See juvenile condors take flight at Pinnacles
Up to two juvenile California condors will be released into the wild Saturday at Pinnacles National Monument, and the public is invited to watch them get their wings.
An early arrival, between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., is recommended in order to reach the viewing area before the 10 a.m. ceremony. The event will take place on the east side of the park off of Highway 25 south of Paicines. Shuttle services from designated parking areas will transport guests to within 1.5 miles of the viewing area. Guests unable to walk the trail can request special assistance.
The event coincides with Public Lands Day, when entrance to all national parks is free. Details: www.nps.gov/pinn or (831) 389-4486 ext. 243.
Events
Smokey Bear Run
When: Saturday
Where: Bass Lake
After a three-month hiatus, the Valley Runner of the Year Series returns with this 22nd annual run in the Sierra foothills.
The 10-kilometer run (8:30 a.m.) is worth 20 series points. Other events include a 2-mile run/walk (8:15) and two kids races. Register on race day at Recreation Point starting at 6:45 a.m. Details: www.smokeybearrun.com.
Shaver Lake Triathlon
When: Sunday
Where: Shaver Lake
One of the area's top local triathlons returns to the Central Sierra. The sprint distance (400-yard swim, 12-mile road bike, 3-mile run) goes off at 8 a.m., followed by the Olympic distance (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run) at 8:30.
Race day registration begins at 6 a.m. at Camp Edison. Details: www.sierramultisport.com.
News & notes
Fresno State students Kong Moua and Sark Davidian finished third at last weekend's FLW College Fishing Western Division Regional on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Moua and Davidian caught 17 bass weighing 36 pounds, 6 ounces and won $11,000.
Deer hunting season begins Saturday in zone D-8, which includes most of eastern Tulare County in the Kings River drainage. Hunters reported a slow start to the season in zones D6 and D7, due mostly to the hot, dry weather.
A team bass tournament benefiting the Clovis Police Mounted Patrol will be held Saturday at Millerton Lake. Entry forms are available at Valley Rod & Gun in Clovis. Details: (559) 324-2561.
Pinnacle Training Systems is hosting a one-day cyclocross skills clinic Oct. 4 in Fresno. Details: pinnacletrainingsystems.com.
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