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serene beauty, a majestic peak, a towering snowcapped wonder, Mt. Shasta is all of these and more. Under the shadow of Mt. Shasta we find a nature’s wonderland filled with mountains, lakes, fields, and streams. Whether your plans include snow or water skiing, fishing or houseboating, hiking or just getting away from it all, the fashionable small towns, quaint yet trendy communities, and amazing cities have something to offer everyone. The areas covered by this magazine include the state’s northern most counties, Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity, and Lassen. Also included are pieces of Modoc, Plumas, Butte, and Tehama. Bounded by Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, and the coastal counties of Humboldt and Del Norte to the west, and the Sacramento Valley to the south. While the land area encompasses nearly 20 percent of the Golden State, approximately the size of the state of Ohio, the population is a mere 1.4 percent of the 39 million people calling California home. The Shasta area is a summertime playground with warm water lakes and all kinds of activities that go with them. It is also a wintertime playground for alpine enthusiasts. This scenic region serves as a major supply and support center for anyone traveling the I-5 corridor. With the exception of the Redding area having upwards of 105,000 in population, and Chico having more than 94,000, most towns in the region are small and the surrounding countryside is sparsely populated. Within the area, there are seven National Forests, twelve State Parks, and four National Parks. Redding boasts a significant amount of culture. You can’t drive through the town without noticing the famous Sundial Bridge off to the west of I-5. Downtown Redding is becoming quite the hub of entertainment in the area, as it has restored a big section of its historical area including the Cascade area, Market Street Promenade, and is expanding constantly. Throughout the year you can find several festivals, quaint cafés, wine bars, shopping, art shows, Marketfest, and fine dining. As mentioned, the region is served from north to south by I-5. Smaller routes traverse the area from west to east and include highways 36, 44, 70, 96, and 299, among others. The roads are mostly two-lane and offer incredible scenery for motorists. Some of them are designated National Scenic Byways. Major rivers in the area include the Sacramento, Klamath, Trinity, Feather and McCloud. The waterways provide excitement for anglers, whitewater rafters and kayakers, as do the areas lakes and reservoirs. The dominant body of water in the region is, of course, Shasta Lake, with more than 400 miles of shoreline created by the second largest dam in the United States, Shasta Dam. The lake is visible to travelers at several

points along I-5 starting about 15 minutes north of Redding, and continuing north until just past the small town of Lakehead. Mt. Shasta, our towering beauty, seems impossibly massive, especially on clear days. Its lofty peak seems to be out of this world, standing at 14,162 feet, the mountain is the highest volcano in the state. The mountain attracts hikers, skiers, campers, mountain climbers, mountain bikers, snowboarders, and serious mountaineers who strive for its summit. Mt. Shasta is part of the Cascade Range, which runs diagonally through the region. Southeast of Mt. Shasta is Lassen Volcanic National Park, with 106,000 acres of volcanic terrain that includes steaming mud pools, hot springs, cinder cones, and lava pinnacles. Other portions of the park feature thick forests, clear streams, and wildflower dotted meadows. Bird enthusiasts can see the state’s largest resident population of bald eagles at Shasta Lake. Hundreds of species can be seen at wildlife refuges such as the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge and the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge north east of Mt. Shasta near the Oregon border. At Lava Beds National Monument, visitors can view miles of hardened molten lava flows, lava tubes and caves. Cave enthusiasts will also enjoy Lake Shasta Caverns, which is 17 miles north of Redding and features a one-hour guided tour after a boat ride across the lake, and a bus ride to the cavern entrance. New this year, are Shasta Lake Dinner Cruises which depart from Lake Shasta Caverns. In the western portion of the Shasta Cascade region lie the Trinity Alps and Marble Mountain Wilderness Areas. Accessible by Hwy 299 and Hwy 3, the mountains draw backpackers to 9,000 foot peaks, alpine meadows and more than 50 mountain lakes. Lake Siskiyou and Lake Shastina in Siskiyou County feature miles of beautiful shoreline and are growing in popularity. Farther east, Eagle Lake is the second largest natural lake completely within California’s borders. It is home to abundant wildlife and the famous Eagle Lake Trout, which grow very large in size. Lake Almanor is a large manmade lake in Plumas County and is a popular recreation destination. Whiskeytown Lake is another popular lake and is located within a National Recreation Area abundant with activities to enjoy, having 36 miles of shoreline. Whiskeytown’s most popular activities include mountain biking, hikes to waterfalls, kayaking, and sailing. Lake Oroville is a manmade lake, with the largest earthen dam in America. All of these lakes have similar outdoor recreation possibilities, including water-sports, houseboating, camping, fishing, hiking, and all around exploring.

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he goal of 101 Things To Do Magazine, Shasta is to serve as a guide while you explore the area. We have organized the magazine in a logical, orderly fashion to make it easy to use. The 101 Things To Do are divided by geographic area. The table of contents is listed in sections according to the area the activity or topic is located. Our full color map, in the front of the magazine, shows the major roads and towns in the area. Inside the magazine, you’ll find many maps of the towns, major roads, areas, lakes, and more. The 101 Things To Do editorial explain exciting activities that will entertain and thrill the entire family. It is a great way to learn about and enjoy this magnificent area. Also, new to the magazine, we have included the approximate time each activity usually takes a family to do. This way, while planning your vacation, or just a day-long outing, you will know approximately the time each activity will take. As you read through the magazine, you’ll see

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that we’ve included information about adjacent regions and counties for those who may be continuing their travels. We urge visitors and locals alike to patronize the many fine businesses that will make your stay more enjoyable. Through their support, we can share this magazine and the beauty of Shasta. 101 Things To Do in Shasta works in conjunction with guides published along the Oregon and California Coasts. For those traveling to our other regions, please look for the 101 Things To Do magazines in Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, and Marin in California. Also available is the Bento, Coos, Curry, Tillamook, Polk, Yamhill, Deschutes, Klamath, and Marion counties in Oregon. Be sure to look for the 101 Things To Do Magazines in San Diego, Hawaii, and South Carolina as well. Meanwhile, please enjoy your stay in the Shasta area, and let the advertisers know that you saw their ad in 101 Things To Do Magazine.

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Contents · Anderson Area..................... 36 · Butte County........................ 44 · Del Norte County to Southern Oregon (outside the region) ........ 47 · Humboldt County (outside the region) ....................... 46 I-5 Corridor ........................9-10 · Lassen Area .................... 42-43 · National & State Parks Directory .............................. 48 · Redding, Area of ............24-27 · Shasta Lake, Area of ..... 28-35 · Shingletown Area ............... 40 · Mt. Shasta Area of ..........20-21 · Winter & Spring Under the Shadows of Shasta ............4-5 · Tehama Area ................... 11-15 · Trinity Area ..................... 38-39 · Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway ............................. 40-41 · Welcome to Another California ................................ 1 · Whiskeytown National Recreation Area................... 37 MaPS · Corning ................................. 14 · Eagle Lake ............................ 43 · Hwy. 96/Bigfoot Scenic Byway ................................... 45 · Hwy. 299/Trinity River Byway ................................... 38 · I-5 Corridor ............................. 9 · Lake Almanor....................... 41 · Lake Oroville ........................ 44 · Mt. Shasta (city) ................... 22 · Red Bluff ............................... 15 · Redding ................................ 26 · Redding (Hilltop) ................. 27 · RV Parks..................................6 · Shasta Cascade Region ........ 3 · Shasta Lake .....................32-33 · Shasta Lake City .................. 35 · Shingletown......................... 40 · Susanville ............................. 43 · Trinity Lake ........................... 38 · Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway ................................... 41

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a Closer Look... WINTER & SPRING Under the Shadow of Shasta

1.Mountain Biking Under the Shadows of Shasta……….............................……. 2.Go Treasure Hunting………………….... 3.Dining in Shasta Cascade…...……….... 4.Take a hike on the Pacific Crest Trail..... 5.Revel in History at Museums and Theaters…...................……………….... 6.Travel a National Scenic Byway……….. 7.Fish the Waters Everywhere Under the Shadows of Shasta……....... 8.RV’ing Under the Shadows of Shasta.... 9.Golfing Under the Shadows of Shasta...

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10.Stop at Famous and Historic Granzellas…......…………………………… 11.Visit the Olive Capitol of Corning……………….………… 12.See Amazing Gemstones, Rocks, and Minerals at Gaumer’s.....…… 13.Take a Gamble at the Casino’s of Shasta…………...……………. 14.Celebrate Human Creativity and Marvel at the Sundial Bridge…................. 15.Gander at Clear Creek Preserve…………………………………… 16.Take a Free Tour of Shasta Dam….....………………………………….. 17.Take Three Adventures in one at Lake Shasta Caverns….......................… 18.Art not to be Missed……....……………… 19.Check out the Golden City …………...…

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20.Revel at Wildlife at the Sacramento River Bend Area…….....................……… 21.Learn the History of Bull Riding at Red Bluff Round Up……….................. 22.Take it Easy at Black Butte Lake…………………………………………

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23.Stroll a Ski Resort Town for Gift Shops, Crystals & Art….......……..…. 24.Experience Snowshoeing..………………. 25.Pick a Vacation Headquarters…………… 26.Bring out the Gear to try your luck at Ice Fishing…………….…….. 27.Relive a Childhood Memory and go Sledding with the kids….............……. 28.Soak it up at the Hot Springs....…………. 29.Enjoy the Wide Open Spaces while Nordic or Cross Country Skiing...... 30.Take a Snowmobile for a Spin in the Woods……………………...… 31.Experience the Thrill of Dogsledding…………………………….… 32.Ski or Snowboard in Style at Mt. Shasta Ski & Board Park…...............

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33.Spend the Day Lakeside in Siskiyou…………….......………………… 34.Hike or Bike in the Wild…………………. 35.In the Spirit of Mountaineering……...….. 36.Enjoy the Wonderful Waterfalls of Siskiyou County…………… 37.Hike the Trails and Enjoy the Lakes at Mt. Eddy……………................. 38.See the Spectacular View Atop Black Butte…………………........... 39.Gaze at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden………..……

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40.Go Rock Climbing in Shasta….………… 41.Take in the Splendor of Castle Crags State Park...………………. 42.Ride or Stay in a Train……………..…….

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43.Explore Nature at Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s Museum….......…….. 44.Turtle Bay and McConnell Foundation Botanical Gardens…....…… 45.Take a Leisurely Raft Down the Sacramento River…........………………. 46.Walk, Stroll, Run, Bike or Glide on the Sacramento River Trail….. 47.Step Back in Time at the Town of Old Shasta……............……….. 48.Do You have a Need 2 Speed?.............. 49.Step into a Blacklight Minigolf Warpzone…………………......... 50.Relax, Stroll and Enjoy Time on the Town………………..........… 51.Take in the Culture of Redding………… 52.Stay and Dine on Hilltop Drive……...….

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53.Go 4x4’ing at One of the Northstate’s Largest OHV Areas…........ 54.Hike and Bike the Shasta Lake Trails…………………….................……. 55.GO RV’ing……………………………..… 56.Take a Tour…………………...………….. 57.Rent or Bring your Boat………………… 58.Go Houseboating………………………... 59.Have the Ultimate Shasta Lake Experience…………….........…….. 60.Experience Paddleboarding. Its fun and Easy for Everyone……......... 61.Waterski, Wakeboard, Tubing…….……. 62.Take a Shasta Lake Photo Tour…….….. 63.Dine in style aboard a Shasta Lake Dinner Cruise……….....….

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64.Experience the Events in Anderson...…. 65.Experience the Equestrian Wonders of NorCal Trail Rides…........... 66.Catch an Amazing Salmon Experience……………………….........…

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67.Experience the Wonders of Whiskeytown……………………............. 68.Sail the Blue Waters of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. 69.Picnic on the Beach at Brandy Creek……………………………. 70.Explore the Waterfalls of Whiskeytown…………………….......….. 71.Take a Kayak Tour of Whiskeytown Lake…………..…………..

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72.Experience the Thrill of White Water Rafting on Trinity…..................... 73.Discover the Alpine Wonder of Trinity & Lewiston Lakes…................... 74.Go Houseboating on Trinity…………… 75.Visit Historic Weaverville………….…… 76.Be Amazed at Chinese Historic Joss House ………….………. 77.See Weaverville’s Art & History at Highland Art Center and JJ Jackson Mueseum.……………….... 78.Spend Time on the Trinity River…….... 79.Fish the Waters of Trinity……………… 80.Take a Motorcyclists Paradise Ride down Hwy 36……...…..

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81.See the Wild Horses at the Wild Horse Sanctuary………............... 82.Take in the Beauty of the Lavender Farms…………….........……

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83.Experience the Majestic Landscape in the Lassen & Intermountain Area…........................... 84.Spend the Day or Camp and Stay at McArthur Burney Falls.........… 85.Boat, Fish, or go for a Hike at Lake Britton…………………… 86.Explore Subway Cave……………....... 87.Discover Lassen Volcanic National Park………………... 88.Hike to the Waterfalls of Lassen Volcanic National Park.....................… 89.Go Camping in Lassen National Park…………………………..............… 90.Hike the Trails of Lassen National Park……………………….................… 91.See Charming Chester & Explore Lake Almanor…………….................... 92.Visit Susanville, Hike the Bizz Johnson Rail Trail………...............….. 93.Fish Eagle Lake…………………..……

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94.Visit Feather River Falls………………. 95.Experience Another Culture……..…… 96.Indulge in Chico with Art, History, Parks & Mansions.......................…….. 97.Learn About Lake Oroville……………..

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98.Explore the Depths of Lava Beds National Monument…......................…. 99.Gander at the Amazing Wildlife at Tule Lake………………....................…. 100.Visit Medicine Lake Volcano & Glass Mountain……............................. 101.Drive the Quiet & Scenic Klamath River Corridor…...................................

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t. Shasta and the counties and areas that lay in its shadow, behold some of the most amazingly beautiful terrain, holding summer and winter playgrounds that are unparalleled. With trendy communities to stay, dine, and enjoy culture, and a surrounding recreation lover’s wonderland, we are sure that you will stay and play in our part of the state that is the Shasta region of California! The following Things To Do are activities you can enjoy all over Northern California. It doesn’t stop with 101 Things To Do! Visit our website for more information on this area at www.101thingsshasta.com.

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listed the streets to check out, and plan to expand this section of “dining” in future editions. Starting with the Redding area, check out Hilltop Drive, Dana Drive, and the Downtown Redding area close to the Cascade theatre and the Market Street Promenade. There you will find some great places to eat such as Old School Restaurant, Chu’s Too, Grilla Bites and many more. In the Shasta Lake area go to Shasta Dam Blvd and enjoy the Old Mill Eatery on your way to or from Shasta Dam, or visit Lakeshore Drive. In the Mount Shasta area check out Siskiyou Lake Blvd, Lake Street, and Mt. Shasta Blvd. In Chico go to the Esplanade and 20th Ave. In Oroville check out High Street, Oro Dam Blvd, and Olive Highway. Our featured restaurants are CR Gibbs on Hilltop Drive in Redding, and Mt. Shasta Blvd in Mt. Shasta.

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Mountain Biking Under the Shadows of Shasta

(1 hour +) As mentioned in several articles throughout this edition of 101 Things To Do, we will talk about Mountain Biking. Mountain Biking is extremely popular in the Shasta Cascade Region, with millions visiting year round to participate in competitions or just for the recreation of the sport. There are so many opportunities that even the most avid local most likely has not ridden all of the trails available. The best trails are as follows; Bailey Cove Loop (3.1 miles, Shasta Lake), Ball Mountain Loop (11.8 miles, Weed area), Boulder Creek Loop (8.5 miles, Whiskeytown), Carter Meadows Loop (11 miles, Klamath area), Clear Creek Vista Trail (5.8 miles, Whiskeytown), Clikapudi Trial (7.3 miles, Shasta Lake), Great Water Ditch Trail and El Dorado Mine Loop (9.8 miles, Whiskeytown), Gunsight Peak Loop (20 miles, Yreka), Herd Peak Lookout Loop (21 miles, Weed), Kelsey Trail (7.7 miles, Fort Jones), Mt. Shasta Loop (65 miles, Mt. Shasta), Mt. Shasta Mine Loop (3.1 miles, Whiskeytown), Oak Bottom Boulder Creek (14.5 miles, Whiskeytown), Recliner Loop (7 miles, Redding), Upper Klamath River (19 miles, Yreka), Waters Gulch Trail (4.1 miles, Shasta Lake). For more information visit the Whiskeytown Visitor Center website at www. nps.gov/whis/index.htm call 530-242-3400, or www. shastalake.com, www.fs.usda.gov/wps, or www. mtshastachamber.com

GO TREASURE HUNTING

Take a hike on the PACIFIC CREST TRAIL

(1 hour - 3 weeks) The majestic Pacific Crest Trail traverses 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and fewer people have completed the entire journey than have climbed to the top of Mt. Everest. The trail passes more than 1,000 lakes and towns, descends 19 canyons, and climbs nearly 60 major mountain passes. It crosses meadows, forests, deserts, and glacier-flaked mountains. Parts of it are in California, Oregon, and Washington. There are many ways to enjoy this trail, from a simple short stroll to a planned hiking and camping adventure. The sights are incredible, featuring the flora and fauna of this forested mountainous area. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses Interstate 5 north of Redding and you can access it in several places in Northern California such as McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park and Castle Crags State Park. For more information, call the Pacific Coast Trail Association at (916) 349-2109.

(1 hour +) Geocaching is quickly becoming the new outdoor hobbyist’s favorite. An activity that is fun and healthy for the entire family. A new sort of adventure that has you “treasure” hunting with a GPS device. Like the thrill of finding the waterfalls at the end of the hiking trail, treasure hunting or geocaching can have the same appeal, and there Revel in History at are thousands of caches in the Shasta Cascade MUSEUMS AND THEATERS area. You can buy a GPS device at any outfitters, and they also make apps for your phone as well. Check out www.geocaching.com or buy an app from (1 hour- 2 hours+) itunes or whatever phone service provider you use In the past we have highlighted a few of the (just keep in mind that many of the caches are well area’s museums and theaters, but we have so many out of phone service areas, so these apps will not great historical treasures here in the region, that we work everywhere). wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out no matter what area you are visiting in this vast territory of California. Therefore we have compiled a more DINING in Shasta Cascade complete listing for you. BUTTE COUNTY · Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center and Museum, 525 (1 hour+) Esplanade, Chico 530.895.6144 From small but quaint cafés, to B&B’s, GREAT · Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick Steakhouses, and small to large franchises, as well Street, Oroville 530.538.2528 as the old but great mom & pop diners, there’s · Butte County Historical Museum, 1749 Spencer something for most every taste. We haven’t nar- Avenue, Oroville 530.533.9418 rowed it down to the nitty gritty, however, we have

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· Chico Museum, 141 Salem Street, Chico 530.891.4336 · CF Lott Historic Home, 1067 Montgomery Street, Oroville 530.538.2497 · City of Oroville, CA Pioneer History Museum, 2322 Montgomery Street, Oroville 530.538.2529 · Colman Museum, Centerville School House, 13548 Centerville Road, Chico · Gateway Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, Chico 530.898.4121 · M u s e u m o f A n t h r o p o l o g y, C S U C h i c o , 530.898.5397 · National Yo-Yo Museum, 320 Broadway, Chico · Oroville Chinese Temple, 1500 Broderick Street, Oroville, 530.538.2496 LaSSEN COUNTY · Lassen Historical Museum, Susanville, CA 530.257.4584 lashistsoc@citlink.net MODOC COUNTY · Modoc County Museum, 600 South Main Street, Alturas, 530.233.2944 PLUMaS COUNTY · Plumas County Museum, 500 Jackson Street, Quincy, 530.283.6320 SHaSTa COUNTY · Anderson Historical Society, 2330 Ferry Street, Anderson, 530.365.7045 · Eaton House Museum, 1939 Butte Street, Redding · Fort Crook Museum, Hwy 299 East, Fall River Mills · Northern California Veterans Museum, 3711 Meadow View Drive #400, Redding, 530.378.2280 · Old City Hall, 1313 Market Street, Redding CA 96001 · Redding Museum of Art & History, 530.243.8801 · Shasta State Historic Park, Hwy 299, 8 miles west of Redding · Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 840 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding · Shasta Historical Society, 1449 Market Street, Redding SISKIYOU COUNTY · McCloud Historical Center, Hwy 89, McCloud 530.964.2604 · Mt. Shasta Volcanic Exhibit, 104 Siskiyou Avenue, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 530.926.8600 · Siskiyou County Museum, 910 South Main Street, Yreka, hismus@inreach.com 530.842.3836 · Sisson Hatchery Museum, 1 North Old Stage Road, Mt. Shasta sissonmuseum@sbcglobal.net 530.926.5508 TEHaMa COUNTY · Gaumers of Red Bluff, 78 Belle Mill Road, Red Bluff, 530.527.6166 · Kelly Griggs House Museum, 311 Washington Street, Red Bluff 530.527.1129 · Red Bluff Round Up Museum, 670 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, 530.528.1477 · Tehama County Museum, 275 C Street, Tehama, 530.384.2595 · William B Ide Adobe State Park, 21659 Adobe Road, Red Bluff, 530.529.8599 TRINITY COUNTY · Jake Jackson Museum, Hwy 299, Weaverville,

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530.623.5211 through three ecosystems. Traveling from the west, · Joss House State Historic Park, Hwy 299, the byway starts in the Sacramento Valley and Weaverville ascends through dense forests and deep canyons into the Sierras, and finishes in the fast expanse of the Great Basin. The drive is impressively beautiTravel a NATIONAL SCENIC ful in the early spring when nearly 100 waterfalls BYWAY cascade down vibrant green, steep, mountainsides ablaze with oak trees and wildflowers. The (1/2 day - 1 day) fall draws leaf-peepers to its magnificent groves The beauty and diversity in terrain, landscape, of colorful foliage. The Feather River Canyon is wildlife and elevation is unsurpassed on the Feather an enormous gorge carved by the Feather River River National Scenic Byway, a 130-mile northern through layers of granite. While the scenery alone California route. It follows the north and middle justifies a trip, the outdoor adventures may entice forks of the Feather River as it twists and turns from you as well. Enjoy fishing, spring kayaking, and across Butte, Plumas and Lassen Counties on State swimming on a hot summer day on the river. There Hwy 70. Total estimated driving time is about 3.5 are also plenty of hiking trails including the Pacific hours, but take in consideration numerous stops Crest National Scenic Trail. If you have a day to along the way to take photographs of waterfalls, spend between the larger communities of Sacriver views and mountain vistas. The route winds ramento and Reno‚ this is the road to follow! For

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(2 hours – All Day+) Fishing is one of those things that is worth mentioning, over and over, as an “all-around” Shasta area, thing to do. Northern California fishing is by far the most rewarding experience in the Sacramento River watershed, where its prospects and massive rivers and lakes include hundreds of thousands of acres of water surface. The Sacramento River itself is 384 miles long and holds the state record for the largest King Salmon (88 lbs). When anglers talk about “California” fishing they usually mean Northern California, where there are world-class streams and lakes and national competitions are held. The Northern California region is home to some of the most pristine rivers, lakes, and streams with exceptional fishing opportunities and many species. The high mountain lakes, such as found in Trinity Alps, Marble Mountains, Lassen Park and Mt. Shasta are full of native and hatchery stocked Trout. The larger lakes such as Trinity Lake, Whiskeytown, and Shasta are the big lakes to find trout, bass and catfish. Shasta even boasts sturgeon and landlocked salmon. The rivers are an angler’s paradise and boast seasonal

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salmon and steelhead runs, as well as trout, rainbow trout, German brown trout, and cutthroat trout. Some of the most popular fishing spots are Sacramento River, Trinity River, Klammath River, Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Lake, Eagle Lake, Lake Siskyou, Castle Lake, Lake Almanor, Clear Lake, Lake Oroville, Trinity Lake, and the American River where you will find salmon, catfish, trout, bass, crappie, sturgeon, and shad, among others. For more information, contact Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center at (530) 275-1589. www.shastalake.com/ visitorcenters www.theflyshop.com 800-669-3474 See ad page 7.

