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Interested in some fun facts and history about Lake Isabella, CA?
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Lake Isabella is a small town located in the southern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Here are some interesting facts:
1. The town was originally named Isabella, after Queen Isabella of Spain, but the name was changed to Lake Isabella in the 1950s to avoid confusion with another town in California.
2. Lake Isabella is home to the Kern River, one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in California.
3. The area is also known for its fishing, with Lake Isabella being stocked with a variety of fish species, including trout, bass, and catfish.
4. In the 1950s, the Army Corps of Engineers built the Isabella Dam, creating Lake Isabella, which is now a major recreation destination for boating, swimming, and camping.
5. The town of Lake Isabella has a population of roughly 3,400 people and is surrounded by the Sequoia National Forest.
6. The area is prone to wildfires, with several major fires, including the McNally Fire and the Cedar Fire, burning through the region in recent years.
7. Lake Isabella is also home to several annual events, including the Whiskey Flat Days Festival, which celebrates the town's Wild West past with a parade, rodeo, and other activities.
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