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Childs Meadows @ Lassen Forest<\/h3>\n

on the Lassen\u00a0National Forest map this huge meadow area along Highway 36 is marked as “Childs Meadows”<\/p>\n

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Morgan Mountain above Childs Meadow after the fire 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Childs Meadow sits at 5000 feet in elevation, on the edge of the Mill Creek<\/a> drainage, just south of Lassen National Park. The meadow spans from Mill Creek, eastward along State Route 36 for many miles. Gurnsey Creek flows down Wild Cattle Mountain, near the resort, crosses the pavement, and heads east to meet up with the Deer Creek drainage above Chico, California<\/p>\n

This sacred meadow was the summer camp and ceremonial ground for native tribes that existed long before the white men showed up. The meadow basin was originally owned by J.C. Tyler who used it for summer grazing land. He established a resort about 1864 and by 1896 it was a regular stage stop for travelers.<\/p>\n

In 1900, Tyler sold the land to Abner Nanny who used it for summer grazing. Frank Childs purchased it in 1909 and also grazed livestock there seasonally. By the late 1930s a service station and cafe had been established. Then came cabins that were the precursor of the privately owned Childs Meadow Resort, which burned down some time later. These days Highlands Ranch Resort is the newest place to call this location home.<\/p>\n

Lassen:\u00a0Childs Meadow (before the fire)<\/span><\/h3>\n

July 2011 vs. July 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What a difference a decade makes. Drought in California makes a green meadow brown!<\/p>\n