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(2 days+) Popular with both the Baby Boomer generation and parents with kids in tow, RV travel is a great way to roll through scenic Northern California. There are many benefits to RV’ing, such as all the money you can save, and the convenience of traveling with a bed and some of the other comforts of home. Plus with an RV there’s no need to make reservations at a hotel. Just pull into a campsite, at a fraction of

the cost of a hotel, and slip into the back when it’s time for bed. Forget about the bother of hauling your gear into and out of a hotel, it all stays in your self-enclosed home on wheels. Furthermore, an RV kitchen allows you to bring even more of the comforts of home on the road, and gives you the opportunity to sample local produce by eating-in instead of eating-out. Don’t forget the social benefits of RV’ing, because you’re bound to meet a lot of likeminded folks when you set up camp. There are plenty of great RV campgrounds to choose from throughout the area. And if you pull into a park that doesn’t appeal to you, there’s no need to stay. If you find a place you absolutely love, then put her in park and enjoy. Antlers RV Park (530) 2382322, www.antlersrvpark. com. See ad page 35 Doney Creek Lakeshore Inn & RV (530) 238-2003, www.shastacamping.com. See ad page 34. Mt. Gate RV Park (530) 275-1905, www.mtgatervpark.com. See ad page 34. Shasta Lake RV Resort (530) 238-2370, www.

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Mike Michalak and his partner Brad Jack- while Michael Caranci supervises International son opened The Fly Shop in 1978. After their School of Fly Fishing, Kidscamp, and Northern modest start, Brad left the business in 1987 to California guide service. Duane Milleman coormove into the world of stocks and bonds. With a dinates our regional Private Waters program. The retail staff includes professional little help from the bank and a lot of hard work, The Fly Shop is proudly celebrating its over 30 people who have chosen The Fly Shop as an opportunity to display their talents and to years of being in business. Over time, The Fly Shop has fortunately advance their personal success. It has been attracted the employment of some of the best these kind of people working for the shop that talent in the West. Much of their success is due have helped to build the reputation. A host of to these honest and loyal employees. Since well-known fly fishermen like, Brian O’Keefe, the second year of the company’s existence, John Dietz and Andy Burk, have cashed payMike Mercer has been the owner’s right hand checks from The Fly Shop. “Here at The Fly Shop, it’s always been man. Pat Pendergast, who has worked for The Fly Shop for more than 10 years, manages the about people. Since April of 1978, I’ve worked TFS_ad101ThingsToDo 5/19/11 10:23 AM Page to1surround myself with the most talented staff, travel department. Tim Fox oversees inventory

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Stop at Famous and Historic GRANZELLA’S

(20 minutes – 1 hour) Situated between Redding and Sacramento California, lies Northern California’s best Italian Americano restaurant. But this is no normal restaurant. As most people that frequently travel I-5 know, Granzella’s is THE place to pull off the freeway for a “pit stop.” Granzella’s has been serving the public since 1976 and provides an experience like no other, whether you are looking for novelty items, a quick deli snack, espresso, ice cream, steak, pasta, or just a resting place between travel destinations. They also have a bakery, casual restaurant, and a sports lounge to provide a choice for any mood or atmosphere. Granzella’s now has a new 43 room motel, and a new gift shop across the street from the restaurant. For their online store, visit www.granzellas. com or feel free to call 530.473.5583 for more information.

Visit the Olive Capitol of CORNING

(20 minutes – 1 hour) Corning California is famous for its staple agricultural product, “olives‚” and is known as the “Olive Capital of the World.” It is also the home of the Corning Olive Festival, Bell Carter Olive Company (who cans the Lindsay brand olives), and many highly acclaimed Olive Oil producers, Olive harvesters, packagers and great gift shops that sell packaged olives and host tasting bars with hundreds of styles and flavors of olives. Many companies are award winning for their personal style of olives. The Olive Pit has become a famous stop through the area for travelers and has a unique forte for capturing the attention of the gift shop enthusiast. Not only do they have olives packaged in any way imaginable, they are known for their gift baskets, gourmet mustards, jams and jellies, organic products, salsas and much more. The Olive Pit is located on Solano Street in central Corning and offers big-rig and RV parking, (800) 654-8374. www.corningny.com

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he section of I-5 between the Grapevine and Shasta Cascade has some of the most dreaded freeway travel known to anyone who frequently drives it. This new section of 101’s is designed to assist with fun things to do throughout our section of I-5. So if you are bored with that drive… STOP! Enjoy our area… here are a few things help out… whether you only have a few minutes to stop and stretch, or if you want to break up your drive and stop for the night;

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See Amazing Gemstones, Rocks, and Minerals at GAUMER’S

before returning to gold mining with his father and a lifelong pursuit of prospecting and rockhounding throughout the western United States. The family passion for rocks turned a hobby into a full time business when John and Terry decided to open a store utilizing the family’s extensive rock collection and John’s jewelry making skills. This combination served Tehama County until 1993, when Bill came on board and really shook things up. Four years later, the business remodeled, adding an 800 square foot mineral and mining museum and additional retail and manufacturing space. In 1999, Bill finished his course work with the Gemological Institute of America and received the prestigious Graduate Gemologist diploma. In 1999, Sharla Gibson joined the business. Today she is the office and sales manager. Jim Wade joined the bench department and brings a wealth of talent. He grew up in a family silversmithing business in Reno and added to his skills through the GIA’s bench jeweler program. The sales staff consists of two full time employees: Jill Russell and Melanie Zelwick. On special occasions they are also happy to have the assistance of Tonya Robinson and Maxine Mapes. Maxine has worked with them for many years and is still the principal pearl stringer. Gaumer’s Mineral and Mining Museum features fifty years and four generations of collecting. Beautiful, rare gem and minerals specimens from around the world, stone carvings, fossils, Native American artifacts, a fluorescent mineral display, and a detailed replica of an old mine tunnel complete with ore car, tracks and mining equipment. The free museum is open to the public during normal business hours; group tours are available for schools and special interest groups. www.gaumers. com 530.527.6166. See ad page 15.

Take a gamble at the CASINO’S of Shasta

(20 minutes – 1 hour) If you are looking for an exciting gaming experience, then head to one of the casinos that the Shasta Cascade region has to offer. Choose from hundreds of slot machines, table games and bingo, as well as card tournaments and more. Gaming is not the only thing these great casinos offer. You can also enjoy a variety of live entertainment that will thrill everyone. The Shasta Cascade area casinos attract nationally renowned musicians and comedians to their stages. Various big-name artists perform in these world-class venues. There are also a variety of restaurants to enjoy great food at great prices. Many of the Casinos here also offer hotel accommodations, golf courses, RV parks, campgrounds, and parking for RV’s and trucks. There is an endless amount of entertainment at Shasta Cascade area casinos. For more information: Colusa Casino in Colusa, (530) 458-8844, www.colusacasino.com. See ad page 17.

(20 minutes – 1 hour) Gaumer’s Jewelry has been in business for over 40 years (since 1967). Founded in partnership between Al and Mabel Gaumer and their son John and his wife Terry, the business has continued to grow with the addition of a third generation of jewelers and rock-hounds through Bill Gaumer. Gaumer’s carries a great selection of fine gold and silver jewelry, original hand-crafted jewelry, semiprecious and precious stones, lapidary Celebrate Human Creativity equipment and jewelry making supplies. The gift and Marvel at the ware portion of the business offers books, coastSUNDIAL BRIDGE ers, vases, unique decorative items and beautiful hand-crafted jewelry boxes. The Gaumer family (15 minutes – 1 hour) interest in gems and minerals has been actively The Sundial Bridge is located at Turtle Bay pursued for four generations as John O. Gaumer Exploration Park and crosses the Sacramento was a gold miner in Northern California for 25 River in beautiful Redding, California. The bridge years. His son Al continued the tradition with serves as an entrance to Redding’s prevalent formal education in the field of mining engineering

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Sacramento River Trail system. World renowned, Santiago Calatrava designed the bridge as his first free standing bridge in the United States, and was completed in 2004. A technological wonder, it is 700 feet long, 23 feet wide, and the pylon inclines 217 feet, and has a massive 580 tons of steel. The expanse of the deck is made up of 200 tons of glass and granite and is supported by more than 4,300 feet of cable. The bridge celebrates human creativity and ingenuity, which is the theme of Turtle Bay Exploration Park. In the evening, the bridge glows with thousands of lights gleaming through the glass deck, making it a stunning way to experience the river. Plazas are situated at both ends of the bridge for viewing. There is a café` at the south entrance, and you will find water fountains and restrooms nearby as well. For more information, go to turtlebay.org/sundialbridge or call 1-800-TURTLEBAY. 840 Sundial Bridge (Auditorium) Drive Redding, California 96001 40° 35.463’ N 122° 22.593’ W.

Gander at CLEAR CREEK PRESERVE

(15 minutes – 1 hour+) Clear Creek Preserve is located off CA 273 8 miles south of Redding to Clear Creek Road and 5 miles west. It is managed by the BLM’s Redding office and offers over 3000 acres of open space, including 10 miles of trails, interpretive displays, and a creekside salmon viewing area. Over 100 bird species are found on this land adjacent to wetlands. Guided hikes are available in spring and fall, as well as abundant fishing including Chinook salmon, steelhead, and trout. Other activities to enjoy here are biking, non-motorized boating, camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. For more information visit www.publiclands.org/explore/site.php?id=7887 or call the BLM office in Redding at 530.224.2100.

Take a FREE tour of SHASTA DAM

(1 hour) From the second largest dam in America, you’ll have an amazing view of the three Shasta’s, Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake and Mt. Shasta. The dam was constructed between 1938 and 1945 to form scenic Lake Shasta. The dam is 602 feet high and 3,460 feet long, with a base thickness of 543 feet. Shasta Dam was created as the main feature of the Central Valley Project and was built for irrigation supply to farmers and flood control through a stretch of land that extends nearly 500 miles from the Sacramento River in the North to the San-Joaquin River. A one-hour tour of the dam will explain how this incredible dam was built and how it works. Free tours operate daily and leave regularly from the visitor center at the dam. This is an experience that you will not want to miss. Take Interstate 5, five miles north of Redding, to exit 685 and west onto Shasta Dam Boulevard, continue six miles to the Shasta Dam. For more information, call the Shasta Dam Visitors Center, (530) 275-4463. http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/shasta/tour.html

Take Three Adventures in one at LAKE SHASTA CAVERNS

(2 hours) Imagine being in a cavern, light glistening off calcite crystals embedded in stone walls made of limestone and marble. Water crashes on rocks as it falls from the ceiling high above your head. The cavern tour begins with a cruise across beautiful Shasta Lake, followed by a ride in a comfortable tour bus offering the most scenic view you can get of the McCloud Arm of the lake. The caverns are a fascinating and enchanting vision of Mother Nature’s beauty. Known as the “Little Carlsbad,” Lake Shasta Caverns offer a spectacle of speleothems (cave formations) such as soda straws, stalactites, stalagmites, cave coral, helictites and much more. The entire tour is two hours in length, including a one-hour trip through the caverns that explains this natural wonder. Lake Shasta Caverns is privately owned and part of the National Caves Association. Also offered on the site, you will find two gift shops, a playground for children and a gemstone-mining sluice. The caverns also serve as an educational venue and classes are offered for second through sixth-graders in the Underground Classroom. You can find the Lake Shasta Caverns 15 miles north of Redding and 1.5 miles east of Interstate 5 on Shasta Caverns Road (exit 695). For more information, call (800) 795-CAVE (2283). www.lakeshastacaverns.com www.facebook.com/pages/Lakehead-CA/ Lake-Shasta-Caverns See ad back cover.

ART not to be missed

(2 hours+) We’ve all done it before… you’re driving long distance on vacation, for pleasure, or for business, and you see something on the side of the road that is out of place… art? Junk? A little of both? Or a mural, something strange and unexplained, or maybe just a bunch of shoes hanging from a tree? So we decided to take it upon ourselves to “explain” some of the “unexplained.” Those items that make you do a “double take,” or even turn the car around to drive by again. One such phenomenon is the artwork you may notice on your drive up I-5 to the Oregon border and back. Each sculpture, created by Ralph Starritt, has its own texture, shade and attitude combined to create its own visual experience. The Cow on I-5 is located just south of Yreka, The Horse and Rider is located on Main Street in Montague, 2 Horses and a Rider in Etna, 3 Indians in Indian Park, the Dragon going south on I-5 between Yreka and Mt. Shasta, and The Fireman and Dog on Minor Street at the Yreka firehouse. Also, of interest, are the many murals found throughout the North state, such as the decorated towns of Susanville, Oroville and Chico. There are also many art galleries available like Mt. Lassen Art Center at 36373 Hwy 44 in Shingletown, North Valley Art League at 48 Quartz Hill Road in Redding, Cottage Gallery at 37359 State Hwy 299 E, Burney,

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Shasta County Arts Council at 1313 Market Street, Redding, Studio Experience at 3404 Bechelli Ln in Redding, Gallery 833 at 833 Mistletoe ln, suite A4 in Redding, Fine Art of California at 6786 Hwy 273, in Anderson, The Gallery in Mount Shasta at 201 North Mt. Shasta Blvd, Mt. Shasta, and Kevin Lahey Galleries at 304 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.

Check out the “GOLDEN CITY”

(2 hours+) The historic mining town of Yreka, the county seat of Siskiyou County, lies at the north end of the Shasta Valley, just 25 miles south of the Oregon border. Dubbed “The Golden City,” Yreka was home to more than 2,000 miners shortly after gold was discovered in 1851. Most worked claims along the Klamath and Scott rivers and by 1857 the population had swelled to 5,000. Yreka reportedly is an Indian word meaning City of Gold. Today, the town numbers just over 7,000 residents who appreciate its pristine setting and surrounding countryside. Yreka retains much of its earlier feel with a downtown that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and more than 75 well-maintained Victorian homes. A historic walking tour brochure is available at the County Museum at 910 S. Main St., which features indoor and outdoor displays. Some historic buildings have been moved to the museum grounds from other locations. The museum also has information on the Yreka Creek Greenway Trail, a 3.5-mile wheelchair-accessible path along Yreka

Creek with viewing platforms and picnic areas. For more information, call the Siskiyou County Museum, (530) 842-3836, or the Yreka Chamber of Commerce, at (530) 842-1649. www.co.siskiyou. ca.us/museum , www.yrekachamber.com Almost everyone knows about the Gold Rush and the impact that gold has had on Northern California, but to appreciate it one must see the actual gold itself. The Million Dollar Gold Display in the Siskiyou County Courthouse is the perfect place to do just that. Nuggets, flakes and gold dust are all on display and the exhibit is complete with photographs and personal reflections from the miners who patiently sought those nuggets that would change their lives forever. It is called the Million Dollar Gold Display; however today it is actually valued at closer to three million dollars. When the display was named, gold was trading at around $350 per ounce; today it trades at closer to $1,700 per ounce. The display is thought to be the largest gold display south of Alaska. It is the only display in California in which all of the gold on collection is from the county where it is on exhibit. A trained eye can identify where each piece was extracted based on its color and texture. The Siskiyou County Courthouse is located at 311 4th Street in the town of Yreka. For more information, call (530) 842-3836, or (530) 842-3836. http://www.jeffersonstate.com/yreka/gold.asp

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he Tehama area, although flourishing with farmlands, grazing cattle, sheep, and horses, has much to offer the traveler, in the way of historical interests, old-west feel, and olives. Yes, olives. Within the boundaries of Tehama County lies the city of Corning, Orland, and Willows which as you will notice along I-5 is heavily covered in olive trees. Quaintly known as “The Olive Capitol of the World,” you will find many places to stop and indulge in the lively fruit. Corning, located 17 miles south of Red Bluff in Tehama County, is the essence of a Sacramento Valley rural community and offers hometown atmosphere, a variety of nearby recreational activities, as well as a chance to sample its most famous product‚ olives. For much of its 120 plus years of history, Corning has been known for its award-winning olive products, as well as almonds, walnuts, peaches, cattle and sheep that are grown and raised in the surrounding area. It has a fascinating history that began as an 1880s railroad town (it is named after John Corning, an officer of the Central Pacific Railroad), and the Maywood Colony that was responsible for much of the settlement and orchards that were planted in the surrounding area. Its rich history is displayed in the Corning Museum, located within the Corning Chamber of Commerce at the historic Hotel Maywood building at Third and Solano Streets. Corning has a near-perfect climate for olives, and so it is not surprising that it is known as the “Olive City.” Mission olives were planted on the Maywood Colony lands in the 1890s, and were used in the production of olive oil. By 1897 Nevadillo Blanco and Manzanillo olives became the choice for oil producers because they were less expensive. Later an unknown variety of olive trees were planted that produced olives “as big as plums.” In time they were called the Sevillano Olive, the “queen‚” of all olives, and their production led to the establishment of the colony’s Maywood Colony Canning and Olive Pickling Association. The highlight of the olive season is marked by the Olive Festival, which is held in August. The two-day festival features a parade, bed races, an olive cook-off, Dutch oven cooking contest, olive tasting, missing olive contest and a number of craft vendors in the park. For further information, contact the Corning Chamber of Commerce at (530) 824-5550. http://www.corningny.com/ Next, pull on your cowboy boots and take a ride to Red Bluff. Named for the area’s reddish cliffs, this distinctly western Victorian town was founded along the banks of the Sacramento River in 1850 as a supply center for the gold mines in Trinity County. A number of Italianate and other Victorian structures have survived for more than a century here. One of the town’s architectural treasures is the Kelly-Griggs House, an ornate white Victorian with ten period rooms built in 1880 and reincarnated as a much-loved museum. Museum guides lead tours through rooms where Victorian garbed mannequins bring the authentic antique furnishings to life. Also on display are Native American artifacts. The Pioneer Room is filled with photographs of Tehama County. The 4-acre William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park features the reconstructed home of William Ide, President of the short-lived Republic of California, also known as the Bear Flag Republic, established in 1846 after a band of settlers revolted against Mexican authority. The revolt ended when the Mexican-American War broke out in the same year. The Stars and Stripes replaced the Bear Flag when U. S. troops came to occupy the area. This 3-acre park and adobe home exhibit early-day furnishings and implements commemorating the California Republic’s first and only President. An adobe smokehouse, carriage shed, and a small corral are also on the park grounds. Today, Red Bluff is still as much western outpost as thriving contemporary town. Still one of the State’s biggest rodeo towns, it hosts the nationally known Red Bluff Roundup each summer along with several other state and national rodeo events. There are great shops, colorful restaurants and plenty of comfortable accommodations available for travelers. For more information on the Red Bluff area, contact the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce at (530) 527-6220. www.redbluffchamberofcommerce.com

Revel at Wildlife at the Sacramento River Bend Area

(1 hour – All Day) Families, sportsmen and students can all find a wild and natural outdoor adventure in Tehama County’s Sacramento River Bend Recreation Area. The Sacramento River Bend Area is a valuable historic and natural resource that presents a wide range of recreational and educational opportunities. From the Sacramento River with its lush riparian areas and tributaries to the expanse of the majestic rolling hills, the Sacramento River Bend Area offers diverse habitat for bald eagles, osprey, migratory and song birds, deer, salmon and many other native species. The Payne’s Creek Wetlands area was created to enhance populations of native birds and other species. The project was a collaboration of several organizations including California Fish and Game, the Bureau of Reclamation, California Wildlife Conservation Board and Ducks Unlimited. This protected wetlands area is located along the great Pacific Flyway and offers extraordinary opportunities for recreation, cultural and natural interpretation, as well as education for nature enthusiasts of all ages. The area also offers amazing wildflower viewing in the spring. The rolling hills of oak woodland are carpeted with purple and yellow in all directions. The Hog Lake Plateau and Yana Trail are great locations to view large open expanses of blooming wildflower fields. Foot, mountain bike or horse can reach most of the attractions along the river. Many trails are rugged and unmarked and encourage self-discovery. While there are no developed campsites, camping is allowed in most areas for up to 14 calendar days per year. The Sacramento River Bend Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and for more information, call (530) 224-2100. www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/redding/recreationmain/reddingrecreationtehama.htm

Learn the History of Bull Riding at Red Bluff Round Up

In 1918 Tehama County cattlemen and their hands started gathering together after rounding up their herds and held a picnic and informal rodeo. The “round-ups” started drawing in a crowd to see the cowhands try their luck at riding. In 1919 Jess Bennett and Ivy Bell decided to have an informal bronc riding and roping contest on their ranch, which was so successful that they continued doing it in years to come. In 1920 a group of businessmen from Red Bluff and Chico started the Northern California Round-Up Association. From there they started holding the Round-Up at the Tehama County Fair. Today the event is a week long including bowling tournaments, foot races, a pancake breakfast, chili cook-off and more. Rodeo week is usually held in April every year. The museum is right next to the Fairgrounds on Antelope Blvd/hwy 99 in Red Bluff, and displays Round-Up paraphernalia, signs, hats and a photo collection dating back to 1918. Visit online at www. redbluffroundup.com or call 800-545-3500. See ad page 15.

Take it Easy at Black Butte Lake

(2 hours - All Day) Picture this, a voyage on the lake, enjoying a perfect day fishing with magnificent black volcanic buttes on all sides. If this sounds like a great time to you, then you should take a trip to Black Butte Lake. Black Butte Lake provides one of the most scenic backdrops to enjoy all of it’s outdoor activities. Fishing, hiking, biking, boating, and camping are favorite pastimes for visitors at Black Butte Lake. For a little more excitement, enjoy a ride on one of the many off-road vehicle trails that surround the lake. Hunting is popular, but just looking at the animals is allowed and there is an abundance of wildlife to see and photograph. Black Butte Lake is located about eight miles west of the town of Orland and Interstate 5 on Newville Road. For more information, call the Army Corps of Engineers office at (530) 865-4781. (530) 335-2334. When you head along Hwy. 299 to Humboldt County, plan a stop at Blue Lake Casino (877) 252-2946.

(20 minutes – 1 hour)

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Lucero Olive Oil was founded in 2005 by Dewey Lucero, but olives are nothing new to the Lucero family. The Luceros have been growing olives in Northern California for three generations and have some of the oldest trees in North America. In the mid 1960’s Dewey’s paternal grandfather, Anthony Lucero, began producing olive oil from the family’s trees using a hand mill oil were to press small batches of olives. His holiday gifts of olive o eagerly anticipated by family and friends. On Dewey’s maternal side of the family, his Grandpa Pete Johnston Pete has been growing table olives nearly his whole life. Grandpa P years farmed table olives and owned an olive tree nursery for 27 year in Corning. Many of the Sevillano variety trees planted around Northern CA started life in his nursery. Dewey grew up among the olive groves. After being laid off from his tech job, Dewey and family decided that he should follow his passion for olive oil and so he began producing the family’s extra virgin olive oil on a commercial scale. Today, the company

continues to grow and has won more acclaim for its Extra Virgin Olive Oils than any other producer in North America winning over 120 awards. Lucero products can be found across the country in specialty gourmet stores that carry fine olive oils. There is s also a flagship retail store at the Corning mill and an online store s at Lucerooliveoil.com. The mill and retail store are open 7 days da a week 9am-5pm and are located at 2120 Loleta Ave, just off Highway 99W between Corning and the South Avenue exit from Interstate 5 just south of Corning. Visiting the store you’ll be able to sample their 12 olive oils on tap and 6 balsamic vinegars, along with a tasty assortment of tapenades, table olives, and mustards. The mill is open for viewing from 9am-5pm during store hours, and tours are available. Lucero oLive oiL is proud to announce their Annual Winter Crush Event, the second Saturday in December and their Spring Bloom Event, the second Saturday in May.

