Pet friendly round up

PET FRIENDLY TRAVEL According to the Travel Industry Association of America, nearly 30 million people travel with pets each year. The Shasta Cascade offers travelers and their four legged friends an ideal destination for outdoor exploration, as well as pet friendly lodging and dining. Statistics show the majority of pet owners traveling with their critters by car are proud owners of pooches.

Redding is an all-access adventure for dogs and their human tagalongs. With over 225 miles of dog-friendly trails, sunny days year-round, alongside lakes and rivers to paddle around in, your furry travel buddy would beg you to take a Redding trip if they could.

Here’s a full list of pet-friendly places in Shasta Cascade by county: SHASTA COUNTY Pet-friendly Accommodations • America’s Best Value Ponderosa Inn, 2220 Pine St., Redding, CA, (530)241-6300 • Baymont Inn & Suites – Anderson, Arby Way & Factory Outlets Dr., Anderson, CA, (530)365-6100 • Baymont Inn & Suites, 2600 Larkspur Lane, Redding, CA, (530)722-9100 • Best Western Anderson Inn, 2688 Gateway Dr., Redding, CA, (530)365-2753 • Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn, 2300 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA (530)221-6100 • Best Western Plus Twin View Inn, 1080 Twin View Blvd., Redding, CA, (530)241-5500 • Burney Falls Lodging, 37371 Main St., Burney, CA, (530) 335-3300 • Charm Motel, 37371 State Highway 299 E, Burney, CA, (530) 335-2254 • Comfort Inn, 850 Mistletoe Lane, Redding, CA (530)221-4472 • Deluxe Inn, 1135 Market St., Redding, CA, (530)243-5141 • Fairfield Inn & Suites, 5164 Caterpillar Rd., Redding, CA, (530)243-3200 • Fall River Lodge, 43288 Hwy 299E, Fall River Mills, CA, (530)336-5678 • Gaia Shasta Hotel, 4125 Riverside Pl., Anderson, CA, (530)365-7077 • HiMont Motel, Bridge St. & Hwy 299E, Fall River Mills, CA, (530)336-5541 • Hilltop Lodge, 2240 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA, (530)221-5432 • Holiday Inn, 1900 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA, (530)221-7500 • Hospitality Inn, 536 Cypress Ave., Redding, CA, (530)223-1600 • La Quinta Inn, 2180 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA, (530)221-8200 • Ramada Ltd., 1286 Twin View Blvd., Redding, CA, (530)246-2222 • Red Lion Hotel, 1830 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA, (530) 221-8700 • Motel 6 Central, 1640 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA, (530) 221-1800

• Motel 6 South, 2385 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA (530)221-0562 • Motel 6 North, 1250 Twin View Blvd., Redding, CA, (530)246-4470 • Quality Inn, 2059 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA, (530) 221-6530 • Oxford Suites, 1967 Hilltop Dr., Redding, CA, (530)221-0100 • Redding Travelodge, 540 N. Market St., (530)243-5291 • Rodeway Inn, 532 N. Market St., Redding, CA, (530)241-6465 • Shasta Dam Motel, 1529 Cascade Blvd., Shasta Lake City, CA, (530)275-1065 • Shasta Lodge, 1245 Pine St., Redding, CA, (530)243-6133 • Stardust Motel, 1200 Pine St., Redding, CA, (530)241-6121 • Thunderbird Lodge, 1350 Pine St., CA, (530)243-5422 • Towneplace Suites by Marriott, 2180 Larkspur Lane, Redding, CA, (800)257-3000 Restaurants • Damburger, 1320 Placer St, Redding, CA, (530) 241-0136 - Bring your four legged friend and sit on the patio while enjoying a burger and shake.

• Wilda’s Grill, 1718 Placer St, Redding, CA, (530) 246-3502 – Enjoy a meal with your pet in Wilda’s outdoor patio seating.

• Market Street Steakhouse, 1777 Market St, Redding, CA, (530) 241-1777 – Dine in style with your pooch on the patio at Market Street Steakhouse.

