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Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park. Fish for
salmon, steelhead, and shad. Float down the river on
an inner tube, kayak, or canoe. Stay on the lookout for
frolicking river otters. 530/342-5185; parks.ca.gov
Chico Air Museum. Located at the Chico Municipal
Airport, fi nd nearly 100 years of aviation history,
including uniforms, historic fl ight logs, and aircraft like
a WWI biplane and Czech jet trainer. 530/345-6468;
chicoairmuseum.org
National Yo-Yo Museum. The largest display of yo-yos
and yo-yo memorabilia in the nation, including the
256-pound " Big-Yo, " which won the Guinness World
Record for " World's Biggest Working Wooden Yo-Yo. "
nationalyoyo.org
COTTONWOOD
Battle Creek Wildlife Area. Lush marshes and riparian
woodlands provide nesting grounds for bald eagles and
ospreys. Hike and bird-watch to see California quail,
wood ducks, and more. 530/225-2300; wildlife.ca.gov
DUNSMUIR
Dunsmuir Botanical Gardens. Visit in spring to see
the park in full bloom with native white dogwood
trees. Any time of year, enjoy walking paths through
manicured gardens and wooded areas. 530/926-2494;
dunsmuirbotanicalgardens.org
DURHAM
Almendra Winery, Distillery & Restaurant. 9275
Midway. Almendra features our locally grown wines
and spirits in a stunning family-friendly restaurant just
minutes south of Chico. Wine and spirit tastings are
available four days a week. 530/343-6893;
almendrawinery.com See ad, p. 183
FALL RIVER MILLS
Fort Crook Museum. View period structures, including
the Pittville School House (constructed in 1884) and the
Fall River Jail. Attend a blacksmithing workshop. Explore
the three-story Main Museum, fi lled with artifacts.
530/336-5110; fortcrook.com
FORT JONES
Fort Jones Museum. See obsidian, fossils, and other
geological artifacts. See the Shasta Rain Rock, a pitted
boulder once used by Native Americans to control
rainfall. 530/468-5568; fortjonesmuseum.com
GRIDLEY
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. This 9,100-acre area is
located on the Pacifi c Flyway, making it a haven for
migrant birds. Find a prime viewing spot to watch for
more than 300 species. 530/846-7500; wildlife.ca.gov
LAKE ALMANOR
Lake Almanor Country Club Golf Course. Nestled in the
pines with breathtaking views, the beautiful LACC golf
course is a semi-private course open to the public. Enjoy
a challenging yet fun 9 or 18 holes, pro-shop and full bar.
530/259-2868; lakealmanorcountryclub.org
Lake Almanor West Golf Course. Lake Almanor West
Golf Course, located on the west shore of scenic Lake
Almanor, off ers the very best golfi ng experience and BBQ
around. Come golf at our pristine course and enjoy a
hearty BBQ lunch overlooking the golf course. 530/2594555;
lakealmanorwest.org
LAKEHEAD
Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark.
20359 Shasta Caverns Rd. Two-hour tour includes a
boat ride across Shasta Lake, a scenic bus ride to the
caverns, and a one-hour guided tour of the caves. Open
all year. 800/795-2283; lakeshastacaverns.com
See ad, p. 183
Shasta Marina at Packers Bay. A full-service marina
off ering luxury houseboats, patio boats, kayaks,
paddleboards and lily pads. New store open year-round.
We have fuel, ice, food, drinks, and souvenirs. Moorage
available. 800/959-3359; shastalake.net See ad, p.183
MINERAL
Lassen Volcanic National Park. Known for its
hydrothermal activity, this park is fi lled with steam
vents, fumaroles, and bubbling mud pots. Paddle on the
crystal-clear Manzanita Lake and stroll through fi elds
fi lled with summertime fl owers. 530/595-4480; nps.gov
MOUNT SHASTA CITY
Mt. Shasta Ski Park. All abilities can ski or snowboard
at Marmot Ridge, Douglas Butte, and Coyote Butte. Visit
in summer to enjoy scenic chairlift rides and mountain
biking. 530/926-8610; skipark.com
Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum. Located on the grounds
of a fi sh hatchery, this family-friendly museum explores
local history. Get your photo taken on the 1915 fi re
truck and learn about Native American basket weaving.
530/926-5508; mtshastamuseum.com
OROVILLE
Lake Oroville. The second-largest reservoir in
California, this lake has more than 167 miles of shoreline.
Fish, swim, boat, camp, picnic, kayak, paddleboard,
snorkel, and more. 530/538-2219; parks.ca.gov
PLUMAS COUNTY
Plumas County Tourism. Escape the crowds and enjoy
four seasons of adventure, fun, and relaxation in Plumas
County. Experience unparalleled access to the wonders
of nature. Truly a unique place for making memories.
plumascounty.org See ad, p. 187
QUINCY
Plumas National Forest. Hike, bike, and horseback ride
through mixed conifer forests and rich mountain valleys.