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CALIFORNIA OLIVE GROVES

Corning – Pioneering a New Olive Destiny:

C o r n i n g i s ta k i n g a d va n ta g e o f i t s s t r o n g pa s t t o b u i l d a s t r o n g f u t u r e . Quite possibly the birthplace of the California Olive Industry, Corning located in Tehama County, is home to thousands of century old olive trees. Corning has a unique Mediterranean climate; it’s like living at Disneyland for an olive tree! Corning’s hot summer days and cold wet winters provide the winning combination for growing world-class olives. Corning is home to deep-rooted companies like Bell Carter, the largest table olive factory in the U.S. and the 2nd largest in the world. Bell Carter is a fourth generation owned and operated company, founded in 1912. Also having a long-standing heritage in Corning is the well-known Olive Pit, one of the most popular stops along I-5. The Olive Pit was founded over 40 years ago and is owned and operated by third generation family members. Olives run through the veins of many Corning companies like Corning Olive Oil Co., one of the first companies to produce extra virgin olive oil commercially in Corning. There are also families like the Pattons who own and operate the Olive Hut, featuring their own extra virgin olive oils and table olives. Companies like these have shaped Corning’s rich history and have built a sturdy foundation for new growth in these two areas: table olives and olive oil. What may change the face of Corning, and the olive industry itself, is the emergence of new olive tree plantings specifically grown for olive oil. These dense groves can be seen along the Sacramento Valley, and one of the largest plantings in the

U.S. is on the outskirts of Corning where nearly 2,000 acres are planted with over 600 olive trees per acre by California Olive Ranch. It will produce nearly 400,000 gallons of extra virgin olive oil each year. Located just down the road in Corning is one of the most awarded California olive oil companies in the U.S., Lucero Olive Oil LLC, with over 120 awards amassed in the last 6 years. Lucero is helping to pioneer this growing California olive oil industry along with other upstart companies like Nash’s Olive Oil, with new world premium extra virgin olive oils and organic olive oils. Corning’s extra virgin olive oils rival the best in the world and represent a fresh, new and hip emergence of an innovative generation of olive and olive oil companies built on the shoulders of long-standing local companies. The rise of this new olive oil industry is best compared to the success of the California wine industry in setting itself apart as a world leader in premium quality and flavor. Just like Napa is known for its wine, Corning is becoming a destination for olives and olive oil. Corning has boasted the names “Olive Capital,” “Olive City,” and now as we enter this new era Corning combines the new with the old and charges forward, adopting a new theme: “The Center of the Olive Universe.” Corning is becoming the destination for many travelers to seek-out “all things olive” and sample olives and olive oil while staying with family and friends, traveling through town, or making it a destination for a day trip or the weekend.

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Visit Corning Corning, located 17 miles south of Red Bluff in Tehama County, is the essence of a Sacramento Valley rural community and offers hometown atmosphere, a variety of nearby recreational activities, as well as a chance to sample its most famous product‚ olives. For much of its 120 plus years of history, Corning has been known for its award-winning olive products, as well as almonds, walnuts, peaches, cattle and sheep that are grown and raised in the surrounding area. It has a fascinating history that began as an 1880s railroad town (it is named after John Corning, an officer of the Central Pacific Railroad), and the Maywood Colony that was responsible for much of the settlement and orchards that were planted in the surrounding area. Its rich history is displayed in the Corning Museum, located within the Corning Chamber of Commerce at the historic Hotel Maywood building at Third and Solano Streets. Corning has a near-perfect climate for olives, and so it is not surprising that it is known

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as the “Olive City.” Mission olives were planted on the Maywood Colony lands in the 1890s, and were used in the production of olive oil. By 1897 Nevadillo Blanco and Manzanillo olives became the choice for oil producers because they were less expensive. Later an unknown variety of olive trees were planted that produced olives “as big as plums.” In time they were called the Sevillano Olive, the “queen‚” of all olives, and their production led to the establishment of the colony’s Maywood Colony Canning and Olive Pickling Association. The highlight of the olive season is marked by the Olive Festival, which is held in August. The two-day festival features a parade, bed races, an olive cook-off, Dutch oven cooking contest, olive tasting, missing olive contest and a number of craft vendors in the park. For further information, contact the Corning Chamber of Commerce at (530) 824-5550. http://www.corningny.com/ You may also want to take the time to visit the Corning Olive Oil Company, which

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Visit Red Bluff Pull on your cowboy boots and take a ride to Red Bluff. Named for the area’s reddish cliffs, this distinctly western Victorian town was founded along the banks of the Sacramento River in 1850 as a supply center for the gold mines in Trinity County. A number of Italianate and other Victorian structures have survived for more than a century here. One of the town’s architectural treasures is the Kelly-Griggs House, an ornate white Victorian with ten period rooms built in 1880 and reincarnated as a much-loved museum. Museum guides lead tours through rooms where Victorian garbed mannequins bring the authentic antique furnishings to life. Also on display are Native American artifacts. The Pioneer Room is filled with photographs of Tehama County. The 4-acre William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park features the reconstructed home of William Ide, President of the short-lived Republic of California, also known as the Bear Flag Republic, established in 1846 after a band of settlers revolted against Mexican authority. The revolt ended when the MexicanAmerican War broke out in the same year. The Stars and Stripes replaced the Bear Flag when U. S. troops came to occupy the area. This 3-acre park and adobe home exhibit early-day furnishings and implements commemorating the California Republic’s first and only President. An adobe smokehouse, carriage shed, and a small corral are also on the park grounds. Today, Red Bluff is still as much western outpost as thriving contemporary town. Still one of the State’s biggest rodeo towns, it hosts the nationally known Red Bluff Roundup each summer along with several other state and national rodeo events. There are great shops, colorful restaurants and plenty of comfortable

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accommodations available for travelers. The Sacramento River Bend Area is a historic and natural resource offering many recreational and educational opportunities. From the lush riparian areas surrounding the Sacramento River and it’s tributaries to the expanse of the rolling hills of the blue oak savannah, the Sacramento River Bend Area offers diverse habitat for bald eagles, osprey, migratory and song birds, deer, and salmon as well as hunting, camping, hiking, boating, picnicking and wildlife viewing for the public. Located at the eastern end of Northern California’s scenic Highway 36 and junction of Interstate 5, Red Bluff is a colorful hub for many businesses and families. For more information on the Red Bluff area, contact the Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce at (530) 527-6220. www.redbluffchamberofcommerce.com

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Visit the area of

Williams & Granzella’s

Located in the Northern California Sacramento Valley, with the intersection of California State Highway 20 and Interstate 5, lies Northern California’s best Italian Americano restaurant. Granzella’s has been serving the public since 1976 and provides an experience like no other. With its old world charm, every department has a unique piece of history and comforting inviting atmosphere. Whether you are looking for a good steak, to the best pasta, hand packed jars of olives, spices and garnishes, espresso, ice cream, Italian Gelato or a cool place to hang out in Northern California; our casual restaurant, deli, bakery and sports lounge provide a family

friendly menu that suits everyone’s tastes and budget. Our Sports Bar is the perfect place to watch a game while enjoying one of our Famous Deli Sandwiches, salads or a full meal. Don’t forget to make your visit worthwhile and have a good night stay at our 42 room motel, located adjacent to our parking lot. Other things to do nearby include the Sacramento Valley Museum, Ornbaun-Gibson Lavender Ranch, Sacramento

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Wildlife Refuge, Stony Gorge Dam or visit Wilbur Hot Springs. Whatever your passion or adventure you’re bound to find it here, it’s a great hidden treasure.

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The Colusa Casino is centrally located approximately 70 miles north of Sacramento. Interstate 5 offers a north/south route through the county. We are approximately 1 hour from downtown Sacramento, 2 hours from San Francisco, 3 hours from the Fort Bragg-Mendocino coastline and 2 1/2 hours from Lake Tahoe.

Colusa Casino

Colusa County’s economy is based on agriculture and agricultural related businesses. As you travel throughout the basin floor, you’ll see a variety of crops such as pistachios, asian pears, almonds, prunes, walnuts, wine grapes, tomatoes, rice, corn, cotton, safflower, wheat, beans, sunflowers, melons, alfalfa, pumpkins, onions, etc. Our country roads are lined with various waterways, natural and manmade, where you’ll see an abundance of wildlife, including, but not limited to: blue herons, cranes, pheasants, hawks, ducks, geese, swans, raccoons, possums, fox and deer. When you get to the beautiful Casino and walk through Colusa Casino Resort’s front door, you instantly feel the buzz and excitement of winners celebrating. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere and fresh scent hits you even before you start playing. With over 1273 of the newest slot machines, 12 action-packed table and poker games, and high stakes bingo to choose from, deciding where to start may be your toughest decision. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of city living and come visit Colusa County!

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Northern California’s Winter Wonderland M

any travelers believe that the Shasta area is a summer-only attraction. But, don’t let the winter weather fool you! In this section of the magazine you will find an abundance of winter activities! Pretty much any activity you are looking for, that you thought you could only find throughout the nation’s snowier places, can be found in this winter wonderland too. Here you will find Mt. Shasta Ski Park with downhill, cross-country, snowboarding, and telemarking. You can also enjoy ski town shopping, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, dogsledding, ice-skating, ice-fishing, and good old favorites like tobogganing and staying in that winter cabin you dream about. While in the area, don’t miss out on all of the different views of Shasta. From snowmobiling with Michelle and Daren at the Fun Factory on the Northeast side of the mountain, to Dogsledding and Nordic Skiing on the South side, to the great views from the town of McCloud and their fabulous Mercantile just off Hwy 89. Photo opportunities abound with breath taking scenery in the summer and the winter. If you are looking for that winter getaway, look no more – read-on, and plan your winter vacation or weekend snow trip in Shasta! For reservations, call Mt Shasta Resort at (800) 958-3363 www.mountshastaresort.com.

(one mile before the Downhill Ski Park). No dogs allowed (but they are allowed on the snowshoeing trails ~ see #44). For more information go to www.mtshastanordic.org or call 530-926-2142. You can also experience Snowshoeing at Lassen Volcanic National Park at the Southeast entrance (1 hour – 3 hours) to the park. The main park road is closed in the If you are looking for that “ski resort” town winter months, but the south entrance is open – the one with all the snow-lined streets and for snowshoeing trails and sledding. Call 530quaint gift shops, cozy cafés, and searching for 595-4480 for more information. that unique something you can’t find anywhere else, look no further, the town of Mt. Shasta has Pick a Vacation all of this and more! Park and take a stroll down Headquarters Mt. Shasta Blvd, and the neighboring streets and you will find anything you are looking for, including neighborhood cafés, outfitters and (2 days+) sports shops, art galleries, crystal and metaIf golf, romance, and fun in the sun sounds physical shops unlike any other, jewelers, and like your cup of tea, look no further than Mount beauty shops as well. Whether you are staying Shasta Resort‚ a place for fun with the whole overnight in this beautiful town at the foot of family. Mt. Shasta or you are staying the week for a ski/ Hiking and biking trails surround the lush board vacation, be sure to stroll the town. For forests at the base of Mount Shasta. Rather ride more information, call, contact, or stop by the without pedaling? Grab hold of the reins and Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce located at 300 take a guided tour on horseback through some Pine Street, Mt. Shasta CA 96067, 530-926-4865, of the serene beauty and wildlife that graces this www.mtshastachamber.com area. If the weather gets hot, head for McCloud Reservoir for some water-skiing or wakeboarding, followed by a cool refreshing swim. Take Experience Snowshoeing in a bird’s eye view in a hot air balloon ride, or pamper yourself at Evergreen Day Spa. One of the main reasons people gather at (2 hours – All Day) Mount Shasta Resort is for large group parties, Snowshoeing is quickly becoming a popular banquets, reunions, and other special events. winter activity. With rentals available at many It’s no surprise that weddings are a common outfitters in the area, as well as the opportunity occurrence, enhanced by the brilliant backdrop to buy, if the sport fits you. That said, there is of Mt. Shasta, one of California’s most glorious an ever demanding request for more trails and peaks. Business meetings are also quite popular‚ areas to participate in this great activity. Some what better place to hold a meeting than on an of the most popular trails include the Castle 18-hole premier championship golf course? With Lake trails, Bunny Flat, the Sand Flat area of all these great outdoor activities to partake in, Mt. Shasta, and the trails designated for snow- one might think such a sunny resort like this is shoeing at the Nordic Ski Center (#43). The Mt dreary in the winter, however that’s not the Shasta region has a large number of trails that case. The resort stays open, cozily lodging skiers, are undocumented and unmarked and an abun- snowboarders and snowmobilers throughout the dance of un-groomed, backcountry winter trails, winter months. which are suitable for snowshoeing and Nordic Mount Shasta Resort is located just off of skiing. Castle Lake is located about 20 minutes Interstate 5, roughly 60 miles north of Redding. from the town of Mt. Shasta, head west on Lake Get out and visit this piece of paradise in NorthStreet over the freeway and to the stop sign at ern California. Drop by for a day trip, or contact Old Stage Road. Turn left (south) and drive ¼ (800) 958-3363 for lodging reservations. mile to a fork in the road. Stay to the right at www.mountshastaresort.com. the fork and continue on this road, W.A. Barr Road. In 2 miles you will cross the dam at Lake Siskiyou and then you will see the turnoff for Bring out the Gear to try Castle Lake. Turn left and drive the paved road 7 your luck at Ice Fishing miles to the lake. The Bunny Flat area is located on Everitt Memorial Highway which leads directly to the parking lot from downtown Mt. Shasta. (1 hour – All Day) The Mount Shasta Nordic trailhead is located Castle Lake is a glacier-formed lake 20 minapproximately 10 miles off of Interstate 5 near utes from the town of Mt. Shasta. The lake has Mount Shasta City. From Interstate 5, exit onto different recreational opportunities year round. Highway 89 South which is marked as the exit In the summer you can go for a swim, camp, hike, to McCloud. After 6.5 miles on Highway 89, turn kayak, fish, among other summertime activities. left (north) on Ski Park Hwy. After 3.5 miles look In the winter you can dabble in snowshoeing, for the Cross Country Ski parking lot on the left or you can try your luck at ice fishing! Locals

Stroll a Ski Resort Town for Gift Shops, Crystals & art

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from Yreka to Mt. Shasta find that the lake can be more productive through the ice then during the summer months! It is a great place to try, because it completely freezes in the winter, and the road is always plowed to the parking lot. To get there head west on Lake Street over the freeway and to the stop sign at Old Stage Road. Turn left (south) and drive ¼ mile to a fork in the road. Stay to the right at the fork and continue on this road, W.A. Barr Road. In 2 miles you will cross the dam at Lake Siskiyou and then you will see the turnoff for Castle Lake. Turn left and drive the paved road 7 miles to the lake. For more information, call the Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce at 530-926-4865, www. mtshastachamber.com.

Relive a Childhood Memory and go Sledding with the Kids

(1 hour – All Day)

Every child should have memories of sledding down a big powdery hill. Siskiyou and Lassen Counties have plenty a hill to explore. So get the family all bundled up, fill the thermos with hot chocolate or hot apple cider, hop in the car and drive to the hill for some sledding action! Some of the best spots are “Snowman’s Hill” located off Hwy 89 in the Mt. Shasta/McCloud area, directly across from Ski Park Hwy. There are also restrooms and parking for the hill; Bunny Flat is located at top of Everitt Memorial Hwy in Mt. Shasta and also has parking and restrooms. When there is plenty of snow in the town of Mt. Shasta, you will find a couple small hills for the kids at Shastice Park (see #48); You can also experience sledding at Lassen Volcanic National Park at the Southeast entrance to the park. The main park road is closed in the winter months, but the south entrance is open for snowshoeing trails and sledding. Call 530-595-4480 for more information. You will find “Eskimo Hill” just east of the north entrance of Lassen National Park on hwy 299E.

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Soak it up at the Hot Springs

There are several hot springs to seek out in the Shasta area, but unless you are native to the area, you may not know where to find them or who to ask about them. Thankfully, we at 101 Things To Do are here to help! Folks have been soaking it up for centuries in northern California’s hot springs. Hot springs always present a warm welcome… however, be very cautious as many unmarked hot springs can be very dangerous. In the Mt. Shasta area you can find hot springs at Stewart Mineral Springs Resort, open Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. You must stay at the lodge for access to the hot springs. Stewart Mineral Springs is located at 4617 Stewart Springs

rd.Weed, CA 96094 (530) 938-2222. Drakesbad Guest Ranch is located close to Lassen Volcanic National Park and has a spring fed swimming pool for guests 1-866999-0914. Surprise Valley Hot Springs Resort is a secluded paradise located in Cedarville which is east of Alturas in Modoc County and offers lodging as well as “fly-n-soak” packages, 877-927-6426, surprisevalleyhotsprings.com.

Enjoy the Wide Open Spaces while Nordic or Cross Country Skiing

(2 hours – All Day)

Mt. Shasta Nordic is a community-based non-profit organization that strives to provide outstanding opportunities for Nordic skiing throughout the Mt. Shasta region. They provide marked backcountry and groomed Nordic trails, a donation-based Nordic ski trail access, a fullservice facility, and an array of ski programs for diverse populations. They also have education programs, competitive events, and Nordic skiing showing it to be a fun, health-beneficial, aerobic activity. They have 25 km of groomed trails, provide rentals and lessons, and a warming hut at the trailhead. When you use the trails, you are encouraged to become a member or donate $10 per adult and $5 for children/seniors, which is much needed to provide the groomed and maintained trails. The Mount Shasta Nordic trailhead is located approximately 10 miles off of Interstate 5 near Mount Shasta City. From Interstate 5, exit onto Highway 89 South which is marked as the exit to McCloud. After 6.5 miles on Highway 89, turn left (north) on Ski Park Hwy. After 3.5 miles look for the Cross Country Ski parking lot on the left (one mile before the Downhill Ski Park). No dogs allowed (but they are allowed on the snowshoeing trails ~ see #44). For more information, go to www.mtshastanordic.org or call 530-926-2142.

Take a Snowmobile for a Spin in the Woods

(2 hours – All Day)

See some of the most pristine, wild and visually stunning winter scenery in Northern California from Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park near Weed. Explore 250 miles of groomed winter trails in the Klamath, Modoc and Shasta-Trinity National Forests on a snowmobile from Fun Factory Snowmobile Rentals at Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park. There, owners Michele and Daren will greet you warmly and put you through your own tailored snowmobile riding/safety course. If you can make the parking lot loop by yourself, off you go on your own snowmobile adventure. Make sure you pack a lunch and camera, dress for the weather, have your driver’s license with you and be ready for a winter outdoor experience that

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will take your breath away. To find the Fun Factory, head north on Interstate 5, exit at Highway 97 / Central Weed, continue on Highway 97 another 16.2 miles to Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park Road on right, then 4 miles up to the Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Memorial Snowmobile Park. For more information, or to book a reservation, visit their website, or call the 24-hour answering service at (530) 9267070. www.FunFactoryRentals.com. Book your Snowmobiling Adventure today! 1 and 2 person Polaris Snowmobiles. $65per hr., $150/3hrs, $250/7hrs, $350/24hrs. + Deposit *Reservations Recommended* 24 hr Info (530) 926-5387,www. SnowmobileShasta.Com E-mail Reservations at funfactory@snowcrest.net Directions: Heading North on I-5 / exit at HWY 97 / Central weed, onto HWY 97 another 16.2 miles to the Deer Mountain Snowmobile Park Rd. on right, then up 4 miles to the Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Memorial Snowmobile Park! See ad this page!

Experience the Thrill of Dogsledding

(2 hours) Enjoy majestic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen, and Castle Crags aboard a dog sled powered by a beautiful and friendly team of highly trained canine athletes. It’s hard to describe a dogsled ride. The best comparison may be the calm before and after the storm. When you arrive the dogs are relaxed while the harness, lines and sled are being prepared. The excitement (and noise) builds as the team is harnessed. By the time the last dogs are placed into position, the whole team is worked into a state that seems almost out of control‚ jumping and jerking lines while the noise is at a shrill pitch. After you are comfortably settled

“Making

Memories that last a Lifetime!”

into the sled and the tie-off lines are unhooked, the team takes off in a sprint - it instantly turns quiet. The dog team’s power is obvious. Soon the dogs settle down into a smooth rhythm. The team’s beauty and strength at work, combined with majestic views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Lassen and Castle Crags, is thrilling and makes you feel one with nature. At the trails end, you are encouraged to help in giving the dogs love, praise and snacks - the dogs take it all in. One-hour tours with one or two sleds are available. 15-minute rides for groups of 4 or more are also in high demand. Season is early December, through mid April (dependent upon snow conditions). Reservations are highly recommended. Gift Certificates are available, too! Dogsled Express is located between the Nordic Center and Mt. Shasta Ski Park, on Ski Park Hwy. off Hwy. 89, just East of Mt. Shasta, California. For info & reservations, visit www.dogsledexpress.net, or call 530-340-DOGS (530-340-3647). Dog Sled Express operates under a Special Use Permit by the USDA Shasta Trinity Ranger District. Siskiyou Sled Dog Races - January 22nd and 23rd, 2011 All events start and finish at the Deer Mountain/Chuck Best Snowmobile Park, 13 miles north east of Weed on Hwy. 97. Join in this FREE two day family winter wonderland event, Enjoy an exciting two days of racing events as teams from across the continent and Alaska compete each day in various categories from the 50 mile open

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Ski or Snowboard in Style at Mt. Shasta Ski & Board Park

(2 hours – All Day+) Built in 1985 MT. SHASTA SKI PARK is the newest winter resort in California and one of the newest in the entire United States. This winter season 2010-2012 marks the 26th anniversary of its existence. Within the park there

are 425 acres of terrain, 32 trails, 3 triple chair lifts, and terrain parks. Mt. Shasta Board & Ski Park also offers night skiing on 14 trails and 3 lifts. The ski park has enough excitement for each level, whether a beginner, intermediate, or advanced. All trails are groomed to the highest expectations, and when the weather is bringing more sun than snow, the 22 snowguns on the mountain help keep it coming. Also on premises you will find rentals, dining

facilities, snack bars, lessons for all ages, a lodge, restrooms, and lockers. In the summer time you can also enjoy the ski parks chairlifts, grounds, and trails for mountain biking, hiking, and disc golf. The proposed opening day for skiing & boarding in 2011 is December 15th(depending on snow). Night Skiing will open December 16th(depending on snow), and the park’s estimated closing day is April 18th. Thursday through Saturday the park is open

from 9am – 9pm, and Sunday through Wednesday it’s open from 9am – 4pm. For details, weather report and conditions, and updates, visit www.skipark.com or call 530-926-8610, or 1-800-SKI-SHASTA.

skipark.com EVENTS AT THE PARK Join us for our New Year’s Eve Celebration December 31st skiing from 3 to 11:30 for just $20. There will be Fire Dancers, a Huge Fireworks Show, our annual Torchlight Parade, Glow Light items and Party Favors. •

January is learn to ski and board month ( Two for one learn to ski or board packages )

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Live Music in sliders lounge every Friday and Saturday evening from 4-7

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Slope style competition January 21st

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Big Air Competition February 25th

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St Patrick’s day Party Saturday March 17th

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Monday-Thursday adults tickets only $29

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Ski Resort (winter hours)

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425 acres of skiable terrain 32 trails Night Skiing Snowmaking Grooming 3 triple chairs 1 rope tow lift 1 conveyor lift Super Halfpipe Terrain Parks Longest run 1.75 miles

DIRECTIONS I-5 to Exit 736 (Hwy 89) 4 miles east on hwy 89, turn onto Ski Park Hwy and drive 4.5 miles to the resort