Shops • Happy Tails Barkery & Pet Supplies, 202 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA, (530) 226-9955 • J. Nicholay Bakery Dog Treats, http://jnicolaybakery.com/ Public Lands • McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, 24898 HWY 89, Burney, CA, (530)-335-2777 Walk the mile-long dog-friendly Cemetery Trail, with history dating back to the 1800s.

This trail takes you to the lake where water dogs are welcome to swim.

• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, HWY 299, Whiskeytown, CA, (530)-246-1225 Leashed dogs are allowed on 90% of the National Recreation Area’s trails, and East Beach also known as Dog Beach permits four-legged friends.

• Benton Airpark Park, Corner of Placer St and Airpark Dr, Redding, CA, (530) 224-6100 This park has a completely fenced dog park to let your furry friend run freely.

• Sacramento River National Recreation Trail, Trail Head: Sundial Bridge, 777 Auditorium Dr, Redding, CA, (530)-224-6100 - The Sacramento River National Recreation Trail, a 16.5mile paved trail along the banks of the Sacramento River, runs from Redding to Shasta Dam. The trailhead is at Sundial Bridge. Walk or bike the trail with your pet.

BUTTE COUNTY Pet-friendly Accommodations • Chico Oxford Suites, 2035 Business Ln, Chico, CA, (530) 899-9090 • Comfort Inn – Paradise, 5475 Clark Rd., Paradise, CA, (530)876-0191 • Motel 6 Chico, 6655 Manzanita Ct, Chico, CA, (530) 345-5500 • Ponderosa Gardens Motel, 7010 The Skyway, Paradise, CA, (530) 872-9094 2

Restaurants • Cal Java Coffee Roasters, 216 W East Ave # B • , Chico, CA, • (530) 891-8935 - Sip coffee under an umbrella-topped patio table.

Pet Spas • Coature Pet Spa, 1224 Mangrove Ave, Chico, CA, (530) 899-8433 Public Lands • Bidwell Park, 4th Street & Cypress Ave, Chico, CA, (530) 896-7800 – Dogs are allowed to run off leash in the rougher, untamed sections of Upper Park. Explore the numerous trails where dogs can run around freely.

• Lake Oroville Recreation Area, Oroville, CA, (530) 538-2200 • Oroville State Wildlife Area, 945 Oro Blvd West, Oroville, CA, (530) 538-2236 - Unlike many other wildlife areas, dogs can run around freely here, as long as they are under voice control.

• Chico City Plaza, Chico, CA, (530) 896-7800 • Upper Ridge Nature Preserve, Magalia, CA, (530) 224-2100 • Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, 12105 River Rd, Chico, CA, (530) 342-5185 • Grey Lodge State Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Rd, Gridley, CA, (530) 846-7500 PLUMAS COUNTY Pet-friendly Accommodations • Best Western Rose Quartz Inn, 306 Main St., Chester, CA, (530)258-2002 • Gray Eagle Lodge, 5000 Gold Lake Forest Hwy, Graeagle, CA, (530) 836-2511, (summer only) • Hideaway Resort Motel, 761 Hideaway Rd., Greenville, CA, (530)284-7915 Restaurants • Sweet Lorraine’s, 384 Main St., Quincy, CA, (530) 283-5300 - Dine at the outside seating area with your pooch.

Shops • B&B Booksellers, 140 Main St, Chester, CA, (530) 258-2150 - Stroll through the many isles of books and gifts with your well-behaved dog or surf the web on their free wireless internet.

• Treats Dog Company, 525 Main St, Chester, CA, (530) 258-0323 - Stop by Treats Dog Company and pick-up a treat or toy and take advantage of their self-serve dog wash.

Grooming • Avonna’s Critter Clippers, 163 Main St, Chester, CA, (530) 258-6355 - If your dog needs a new do, drop them off at Avonna’s Critter Clippers while you walk in Chester.