About 75 miles of the Pacifi c Crest Trail stretch through
this protected area. 530/283-2050; fs.usda.gov
Quincy COC. Experience the meaning of hometown.
Stroll beautiful Main Street, taste a delicious craft brew,
savor a meal in a cozy restaurant, or be entertained
by a live performance at theatres and art galleries.
530/394-0541; quincychamber.com
REDDING
Choose Redding Lodging. Traveling north of Los
Angeles and south of Portland? Redding is the place
to stay with the largest variety of lodging options in
UpStateCA. Quaint B&Bs or favorite lodging brands,
Redding has it all. 530/365-7500; chooseredding.com
See ad, p. 183
Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Steep canyons, bare
granite spires, alpine lakes, and dense conifer forests
are why hikers, campers, climbers, and nature lovers of
every stripe fl ock to this location, the largest national
forest in the state. 530/226-2500; fs.usda.gov
Turtle Bay Exploration Park. A fun, nonprofi t, 300-acre
cultural hub located along the Sacramento River.
Featuring the Sundial Bridge, museum, playgrounds,
forestry and wildlife center, botanical gardens, and
more. 530/243-8850; turtlebay.org See ad, p. 183
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Win-River Resort & Casino. 2100 Redding Rancheria
Rd. Native American Gaming Resort & Casino off ering
entertainment, hospitality, latest slots, table games,
and a relaxing spa in the North State. 800/280-UWIN;
winriver.com See ad, p. 183
TRINITY COUNTY
Trinity County COC. Explore the beauty of Trinity
County and Choose your Adventure. Experience history,
arts and culture on First Saturday Art Festivals. Discover
amazing hiking/biking trails or dip into clear alpine
waters. 530/623-6101; visittrinity.com See ad, p. 187
TULELAKE
Lava Beds National Monument. Dotted with volcanic
features, the biggest draws to this park are the historical
sites of the Modoc War (1872-73) and lava-tube cave
exploring. 530/667-8113; nps.gov
WEAVERVILLE
Highland Art Center. Centered by an 1893 white
Victorian farmhouse, this campus features galleries,
gardens, artists' studios, and a library. Enjoy monthly art
shows. 530/623-5111; highlandartcenter.org
Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park. Known
as the Temple of the Forest Beneath the Clouds, this
is the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in
California. 530/623-5284; parks.ca.gov
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CHESTER
Timber House Brewery-Distillery-Lodge-Restaurant.
501 Main St. Timber House off ers a unique place to
stay, eat, and enjoy drinks, only 25 minutes from Lassen
Volcanic National Park and 10 minutes from Lake
Almanor. 530/815-8159; Timberhouselodge.com $$
See ad, p. 183
MCCLOUD
McCloud River Mercantile Co. Store & Hotel. 241 Main
St. 12 rooms. A historic building, est. 1897, located in the
heart of McCloud, with a unique hotel, event space, two
restaurants, a café, and beautiful boutiques. 530/9642602;
mccloudmercantile.com $$ See ad, p. 183
MILL CREEK
St. Bernard Lodge. 7 rooms. 10 miles west of Chester
on Hwy 36. Great location for visiting both the SW
and SE entrances to Lassen Park. 15 minutes to Lake
Almanor. Old European-style lodging with breakfast.
Dinner and full bar available. Horse boarding & RV sites.
530/736-6188; stbernardlodge.com $-$$ See ad, p. 187
MOUNT SHASTA
Mount Shasta Resort. Chalets nestled in the forest
along Lake Siskiyou, with kitchen, dining and living
room, fi replace, and private deck. Golf 18 of the most
scenic holes in California. Unwind in our lounge and
restaurant. Then pamper yourself with a spa treatment.
530/926-3030; mountshastaresort.com $$-$$$
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http://www.lakeshastacaverns.com http://parks.ca.gov http://www.winriver.com http://www.shastalake.net http://www.chicoairmuseum.org http://www.visittrinity.com http://www.nps.gov http://www.nationalyoyo.org http://www.nps.gov http://www.skipark.com http://wildlife.ca.gov http://www.highlandartcenter.org http://www.mtshastamuseum.com http://www.dunsmuirbotanicalgardens.org http://parks.ca.gov http://parks.ca.gov http://www.almendrawinery.com http://www.plumascounty.org http://www.Timberhouselodge.com http://www.fortcrook.com http://fs.usda.gov http://www.fortjonesmuseum.com http://www.quincychamber.com http://www.mccloudmercantile.com http://wildlife.ca.gov http://www.chooseredding.com http://www.stbernardlodge.com http://www.lakealmanorcountryclub.org http://fs.usda.gov http://www.lakealmanorwest.org http://www.mountshastaresort.com http://www.turtlebay.org http://www.VISITCALIFORNIA.COM

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