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Outside Shasta & Siskiyou

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The area of

Mt. Shasta

iskiyou County provides the very best in accommodations, restaurants, tourist attractions, shopping and services that the northern part of the state has to offer. Here you can ski snowy mountains, fish and raft crystal clear rivers, camp and swim in crystal lakes, and hike and climb in the spectacular wilderness areas. California’s northern treasure, Mount Shasta, is a land of incredible scenic beauty that is known worldwide. Take the time to enjoy all of the things to do in thispharea. your physical oto byTest Brian Rueb Ph otography abilities and determination by climbing Mt. Shasta, which is the second highest volcano in the United States, or one of the other nearby peaks such as Castle Crags, Mt. Eddy and Black Butte. Shoot the rapids during spring rafting time on the Upper Sacramento or the Klamath River. Tour the oldest hatchery west of the Mississippi, the Mt. Shasta Fish Hatchery and feed trout from the handy fish food dispensers. Gaze at over a million dollars in Yreka at the largest display of gold south of Alaska. Catch and release a wild trout while fly-fishing the Upper Sacramento, McCloud, Klamath and Scott Rivers. Or simply hike or take a leisurely walk to one of the many impressive waterfalls in Siskiyou County. The towering peak of Mt. Shasta – a 14,162-foot volcano is the second-tallest peak in the Cascade Mountain Range. Mt. Shasta is an aweinspiring sight that seems to burst from the earth, in an otherwise flat area. It also has a reputation as a quaint resort town, having a great number of fabulous Bed & Breakfasts to choose from, great restaurants, and cute little shops. The town of Mt. Shasta also boasts many hotels, resorts, modern amenities, shopping, sports rentals of all kinds, and all of your vacation needs whether you are camping, hiking, RV’ing, off-roading, or just passing through the area to a more secluded region of the north state such as Modoc County. Hikers can choose from 17 trails leading to the summit. An estimated 15,000 climbers attempt the summit annually, with the Avalanche Gulch route among the most popular. Climbing for beginner and advanced mountaineers is available. Summit trips generally take one to two days. Late-May through mid-July is considered the best time to use the Avalanche Gulch route, but each of the trails has an optimal time of year for ascent. Wilderness permits are required to climb Mt. Shasta. They can be obtained at the trailheads or the Mt. Shasta or McCloud Ranger Stations. Reservations are not required. Mt. Shasta is off Interstate 5, about 60 miles north of Redding. Guided hikes are available through Shasta Mountain Guides. For more information, call (530) 926-3117. For all your mountaineering needs, check out Shasta Base Camp, (530) 926-2359. www.shastabasecamp. com, www.shastahome.com

Spend the Day Lakeside in Siskiyou

(2 hours – All Day+)

Nothing is better than dipping into a cool mountain lake on a hot day in the summer, or catching a bite to eat from one of these gorgeous bodies of water! Siskiyou County has some of the most pristine mountain lakes around. It doesn’t matter whether you want to take a day trip with the kids and park alongside the lake and jump in, or if you want to hike in, get into a secluded spot nestled in the wilderness and stay for awhile ~ the lakes in Siskiyou are the place to be to get away from it all! These high alpine lakes have very clear waters and views for miles around, which can make for a breathtaking photograph or just a vivid memory. Siskiyou Lake has a marina and a campground, most of the lakes we mention here are maintained and have campgrounds. There are over 270 named lakes in Siskiyou, but just to name a few…don’t miss Castle Lake, Little Castle Lake, Heart Lake, Siskiyou Lake, Lake Shastina, Medicine Lake, Deadfall Lakes, Tule Lake, and Klammath Lake. For more information on the area’s lakes, check out www.fishingworks.com, www.lakesis.com, mtshastachamber.com, yrekachamber.com, or call 800-926-4865.

Hike or Bike in the Wild

(1 hour – All Day)

and Mt. Shasta. For biking, recommended trails include Panther Meadows or Old Ski Bowl off Everitt Memorial Highway, the “Circle of Mt. Shasta,” and Mt. Shasta Board & Ski Park (in the summer). In the Whiskeytown and Shasta Lake areas, the best trails include Shasta Bally, Shasta Mine Loop Trail, and Clickapudi Trail. You can find more suggestions by asking a local retailer or outfitter such as Shasta Base Camp, the Fifth Season, or the local Chamber. Call the Mt. Shasta Ranger District Office, (530) 926-4511, or the McCloud Ranger District Office, (530) 964-2184, Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau, (530) 926-4865, Shasta Trinity Headquarters 530-226-2500. www. mtshastachamber.com.

In the Spirit for Mountaineering?

(1 – 3 days)

Imagine making your way all the way up to the summit of Mt. Shasta and looking out for miles in every direction. Mountaineering on Shasta is a combination of hiking mixed with rock and ice climbing, which is what you would be doing to reach the top of this 14,162-foot mountain. Over 15,000 people try for the summit each year, but few have the privilege to sign the book at the top. You can be one of them. Many businesses in Mt. Shasta will help you on your journey by providing classes for mountaineer training, glacier seminars, or trips up Mt. Shasta that can be made in a day or at a more leisurely pace of several days. This is an adventure not soon forgotten. You will experience first-hand the excitement and wonder of nature that most people only see in pictures. The best time of year to go is between June and August. For more information, call Shasta Mountain Guides, (530) 926-3117, Sierra Wilderness Seminars, (888) 797-6867, Mt. Shasta Visitors Bureau, (530) 926-4865, or Shasta Base Camp located in Mt. Shasta, (530) 926-2359. www.ShastaBaseCamp.com www.mtshastachamber.com

Hiking around Mt. Shasta can provide incredible panoramic views. You can hike for just 15 minutes, or spend all day hiking as far as you please. It’s even possible to pitch a tent for the night. Farther up the mountain, your views will become more breathtaking. Depending on the trail, you could see creeks, waterfalls, evergreen forests, volcanic rocks, caves or even glaciers. At the final destination, take some time to walk around, take some photos and have a picnic. Make sure that you bring plenty of water, a map and compass, appropriate clothing, lots of sun block and enough food. Most of the trails begin Enjoy the from Everett Memorial Highway in Mt. Shasta. Wonderful Waterfalls For most hiking, you will need to get a permit of Siskiyou County at the trailhead permit station. The bicycling and mountain biking enthu(1 hour – All Day+) siast will be in heaven in the Shasta Cascade If you enjoy swimming, hiking, or just lookRegion of Northern California. There are hoting at spectacular natural beauty, then you should spots around Whiskeytown Lake, Shasta Lake take a trip to the waterfalls along the McCloud

River in the Shasta National Forest. The Lower McCloud falls are known for swimming and jumping into the deep pool below the falls. Middle McCloud falls is the largest waterfall. These falls are over 50 feet high and 100 feet wide. Just five minutes up the path from the Middle McCloud Falls viewpoint is the viewpoint for the Upper Falls. The 30-foot upper falls is hard to see from the path, but by wandering down the path to the base of the falls, you are treated to some of the most scenic sights you could ask for. Take Highway 89 east from Interstate 5 to McCloud, continue 5.5 miles east to the Fowler’s Camp and Lower Falls sign, turn right and drive 1.2 miles to the lower falls picnic area. To drive to Middle Falls and Upper Falls, turn left on the road before Fowlers Camp and follow the signs. For more information, call Shasta National Forest at (530) 964-2184. www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity.

Shasta Ranger Station at (530) 926-4511. www.shastaavalanche.org.

See the Spectacular View atop Black Butte

(3 hours+)

The summit of Black Butte provides a spectacular view of Mt. Shasta, the Sacramento River Canyon, Mt. Eddy and the Klamath Mountains. The mountain often takes the second billing in the area thanks to the titanic Mt. Shasta, but Black Butte is really worth a visit. The Civilian Conservation Corps built a trail to the summit in the 1930s to provide access to a forest service lookout at the summit. The summit trail is easy to use and follow in the summer time. The trail Hike the Trails and Enjoy the may be a little more difficult in the winter and spring months, so be careful. The trailhead is Lakes at Mt Eddy located off of Interstate 5, two miles up the Everett Memorial Highway. You will not regret (3 hours – All Day+) a hike to the top of this beautiful volcano. For The views from the summit of Mt. Eddy are more information, call Dunsmuir Chamber of worth the 9.4-mile round-trip hike. A top-of-the- Commerce at (800) Dunsmuir (386-7684), or (530) world feeling will envelop as you take in the pan- 235-2177. www.dunsmuir.com. oramic views. Mt. Shasta can be seen to the east, Mt. McLaughlin in Oregon to the north and the Gaze at the Living Trinity Alps, Castle Crags and Mt. Lassen to the Memorial Sculpture south. Mt. Eddy also has many alpine lakes and Garden streams to explore. The geology of the mountain starts with granite, and then blends with green (30 min – 1.5 hours) serpentine as you ascend. At just over 9,000 feet, Intense art and spectacular natural vistas it is the highest point in Trinity County. Make combine at the Living Memorial Sculpture sure to bring water, since none is available at Garden. The ruggedly scenic Mt. Shasta provides the trailhead. However, water can be obtained the natural backdrop for ten amazing sculptures from Deadfall Creek, 2.5 miles from the start of by Dennis Smith. The sculptures describe and the trail. The best time to climb Mt. Eddy is from depict the many passions and aspects of war. The early July (once the snow has melted) through sculptures, highly stylized and very modernistic, late October. If you plan to make the trip an over- depict soldiers, nurses, prisoners of war and night adventure, camping at the Deadfall Lakes images of prisoners of war. The site also contains is the best bet. No wilderness permit is required 58,000 pines, which serve as a living memorial to hike, but campfire permits are necessary. Mt. to the 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in Eddy is abundant in red and white fir and pine. Vietnam. The garden is a somber reminder of Enjoy wildflowers in June and July. Animals that the struggle for peace and freedom. The Living frequent the area are deer, squirrels and frogs. Memorial Sculpture Garden is located about 13 To get there, take the Steward Springs exit off miles north of the town of Weed on Highway Interstate 5 a few miles west of Weed. Pass 97. For more information, call (530) 938-2218 beneath the freeway and take a right. Turn left or (530) 842-2477. on Steward Springs Road. Take Forest Service www.visitsiskiyou.org/tour3.htm Road 17 to a parking area by the Deadfalls Lake trailhead. For more information, call the Mount

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t. Shasta is the place for the adventure enthusiast. The 14,162-foot volcano is the second-tallest peak in the Cascade Mountain Range. Mt. Shasta is an aweinspiring sight that seems to burst from the earth, in an otherwise flat area. It also has a reputation as a quaint resort town, having a great number of fabulous Bed & Breakfasts to choose from, great restaurants, and cute little shops. The town of Mt. Shasta also boasts many hotels, resorts, modern amenities, shopping, sports rentals of all kinds, and all of your vacation needs whether you are camping, hiking, RV’ing, off-roading, or just passing through the area to a more secluded region of the north state such as Modoc County. Hikers can choose from 17 trails leading to the summit. An estimated 15,000 climbers attempt the summit annually, with the Avalanche Gulch route among the most popular. Climbing for beginner and advanced mountaineers is available. Summit trips generally take one to two days. Late-May through mid-July is considered the best time to use the Avalanche Gulch route, but each of the trails has an optimal time of year for ascent. Wilderness permits are required to climb Mt. Shasta. They can be obtained at the trailheads or the Mt. Shasta or McCloud Ranger Stations. Reservations are not required. The mountain is known for extreme weather changes, so be ready for anything. If you climb, bring a map, compass, sunglasses, sunscreen, extra food and water, extra clothing, flashlight, matches, stove and knife. For more information check with the Mt. Shasta Ranger Station at (530) 926-4511, www. shastaavalanche.org. Mt. Shasta is off Interstate 5, about 60 miles north of Redding. Guided hikes are available through Shasta Mountain Guides. For more information, call (530) 926-3117. For all your mountaineering needs check out Shasta Base Camp, (530) 926-2359.

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Visit

Dunsmuir

Dunsmuir is a quaint and charming turn-of-the-century railroad town, world famous for its granddaddy trout. Located in the southernmost part of Siskiyou County just off Interstate 5 it is a great place to make your vacation destination. Fishing can be enjoyed year-round and the Dunsmuir area is a fly-fisherman’s dream. Bait fishing can also bring in quite a catch at numerous Sacramento River access spots. Fly shops and guide services are available in Dunsmuir. Fish, swim, hike or picnic at the City Park and Botanical Gardens or at Tauhindauli Park. The park boasts a

Go Rock Climbing in Shasta

(2 hours – All Day)

Rock climbing can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Just you, the rock, your mind and whatever gear you can carry with you to keep yourself and your climbing partners safe. It’s about being in the moment and pushing through to the next sequence of moves. When you finally reach the top of the rock face, there is an amazing feeling of accomplishment. Two of the best rock climbing treks is at Mt. Shasta and Castle Crags State Park. Above 10,000 feet on Mt. Shasta you will find fantastic rock and ice walls for climbing. It takes about a half-day hike to get there but the view is worth it. Castle Crags State Park offers great rock climbing for all levels of experience. You can summit Castle Dome via the Dome Trail. A 2.7-mile moderate trail will take you to the dome and a beautiful class three scramble will get you to the summit for amazing views of Mt. Shasta and the surrounding Shasta-Trinity National Forest. For the seasoned climber there is the East Face of Castle Dome (aka “The Dike Route”) 5.10+ grade, said to be the best alpine route of its grade in Northern California. This route requires a twohour approach on strenuous terrain followed by eight pitches of steep technical climbing on a super exposed quartzite dike, which you follow for the entire 1,000+ feet of climbing. And then there is the Cosmic Wall, 5.6 grade. This mega classic route has seen more ascents than any other single alpine route in northern California. This route is the perfect introduction to alpine rock climbing for the inspired up-and-coming climber. Three miles of moderate hiking takes you to the base of Mt. Hubris. Climb the right side of the face of The Ogre (a prominent face on Mt. Hubris) for five enjoyable exposed pitches

wonderful view of Mt. Shasta and is home to a number of other spectacular attractions. The old Steam Engine 1727 sits at the entrance to the park. The steam engine’s wheels seem to move due to a brilliant light display scheme. You can take a stroll down to the Sacramento River and watch the rainbow trout in the waters. The park also plays host to the Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens. These gardens are the prefect place to relax and rejuvenate in a purely natural setting complete with rhododendron, lilies and azaleas. Downtown you will find the newly renovated Dunsmuir Railroad Depot, which includes Amtrak’s only destination stop in Siskiyou County. The Railroad Display Room, adjacent to the Amtrak Depot, is

open the third Saturday of each month (weather permitting) from 10-2 p.m. Train lovers will enjoy the many trains that travel through the depot and rest in the rail yard. When downtown, don’t miss the architecture, Dunsmuir was registered as a California Historic Railroad town on the National Historic Registry in 1982. This hospitable town offers internationally-acclaimed Mediterranean, Thai, Vietnamese and California Cuisine, as well as tasty pizza, delis, burgers, specialty bakery items, espressos, home-style café` foods and a old-fashioned soda/candy shop. Have fun at the bar-lounge and enjoy some music, pool and darts. Dunsmuir offers many specialty shops including art, antiques, curios,

to a notch, then an easy exposed class four ridge leads you to a fantastic summit with spectacular panoramic views. For more information on climbing at Castle Crags, contact Shasta Base Camp located in Mt. Shasta at (530) 926-2359. www.ShastaBaseCamp.com.

and antique restored railcars. Stop by to see the lounge, gift shop, and stay for dinner and a purely unique experience! This one-of-a kind motel is more than the railroad buff’s delight. Railroad Park Resort is an easy pull-off of I-5 at Railroad Park rd. Call (530 ) 235-4440, or visit www.rrpark.com. The McCloud Open Air Excursion Train will take you on a trip of a lifetime, through the forested southern slopes of Mt. Shasta. The ride is in an open car on a train pulled by a diesel or steam locomotive. The sun shines down on your face and the wind blows through your hair as you make your way through tall pines and old growth forests to experience the scenic splendor of Mt. Shasta. The trip takes a little over an hour. Excursions begin in June and run through September. You can find the station in McCloud on Highway 89, 10 miles east of the junction of Interstate 5 and Highway 89. Turn left on Colombero Ave., and then turn right onto Main Street to the station. For more information, call (800) 733-2141. www.shastasunset.com.

Take in the Splendor of Castle Crags State Park

(2 hours – All Day+)

Castle Crags State Park was named after the 6,000-foot-tall, glacier-polished crags. There are so many things to do and see in this 4,350-acre park. Hiking, biking, or horseback riding along the 28 miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, winding through forests, past rivers and streams all the while taking in the views of the crags and Mount Shasta. There is a 3-mile long trail that passes into the Castle Crags Wilderness area, which is a part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. In the warmer months, you can enjoy swimming and fishing on the Sacramento River. One night might not be enough at this impressive park, so you can stay at one of the dozens of campsites. Make sure to stop by the Visitors Center on your way into the park to see the exhibits. Castle Crags State Park is located six miles south of Dunsmuir on Interstate 5. For more information, call Castle Crags State Park, (530) 235-2684 or (530) 225-2065. www.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=454.

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clothing, gift shops, nursery and more. Visitors can also find items of need at the local hardware and auto parts store. Near Dunsmuir, explore Hedgecreek Falls and Mossbrae Falls** (**Temporarily Closed). Several affordable, relaxed and friendly motels and B&Bs are available to accommodate your stay. Many are pet-friendly and offer WiFi. Relax and stay a few days. Just minutes away, you can enjoy skiing, hiking, fishing, swimming, waterfalls, golfing, hunting and exploring many other vacation opportunities. For more information, call the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce (530) 235-2177. www.dunsmuir.com/index.php photo by Br

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Redding

ith a population over 104,000, Redding is the largest city in California north of Sacramento. Redding sprawls out from the crossroads of I-5, Hwy 299 east and west, and Hwy 44. The city offers all the amenities and economic opportunities of any modern California city. In fact, Redding was once rated by Money Magazine to be in the top 10 best places to start, relocate or expand a small business. Public and private concerns have worked diligently to provide for this expansion while protecting Redding’s quality of life. Redding was founded by miners during the 19th century, but was not very prosperous and became known as Poverty Flats. Named for railroad man Benjamin B. Redding, the town was rechristened Reading in 1874, honoring founder Pierson B. Reading. The railroad, however, would not recognize the change, and the original Redding was restored in 1880. In the 20th century, Redding’s main industry was lumber. Currently, Redding’s biggest industries are the medical, legal, and tourism industries. What a warm life it is, with 88 percent of the city’s days graced with sunshine. Visitors to Redding marvel at the obvious physical beauty of the surrounding mountains, lakes and rivers. The city’s Sundial Bridge, a stunning architectural landmark, serves as a pedestrian walkway, which leads to the Turtle Bay Exploration Park that features a natural history museum. The city is also home to the Sacramento River Trail. While being a great place to take a walk or ride a bike, it also serves as an educational stroll through Redding’s history. Along the almost four-mile trail, point-of-interest markers explain how the present trail encompasses the journey travelled by pioneers, mountain men and gold miners. Redding has a robust nightlife as well. With vitalized downtown bringing a variety of new and old restaurants, dozens of accommodations, and a host of other services and culture make Redding bustle with life. Major performers are often in town for concerts at the Civic Center, Cascade Theatre, the Anderson Fairgrounds, or one of the local casinos. Community theatre and movies are first rate. Shopping is a dream in several fine centers, such as the Market Street Promenade, and the Mt. Shasta Mall. Festivals are held throughout the year in Redding; the Kool April Nites Car Show is held in April. Downtown Redding Marketfest happens each Thursday, mid June, through late August. Blues by the River Festival and the Redding Beer & Wine Festival are both scheduled for September each year. The Turtle Bay Arts & Crafts Faire is held in September, and the Big Bike Weekend is in October. Redding has four colleges; Shasta College, a public two-year college, Simpson University, a four-year Christian college, Shasta Bible College and Graduate School, a private four-year Christian College, and National University. For more events in and around the Redding area, visit www.visitredding.org.

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Explore Nature at Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s Museum

(1 hour – 2 hours) Turtle Bay Museum is the heart of the Turtle Bay experience. The beautiful museum is an outstanding compilation of everything nature in “Far-Northern California.” Here you can learn about river and forest habitats, the Native American Wintu Indian history and culture, caverns, and the delicate water cycle that is so important to all of California. The museum boasts a full size Wintu bark house, a lifelike walk-through cavern, underwater fish viewing, and early American history of the region. You will also find rotating exhibits from around the world. There’s so much more at Turtle Bay… don’t miss the McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Animal Programs, Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp, the Monolith, and the Museum Store, while you’re visiting! For more information, go to turtlebay.org, call 1-800-TURTLEBAY, or just go by ~ 840 Sundial Bridge (Auditorium) Drive Redding, California 96001 40° 35.463’ N 122° 22.593’ W. See ad page 27

Turtle Bay and McConnell Foundation Botanical Gardens

(1 hour – 2 hours) Made up of 20 acres of gardens, a children’s garden, water features, and a medicinal garden, the Botanical Gardens portion of the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is the newest addition to the Park. The Arboretum itself, extends over 200 acres adjacent to the Sacramento River Trail. The nursery is open to the public seven days a week, year round. All five of the world’s Mediterranean climate zones are located within the latitudes of 30 and 45 degrees, and include the Mediterranean Basin, South Africa, Chile, southern and western Australia, and California west of the Sierra Nevada. Plants native to these areas thrive here. The design of the pathways, garden spaces, plant collections, and the integration of nature-based and natureinspired original art build upon the beauty of the natural environment. The main entrance to the gardens is just to the west of the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay. (800) 887-8532 840 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding

of the best activities Redding has to offer. It’s fun, relaxing and easy with North Country Raft Rental! Rent the finest rafts and equipment for a scenic float with gentle rapids down the Sacramento River from Redding to Anderson. They will meet you in Anderson to shuttle you and your gear back to your car at the conclusion of the trip. Parking, shuttle and all necessary equipment are included with the raft rental. Join the crew for a guided trip on the scenic Sacramento River thru Redding. See wildlife and waterfowl and discover the “Urban Wilderness” at the heart of Redding. Rafting is an ideal activity for family, friends, and business groups. All rafting trips begin with a safety and navigation clinic. The clinic describes the water hazards on the river, how to avoid them, and general rafting techniques. They will highlight the important landmarks you need to know. If you are first-timers and need more information before heading out, it is not a problem. The crew at North Country Raft Rental will help you as long as it takes to get your raft crew ready and up to speed for a day on the river. North Country Raft Rental is located next to Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Rafting season starts Memorial Day Weekend and runs until Labor Day Weekend. Launch times are 9:00, 10:30, and Noon on weekends and pickups in Anderson are at 1:00, 3:00, and 5:00pm. Monday through Friday launch time is at Noon and pickup is at 5:00pm. Are you planning a paddle trip on your own? Feel free to contact N.C.R.R. for river conditions and information. They’ll even provide shuttle service for you. Schedule and times are subject to change and availability, call for information and reservations at 530.244.4281. Visit raftredding.com for more information.