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Public Lands • Collins-Almanor Forest, 500 Main St, Chester, CA, (530) 258-2111 - Shove your leashes into your back pocket and you and your dog can hike unattached throughout this fantastic, 91,000-acre working forest.

• Portola City Park, Gulling St, Portola, CA, (530) 832-4216 - This park allows your dog to run around leash free as long as you keep them from the more developed areas of the park.

• Plumas-Eureka State Park, 310 Johnsville Rd, Blairsden, CA, (530) 836-2380 • Bucks Lake Recreation Area, Bucks Lake Rd, Quincy, CA, (530) 283-0555, (877) 444-6777 The lake is almost completely surrounded by Plumas National Forest, where dogs can run free in undeveloped areas. The northeast side is the area where obedient dogs may accompany their masters off leash.

• Lake Davis, Portola, CA, (530) 836-2575 - Pets can run free here once out of campground areas and into less developed areas.

TRINITY COUNTY Pet-friendly Accommodations • Coffee Creek Ranch, HC 2 Box 4940, Trinity Center, CA, (800)624-4480 • Motel Trinity, 1270 Main St, Weaverville, CA, (530) 623-2129, (877) 623-5454 Restaurants • Bear’s Breath Bar & Grille, 1750 Trinity Alps Rd, Trinity Center, CA, (530) 286-2205 - Enjoy the pet friendly atmosphere at the Bear’s Breath Bar & Grille. There is a patio area with tables, where you can dine with your dog, overlooking the beautiful Trinity River.

Public Lands • Lee Fong Park, (530) 623-5925 - This park still has the feel of an old-time farm. Explore the park on a short and easy dirt path around the orchard. Let the dogs sniff the freshly fallen fruit while walking on this intriguing trail.

• Trinity Lake, Trinity Center, CA, (530) 623-2121 - Grab a boat and head out to a secluded cove with your dog and let him run free. Be careful he doesn’t chase any wildlife though.

• Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, (530) 226-2500 - The 517,000-acre Trinity Alps Wilderness is the second largest designated wilderness in California and spans three national forest boundaries. Laced with trails, rivers, forests, and peaks, this is one wilderness where you can travel for weeks and never get tired of the all the trails.

MODOC COUNTY Pet-friendly Accommodations • Cockrell’s High Desert Lodging, Star Route 11-A, Cedarville, CA, (530)279-2209 • Sunrise Motel, Guesthouse & RV Park, 62271 HWY 299 West, Cedarville, CA, (530) 2792161

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Grooming • Ted’s Dog House, 119 S Main St, Ste 2, Alturas, CA, (530) 233-3379 - Stop into Ted’s Dog House and treat your pet to a day of grooming.

Public Lands • Blue Lake National Recreation Trail, 710 Townsend, Cedarville, CA, (530) 279-6116 - This trail is great for viewing Modoc’s beautiful, refreshing Blue Lake.

SISKIYOU COUNTY Pet-friendly Accommodations • Baymont Inn, 148 Moonlit Oaks Ave., Yreka, CA, (530)841-1300 • Cold Creek Inn & Suites, 724 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA (530)926-9851 • McCloud Hotel B & B, 408 Main St., McCloud, CA, (530)964-2822 • McCloud River Mercantile Hotel, 241 Main St., McCloud, CA, (530)964-2602 • Motel 6 Yreka, 1785 S Main St, Yreka, CA, (800) 466-8356 • Motel 6 Weed, 466 N Weed Blvd, Weed, CA, (530) 938-4101 • Cedar Lodge, 4201 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA, (530) 235-4331 • Best Western Plus Tree House, 111 Morgan Way, Mount Shasta, CA, (530) 926-3101 • Cave Springs Resort, 4727 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA, (888)235-2721 • Mt. Shasta Ranch B & B, 1008 W.A. Barr Rd., Mt. Shasta, CA, (530)926-3870 • Mt. Shasta Resort, 1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA, (530)926-3030 • Railroad Park Resort, 100 Railroad Park Rd, Dunsmuir, CA, (530) 235-4440 Restaurants • Café Maddalena, 5801 Sacramento Ave, Dunsmuir, CA, (530) 235-2725 - Share your meal outside with your four-legged friend. (summers only) • Lalo’s Mexican Restaurant, 520 N Mount Shasta Blvd, Mount Shasta, CA, (530) 926-5123 – Bring your dog along to dine at the outside patio. (summers only) Grooming • Furpurrsons Pet Resort & Spa, 5821 Truck Village Dr, Mount Shasta, CA, (530) 926-0480 Offers boarding for dogs and cats while owners are gone for the day, or on a longer vacation. This "state of the art," low stress facility has been designed and built with the safety, comfort and emotional well-being of pets. Furpurrsons also offers a number of special services to pamper and spoil canine companions, including massages and “spa” treatments.

