|lk=on}} of water. Trinity Dam is one of the highest earth filled dams in the world. Shasta UnitThe Shasta Unit, centered on Shasta Lake, has four tributary arms; Sacramento River, Pit River, Squaw Creek, and McCloud River. Each has distinctive scenic beauty and attracts outdoor recreation visitors. There are numerous facilities for water sports and boating, including private marinas. Public recreation facilities and amenities within the Shasta Unit include boat ramps, campgrounds, shoreline picnic areas, and hiking/equestrian/mountain biking trails.[1] Shasta Lake is the largest reservoir in California. When full, the lake has {{convert|370|mi|km}} of shoreline, which exceeds that of San Francisco Bay. The reservoir contains {{convert|30000|acre}}, and holds {{convert|4550000|acre.ft|Gl}} of water. Shasta Lake is formed by Shasta Dam, which is the second largest (after Grand Coulee Dam) and second tallest (after Hoover Dam) concrete dam in the United States. National Park Service areaWhiskeytown UnitThe Whiskeytown Unit of the Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area is {{convert|42500|acre}} in size, centered on Whiskeytown Lake of {{convert|3200|acre}}. It also includes {{convert|39000|acre}} surrounding the reservoir. The backcountry, with mountain creeks and waterfalls, is accessible via {{convert|70|mi|km}} of multi-use hiking, equestrian, and/or mountain biking) trails.[2] See also
References1. ^1 2 3 4 NFS: Shasta-Trinity NRA . accessed 1.4.2014. 2. ^1 NPS: Whiskeytown NRA . accessed 1.4.2014 3. ^NPS: Plant communities of NRA External links{{commons category|Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area}}
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