Walk, Stroll, Run, Bike, or Glide on the Sacramento River Trail

(30 min – 1 hour) This expansive system of gorgeous trails weaves and winds through 80 miles of open spaces, regional parks, neighborhoods, a commercial district, parts of Shasta Trinity National Forest, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Shasta Dam, and Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Complete with world renowned bridges, an eight foot wide paved trail, and variety of terrain, the Sacramento River Trail will provide a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors for the entire family. Any motorized vehicle is strictly prohibited; so feel free to bring the kids, the grandparents, or the entire family for a stroll, go for a jog, a family outing, or bring your Take a Leisurely dog (on a leash) and a fishing pole for a relaxing Raft Down the afternoon on the river. Although this trail is near Sacramento River downtown Redding, it is a true nature walk with the river on one side and lush forests on the other. (2 hours – 4 hours) Rafting down the Sacramento River is one There are markers along the path that provide historical background. You can enter the trail anywhere

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see what life was like for people back then. At the Litsch Store Museum you can visit a general store that operated between the 1850s and 1960. There are wooden barrels that once stored pickles and whiskey along with shelves full of canned food, yardage and derbies. The Courthouse Museum is the county’s first fully restored courthouse. Inside you can see gold mining memorabilia, a jail and the gallows. You can also view a large collection of California landscape art and Pit River Indian basketry. There are nearby cottages and cemeteries that you can walk around. The Shasta State Historic Park is located six miles west of Redding on Highway 299. The park is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (530) 243-8194, or visit parks.ca.gov/?page id=456.

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Grand Prix tracks combined). Need 2 Speed’s karts are battery-powered, 20-horsepower, authentic European racing karts. They are made in Italy and have the ability to race at speeds of over 45 mph. They have a high torque output for rapid acceleration, giving the word “zoom” a whole new meaning. There is an electronically adjustable power output to ensure evenly matched karts. It’s clean, quiet and produces no gas or fumes. Whether you’re a race enthusiast, a backseat driver, or a mom who just wants to show the kids how a racecar should really be driven, you’re bound to have a great time. Bring the family for a one-of-akind play day. Need 2 Speed has authentic racing memorabilia and plenty of arcade games, along with billiards and air hockey. There’s something for everyone. Need 2 Speed is located at 1501 Market Street in the Redding mall. For more information, call (530) 246-RACE. www.n2skarts.com See ad inside front cover

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Take In the Culture of Redding

(1 hour – 4 hours) While visiting Redding be sure to include a stop at the Redding Convention Center and Visitors Bureau or the Cascade Theater where something exciting is always happening. Dance events, antique shows, live bands and even a Broadway show series are just a few of the many events that happen here. The Convention Center has a 2,000seat auditorium that is often filled to capacity to see performances from stars such as Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins and Jazz phenomenon Chris Botti. There are events such as Kool April Nites, rodeo, blues festivals, craft fairs, big bike, and seasonal activities such as a Christmas fair and the largest fireworks display north of Sacramento. For trade shows, the seats are removed and the balcony is raised, providing abundant space for vendors to set up. Something fun for every member of the family can be found at the Convention Center and Visitors Bureau. Drop by the office, located in downtown Redding next to the Sacramento River and Turtle Bay Exploration Park on Exploration Blvd. For theatrical performances, a rich cultural experience awaits you at the Cascade Theatre, in downtown Redding. Performances take place year round and feature local artists from dance theatres, schools and churches. For more information regarding events, fairs, activities, shows and more, contact the Redding Convention Center, (888) 225-4130, or the Cascade Theatre, (530) 243-8877.

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In 2010 Need 2 Speed public indoor kart racing expanded it’s Family Entertainment Center to include Black light 3D Miniature Golf to the South end of it’s current location in the Downtown Plaza. Starting in 2010 Need 2 Speed brought a state of the art Black light miniature golf in to enhance it’s current family entertainment. With 3 Dimensional props, glowing effects and sound system, along with interactive putting holes, Need 2 Speed’s Miniature golf will make you feel you are right in the middle of racing action. The indoor Black light glow in the dark 18-hole course is built around a motor sports theme. With such holes that feature; NASCAR, NHRA, Monster Truck, World of Outlaw, Motocross, Quads/Sand Rail, IHBA, Formula 1, and Classic Car. Call (530) 246-RACE. www.n2skarts.com

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um, River Trail, and Downtown Redding, you are sure to find more than enough reasons to extend your stay. C.R. Gibbs is located next to the Best Western Hilltop Inn Hotel. Call (530) 2212335 or go to opentable.com on your smartphone. Cattlemens is located next to La Quinta Hotel. Call (530) 221-6295 or visit www.beststeakinthewest.com. Espresso Joes is the place to go for coffee on Hilltop or if you’re passing through on I-5. Call (530) 223-1198 or just stop by!

While staying in Redding for an event, passing through to see the Sundial Bridge, or if you are enjoying the area for an extended vacation, be sure to dine at Redding’s mecca of restaurants on Hilltop Drive. Surrounded by the areas largest hotels, shopping malls, and close to the Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay Muse-

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f you are looking for the premiere vacation retreat, look no further‚ Shasta Lake has everything you need. Whether seeking a day of exploration or a weeklong adventure, this area has it all. With 365 miles of shoreline, 40,000 surface acres, an average depth of 400 feet, and enough coves and inlets to be able to hide in seclusion when every personal and commercial boat in the area is on the lake, Shasta Lake is the ultimate vacation destination. For those who wish to spend only a day at the lake, you can enjoy beautiful vistas, hiking trails, mountain biking, fishing, ski and wakeboard lessons, waterfalls, cavern, and dam tours. For those who want to spend a little longer in this secluded, forested paradise, visitors take in the pleasures of houseboating. Known as the “houseboating capital of the world,” Shasta Lake is home to ten marina/resorts, with more than 450 houseboats available to rent. Houseboating can be one of the most pleasurable, relaxing vacations available. From small, rustic houseboats, to huge, luxury houseboats, there is sure to be something to fit your needs. Houseboating has come a long way in the last 20 years, now offering the most fashionable, modern amenities, such as fullsize appliances, full suites, showers, TVs, DVD players, fireplaces, hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, fly bridges and much more. If being on the water is not for you, take your retreat on shore to one of the many cabin resorts, motels, RV sites or campgrounds. Most of these destination resorts provide docks, swimming pools, recreation areas, and game rooms for you and your family. For a land-based vacation, you may want to visit the beautiful Sundial Bridge in Redding before going out to a wonderful dinner in one of the

many area restaurants. Or take your family to Waterworks Park before leisurely exploring the many waterfalls and scenic hikes. Shasta Lake is part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and supports more than a dozen types of game fish, including largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, rainbow and brown trout, landlocked salmon, sturgeon, crappie and more. There are also black bear, whitetail deer, otters, osprey, and one of California’s largest populations of bald eagles‚ having more than 22 pairs. Damming three major-rivers - the Sacramento, McCloud and Pit Rivers, created Shasta Lake. In the 1940s, the dam became the center for the Central Valley Project, and Shasta Dam became the second largest dam in the United States, with 6.5 million cubic yards of concrete, standing 602 feet tall and spanning more than 3,000 feet. It has enough concrete to build a sidewalk around the equator of the earth, three inches deep and four feet wide. Shasta Lake is easily accessible off Interstate 5, approximately 20 minutes north of Redding. Lake Shasta is truly one of the premier lakes in California. For more information on Shasta Lake, call the Shasta Lake Visitor Center at (530) 275-1589, Lake Shasta Ranger Station at (530) 275-1587, www.fs.fed. us/r5/shastatrinity or go to www.shastalake. org which lists the business owners around the lake. Also, visit us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/pages/Shasta-Lake.

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(2 hours – All Day) The Chappie-Shasta OHV Area is located just 10 miles northwest of Redding and offers the area’s largest public land area for off-road vehicle usage. Elevation varies from 600 to 5,000 feet with a wide variety of terrain and soil, as well as a change in scenery from the different elevations. The area covers 200-miles of roads and trails and over 52,000 acres of off-road-accessible wilderness. Some of the best views of Shasta Lake, Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Alps can be seen from this special BLM area. Camping is available in the staging area adjacent to the Shasta Dam for a small fee. For more information and maps of this area, call The Bureau of Land Management, (530) 224-2100. Copley Mountain OHV Staging Area The Copley Mountain OHV Staging Area is a day use only OHV staging facility providing park-

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ing for 15-20 vehicles, information kiosks, toilet facilities, unloading ramps, and trail access. From the Copley Mountain OHV Staging Area you can access either route #4 or #3. Both of these routes provide southern access into the Chappie-Shasta OHV Area. The Copley Mountain OHV Staging area is maintained and administered by the Bureau of Land Management Redding field office. www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/redding/recreationmain/reddingrecreationohvmain.html

Hike and Bike the Shasta Lake Trails

(1 hour – All Day) There is also much of Shasta Lake that can be experienced on foot. Along the lake’s shoreline, hiking, mountain biking, and running trails offer inviting side adventures. Some of the most popular trails are Bailey Cove, Packers Bay, and Clikapudi Trails. Anglers will love the trail at Dry Fork near the dam and Sugarloaf Trail follows a wooded creek

back into the mountains. The Samwel Cave Nature not only clean and friendly, but lakeside, or only a Trail will take you through limestone formations to few minutes from the water. So park the RV and a very interesting cave with historical significance. stay for awhile! There are trails for people of all ages. To find the Antlers RV Park, (530) 238-2322. best-suited trail ask for guidance at the Shasta www.antlersrvpark.com Lake Visitor Information Center off Interstate 5 at See ad page 35. the Mountain Gate/Wonderland Boulevard, exit 687. Doney Creek Lakeshore Villa & RV, (530) 238.8688. www.lakeshorevillarvpark.com Follow signs to the center. It is on the east side of See ad page 34. the freeway on Holiday Road. For more information, Mt. Gate RV Park, (530) 275-1905. call (530) 275-1589. www.mt-gatervpark.com See ad page 34. GO RV’ING Shasta Lake RV Resort, (530) 238-2370. www.shastarv.com See ad page 34. (2 days +) RV’s are versatile, perfect for exploring, adventure, camping, and travelling to national parks, Take a TOUR campgrounds, scenic byways, and taking the family out on weekend excursions. You can enjoy a big (1 hour – 3 hours) percentage of the area’s attractions listed in this As mentioned in our Traveling I-5 section, you publication from your own “home-away-from-home” in your personal RV. Shasta Lake’s RV parks are can enjoy two of the best tours throughout Cali-

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fornia, by visiting Shasta Dam, and Lake Shasta Caverns. These two adventures are definitely worth mentioning more than once, as they are things you can enjoy whether traveling through the area, or if you decide to rent a boat and stay for awhile. You can also visit either attraction by car or by boat. For Shasta Dam, you can dock your boat at Centimudi boat ramp. For Lake Shasta Caverns, you can boat over to the catamaran landing on the east side of the McCloud Arm, where the tours meet the busses. For more information on Shasta Dam, call the Shasta Dam Visitors Center, (530) 275-4463. http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/shasta/ tour.html For more information on Lake Shasta Caverns, call (800) 795-CAVE (2283). www.lakeshastacaverns.com www.facebook.com/pages/Lakehead-CA/ Lake-Shasta-Caverns See ad on back cover.

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(2 hours – All Day+) The best way to experience all that Shasta Lake has to offer is definitely by boat. Explore the many inlets, the entire shoreline, the dam and other out-of-the-way places inaccessible any other way. Rent a boat from one of the many marinas and resorts around the lake. Rentals include kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddleboats, fishing boats, ski boats, patio boats, and houseboats. Rental periods vary from an hour or two up to a week. For more information, call Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center at (530) 275-1589. For more information or to make a reservation contact: Antlers Resort & Marina, (800) 238-3924, www.shastalakevacations.com www.facebook.com/pages/Lakehead-CA/ Antlers-Resort-Marina-Houseboating Bridge Bay Marina, (800) 752-9669 www.sevencrown.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/BridgeBay-Resort/144003225638272?ref=ts See ad page 30 Holiday Harbor, (530) 238-2383, www.lakeshasta.com www.facebook.com/pages/Shasta-Lake-CA/ Holiday-Harbor-Shasta-Lake-Resort-Marina See ad inside front cover Jones Valley Resort & Marina, (530) 275-7950, www.houseboats.com www.facebook.com/pages/houseboatscom See ad page 34 Shasta Marina Resort, (530) 238-2284, www.shastalake.net www.facebook.com/shastamarinaresort See ad below Silverthorn Resort, (530) 275-1571, www.silverthornresort.com www.facebook.com/silverthornresort See ad page 31 Shasta Lake Visitor Information Center, (530) 275-1589, www.shastalake.com www.facebook.com/pages/Shasta-Lake

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(2 hours – All Day+) Houseboating on Shasta Lake is convenient and rewarding. Eat, sleep, swim, fish and explore the lake from the comfort of your floating hotel. Select a houseboat that best suits your needs based on the size of your vacation party and length of your stay. The newest houseboats offer a range of amenities, such as full-size appliances, central heating and air conditioning, hot tubs, fireplaces, satellite TV and DVD players, as well as modern sound systems, outdoor kitchens and more. For more information or to make a reservation contact: Antlers Resort & Marina, (800) 238-3924, www.shastalakevacations.com www.facebook.com/pages/Lakehead-CA/

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Have the Ultimate Shasta Lake Experience

(2+ days) Stay in a cabin and enjoy both the mountains and the lake. Cabins provide you with a homeaway-from-home. They have everything you need to make your vacation great. Shasta Lake has over 360 miles of shoreline with vacation rentals dotted throughout. There are many one-of-a-kind resorts, some providing private moorage for their guests and their boats. Guests can easily enjoy a setting where families have been returning for years. It can be an opportunity for families to come together at a special location, share stories and develop memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy the experience of having fun sharing a meal with new friends, or sitting around the swimming pool visiting after spending the day water skiing, or learning a new trick on your wake board. Maybe go for a mountain hike or drive just to see and experience something new. Wonderful restaurants are nearby which allow everyone to relax and enjoy a vacation that may truly become an important part of your family history. Visit and stay at one of these unique cabin resorts near the shores of beautiful Shasta Lake. Facilities are open year-round and present opportunities to visit not only in the summer but also to experience the beauty of fall and spring. For more information and to start your family memories, visit their website. www.shastalake.org Antlers Resort and Marina, (800) 238-3924. www.shastalakevacations.com Antlers RV Park, (530) 238-2322. www.antlersrvpark.com. Doney Creek Lakeshore Villa & RV, (530) 238.8688. www.lakeshorevillarvpark.com See ad on page 34 Mt. Gate RV Park, (530) 275-1905. www.mt-gatervpark.com, See ad on page 34 Shasta Lake RV Resort, (530) 238-2370. www.shastarv.com, See ad on page 34 Silverthorn Resort, (800) 332-3044. www.silverthornresort.com See ad on page 31 Sugarloaf Cottages Resort, (800) 953-4432. www.shastacabins.com, See ad on page 31 Tsasdi Resort, (530) 238-2575. www.tsasdiresort.com, See ad on page 34

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growing sport of stand up paddleboarding (SUP) to the North State. It is a fun, easy way to go play on the water. With a minimum of equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to lakes. Beautiful Shasta Lake and Whiskeytown are right in our back yard for your paddleboarding enjoyment. They specialize in Paddleboards specifically designed for the flat-water touring market with a focus on stability, comfort, recreation and style. Their main goal is to offer a premium brand which truly represents a “lifestyle”; a lifestyle consisting of health, adventure, fun, and freedom. Paddleboarding offers an amazing full body workout and is becoming a favorite cross-training activity for skiers, snowboarders and other athletes. And since you’re standing at your full height, you’ll enjoy excellent views of everything from sea creatures to what’s on the horizon. It’s almost like walking on water! Inland Board Sports offers all the equipment you need to get started. Stand up paddleboards: This is by far your most significant gear investment. Sizes are based on the paddler’s weight and experience. Paddles: Stand up paddles have an angle or “elbow” in the shaft for maximum efficiency. There are Carbon Fiber Paddles and adjustable paddles for the whole family. PFD (Personal Flotation Device): The U.S. Coast Guard classifies stand up paddleboards as vessels, so always wear a PFD whenever you’re paddling navigable water. Inland Boardsports has rentals available. Call today or stop by the shop at 4777 Caterpillar Rd, Redding, CA 96003 or call 530-244-6837. www. inlandboardsports.com

barefoot ski. Most marinas will rent wakeboards, ski’s, tubes, kneeboards, etc. for your enjoyment. Some of them will even throw them in for free when you rent a ski-boat! And don’t worry, there’s plenty of space on Shasta to spread out and find a place to learn for all levels of play. If you are interested in lessons, rentals, or just want to ask a question, stop by or call Shasta Watersports Center located at Holiday Harbor. For information on an awesome experience like no other, call Sky-ski or ask one of the marinas on the lake if they have a Sky-ski Hydrofoil you can try! Shasta Watersports Center (530) 941-WAKE www.shastawakeboardschool. com or Sky-Ski (530) 244-6837 www.Skyski.com

Take a Shasta Lake Photo Tour

(2 hours – All Day) For the best photographic moments, don’t forget your camera when visiting Shasta Dam and Lake Shasta Caverns. There will be several moments when it is possible to get a glimpse at wildlife, wildflowers, Mt. Shasta, or Mt. Lassen. Some of the best places to snap some landscape shots are at Packers Bay Marina, Turntable Bay, the bus ride at Lake Shasta Caverns, Shasta Dam and Centimudi Boat Ramp. The famous shot of the 3 Shasta’s can be found on Shasta Dam Boulevard on the scenic drive to the dam at the vista point. There are also many opportunities, if you are lucky enough to spend the day or several days on the lake, by just hanging out on the shoreline. The deep earthy tones of the shoreline, driftwood, sunsets, and wildlife will always impress here on Waterski, Wakeboard, Shasta Lake. Tubing Don’t forget to look up! With around 20 pair of bald eagle, many pairs of osprey, red-tailed hawk, (2 hours – All Day) and many more species of birds, Shasta Lake can Shasta Lake is known as the “Wakeboard- be the place to be if you want photos of birds. ing and Houseboating Capitol of the World!” So needless to say, it is the best place to learn how to wakeboard, water-ski, sky-ski, kneeboard, or even

Dine in style aboard a Shasta Lake Dinner Cruise

(2 hours) New in the summer of 2011, Lake Shasta Caverns and Jones Valley Marina, will both be offering something new on Shasta Lake. Your adventure in Northern California is only complete if you experience a Dinner Cruise on Shasta Lake! With a mouth-watering menu, gorgeous lake setting, beautiful sunsets, emerald green waters, and the company of your family and friends, this is definitely an experience you’ll want to enjoy time and time again! Shasta Lake Dinner Cruises depart twice weekly on Friday & Saturday evenings at 6:00pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tickets and Departures are located at Lake Shasta Caverns Gift Store, Exit 695 on I-5, 17 miles north of Redding. Lake Shasta Caverns and Dinner Cruises 800-795-2283, www.lakeshastacaverns.com Due to popular demand, and for the first time ever, Jones Valley Resort makes its colossal 65-foot Titan houseboat available for evening cruises. Their experienced crew will escort groups on beautiful Shasta Lake for a scenic excursion while relaxing and dining in luxury and style. The triple-decked Titan accommodates up to 25 people and features a spacious top deck entertainment area and open-air hot tub. The focal point of the elegant main salon is a widescreen television home theater system, full wet bar and fireplace. This is a unique setting and concept for special events and celebrations of any kind. Catering is available, or parties may bring their own refreshments. Cruises run by reservation between April and October*. Rate is $675 for 5 hour cruise, catering additional. Contact: Central Reservations 800-223-7950 or reservations@houseboats.com *subject to cancellation in high summer season if Titan books for vacation voyage See ad page 34

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Tips For Boaters Boating safety regulations on Shasta Lake correspond to those established by the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways. These regulations are enforced by th eShasta County Sherri’s Boat Safety Patrol. For further informaiton call 245-6005. Boating at Shasta Lake is delightfully unique. Speedboats, sailboats, cabin cruisers, patio boats and houseboats cruise its waterways. Waterskiing, fishing, sightseeing, swimming, sunbathing, or just plain loafing are all part of Shasta Lake boating. To ensure a good time for all, safety and respect for the rights of others are essential. Observance of the boating safety regulations will help you achieve an enjoyable experience on Shasta Lake. A few of the more important regulations and suggestions are as follows: · Equipment Required for Most Boats - personal flotation devise properly sized for each person, throwable floation devise, fire extinguisher, sound producing devise, mufflers, backfire flame control device, lights for night or limited visibility operation, current and properly displayed registration. · Operational Requirements - DO NOT: ride on bow, ski after sunset, ski in restricted areas, swim in main channel, swim within 200 feet of dock or ramp, jump from Shasta Dam or Pit River Bridge, overload vessel Lo have at least a 12 year old observer on boark while towing a skier, observe 5 MPH speed limit within 200 feet of dock, marina, or ramp or any area marked by 5 MPH buoy, have non-swimmers wear floation device. Observe 15 MPH speed limit after dark. · Note: IT IS UNLAWFUT OT OPPERATE A VESSEL WHILE INTOXICATED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY NARCOTIC OR DURG AS DEFINED BY THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. · IT IS REQUIRED BY LAW THAT ANY BOATING ACCIDENT INVOLVING AN INJURY OR DAMAGE OVER $200 BE REPROTED TO THE SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT. · Watch your wake, you are responsible for any damage it may cause. Mever pull water skiers closer to another boat than twice the length of you tow rope. Never pull skiers into the path of another boat. Keep brightly colored flag aloft while skier is in the water or tow rope is out. Keep boat to the right in narrow channels and do not tie boats side by side. Keep a maxium distance from other boats and skiers. Observe hazard and regulatory buoys carefully. Avoid being out on the lake after dark. · HELP KEEP SHASTA LAKE AND ITS ENVIRONMENT BEAUTIFUL BY REMOVING ALL TRASH.

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Experience the Events in Anderson

(1 hour – 2 hours) The Shasta District Fairgrounds is located in Anderson and is the home of the annual Shasta District Fair held the 3rd week in June every year. The largest event held in Shasta County so far, the fair hosts over 105,000 people during the 5-day event. The fairgrounds are situated on 65 acres and over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. Other events held at the fairgrounds are arts & craft shows, sports and RV shows, carnivals, music performances, concerts, livestock exhibits, and other entertainment. Satellite Horse Racing is also featured year round in a climate controlled, no smoking facility. The fairgrounds also owns and operates the Shasta Raceway Park, which features stock car racing on a newly enlarged 3.8 mile track from March to October. It is also a great location for a large wedding, family reunion, large trade show, or non profit fund raising facility. Visit shastadistrictfair. com, or call 530.378.6789. Located at the corner of Hwy 273 and Briggs Street.

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(1.5 hours) Everyone knows there is great fishing in Northern California. Tehama and the surrounding counties are widely known for amazing salmon fishing. One of the primary reasons for this fantastic salmon fishing experience is the Coleman National Fish Hatchery. This enormous hatchery is the largest in the continental United States, and tours are offered showing the techniques used to maintain salmon levels in Northern California. The hatchery uses more than 800 tons of fish food and rears about 15 million salmon a year. The Coleman National Fish Hatchery is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to dusk and is located beside Battle Creek, about 10 miles southeast of the town of Anderson. For more information, call the hatchery at (531) 365-8622. www.fws.gov/redbluff/coleman.html

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If you’re a horse lover be sure to go take a trail ride at NorCal Trail Rides. Offering safe, comfortable trail rides for all ages, NorCal Trail Rides is open year round with rides in the morning and afternoon. Up until a few years ago, Anderson was primarily a lumber town, but now with new commercial opportunities in north Anderson, it is becoming the place to stop and shop as well. At the intersection of I-5 and Hwy 273 you will find the Shasta Outlets, a Wal-Mart Supercenter, the area’s only Sonic, and several mall franchises you find in larger metropolitan areas. For events and more information on the City of Anderson, visit www.andersonchamber.info.