Public Lands • Klamath Basin NWR, 4009 Hill Rd, Tulelake, CA, (530) 667-2231 - Dogs are allowed off leash when assisting authorized hunters during waterfowl and pheasant seasons.

Otherwise, they must be leashed at all times to protect this important nesting and

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migration area. Lower Klamath Lake and the surrounding marshy area and uplands are favored by bird-watchers.

• Miner Park, 647 Miner St, Yreka, CA, (530) 841-2386 - This small city park is located near the historic district of Yreka. The grass is green with big shade trees. It offers a ball field for the dogs to explore.

• City Park, Mount Shasta, CA, (530) 926-2494 - This is where the Sacramento River comes bubbling to life. Have a sip of the clear, tasty water and enjoy the serenity of the green, shaded meadow. There’s a trail that offers some leg stretching for both you and your dog that starts in the area behind the stream.

• Lake Siskiyou, (530) 926-2610 - Lake Siskiyou was created for recreational use and sits in the morning shadow of Mt. Shasta. Leashed dogs are allowed pretty much anywhere besides the swimming beach and the picnic area.

• City Park, 4841 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA, (530) 235-4740 - This wild, woodsy park, full of trails winding up and down hills surrounding the Sacramento River, is a great escape for you and your canine companion. It has great spots to take a little dip with your pooch in the always-cool river and great shaded spots in the picnic areas.

LASSEN COUNTY Pet-friendly Accommodations • River Inn Motel, 1710 Main St, Susanville, CA 96130, (530) 257-6051 • Budget Host Frontier Inn, 2685 Main St, Susanville, CA, (530) 257-4141 • Super 8, 2975 Johnstonville Road, Susanville, CA, 96130, (530) 257-2782 Restaurants • Frosty Mill, 605 Ash Street, Susanville, CA, (530) 257-5894 - Enjoy a tasty burger and some fries followed by a delicious ice cream dessert with your pet at the outside tables.

Shops • Treats Dog Company, 707 Main St, Susanville, CA , (530) 257-3161 - Stop by Treats Dog Company and pick-up a treat or toy and take advantage of their self-serve dog wash.

• Margie’s Book Nook, 722 Main St, Susanville, CA, (530) 257-2392 Public Lands • Susanville Ranch Park, Susanville, CA, (530) 521-8288 • Eagle Lake, 477-050 Eagle Lake Rd, Susanville, CA, (530) 257-4188 - This is the second largest natural lake in California. This beautiful lake offers a wide variety of recreational activities for dogs. There are hiking trails, camping, and boating opportunities at the Eagle Lake Marina.

• Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, 2950 Riverside Dr, Susanville, CA, (530) 257-0456 This trail is a favorite of dog walkers. It winds more than 25 miles from Susanville to Mason Station and then follows existing roads another 4.5 miles into Westwood.

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Lodging • Best Western Plus Antelope Inn, 203 Antelope Blvd., Red Bluff, CA (530)527-8882 Restaurants • Olive Pit, 2156 Solano St, Corning, CA, (800) 654-8374 - Olive Pit has a very nice shaded “dog walk” including an ornamental fire hydrant.

