Nearby Lewiston Lake offers trout fishing, wildlife watching, lodging and camping. The Old Lewiston Peddler's Faire, held the third Saturday in May, is well-known for the arts, crafts and collectibles sold by over 200 vendors, along with food booths and music. For more information on Lewiston, California Return to Villages Return to Outposts Mad River Mad River in southern Trinity County has groceries, gas, propane, lodging and restaurants. Herb farmers offer agricultural tours to visitors. The area is noted for organic herb farming of medicinal, culinary and floral herbs.
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Local strawberry farmers offer U-pick harvesting to the public. The Van Duzen River offers swimming, picnicking and camping. Local artists participate in the Christmas Craft Faire held every November. A local health clinic offers 24-hour emergency health care. Mad River was given its name in 1849 when a party of surveyors reached the waters after two months of near starvation.