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hiskeytown Lake was formed as a part of the Central Valley Water Project to help provide water for agriculture and started by diverting water through tunnels and penstocks from the Trinity River Basin to the Sacramento River Basin. The lake and surrounding area was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Other tributories besides the Trinity River are Brandy Creek, Crystal Creek, and Boulder Creek, among other small creeks. Many trails and secluded areas inside the park, are dotted with Gold

Rush Era buildings, mines, and miner’s ditches, of which Ranger guided programs are available during summer months. Among the offered guided tours are Gold Panning and Kayak Tours. The National Recreation Area has a total of 203,587 acres of land, and includes sections of Whiskeytown, Shasta and Trinity. Recreational opportunities include camping, fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, kayaking, mountain biking, and sailing. One of the most popular activities for this lake are the numerous

opportunities for mountain biking, with several competitions held every month during the summer. Then there is the swimming. Located in a region where it can reach a constant 100 degrees on an average summer day, jumping in to cool off is the thing to do. Being the only lake in the surrounding area that has beaches, you can find Whiskeytown as a hub of activity. Camping is available near the water at Oak

Bottom Campground and other smaller back country campsites. The most prominent peak in the area is Shasta Bally with an elevation of 6,209 feet. The summit may be reached by off-road vehicle, or by foot (only open during summer months). The park is open year round 24 hours a day. The Visitor Center is open daily Memorial Day Labor Day 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years). Headquarters: (530) 242-3400, or visit www. nps.gov/whis/index.htm.

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300 participants in this event, some sailors are third generation. The club is heavily involved with the local Coast Guard, which brings its patrol boats Experience the Wonders out for sailing events. There are several Spring, of Whiskeytown Summer, and Fall time events held by the club. For more information or to inquire about brining your (1 hour – All Day) sailboat out for a spin on Whiskeytown, contact Whiskeytown Lake is approximately 8 miles the Whiskeytown N.R.A. at 530.246.1225 or visit west of Redding off 299w. The lake has a capacity nps.gov/whis of 241,100 acre ft and is formed by Whiskeytown Dam on Clear Creek. The dam is an earthen dam Picnic on the Beach at and is 263 feet tall completed in 1963. In that year Brandy Creek Whiskeytown Lake was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy. Recreation available at the lake includes hiking, waterfalls, kayaking, sailing, (1 hour – All Day) mountain biking, gold panning, nature tours, swimThere are several picnic areas around Whisming, boating, water skiing, camping, fishing, tours keytown National Recreation Area to enjoy. Brandy of Gold Rush Era buildings, mines and miner’s Creek, Oak Bottom and the Whiskey Creek boat ditches. Fishing opportunities include rainbow and launch area are all complete with tables, fire grills, brown trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, spot- and restrooms. Most visitors who visit Whiskeyted bass, and kokanee salmon. Whiskeytown has town come for the main purpose of swimming in its great visibility of its waters and there are several clear, refreshing waters. At Brandy Creek you can breeding pairs of bald eagles. Other wildlife seen enjoy swimming, wading, scuba diving, and more. are black bears, mountain lions, blacktail deer, Lifegaurds are present during summer turtles and raccoons. The lake is full to the brim months, and there are areas of shoreline from Memorial Day through Labor Day but remains that are very shallow for young, learning within 15 feet of the crest year-round. For more swimmers. Pets are not allowed on the information, see the following “things to do” and beaches. Watch children closely, and don’t visit nps.gov/whis or call 530.246.1225. The visitor forget the sunblock! For more information, center is located at 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, visit www.nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/picnicWhiskeytown, CA 96095. and-beaches.htm

Sail the Blue Waters of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

in the region. There are literally hundreds of gorgeous waterfalls of all sizes in this area of Northern California. Some of them are tall, some of them are wide, most of them are year round. In this edition of 101 Things To Do you will see several articles on waterfalls instead of just one… why? Because we just can’t pass them up! There are so many notable waterfalls that are worth your time that we can’t mention them in just one paragraph. That hat said, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area boast several hikes to these beautiful wonders. So invite your friends and family out for a weekend of waterfalls and visit one of Whiskeytown’s four most beautiful, natural, year round water attractions; Whiskeytown Falls, Boulder Creek Falls, Brandy Creek Falls, and Crystal Creek Falls. For the first three of these waterfalls, you will experience 3-5 miles of round-trip intermediate level hiking. Crystal Creek Falls is a level 0.25 miles from the parking lot. For more information on the Waterfalls of Whiskeytown, visit nps.gov/whis/planyourvisit/ waterfalls-of-whiskeytown.htm

Take a Kayak Tour of Whiskeytown Lake

(1 hour – 2 hours) Hop into your two person kayak and explore the magnificent coves of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The guided tour is 1.5 to 2 hours long. Your guide will tell you all about the lake, wildlife, and how the National Park Service preserves this special lake. The National Park Service also offers Moonlight kayak tours as well. Persons taking this tour must be in good physical condition, know how to swim and not be afraid of falling into the water. You can register with the ranger or volunteer 20 minutes prior to the start of the program. A valid park entrance pass must be displayed on the driver’s side dashboard of your vehicle. Bottled water, a change of clothes, sun glasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a hat are recommended. You are welcome to bring your own kayak with life vests, if you have knowledge on how to use your equipment. From Redding turn left at the Visitor Center on JFK Memorial Drive, follow signs to Brandy Creek beach about 3.6 miles, follow the road to the very end of LOT B, and look for the brown metal shed. To make reservations or for more information, call 530.242.3462 Mon-Fri 9am –noon. You can also rent Kayaks for personal use at Oak Bottom Marina 530.359.2671. The visitor center’s number is 530.246.1225. Photo co urte sy B rian Rue b Photog ra

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(2 hours – All Day) Sailors began meeting at Whiskeytown Lake (1 hour – All Day) soon after President John F. Kennedy dedicated the If you ask a local what the best recreWhiskeytown Dam in September of 1963. Every ational “thing to do” is, about 75% of them year the Whiskeytown Sailing club has sponsored will say to visit one or more of the waterfalls the Whiskeytown Memorial Regatta. Having over

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Experience the Thrill of White Water Rafting on Trinity

modernized, and the newest offer such luxuries as large staterooms, full bathrooms, microwaves, dishwashers and trash compactors, televisions and CD/DVD players. During the day, take the boat out for fishing or relaxed exploration of the lake’s hidden coves. Sunbathe and

(4 hours+) Rushing rapids, calm and peaceful waters and fantastic sights are just a few of the things that await you on the Trinity River. You can enjoy exciting whitewater rafting adventures that will satisfy even the most experienced thrill seekers. Portions of the river are rated a 4 and 5 based on the International Rating Scale of 1-6. 1 is very relaxing and easy-going and 6 is sometimes considered impossible to raft. Boulders strewn through the water make the trip seem like an obstacle course at times. Along the way, you might be able to spot a deer or bear feeding from the shoreline, or a bald eagle soaring effortlessly overhead. Many companies in the area will take you on an adventure filled with tossing, turning and gliding down rapids. Raft the river’s rapids, then enjoy the peace and quiet the river has to offer by having a picnic or just soaking up the natural beauty from shore. Every member of the family can have plenty of fun. For more information, call the Humboldt County barbecue on the spacious Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 346-3482. decks, swim off a diving platform, or take a splash Trinity River Rafting, (800) 30-RIVER, from the water slides. www.trinityriverrafting.com Plan your special Trinity Lake adventure and See ad below satisfy your love of the great outdoors by reservDiscover the Alpine ing a houseboat through Forever Resorts and its Wonder of Trinity facilities at Trinity Lake Resorts and Marina. They & Lewiston Lakes will cater to your every need from the full-service (2 hours – All Day+) marina and fuel supplies, to the restaurant and gift From Trinity Lake, located in the Shasta-Trinity shop, (800) 255-5561. National Recreation Area, there are views of the www.foreverresorts.com jagged peaks of the Trinity Alps Wilderness. With See ad page 27 cold streams, lush meadows and rugged crests, the Alps attract thousands of nature lovers every Visit Historic year to hike, climb and ride through the spectacular Weaverville scenery. Down below, Trinity Lake with its 145 miles of shoreline is a recreational wonderland. (2 hours+) As California’s third largest lake, Trinity’s Weaverville takes its special place on the rugged and forested shoreline and pleasant temperatures draw water sports enthusiasts from all National Register of Historic Places, and hosts a around the country. Houseboaters, jetskiers, wake- variety of quaint gift shops, cafés, historic buildboarders and waterskiers, boaters and fisherman ings, and performing arts. It’s one of those great, may launch from any one of the lakeside marinas historic, one-street, gold mining towns, where you and six public boat ramps. This wilderness area can always find culture, be immersed in history, and also provides ample opportunities to view wildlife, enjoy art. With ongoing festivals, events, farmers including osprey, golden eagles, bald eagles, markets, and plays, you can always find something quail, bobcats, deer and bear. Dozens of accom- to see or do in Weaverville. Weaverville can also modations can be found along the lake and in the serve as a hub to the adjacent wilderness that towns of Coffee Creek, Lewiston, Trinity Center surrounds it. With the Trinity River, Trinity Lake, Lewiston Lake, the Weaver Basin Trial (great for and Weaverville. Nearby activities include panning for gold, all of you Mountain Bikers), and all the great fishhiking and backpacking trails, camping, mountain ing of the Trinity County streams you can imagine. biking and climbing, snow skiing and river rafting. Visit www.trinitycounty.com, or call 800-487-4648 Located only an hour west of Redding off Hwy. 299, Trinity Lake is a must do. For more information, Be Amazed at Chinese call the Trinity County Chamber of Commerce, History Joss House (530) 623-6101. Lewiston Lake is a great place to fish. This (30 min – 1 hour) magnificent cold-water lake provides the perfect The tremendous beauty and mystique of a Chiplace to find those elusive trout. Many different types of trout make Lewiston Lake their home. Spe- nese temple is unparalleled. Chinese immigrants cies ranging from German and Loc Levin browns have played a huge role in the history of Northern to rainbow, brook and Eagle Lake trout provide the California, and the oldest Chinese temple that has thrills and excitement that every fisherman loves been in continuous use is at what is now known as and pursues. While on the lake, don’t just keep your the Joss House State Historic Park. Along with the temple are exhibits and artieyes on the water; the skies around the lake are filled with osprey, bald eagles, falcons and herons. facts that include artworks, mining tools, pictures If you look to the banks, you will see otter and deer. and even weapons used in the Tong War of 1854. For more information, call the Trinity County The temple is on the site of a previous temple that Chamber of Commerce at (530) 623-6101, or the burned down in the early 1870s. This amazing temple provides a glimpse into the distinct ChiPine Cove Marina at (530) 778-3770. nese culture that has left a profound impact on the www.trinitycounty.com development of the West Coast. The Joss House www.pine-cove-marina.com State Historic Park is located in the middle of the town of Weaverville on the corner of Highway 299 Go Houseboating and Oregon Streets. For more information, call on Trinity (530) 623-5284. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=457 (Several Days) For a fun-filled vacation, Trinity Lake offers See Weaverville’s Art & something for everyone. Located in the ShastaHistory (Highland Art Trinity National Forest, this tranquil setting is Center & JJ Jackson) ideal for a different kind of overnight stay. Rent (30 min – 1.5 hours) a houseboat and combine sleeping quarters with Northern California is widely known for the daylong recreation. Houseboats continue to be

tremendous amount of high quality art that is produced in the area. Art is displayed and sold at the Highland Art Center, which is dedicated to furthering the visual arts in Trinity County. The art center has all sorts of fabulous art on display‚ everything from pottery to basketry, photography, sculpture, painting and fiber arts are represented. There is even room for those interested in creating their own art. The art center offers many classes that give instruction in a variety of different artistic forms. The center is open everyday except Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from May through December. The Highland Art Center is located at 503 Main Street in the historic town of Weaverville. For more information, call (530) 623-5111. www.snowcrest.net/wb6fzh/hiart3.html From Native Americans to early Anglo settlers and from the Gold Rush to the present day, Trinity County and all of Northern California have had an amazing and storied past. If you are interested in learning about this rich history first hand, the J.J. Jackson Memorial Museum and the Trinity County Historical Park are the perfect places to start investigating this wonderful area’s past. The museum houses informative exhibits that will captivate the imagination including several on Native American basketry and tools; bottles and artifacts of the early settlers; implements, tools and machines used at the time of the Gold Rush, and many more. It includes a stamp mill, tin shop and blacksmith shop. Children and adults alike will have a blast at the museum. The J.J. Jackson Memorial Museum is located at 508 Main Street in Weaverville. For more information, call (530) 623-5211. www.trinitymuseum.org

Spend Time on the Trinity River

(1 hour – All Day) The Trinity River is the longest tributary of the Klamath River. It rises in Northeast Trinity County in the Shasta Trinity National Forest and flows along the west side of the Trinity Mountains into Trinity Lake, Trinity Dam, and Lewiston Lake. From here it flows past Weaverville and continues until it reaches the Klamath approximately 20 miles from the Pacific Coast. The river is known for gold mining, and as you drive alongside in on 299w you can still see people trying their hand at it, or stop and try for yourself! Most of the area alongside the river is managed by BLM. The river is one of the greatest areas for fishing. You can fish for Steelhead, Trout, and Salmon anywhere on the river. There are many guides to choose from in the area as well. White Water Rafting is the best on Trinity as well. Whatever leads you to the area, don’t miss out on Trinity River! For more information visit www.trinityriveradventures.com, www.fishtrinity. com, www.trinitychamber.com Or call the Trinity Chamber at 530-623-6101.

Fish the Waters of Trinity

(1 hour – All Day) Rushing rapids, calm, peaceful waters and fantastic fishing are just a few of the attractions that await you at the Trinity River. Fishing is the name of the game. The Trinity River, along with its feeder streams, provides over 1,500 miles of fishable waters that start high in the Trinity Alps.

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Fly-fishing is at its best on the banks and in the waters of the Trinity River. Trout, salmon and steelhead are all there for the catching in this beautiful river, as it flows towards the junction of the Klamath River. The Trinity River runs from the Trinity Alps near Weaverville, through a magnificent canyon, past Weaverville and the Hoopa Reservation. For more information, call the Weaverville Ranger Station, (530) 623-2121, or the Fly Shop in Redding, (530) 222-3555. www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity/contact www.flyshop.com

Take a Motorcyclist’s Paradise Ride Down Hwy 36

(All Day) Heading east on Highway 36, from just south of Fortuna in Humboldt County to Red Bluff in Mendocino County is 140 miles of twists, turns and scenic views, affording a motorcyclist’s paradise. It is considered by many to be the finest motorcycle roadway in California. Ruth Lake is 68 miles from Fortuna, and whether on a sanctioned bike ride or a family trip, this stretch of road is worth the drive. Starting from U.S. Highway 101 near Fortuna, Highway 36 passes through the towns of Hydesville, Carlotta, and Bridgeville, which were named after a local bridge crossing the Van Duzen River. Bridgeville is also well known for the “Intergalactic Flying Saucer Trials‚” at Bridge fest fair on a bridge with live entertainment, food and crafts. Continue on for about another 24 miles to the town of Mad River where you’ll find the Mad River Burger Bar, a landmark in the area for locals as well as visitors. The Burger Bar is open year-round so you’ll be able to grab a burger before heading on to the Ruth Lake Reservoir. This slender lake offers sailing, water skiing and swimming, plus great fishing opportunities away from crowds. The lake offers fishing throughout the year and rainbow trout, pan fish, catfish, small and large mouth bass can all be found in the clear waters of this beautiful lake. The annual Ruth Lake Bass Fishing Tournament takes place the first weekend in May. All boating is permitted as well as jet skis, wakeboarding and waterskiing. The lake has a full service marina with boat rentals and launching facilities available. There are several annual events at Ruth that draw crowds from all over the country and coastal areas‚ the Ruth’s Summer Festival, Aug. 2-3; the Ruth Rodeo; and the annual Ruth Lake Bass Derby. There are several campgrounds located on the east side of the lake that accommodate tents, RVs and trailers, as well as a group-camping area. The Ruth Lake Community Services District Office manages the recreational amenities at Ruth Lake that include the Ruth Lake Marina, various full service and primitive campgrounds, and the recreational sub-leases around the lake. For information about Ruth Lake, call the Community Service District Office at (707) 574-6332, for camping and reservations call (800) 840-9545. http://www.ruthlakecsd.org/

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istinctively rural, Lassen County encompasses forested plateaus, mountains, lakes, rivers and vast agricultural valleys. Situated in scenic Northeastern California, the region is bordered by Modoc County 299 to the north, Shasta County to the west, Plumas County to the south and Nevada to the east. The population hovers around 35,000 with almost half of those people living in the county’s main town, historic Susanville. Located where Highways 139 and 36 meet, Susanville lies next to the Susan River and at the foot of the Sierra Nevada range. The town was established as a trading post in 1854. Like much of California, Lassen County blossomed after the 1848 discovery of gold, which sparked westward migration. Seeking an alternate route from Donner Pass, Peter Lassen was the first to explore the area now known as Lassen County. In 1851, settlers followed a route from the RIVER RD L FALL SSE Humboldt River (in Nevada) to Shasta City at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley. CA Some of those settlers made their home in what was the Honey Lake Valley. One of C A S S E L those early settlers was Isaac Roop, whose daughter was named Susan. The town has gone through a few name changes, from the Honey Lake Valley then to Rooptown before 299showcases and finally settling on Susanville. The Lassen Historical Museum in Susanville the rich history of the area with displays of logging equipment, a fort built by Roop in 1854 and many pictures dating back to the mid-1850s. Home to Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic National Park, the Bizz Johnson LEGEND Trail, the Honey Lake Wildlife Area and Eagle Lake, Lassen County is a big draw for nature lovers. Eagle Lake, about 17 miles northwest of Susanville, is the second-largest CAMPING AREASnatural lake in California. It is well known for its trophy Eagle Lake trout. The average-size fish caught is 3 to 5 pounds. In addition to fishing, Eagle Lake offers camping, boating, bicycling, picnicking SUMMITS and birding (it is home to osprey and Bald Eagles). Two great festivals to check out in Susanville are BridgefestTRAILHEADS Music Festival, a festival celebrating music and art in June; go to www.myspace.com/bridgefest for more information. 89 RANGER STATION Don’t miss the Rails to Trails Festival at the historic Susanville Railroad Depot in October. www. bizzjohnsontrail.com/index_files/Page671.htm SKI TOWS/SKI AREAS Approximately the size of Connecticut, Lassen County has an ideal climate. All four seasons RESTan AREAS are relatively mild, with an average summer high of 93 degrees and average winter low of 28 degrees. Winter snow dustings are 2011 101 Things To Do® driving distance normal in an area that receives about 10 inches per year. Lassen© County is within of cities including San Francisco, 280 miles; Sacramento, 223 miles; Reno, 86 miles; and Redding, 112 miles. For more information on Lassen County, call (530) 257-4323. www.lassencountychamber.org

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nown as “The Gateway To Lassen,” Shingletown is located on hwy 44 between Redding and Mt. Lassen. With just over 2,200 residents, the Shingletown area is rich in history and beauty. You can also find the nearby towns of Inwood, Viola, and Manton. Shingletown is a year-round tourism destination. You can visit in the winter to enjoy the first sign of snow in the foothills outside of Redding, and in the warmer weather you can visit the Lavender Gardens, go trail riding at the Wild Horse Sanctuary, or relax, dine, and go wine tasting at Anselmo Vineyards. If you are looking for a quiet day in the country and maybe catch a glimpse at some wildlife, or get some landscape photo opportunities, then Shingletown may just be the perfect place for you.

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der plants around the world? If you visit the local Lavender farms you will experience not only a variety of this wonderfully scented and gorgeous plant, but you can surround yourself with pleasure and peace as you stand and walk amidst these gardens. (30 min – All Day+) 172 varietThe Wild Horse Sanctuary was created in You will also be able to take in other flower36 1978 to protect and preserve America’s wild horses ies while there, as well as herbs, and wine grape as a “living national treasure.” It is located near vineyards. Of course, lavender is seasonal, and it Shingletown on 5,000 acres of beautiful mountain does get cold in the Shasta region in the winter, so and forest land. It is the home to around 300 wild the lavender gardens are open to the public from 36 89early June until mid/late July, but you can visit gift mustangs and burros. The Sanctuary conducts 32 pack trips, participates in research projects on shops and order their products online as well. Mt. wild horse management, and sponsors “resistance Shasta Lavender Farms is located at 9706 Harry CA off of Hwy 97 (which free” horse training seminars. They are open to the Cash Rd, in Montague, 89 147 public for wild horse viewing on Wednesday’s and starts in Weed, CA), take A12 ~ www.mtshastalaSaturdays from 10 am – 4pm for no cost. They also venderfarms.com 530-926-2651. Tuscan Heights offer 2-3 day trail rides, 4 day cattle drives, and 4-6 Lavender Gardens has the additional gardens and day cattle round ups. This is an unique opportunity vineyards and is located in Whitmore, CA approxifor those who would like to ride the countryside and mately 35 miles from Redding ~ take Hwy 44E experience the wild west as it was 100 years ago. from Redding, past Palo Cedro take a left at Old For more information, visit www.wildhorsesanctu- Hwy 44, take a right on Whitmore Rd and drive for 16 miles, drive through the town of Whitmore and ary.org or call 530-474-5770 turn left on Fern Road EAST. 530-472-3066 www. tuscanheights.com

See the Wild Horses at the Wild Horse Sanctuary

Take in the Beauty of Lavender Farms

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Klamath Clear National he Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway that leads fromSha National Lake Wildlife Wildlife Refuge Reservoir Reserve California’s Lake Almanor north to Oregon’s Crater Lake Lava Beds Clear Lake National 139 MACDOEL Veterans Memorial National Wildlife Refuge Sculpture Garden National Park is so special that it has been designated an Monument “All-American Road” by the Federal Highways Administration. YREKA GRANADA Modoc Klamath National What makes it unique, and the common legacy of the 500-mile National 97 Deer Mountain Forest TIONESTA Medicine Lake Forest Snowmobile Park byway’s diverse scenery, is its volcanic past. Lake SC EN I Shastina C BYW While the California portion of the byway could be driven AY CANBY Big Valley in a single day, the journey through spectacular scenery with IC N A C Mountains many opportunities for unique recreational activities, invites a WEED Mt. Shasta Shasta-Trinity Wilderness National much longer, unhurried sojourn. Along the way you can find Forest ve VOLCA Pit R i N IC LEGACY SC adventure, places to explore and stops that will allow you to MT. SHASTA EN IC BYWAY Ash Creek experience the culture and history of the region. McCLOUD State Wildlife ARea BARTLE DUNSMUIR ADIN The route in California encompasses the diverse land89 Ahumawi Lake Lava Springs BIEBER scapes of the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity and Lassen National McCloud State Park McArthur-Burney 299 Forests, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Falls Memorial Lake NUBIEBER CASTELLA Big Lake d McARTHUR State Park Britton lou r C e c Monument, National Wildlife Refuges, soaring mountain peaks, M Riv Castle FALL Pit Crags R i v er RIVER volcanic domes, lava fields, geothermal pools and vents, scenic MILLS t R Whiskeytown Ha ive Shasta-Trinity tC r waterways and broad plains. The convergence of habitats BURNEY LAKEHEAD National re e Recreation Area k along the route provides a significantly higher number of plants O’BRIEN and animal species than in most other regions of the West. To Weaverville, 299 HAT Shasta Lake CREEK The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway is one of the mostEureka Lassen SHASTA LAKE National OLD STATION scenic drives in California, but it would be a shame to spend WHISKEYTOWN Forest SHASTA 44 EAGLE LAKE all the travel time in a car. Along the route there is ample 299 89 RESORT opportunity for sportsmen, birdwatchers, hikers, skiers and Whiskeytown Lake REDDING SHINGLETOWN A-1 Whiskeytown backpackers. White-water rafting and traditional lake andShasta-Trinity 44 Lassen Volcanic 44 National stream recreation possibilities abound. Major highlights along National Park Recreation Area ANDERSON the volcano-to-volcano byway include the following: Biz Johnson Rail Trail MILL CREEK

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Waterfalls Region of Burney & McCloud North of the Hat Creek region the scenery changes into a panorama of towering pines, quiet meadows and beautiful waterfalls. President Theodore Roosevelt called Burney Falls the “eighth wonder of the world’” and today it is the centerpiece of McArthur-Burney Falls State Park. Further north near McCloud, the McCloud Waterfalls offer unforgettable hikes and stunning vistas of three distinct waterfalls. The historic town of McCloud is a well-preserved former lumber mill town that sits in the shadow of Mt. Shasta. The charming town is complete with historic buildings, elegant lodging, and has many opportunities for shopping and fine dining.