Public Lands • Dog Island Park/Samuel Ayer Park, 1360 Main St, Red Bluff, CA, (530) 527-2605 - Samuel Ayer/Dog Island Park is located on Main Street near Breckenridge Street. This park offers jogging and bicycle trails, fishing on the Sacramento River, horse shoe pits, large group BBQ, fire pits, picnic areas, and rest rooms. Walk your dog on leash to enjoy all the great opportunities at this fun park.

• William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, 21659 Adobe Rd, Red Bluff, CA, 530-529-8599 – The park shows what early settler lives were like in California. Pets are allowed on leash in the picnic area.

• Mill Creek Park, Los Molinos, CA, (530) 528-1111 – For water dogs, this park offers great access to the Sacramento River. Dogs must be on leash, but free running is allowed at fenced ball fields and on shaded meadows.

• Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, 25340 South Ave, Corning, CA, (530) 839-2112 – This is a wild woodland area. Dogs must be leashed and stay on paved trails.

• Tehama County River Park, Red Bluff, CA, (530) 527-4630 - Bring your dog for a day at the river. This area requires dogs to be leashed and cleaned up after.

• Black Butte Lake, 19225 Newville Rd, Orland, CA, (530) 865-4781 • Red Bluff Recreation Area, 825 North Humboldt Ave, Red Bluff, CA, (530) 934-3316 • Sacramento River Discovery Center, 1000 Sale Ln, Red Bluff, CA, (530) 527-1196 For more information, go to the pet friendly page at visitredding.com and the dog friendly travel experts at Dog Trekker. ### About Shasta Cascade Covering an area roughly the size of Ireland, the Shasta Cascade region is the perfect place to get back to nature, relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Comprised of eight rural counties historically known for being part of the pioneer gold rush in the mid-1800s, this majestic region of northern California is abundantly scattered with lakes, rivers, mountains and historic mining towns, and includes Lassen Volcanic National Park, two National Monuments, six National Forests and seven California State Parks offering unforgettable fun and adventure. Boasting 300+ days of beautiful weather a year, this area offers boundless outdoor recreation with magnificent landscapes and breathtaking vistas. From towering volcanoes, alpine 7

ranges, and glaciers, to waterfalls, lush forests, pristine lakes, and roaring rivers, this travel destination is one-of-a-kind. Shasta Cascade is easy to get to by auto, air or Amtrak, and offers an off-the-beaten-path experience where people discover the abundance of nature in one of the few unspoiled areas remaining in California. For more information or to request a visitor’s guide visit www.shastacascade.com, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ShastaCascade, or find us on twitter www.twitter.com/ShastaCascade.

About Redding, CA Situated at the northern end of the Sacramento River Valley, Redding is the hub city in Shasta Cascade and is located just two hours north of Sacramento and three hours northeast of San Francisco. An incredibly historic and vast rural region, Redding offers a plethora of outdoor adventure and attractions all year long, along with great wine, food, sporting and cultural events, dining, lodging and entertainment. Found nearby several scenic lakes, rivers, state and national parks, including Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Recreation Area and Lassen Volcanic National Park, Redding is a fantastic base-camp for exploration in Shasta Cascade, offering Any Adventure, Any Day. Voted in 2014 as the “Unofficial capital of Kayaking” by Time Magazine, Redding is located at the crossroads of I-5 and California state routes 299 and 44, with the great Sacramento River running through the center of town. For more information or to order a visitor’s guide visit www.visitredding.com, like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/VisitReddingCA or find us on twitter at www.twitter.com/visitreddingca .

For up to date happenings follow our blog at www.visitredding.com/blog.

Media Contacts Susan Hartzler Mental Marketing 818-585-8641 shartzler@mentalmarketing.com www.mentalmarketing.com Krista Buckel Visit Redding 530-225-4103

krista@visitredding.com

www.visitredding.com Lisa May Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association 530-365-7504 lisa@shastacascade.org www.shastacascade.com

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