The Likely General Store...
Owners since 1982, Rod and Carol Weed of the The Likely General Store in
the small town of Likely are open Monday through Saturday from about 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (and many times a little
longer!) They are also open on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Likely Store carries a wide variety
of grocery items, beer and wine, clothing, Black Hills Gold and other jewelry, over the counter medicines and just about
everthing you might need for your stay in Modoc County.
Just expanded and opened last year is Likely General
Store's "The Basement", a gift boutique, carrying an entire line of Lodge cast iron cookware,
Fire and Light glassware, children's Classic Peddle Car Toy collectibles from Warehouse 36 and others, Marble Canyon enamel
ware dishes and pots and pans, Betty Boop and Coca Cola collectibles and handcrafted items from local craftsmen
and women. And yes, they gift wrap! They're also the last place south of Alturas where you can buy
fuel for your car until you're halfway to Reno. The store is adorned with antiques of all kinds. You
really do need to stop in and see Rod and Carol in this big little country store during your visit to Modoc County-whether
you're running low on supplies or not. It's like stepping back in time into an old fashioned country store.
Duane McGarva
Photo Studio...
Duane
McGarva, born and raised in the Likely area of Modoc County, has enjoyed taking photgraphs with a "pocket camera"
for years. He could carry the small camera while riding horseback moving cattle to and from summer pastures. He
could have it with him at cattle brandings, while feeding cattle in the winter, and it had it available when that unexpected
shot of wildlife was right before him or the beautiful scenery with which we are surrounded every day here in Modoc,
especially the brilliant fall colors.
All these have been
captured by Duane and turned into matted and framed pictures that he began to sell in the early '80's.
Duane uses barnwood for his unique frames, and when asked where he finds the wood, he grins and says...."after dark!"
You might be lucky enough to stumble across a showing of Duane's photography at a photography
show or exclusive art faire somewhere around the country one of these days; people from all over the country are becoming owners of his work.
But during your stay with us you'll have an opportunity not many have--Duane McGarva Photo Studio is adjacent to Mahogany
Ridge Guest Ranch and Duane would love to take you on a tour. Many Mahogany Ridge guests have become owners of his work
and say it has provided them with wonderful memories of their vacation in Modoc County and to Mahogany Ridge!
Pine Shadows Woodworks
Beautifully crafted peppermills from exotic woods with top of the line precision mechanisms are Walt's
specialty. But it doesn't stop there; see his gorgeous handcrafted salad and decorative bowls of all sizes
and shapes and intricate carvings. One of a kind gifts are always available at Pine Shadows Woodworks; truly a must see. And
don't forget to pick up some hand loomed 100 % cotton kitchen and barware towels which Maureen makes on her loom.
Guide Services...
Laura VanAcker of Alturas is available as a guide for hiking, horseback day trips, car tours, and photography
excursions in the Warner Mountains. Laura has been a resident of Modoc County for 20 years and has 15 years
experience in natural resource management working for the Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest Service.
Her career allowed her familiarity with most of the public lands in Modoc County both on foot and horseback.
She is especially fond and experienced with the South Warner Mountains having ridden or hiked most established
trails. Laura enjoys nature photography and always has her camera. She is currently
a teacher and works with the local River Center as an environmental education coordinator. If you are interested
in guided tours of the Warner Mountains you can call Laura or e-mail her to put together a plan.
Phone: 530-233-4656 or vanacker@citlink.net. (Reservations for guided tours must be made independent from reservations for the guest ranch. Call
well in advance for availability.)