Mount Shasta Region This region is dominated by Mount Shasta, which stands at 14,162 feet and has the distinction of being the tallest volcano in California. The Everitt Memorial Highway leads up the mountain for 15 miles to an elevation of 7,800-feet, and provides access to many splendid hiking possibilities‚ the views of the surrounding country can’t be matched. The town of Mt. Shasta has an inviting downtown shopping area with many distinctive shops, galleries, fine dining and lodging.

Butte Valley Region The lava plain north of Mount Shasta presents a vivid contrast to the region further south of the mountain. The valley showcases far-reaching vistas of rangelands, farms and the Butte Valley National Grasslands.

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The dormant volcano last erupted from 1914-1921. The park provides an excellent introduction to volcanic landforms and geothermal areas. Park highlights include the short interpretive trail to Bumpass Hell, the road across the flanks of Mount Lassen and the Loomis Museum.

hat Creek Rim Region Hat Creek is readily accessible along much of the byway north of Mt. Lassen, and it has an incredible reputation for trout fishing and wildlife viewing. The Hat Creek Rim Overlook provides an impressive view of the valley, which was formed when it gradually dropped 1,000 feet below what is now the top of the Rim. To learn more about the creek and the surrounding region, such as the nearby Subway Cave and the Spattercone Trail, visit the Old Station Visitor

Tulelake and Lava Beds National Monument Region Just south of the Oregon border Route 161 leads east through the farming community of Tulelake to more natural wonders as it passes the wetlands and marshes of the Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges. Depending on the season, the Tule Lake Refuge’s ten-mile auto tour provides opportunities to view bald and golden eagles, several species of geese and the threatened peregrine falcon. Photo-blinds at the Lower Klamath Refuge allow photographers to capture portraits of birds as they fly, feed and nest in the protected environment. A short distance south, the vast and very rugged Lava Beds National Monument preserves significant sites of Native American history‚ such as Captain Jack’s Stronghold, the site of the Modoc Indian Wars in 1872-1873‚ as well as the geologic wonders of lava tube caves and trails. The rugged landscape is dotted with more than 700 caves, Native American rock art sites and a high desert wilderness.

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Experience the Majestic Landscape in the Lassen & Intermountain Area

(Drive through - All Day) An outstanding and majestic landscape awaits travelers northeast of Redding where Highway 299 intersects with Highway 89. With limitless, breathtaking scenery, this is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places in California. It is also the ultimate recreational playground for all ages, offering excellent fly-fishing, camping, hiking, hunting, white water rafting, mountain climbing, mountain biking, water-sports, and so much more. The area has some of the best examples of clean and comfortable lodging facilities, campgrounds, resorts, ranches, bed and breakfasts, lodges and RV parks in California. Just west of the crossroads on Highway 299 is Burney, one of the larger country towns in the region, and known for its logging history. Until 1887, the area was one big farm with a huge orchard, potato fields, hay fields and a big garden that grew every kind of vegetable one could want. Burney is now a full-service town that serves the communities of Johnson Park, Cassel, Hat Creek, Old Station and other outlaying areas. These communities have a year-round population of less than 5000. Traveling east from the crossroads on Highway 299 leads to the gorgeous Fall River Valley and the towns of Fall River Mills and McArthur. Almost entirely spring fed, the Fall River winds for 16 miles through mostly private agricultural land. Fishing is plentiful in several lakes and rivers, and hunting is great for deer and waterfowl. The soil is hearty and the area is known for “Fall River Wild Rice.” You will find motels, restaurants, and a Clark Glasson-designed golf course. Heading south on Highway 89 takes you into Lassen National Forest and the towns of Hat Creek and Old Station. Hat Creek is famous for its exceptional fly-fishing and is nestled in the shadow of stunning Mt. Lassen. Lava tubes, dormant and extinct volcanoes, massive lava flows and fault lines reveal a fascinating volcanic past in this area. Old Station is possibly the most well kept secret in the area, and is a delightful escape for camping, fishing, hunting, or a getaway for rest and relaxation at one of the old-fashioned B&Bs or cabin resorts. For more information on the Lassen & Intermountain Region, visit www. lassencountychamber.com, www.shastahome.org, or www.burneychamber.com.

Spend the Day or Camp and Stay at McArthurBurney Falls

(1 hour – All Day+) Amidst evergreen forests and within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau natural region is the McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. This falls is incredibly unique because its not fed by a river, it is feed by large springs above and within the falls. It is hard to believe that this massive waterfall pours out an average of 100-million gallons of water per day, even through the dry summer months. The 129-foot waterfall has been called one

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bird watching, kayaking and other activities are also popular in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen Peak is captivating with its awe-inspiring power. The volcano last erupted in the 1914-21 volcanic cycle that sent ash over seven miles into the sky. Today you can climb to the top of the 10,457 ft Lassen Peak and look down into its crater. Visible are the aptly named Chaos Crags, Devastated Area, Cinder Cone, Butte Lake and Mt. Harness, along with other landmarks. While visiting the park, take notice of the many hydrothermal features, including boiling mud pots, steaming ground, roaring fumaroles and sulfurous gases. The park once served as a warm-weather meeting area for Native Americans, including the Atsugewi, Yana, Yahi and Maidu tribes. During the summer months, members of the Atsugewi tribe demonstrate basketry, tool technology and cultural traditions. Endless possibilities await the park visitor during a trip to this captivating 106,000-acre national park. Lassen Volcanic National Park is located about 50 miles east of Redding on Highway 44. For more information, call (530) 5954444. www.nps.gov/lavo

of the most beautiful falls in California, and President Theodore Roosevelt stated that McArthur-Burney Falls was the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This 910-acre park is perfect for a nature lover. There are over five miles of trails to investigate on foot or on horseback. A portion of the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the park as well. There are also over five miles of streams and lake shoreline for fishing, swimming or just exploring. Natural springs dot the landscape and there are numerous campsites to spend a night or two. McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial d State Park is located northeast of Redding, photo cour tesy Tina Prestwoo six miles north of Highway 299 on Highway 89 near Burney. For more information, call (530) 335-2777. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=455 feet. Although this lava tube is safe, make sure you do Boat, Fish, or go for a Hike not go down alone. at Lake Britton Also, be aware that it gets very cold and dark as you (2 hours – All Day) photo cour te sy D ede For a nice afternoon on the water in the moun- go deeper into Herman tains outside of Burney, go to Lake Britton. There the tube, so bring are boat and canoe rentals available during the a jacket and two summer months. There are public boat launches sources of light. The Subway Cave and docks for those bringing their own boat. There is located north of the intersection of Highway 44 are miles of hiking trails looping the lake and run- and Highway 89 near Fall River Mills. For more ning back into McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial information, call the Hat Creek Ranger District at Hike to the Waterfalls of State Park, which touches a portion of the lake. (530) 336-5521. Lassen National Park http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/recreation/ Anglers may catch different kinds of bass, craphatcreek_ranger_district/subway.php pie, catfish, trout and carp. Lake Britton is located (3 hours – All Day) five miles east of Burney on Highway 299. Take Lassen Volcanic National Park is the home to Highway 89 North six miles to the McArthur-Burney Discover Lassen Volcanic so many beautiful attractions it’s hard to dedicate Falls Memorial Park, or the boat ramp. For more National Park just one of the 101 Things To Do to this majestic information, call the McArthur-Burney Falls Memoarena. The waterfalls of Lassen are exceptional, rial State Park at (530) 335-2777. (drive through – All Day+) starting with Kings Creek Falls. Kings Creek Falls www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=455 With abundant old-growth forests, mountain are located 12 miles inside the south entrance to streams and lakes, and almost every type of vol- Lassen Park (or 17 miles from the north entrance). Explore Subway Cave canic feature imaginable, Lassen Volcanic National There is a long parking area along the roadside Park is a California treasure worth seeing. It’s easy at the trailhead. Kings Creek cascades along the to explore the powerful volcanic life of the park trail and then falls into a 43 ft fall, and is a 3 mile on miles of walking and hiking trails, or from the round trip, moderate hike from the parking area. (30 min – 2 hours) Less than 20,000 years ago a river of lava comfort of a car driving down the park’s scenic Another waterfall to see is Mill Creek Falls which called the Hat Creek Flow crawled northward near byways. Educational programs are offered in the is also inside the park. The trailhead for Mill Creek Old Station for 16 miles, and covered the floor of summer months, and in the winter you can learn to Falls is at the campground just inside the south Hats Creek Valley. The outside of the lava cooled but snowboard. Camping, boating, fishing, stargazing, entrance to Lassen Park at the north side of the

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(drive through – All Day+) The charming town of Chester, located at the CHESTNUT ST LONG northern end of Lake Almanor, is the gateway to the ALLE Y Lassen Volcanic National Park and a recreational MA BUR LLE R paradise. One of California’s best-kept hidden RK FIFT Barry MA S E D IN P H T WIL N DER LOW treasures is the Lake Almanor Reservoir E ARN ST OLD NOR Basin, here you will find year-round TH S IO N T F T NEV OUR PAU IRA BLM activities to delight visitors of all ADA TH INS P THIR L S BUN T Campground City D YAN ages and interests, from water and Hall 1 ST snow sports, hiking and camping, NOR 1 2 ME TH horseback riding and picnicking, MOR 3 I PARK AL Su s to shopping and golfing. Dairy LAT. 40N38'42" • LONG. 120W44'34" ALLE LASSEN ST Y 4 APPROX. POP. 400 • EL. 5100 farming, logging and tourism have COT 36 TAG COUNTY Eagle Fire Dept. 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Chester is surSOU AD E TH S GL AV Biological T rounded by the Lassen National E EN MO UPL Station A Forest, and located west of WestND NR Roosevelt Pool RD OV WE P MODOC TE wood on Route 36. IA ST HOSPITAL LN M NS IO Lake Almanor is a large ManN DIAMOND CH made lake with a capacity of ENE VIEW Y CR EEK R 9 SCHOOL 1,308,000 acre feet of water. The L A S S E N D Lassen PARK maximum depth is 90 feet. It is a TEHAM Community A C O L L E G E NOT ALL STREETS SHOWN • MAP NOT TO SCALE PG&E owned lake, but the southHospital Gallatin ©2008 101 Things To Do® ern shore is in the Lassen National Marina NOT ALL ROADS SHOWN Forest Service Forest. You will find plenty of Campgroun MAP IS NOT TO SCALE d camping available at the West MAP KEY SIERRA 1 Lassen Chamber of Commerce Shore Lake Almanor Campground. RD MAP KEY 530-258-2141. Also available in 1 Mariners Resort the area are boat rentals, cabin campground. The trail is a moderate hike and 3.6 areas of the park are broken down into four regions. rentals, and B&B’s. RV sites are available as well miles in distance. This is the tallest fall within the In the South Park Road Region you can hike Mill at the campground. Fish EAGLE LAKE park at 69 feet tall. West Fork Hat Creek Falls Creek Falls (4.6 miles round trip), Brokeoff MounFor more information, call the Plumas County is a mere 31 feet tall, but consists of a series of tain (7 miles), Ridge Lakes (2 miles), Bumpass Hell Visitors Bureau at (800) 326-2247. www.plumasfour very pretty falls, and the hike is an easy 2.6 (3 miles), Lassen Peak (5 miles), Cold Boiling and county.org DR miles. This trail is located 18 miles inside the south Crumbaugh Lakes (2.6 miles), Terrace, Shadow, (1 hour - All Day) entrance to Lassen National Park (or 11 miles from and Cliff Lakes (4 miles), Kings Creek Falls (3 Eagle Lake is a fisherman’s dream, and is Visit Susanville, Hike the the north entrance). Visit www.nps.gov/lavo or call miles), and Sulphur Works (on the side of the road). Bizz Johnson Rail Trail & famous for its spectacular trophy trout. Trolling 530-595-4480. In the North Park Road Region you will find Echo and shore fishing have yielded enormous trout, Fish Eagle Lake Lake (4.4 miles), Paradise Meadow (2.8 miles), the record for the lake is 15 pounds. There are Manzanita Lake (1.5 miles), Lily Pond Nature Trail (2 hours – All Day+) also many other different activities to choose from Go Camping in Lassen (1 mile), Devastated Area Interpretive Trail (easy), Biking, horseback riding, walking, cross on or around the lake. You can rent a boat or cabin, National Park Crags Lake (4.2 miles), and Manzanita Creek (7 country skiing, camping and many other activities explore the pine, sage and juniper-lined shorelines miles). In the Butte Lake Region you can check are at their best along the Bizz Johnson Rail Trail. or go on a camping trip, bike ride or just a casual (2 Days+) out Cinder Cone (4 miles), and Prospect Peak (a Designated a National Recreational Trail, the route walk. Eagle Lake provides the perfect peaceful Throughout the summer months Lassen Vol- strenuous 7 mile trip). And finally, in Warner Valley, follows the route of the old Fernley and Lassen backdrop for any adventure. Much of the lake’s canic National Park’s campsites are nearly always D r a k e s b a d , western shore is within the Lassen National Forest. full. However, you can make reservations in four and Juniper For more information, call the of the campsites, and can call anytime during Lake Region Bureau of Land Management, the year to make them. There are an additional you will find Eagle Lake Field Office at (530) four campgrounds that are first-come, first served Mount Hark257-0456. www.blm.gov/ca/st/ basis. All group sites must have reservations. All n e s s ( 3 . 8 en/fo/eaglelake.html campgrounds have fire rings, grills, and bear boxes. miles), DevThe Campgrounds are Butte Lake, Lost Creek, il’s Kitchen Crags, Manzanita Lake, Summit Lake, Warner ( 3 m i l e s ) , Valley, Southwest, and Juniper Lake. Most sites are and Boiling open June through September. Daily fees range Springs Lake from $4 - $12 or $30 - $50 for a group of 10-25. (3 miles). All For more information on each Campground visit f o u r t y p e s www.nps.gov/lavo/planyourvisit/camping_in_camp- o f v o l c a grounds.htm. noes found in the entire world are Hike the Trails of Lassen represented National Park in Lassen Lassen Volcanic National Park Volcanic photo cour tesy Andre Gunther, CA Photo Scout (2 hours – All Day) National Hiking in Lassen is probably the most popular Park. Volof all activities within the parks boundaries. The canoes found in the park include shield

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(4 hours – All Day) Rugged natural beauty is a given in this region of Northern California. There is something amazing everywhere you look. One thing not to be missed is Feather Falls. This magnificent waterfall plummets over a rocky cliff more than 640 feet into the Feather River. Feather Falls National scenic Trail is a nine-mile-long loop trail, and provides access to this awesome area. The trail goes all the way to Feather Falls, as you pass moss covered boulders and beautiful forests. The power of the water is amazing as it rushes, crashes and falls. No trip to the area would be complete without a hike to Feather Falls, the sixth largest waterfall in the country. The Falls are located outside of Oroville on Lumpkin Road. For more information, call the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, 530-538-2542. www.orovilleareachamber.com

utte County dangles from the southern edge of the Shasta Cascade region. It is bordered by the Sacramento River on the west and the Sierra Nevada on the east. Its original inhabitants, the Maidu Indians, found sustenance from plentiful acorn-bearing oak trees and salmon from area streams and the Feather River. But the discovery of gold on the middle fork of the Feather River in the late 1840s, by Gen. John Bidwell, changed life irrevocably for native and newcomer alike. Gold seekers streamed into the region by the hundreds. By 1850 Butte County became one of the original 27 counties in California. In 1859, a 54-pound gold nugget was unearthed near the town of Paradise, the largest ever found in California. Although gold helped create Butte County, it was agriculture that assured its survival. Almonds, apples, olives and kiwi fruit, among others, are important crops in the county today. Butte County includes the towns of Chico, Oroville, Gridley and Paradise. Today, the city of Chico has grown to over a 30.78 square mile Charter city of 84,396 with an urbanized, unincorporated area immediately adjacent to it, making the total population of the Chico urban area 105,080. Chico maintains a historic downtown, a wide variety of services and family-oriented neighborhoods. It is known as a well-managed city that values quality infrastructure and services, and maintains a special sense of community and small-town living as it has developed into a vibrant regional center for business, recreation and cultural activities. The name Bidwell has become synonymous with the town of Chico. Gold made him a wealthy man, but Gen. Bidwell was interested in creating a good community in which to live. He donated a portion of his 28,000-acre ranch to start Chico, and later offered property to anyone who would build there. More land was given for a state teacher’s college, which is now California State University, Chico. CSU. Chico is a residential campus that offers more than 100 undergraduate majors and maintains one of the highest graduation rates in the CSU system. Known for its small class sizes, Chico is among the top CSU’s for freshman retention rate. Visitors can view Bidwell’s three-story 1868 home at Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Chico is also home to the National Yo-Yo Museum. Oroville, Spanish for “City of Gold,” was an early gold camp. Like Chico, agriculture is what eventually sustained it. The town is home to Lake Oroville, created in 1967. The Lake Oroville Visitor Center holds a wealth of information about the lake and the entire Oroville area, (530) 583-2219. Paradise is a quaint town, located on Highway 191, east of Chico. Its moderate elevation Limedays, Saddle helped it prosper in its earlier when it was known for its farms, orchards, livestock and logging. Paradise has numerous antique shops Darkthat Canyonkeep collectors busy. Hikers will enjoy Butte Nelson Bar known as “Little Creek Canyon, also Grand Canyon.” Gridley is aLaketrue valley town, with prime agriOroville cultural land thatMarina produces rice, peaches, kiwi, Goat Ranch prunes, nuts and more. The town features Victorian Vinton Gulch buildings along “Silk Stocking Row.” South of town is the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, a 8,400-acre marshland that attracts waterfowl and hundreds of other birds. 162 To Paradise

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Experience Another Culture

The Oroville Chinese Temple was built in 1863 to serve a community of 10,000 Chinese. It includes three chapels for each of the major ways of life in China. The main chapel is called Liet Sheng Kong-Temple of assorted deities. It is a place of prayer for various worships including Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The Chan room is a Confucian room for reverence of ancestors. Confucius taught that all human relationships depend upon proper maintenance of the family. The Moon Temple, so called because of its entrance, is Wong Fat Tong - Hall of the Yellow Buddha. The Council Room served a variety of civil and cultural needs of the worker; such as banking, letter writing, discipline and arranging for the burial of the dead. A major flood in 1907 decimated the Chinese community so that most Chinese left Oroville. Then the Chan Family assumed responsibility for the temple. In 1937 it was deeded to the City of Oroville and was first opened to visitors at the time of California’s Centennial in 1949. The potteries, bronzes, wood lacquerware, textiles and other objects of folk art are typical of those used by the Chinese during the period of the temple community. The priceless collection of Chinese and American costumes is arranged to contrast the two cultures by decades from 1850 to 1930. The Temple is open daily from Noon–4 p.m. To hear a narrative on this historic attraction, dial 530-539-3004 and press 102.

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Indulge in Chico with Art, History, Parks & Mansions

(2 hours – All Day) Chico maintains a historic downtown, a wide variety of services and family-oriented neighborhoods. It is known as a well-managed city that values quality infrastructure and services, and maintains a special sense of community and small-town living as it has developed into a vibrant regional center for business, recreation and cultural activities. The name Bidwell has become synonymous with the town of Chico. Gold made him a wealthy man, but Gen. Bidwell was interested in creating a good community in which to live. He donated a portion of his 28,000-acre ranch to start Chico, and later offered property to anyone who would build there. More land was given for a state teacher’s college, which is now California State University, Chico. Northern California is known for talented artists. One of the best places to see the local art of this region is the Chico Art Center. This gallery hosts exhibits from local, regional, national and internationally acclaimed artists. The Chico Art Center prides itself as being “a gathering place for

artists and ideas‚” and really lives up to its motto. Housed in the old Chico Railroad Depot, which was built in 1877 by the Oregon Railroad, the Chico Art Center is now dedicated to refurbishing and restoring the building and using its historical structure as housing for its modern art. The Chico Art Center also hosts art classes that are geared to different age and skill levels. Self-guided tours are the best way to see all that the Art Center has to offer. The Chico Art Center is located at 450 Orange Street in the town of Chico. For more information, call (530) 895-8726. www.chicoartcenter.com It is easy to imagine the lifestyles of the rich and famous of yesteryear at the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Completed in 1886, the Bidwell Mansion is a beautiful three story, 26-room Victorian mansion that was on the cutting edge of technology in its time. The mansion’s gas, water and plumbing systems were the best and most innovative in existence at the time. At the mansion, the Bidwell’s entertained such figures as President Rutherford B. Hayes, General William T. Sherman, Susan B. Anthony, John Muir and Asa Gray. A tour of the first floor and a video showcasing the second and third floors offer insight into this amazing place. The Bidwell’s enjoyed life in their unusual “for the time’” home. The Bidwell Mansion is located at 525 Esplanade, in the town of Chico. For more information, call the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park at (530) 895-6144. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=460

Learn About Lake Oroville

Visitors to the Oroville area, as well as school groups and organizations, find the Visitor’s Center worthy of a stop. At the center, one will find information about the State Water Project, Oroville Dam, the Feather River Fish Hatchery, history of the area, recreational opportunities, maps, books, and a museum containing displays of the State Water Project, animals of the area, Native American artifacts, and gold-mining artifacts. More than 40 videos are available for viewing on request, covering subjects from history of the gold rush and gold dredging, to wild animals, and ghost towns. Interpretive and educational items such as gold panning materials and children’s coloring books may be purchased at the front counter, and outside a 47-foot high viewing tower affords spectacular views of the lake, mountains, and valley. A self-guided nature walk begins at the Center. Major plants are identified and natural phenomena observed. The tower with its viewing scopes provides an excellent view of the lake, dam, surrounding foothills and mountains and the valley below. An excellent example of a bedrock mortar where acorns and seeds were ground into meal for food by local Indians rests alongside the walkway to the Visitor’s Center. Organizations are invited to reserve the theater by phoning the Interpretive Ranger at 530-5382219. Self-guided nature walks are available. Riding and Hiking Trails head out in two directions from the Visitor’s Center. Hikers and horseback riders can obtain trail maps at the information counter. Maps of the lake and campgrounds are available as are maps of the undeveloped forest areas above the lake. Tours of the Feather River Fish Hatchery or Oroville Dam are given on a prearranged basis by California Dept. of Water Resources personnel. Make reservations by calling 530-534-2306, or by writing to: Dept. of Water Resources, attention John Ford, 460 Glen Drive, Oroville, CA 95966. Information on Lake Oroville is available online at www.norcal.parks.state.ca.us. The Lake Oroville Visitor’s Center is located above Oroville Dam at the north end of Kelly Ridge Road, and is open from 9–5, seven days a week year-round, except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission is free.

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Some of the most picturesque scenery in Northern California can be seen while driving down the Klamath River Corridor. Sightseers experience some of the most spectacular and diverse wildlife and scenery found anywhere. Spotting an osprey or a dramatic bald eagle is always possible. Wildlife is abundant with bears and many other beautiful land animals. Bright and vibrant flowers abound throughout the area in the spring and summer, including California lady slipper and orchid, but stay away from the bright pink poison oak. Be sure to check out the many historic bridges and settlements along this scenic route. Experience the Klamath River Corridor by traveling the 135 miles on Highway 263 and Klamath River Highway 96. Start just north of the town of Yreka. For more information, call Yreka Chamber of Commerce at (530) 842-1649. www. yrekachamber.com.

