OROVILLE SPOTLIGHT OROVILLE SPOTLIGHT

With a past (and name) gilded in gold, today Oroville stands as a community rich in history and outdoor recreation. The gateway to Lake Oroville features easy-rolling hills, natural water features, and scenic hiking trails, perfect for easy-to-access day trips. Water skiers, swimmers, kayakers, boaters, fishers, and more find plenty of options for play and leisure throughout the year, while ever-flowing and seasonal waterfalls provide picture-worthy hiking opportunities. For calmer explorations, Oroville’s Downtown offers a peek into the city’s past with a variety of museums: from highlighting Gold Rush pioneers and immigrant populations to celebrating the region’s native tribes and natural history, you’ll discover the depth of the city’s roots at under-the-radar gems. Add a few stops at one of the many modern shops, restaurants, or bars, and you’ll enjoy the full Oroville experience.

ALSO KNOWN AS City of Gold; also formerly Ophir City

FOUNDED

1854; incorporated 1906

BEST KNOWN FOR Lake Oroville, Table Mountain, Butte College

TOP ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS

Oroville Dam, Chinese Temple, Feather River, Forebay Aquatic Center, Historic State Theatre, Bidwell Bar Bridge, Lake Oroville Visitors Center, Salmon Festival, Feather Fiesta Days

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For the Love of Salmon [Pages 20-21] Oroville Dam [Pages 28-31] Restoring the State Theatre [Pages 66-69]