On Friday, July 30th, a series of thunderstorms passed through Trinity County, igniting several wildfires. The Monument Fire, which started to the north of Camp, has burned more than 223,000 acres as of mid-October. For much of this time, Camp … Read More
57 years ago, the 38,000 acres just north of camp was considered for inclusion in the original Wilderness Act of 1964. It didn’t happen then, but after much work and advocacy over the years, it is looking very likely that … Read More
Things are looking good with regards to the Monument Fire near camp. Our evacuation order was downgraded to a warning a few days ago, then lifted altogether today. The westward progress of the fire was stopped about a mile to the … Read More
A recent winter storm covered the ranch in a few inches of snow. There was even enough for a few great trips down Barn Hill on the sled! Here are a few photos of scenes from around the wintry ranch.
There’s no feeling quite like dance night at camp. Bellies full of tasty food, dance outfits on, the apple trees seem to buzz with energy and excitement. We rush to the dance floor (with a pit stop at the Costume … Read More
This week’s homestead snack is a fan favorite: Chewy Gingersnap Cookies! With molasses and a tasty spice mix, these cookies are moist, sticky, and downright delicious. Here’s your well-worn recipe: And here’s your step-by-step instructions from Mia, Julie, and Emme!
Last year we hosted our first annual Apple Jubilee, a special event that celebrates the bounty of apples that we harvest in the late summer here on the Ranch. Fourth session campers and counselors organized booths inspired by apples and … Read More
Homemade apple sauce has been a staple on the Ranch for years. Each summer and fall, we can dozens–if not hundreds–of quarts of apple sauce from apples harvested at Camp. It’s delicious on its own, but it’s also the perfect … Read More
The river trail is one of our favorite places to explore. Take a walk with us between Girls Camp and the Swimhole to see how things are flowing along the banks of Hayfork Creek.