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umboldt County is a haven for ville. The state acquired the area in the early 36 is Grizzly Creek State Park, a favorite seal or two. There are harbor tours aboard the travelers and residents alike. It 1920s, making it one of the oldest state parks for hiking, camping and summer sun. The M.V. Madaket, and the Woodley Island Marina contains more than 160 miles of unspoiled in California. A jaunt down smaller side roads Victorian Village of Ferndale is just northwest is a great spot to enjoy a panoramic view of coastline, hundreds of thousands of acres that exit Highway 101 will lead travelers to the of Fortuna and 16 miles south of Eureka. the waterfront. Seven miles north of Eureka is Arcata, of coastal redwood trees, many wild rivers, King Range National Conservation Area and The entire town has been named a State Historical Landmark because of its strong home to Humboldt State University. Arcata is as well as bustling seaports, quaint farming Humboldt County’s Lost Coast. communities and historical areas. Everywhere This adventure leads to Hamlets such as preservation policies of commercial buildings also known for its unique marsh and wildlife area that serves as a natural sewage treatin the county, travelers will find exceptional Hidden Valley, Whitethorn, and ultimately ends and residences. Eureka is the Humboldt county seat and ment filtration system. East of Arcata, along accommodations, fine restaurants, a multitude at the town of Shelter Cove. Further north on of shopping and numerous campgrounds. The Highway 101 is the Avenue of the Giants, a contains more fine examples of Victorian archi- Highway 299 and Highway 96 are sunny county is situated on the Northern California 31-mile stretch of two-lane road that winds tecture, particularly in the Old Town section Willow Creek and Hoopa, known for recrecoast 90 miles south of the Oregon border. The through stands of huge redwoods along the along the city’s‚ waterfront. Old Town is home ation along the Trinity and Klamath rivers and largest towns are adjacent to U.S. Highway Eel River. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is to the extravagantly ornate Carson Mansion, tributaries. Back along Highway 101 the town of 101. The county is approximately 200 miles located along the avenue and covers more one of the most photographed buildings in Calnorth of San Francisco and 350 miles south than 51,000 acres. After leaving the Avenue ifornia. Eureka’s population of nearly 28,000 McKinleyville serves as the home of the of Portland, Oregon. of the Giants, the traveler will once again be makes it the largest coastal city between San Arcata-Eureka Airport, the county’s only comHumboldt County has a variety of climates on Highway 101 and will pass the village of Francisco and the Oregon border. Eureka has mercial airport. 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alifornia’s northernmost coastal county Del Norte‚ and Oregon’s southernmost coastal county‚ Curry‚ share a common lifestyle. Both counties contain miles of unspoiled beaches and rivers famous for salmon and steelhead. Most of the communities in both counties are situated along coastal Highway 101. Southern Oregon’s Josephine and Jackson Counties are east of Curry County and offer warmer summertime temperatures, winter skiing, white-water excitement, wineries and Shakespearean performances. The major communities of these counties are situated along Interstate 5. Small, charming villages can be found along east-west routes such as Highway 199 and Highway 62. Del Norte County is located 366 miles north of San Francisco via Highway 101 and 383 miles south of Portland via Interstate 5 and Highway 199. Towering redwood forests can be seen in Redwood National Park, Jedediah Smith State Park and Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. The town of Klamath is the southern-most in Del Norte County. It is a favorite getaway for campers, hikers, boaters and fishermen. Klamath’s most popular attraction, Trees of Mystery (800) 638-3389, offers tours through a pristine redwood forest. The Skytram takes visitors on an aerial tour through the lofty canopy of an ancient redwood grove. For more information, visit www.treesofmystery.net. Among the many things to do in the Klamath area are jet boat rides, try Klamath River Jet Boat Tours (800) 887-JETS. Crescent City (population 7,000) is the county seat and Del Norte’s largest city. The Redwood National and State Parks Visitor Center is located at 1111 Second Street. Attractions include Battery Point Lighthouse, Crescent City Harbor, scenic drives, public fishing piers, a history museum and the Elk Valley Casino. The town also has a wide variety of stores, restaurants, RV Parks and lodging facilities. Nearby the majestic Smith River flows to the ocean and offers a number of recreational activities, including rafting, inner tubing, kayaking, fishing and more. When in the Crescent City area, check out Ocean World. This privately owned and operated aquarium has over half-a-million gallons of water in its massive viewing tanks.

The aquarium has an abundance of aquatic life including sharks, seals, sea lions, rays and wolf eels, and features shark petting, an interactive tide pool and highflying sea lion performances. For more information, call (707) 464-4900. www.oceanworldonline.com Just north of Crescent City is the tiny, quiet agricultural community of Smith River, where the river of that name enters the Pacific. Located on coastal plains 13 miles south of the Oregon border, the flat, fertile land attracted settlers and farmers as early as 1852. Each year, several hundred acres of lily bulbs are planted in Smith River and, along with Brookings to the north, account for 90 percent of the Easter lilies sold in the nation during the holidays. Further north is Brookings (population approximately 6,000), the southernmost town in Oregon’s Curry County. It offers many of the same retail amenities as Crescent City and is near spectacular coastal parks such as Harris Beach and Samuel H. Boardman state parks. Still further north, Gold Beach (population under 2,000) and charming Wedderburn flank the mouth of the Rogue River, where fishing is a major activity year-round. The Rogue is also well known for its jet boat trips. High-powered, low-draft vessels take passengers 30-plus miles upriver to Agness or to Paradise Lodge, which is 50-plus miles upriver in the federally designated‚ wild and scenic‚ section of the Rogue. Since 1895, the Rogue River Mail boat Trips have been delivering the U.S. Mail up the Rogue River to the remote community of Agness. This rural river route remains one of the few in existence in the United States. Presently, from May through October the mail is delivered by boat, and the other six months by 4-wheel drive. They also take these powerful boats filled with 40 to 70 people up the wild and scenic Rogue River. Rogue River Mail Boats are located in Gold Beach. For a fun-filled adventure, call (800) 458-3511, www.mailboat.com. Gold Beach is the county seat and hosts the Curry County Fair in the summer and the Whale of a Wine Festival in late winter. Highway 199 travels east out of Crescent City and into Josephine County. The picturesque highway is known as the Smith River Scenic Byway along the portions that parallel the

wild and scenic waterway of that name. After crossing into Josephine County, the road leads to Cave Junction, a cozy community named for the nearby Oregon Caves National Monument. Several family-run wineries offer tastings just off Highway 46, which leads to the caves and its historic chateau. Tours of the caves are available March through November. For more information visit www.oregoncavesoutfitters.com. Further east, Highway 199 intersects with Interstate 5 at the Josephine County seat of Grants Pass (population 23,000). The city is also situated on the Rogue River and local outfitters offer jet boat trips, as well as raft and kayak excursions. Josephine County sits amidst the foothills of the Cascade, Siskiyou and Coast mountains, so hiking, fishing, picnicking and other outdoor activities are abundant. The Grants Pass Visitors Center will provide historic walking tour brochures. Thirty miles southeast of Grants Pass is Medford, the county seat of Jackson County. Medford, with a population close to 64,000, is one of the largest cities in Southern Oregon. At the north end of Medford, Highway 62 intersects with Interstate 5 and leads northeast to Crater Lake National

Park. Medford has a vast array of dining, lodging and shopping opportunities. A visitor center is located at the Country Village complex, which can be reached by traveling west on Barnett Road from Exit 27 off Interstate 5. Other attractions include the Southern Oregon History Center and the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theatre, both in the downtown district. Ten miles south of Medford is Ashland, known internationally as the home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The town has maintained and honored many of its historic homes and commercial buildings. Next to the town plaza is beautiful Lithia Park with 100 acres of gardens, duck ponds, grass and trails enjoyed by all who visit. South of town is the Mt. Ashland ski area, which offers day and night skiing and snowboarding. Its 23 runs are served by four chairlifts. Just east of Jackson County you’ll find Klamath County, and the Kla-Mo-Ya Casino. The casino features close to 400 slot machines, blackjack, and an all-you-can-eat buffet and is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. For more information call (541) 783-7529, or (888) 552-6692, www. klamoyacasino.com.

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National & State Parks

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Siskiyou National Forest

333 West 8th St. Medford OR 97501 (541) 858-2200, TTY (866) 296-3823 www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou The Siskiyou National Forest is located in the Klamath Mountains and the Coastal Ranges of Southwestern Oregon with a small segment of the Forest extending into Northwestern California and the Siskiyou Mountain Range. The Siskiyou is the most florally diverse National Forest in the country. The old and complex geology, the global position and transverse orientation of the Siskiyou Mountain Range across the Forest region are responsible for creating this myriad of species. Recreation includes camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hunting, river rafting, winter sports and wildlife viewing.

Klamath National Forest

1312 Fairlane Road Yreka, CA 96097-9549 (530) 842-6131 ‚Ä¢ www.fs.fed.us/r5/klamath The Klamath National Forest covers an area of 1,700,000 acres and is located in Siskiyou County, California, and Jackson County, Oregon. The forest comprises some five-wilderness areas: Marble Mountain, Russian, Trinity Alps, Red Buttes and Siskiyou wilderness areas. This beautiful Forest is a haven for campers, hikers, wildlife watchers, hunters, fishermen, mountains bikers, white water enthusiasts and naturalists. Trailheads are numerous, and hike range from easy to very challenging.

Modoc National Forest

800 West 12th Street Alturas, CA 96101 (530) 233-5811, TTY: (530) 233-8708 www.fs.fed.us/r5/modoc Nestled in the extreme northeastern corner of California, the Modoc National Forest is famed for its mountains, pine forests and meadows, lakes, streams, rugged canyons, wetlands, lava beds and high desert plateaus. The forest is named for the Indian tribe, the Modoc, who fought at the lava beds from 1872-1873. Lava Beds National Monument is located within the boundaries of the forest.

Lassen National Forest

2550 Riverside Drive Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-2151, TTY: (530) 252-6624 www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen The Lassen National Forest lies at the heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California, called the Crossroads. Here the granite of the Sierra Nevada, the lava of the Cascades and the Modoc Plateau, and the sagebrush of the Great Basin meet and blend.

Plumas National Forest

159 Lawrence Street Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-2050, www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas The Plumas National Forest’s diverse 1.2 million acres between the rugged Sierra Nevada and the fringes of the Cascade Range provides a magnificent backdrop for a variety of recreational activities. Recreational areas offer outstanding exploration opportunities including camping and hiking, as well as aesthetic attractions. Of particular interest is the Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, a 500-acre area is set aside to protect and study special botanical resources including the California Pitcher Plant (Darlingtonia californica). Four other insectivorous plants are also studied here.

Six Rivers National Forest

1330 Bayshore Way Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 442-1721, www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers This forest lies east of Redwood State and National Parks in northwestern California, and stretches southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles. It encompasses 957,590 National Forest acres and 133,410 acres of other ownership.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

USDA Service Center 3644 Avtech Parkway Redding, CA 96002 (530) 226-2500

www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity With a diverse landscape ranging from 1,000 to 14,162 feet, the 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wildernesses (including Mt. Shasta Wilderness), hundreds of mountain lakes (including Trinity, Shasta & Whiskeytown Lakes) rivers and streams. The forest is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts providing recreational opportunities for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, camping, mountain climbing, skiing and scenic driving.

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Whiskeytown National Recreation area

P.O. Box 188 14412 Kennedy Memorial Dr. Whiskeytown, CA 96095 Headquarters (530) 242-3400 Visitor Info (530) 246-1225, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily www.nps.gov/whis Of the three parts of the Whiskeytown/Shasta/ Trinity National Recreation Area, the Whiskeytown Unit is the only unit administered by the National Park Service and offers many summer activities such as hiking and boating, as well as historical remains of the California Gold Rush of 1849. Whiskeytown Lake is excellent for swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, boating and fishing. Picnicking, hiking, hunting, interpretive programs and horseback riding are also popular. The other two units (Shasta and Trinity) offer additional activities and are administered by the Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. In addition, the land area surrounding the lake provides areas for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The Historic District dates back to the California Gold Rush era and before. Opportunities include gold panning, interpretive signs and the Camden House built in the 1850s. The park is open year round, and the Visitor Center is open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in the summer; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the winter (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s). Park Headquarters is open daily from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. From I-5, take Hwy. 299 W toward Eureka for approximately 8 miles to reach the Visitor Center.

Lava Beds National Monument

roads of three great biological provinces‚ the Cascades range to the north, the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the south and the Great Basin desert to the east. Over 700 flowering plant species grace the park, providing shelter and food for a host of wildlife. Interpretation and Education programs are offered late June through late August. Snowshoe programs are offered to the public mid January to early spring. Park roads usually open early summer, but have been covered by snow as late as August. High-elevation trails usually are not clear until July. The park is open year-round and is located 50 miles east of Red Bluff on Hwy. 36, or 50 miles east of Redding on Hwy. 44.

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Camping Reservations: (800) 444-PARK (7275) (916) 638-5883 ‚Ä¢ TDD: (800) 274-7275 www.reserveamerica.com, www.parks.ca.gov

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Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park is a place of exceptional beauty. Two-thirds of the park’s 6,000 acres are covered by lava flows including vast areas of jagged black basalt. The park is a wilderness area and can only be reached by boat; no public roads provide access the area, and private motor vehicles are prohibited within. It is located north of McArthur off Hwy. 299. For more information, call (530) 335-2777. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=464 Castle Crags State Park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, back country hiking and views of Mount Shasta. There are 76 developed campsites and six environmental campsites. The park is named for 6,000-feet tall glacier-polished crags and is located six miles south of Dunsmuir on I-5. For more information, call (530) 235-2684. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=454 McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park centerpiece is the 129-foot Burney Falls, created by volcanic activity and erosion from weather and streams. Burney Creek originates from the park’s underground springs and flows to Lake Britton, getting larger along the way to the majestic falls. NE of Redding, six mi. N of Hwy. 299 on Hwy. 89 near Burney. On the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, the park hosts Heritage Day, with demonstrations and recreations of 19th century activities and crafts. For more information, call (530) 335-2777. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=455 Shasta State Historic Park consists of the halfruined remains of gold-rush-era Shasta City. The County Courthouse is restored to its 1861 appearance with historical exhibits and historic California artwork. The park is six miles west of Redding on Hwy. 299. For more information, call (530) 243-8194. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=456 Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park The Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds is the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California. On display are art objects, pictures, mining tools and weaponry. The park is located in the heart of Weaverville on Hwy. 299 about 50 miles west of Redding. For more information, call (530) 623-5284. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=457

1 Indian Well Headquarters Tulelake, CA 96134, Headquarters (530) 667-8100 Visitor Info (530) 667-8113, www.nps.gov/labe Volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano created an incredibly rugged landscape punctuated by cinder cones, lava flows, spatter cones, lava tube caves and pit craters. During the Modoc War of 1872-1873, the Modoc Indians took refuge in these tortuous lava flows and held off US Army forces ten times their strength for five months. Caving and wildlife viewing, particularly bird watching in the spring and fall, are popular activities. Walks, evening slide programs and cave tours are offered daily during the summer. Tours of special resource areas are available in winter months by reservation only. From the I-5 corridor, take Hwy. 97 north at Weed to Hwy. 161. Travel east to Hill Road, turning south/ right, following monument signs. From Hwy. 299 from the Redding or Lassen National Volcanic Park areas travel north at Bieber on Hackamore/Lookout Road to TEhaMa COUNTY Hwy. 139 travel north on Hwy. 139 and follow signs. William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park was The visitor center is open year-round, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. during winter, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. during summer (closed named after the president of the short-lived California Bear Republic, which lasted 22 days. It features an Christmas Day). old adobe home, blacksmith shop and visitor center. Lassen Volcanic National Park The park is south of Redding, two miles north east of PO Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063, (530) 595-4444 Red Bluff on Adobe Road. For more information, call TTY (530) 595-3480, www.nps.gov/lavo (530) 529-8599. Lassen Volcanic became a national park in 1916 www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=458 because of its significance as an active volcanic landWoodson Bridge State Recreation Area has a boat scape. In 1914, Lassen Peak awoke and was active ramp and sandy beach on the Sacramento River. The through 1921. All four types of volcanoes in the world recreation area is nestled along the Sacramento River are found in the park. Over 150 mi. of trails and a scenic between Chico and Red Bluff, on South Ave. just three highway provide access to volcanic wonders includ- miles west of Hwy. 99 at Vina, or six miles east of I-5 ing Bumpass Hell and Mt. Lassen itself, in addition to at Corning. For more information, call (530) 839-2112. steam vents, mud pots, boiling pools, volcanic peaks www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=459 and painted dunes. Lassen Volcanic National Park lies at the cross-

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BUTTE COUNTY

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is home to a beautiful, three story Victorian House Museum and memorial to the Bidwell’s, important social and political pioneers. 525 The Esplanade; Visitor Center open Wed.-Fri. 12-5, Sat. & Sun. 10-5; tours on the hour, last tour at 4 p.m. For more information, call (530) 895-6144. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=460 Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park - Enjoy bank or boat fishing for salmon, steelhead and shad, or cruising down the river‚ on inner tubes, canoes or kayaks. Includes several day use areas and a boat launch. From I-5 take Hwy. 32 exit at Orland. The Irvine Finch River Access is just east of Hamilton City. To access the rest of the park proceed east on Hwy. 32, and turn right on River Road. For more information, call (530) 342-5185. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=463 Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area is a motorcycle, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use area and rifle range. From Hwy. 70 go west on Oroville Dam Boulevard (Hwy. 162); proceed two miles south on Larkin Road, to the entrance. For more information, call (530) 538-2200. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=409 Lake Oroville State Recreation Area covers about 28,450 acres near Oroville, and offers picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, sailing and power boating, water-skiing, fishing, swimming, boat-in camping, floating campsites and horse camping. This man-made lake was formed by the tallest earth-filled dam in the country, rising 770 feet above the streambed of the Feather River. The area also includes the Feather River Fish Hatchery and the Lake Oroville Visitor Center with a museum, exhibits, gift shop and more. From Hwy. 70 go east on Hwy. 162 (Oroville Dam Blvd.) turn right at Olive Hwy. (Hwy. 162), proceed approximately six miles on Olive Hwy. to Kelly Ridge Road and turn left, the road ends in Visitor Center’s parking lot. For more information, call (530) 538-2200. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=462

PLUMaS COUNTY

Plumas-Eureka State Park - The focal point is the museum building. Originally constructed as a gold miner’s bunkhouse, it now serves as a visitor center and displays the natural, cultural and gold-rush history of the park. Across the street from the museum are stamp mills, a stable, a mine office and a blacksmith shop. During the summer docents and park staff conduct blacksmithing demonstrations and tours of the buildings. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in Madora and Eureka lakes, cross-country skiing, nature study and hiking within the 5,500 acres of the park. The park is located 5 miles west of Blairsden, on County Road A-14. For more information, call (530) 836-2380. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=507

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Field Districts

Redding BLM Field Office 355 Hemsted Drive, Redding, CA, (530) 224-2100 www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/redding.html Alturas BLM Field Office 708 W 12th St., Alturas, CA, (530) 233-4666 www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/alturas.html Surprise Field Office 602 Cressler St., Cedarville, CA, (503) 279-6101 www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/surprise.html Eagle Lake Field Office 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA (530) 257-4831 www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/eaglelake.html

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FOR SPECIFIC LOCAL VISITOR INFORMATION, CONTACT THESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCES

Shasta Cascade’s Information Services

California Welcome Center, Anderson 1699 Hwy. 273 Anderson, CA 96007 (530) 365-1180 fax: (530) 365-1258 www.visitcwc.com/Anderson email: info.anderson@visitcwc.com Alturas Chamber of Commerce 522 S. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101 (530) 233-4434 www.alturaschamber.org email: contactus@alturaschamber.org Chester / Lake Almanor Chamber 529 Main St., Chester CA 96020 (530) 258-2426; fax: (530) 258-2760 www.chester-lakealmanor.com email: chesterchamber@digitalpath.net Chico Chamber of Commerce 300 Salem St., Chico, CA 95928 (530) 891-5556, (800) 825-8570 www.chicochamber.com email: info@chicochamber.com Corning District Chamber P.O. Box 871, Corning, CA 96021 (530) 824-5550, fax: (530) 824-9499 www.corningchamber.org email: chamber@snowcrest.net

Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce 3271 Brush St., Cottonwood, CA 96022 (530) 347-6800 www.cottonwoodcofc.org email: cottonwood@northstateweb.com

Lassen Chamber of Commerce 601 Richmond Road., Susanville, CA 96130 (530) 257-4323, fax: (530) 251-2561 www.lassencountychamber.org email: director@lassencountychamber.org

Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association 1699 Hwy. 273, Anderson, CA 96007 (530) 365-7500, fax: (530) 365-1258 www.shastacascade.com email: info@shastacascade.org

Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 5915 Dunsmuir Ave., Suite 100, Dunsmuir, CA 96025 (530) 235-2177, (800) DUNSMUIR fax: 530-235-0911 www.dunsmuir.com email: Chamber@Dunsmuir.com

Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce (530) 834-2251 www.city-data.com/picﬁlesc/picc38410.php

Shasta Lake Chamber of Commerce 4249 Shasta Dam Blvd., Shasta Lake, CA 96019 (530) 275-7497 www.shastalakechamber.org email: info@shastalakechamber.org

Eastern Plumas Chamber of Commerce 8989 Hwy. 89, Blairsden, CA 96103 (530) 836-6811, fax; (530) 836-6809 www.easternplumaschamber.com email: epluchmbr@psln.com

Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce 1789 Montgomery St., Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 538-2542, fax: (530) 538-2546 www.orovillechamber.net email: info@orovillechamber.net

Experience Butte County www.experiencebuttecounty.com email: debluecero@sbcglobal.net

Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce 5550 Skyway #1, Paradise, CA 95969 (530) 877-9356, (888) 845-2769 fax: (530) 877-1865 www.paradisechamber.com email: info@paradisechamber.com

Fall River Valley Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 475, Fall River Mills, CA 96028 (530) 336-5840 www.fallrivervalleycc.org Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce 613 Kentucky St., Gridley CA 95948 (530) 846-3124 www.gridleyareachamber.com email: gridleychamber@hotmail.com Hayfork Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 191, Hayfork, CA 96041 (530) 628-5610 www.hayforkchamber.org

Mt. Shasta Chamber & Visitors’ Bureau 300 Pine St., Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 (530) 926-4865 www.mtshastachamber.com

Plumas County Visitors Bureau 550 Crescent St., Quincy, CA 95971 (530) 283-6345, (800) 326-2247 fax: (530) 283-5465 www.plumascounty.org email: info@plumascounty.org Red Bluff/Tehama County Chamber 100 Main St., P.O. Box 850, Red Bluff CA 96080; (530) 527-6220, (800) 655-6225 fax: (530) 527-2908 www.redbluffchamberofcommerce.com email: rbchamber@att.net

Siskiyou County Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1138 Mt. Shasta, CA 96067 (530) 926-3850, Fax: (530) 926-3680 www.visitsiskiyou.org email: info@visitsiskiyou.org Trinity County Chamber of Commerce 215 Main St., P.O. Box 517 Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-6101, fax: (530) 623-3753 www.trinitycounty.com email: chamber@trinitycounty.com Weed Chamber of Commerce 34 main St., Weed, CA 96094 (530) 938-4624, (877) 938-4624 fax: 530-938-1658 www.weedchamber.com Yreka Chamber of Commerce 117 West Miner St., Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 842-1649 www.yrekachamber.com email: yrekachamber@nctv.com

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