WHAT’S INSIDE
W E L C O M E From glistening lakes and world-class rivers to scenic drives and
backcountry roads, the Shasta Cascade provides something for everyone to discover and enjoy. Your vacation in our region can provide great recreation, adventure and relaxation – the perfect escape from the fast pace of city life. Come and enjoy the uncrowded, unspoiled, wide open spaces and leave behind some of the hassles and concerns of urban life. The Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, a non-profit destination marketing organization, has been dedicated to promoting economic development through recreation and tourism for more than 85 years in the region’s eight counties: Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity. The Association also operates a California Welcome Center in Anderson, located right off of Interstate 5. This center offers a wide variety of tourism and outdoor recreation information. The bounty of our natural attractions is even greater than 85 years ago, but you can still enjoy the same beauty as those from previous generations.
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1 Welcome 2 Map
COUNTRIES 4 Yreka/Klamath River 4 Mt. Shasta/McCloud 5 Weaverville/Trinity 6 Red Bluff/Tehama 7 Redding/Shasta Lake 7 Burney/Eastern Shasta 8 Chico/Paradise 8 Oroville/Lake Oroville 9 Alturas/Modoc 9 Susanville/Lassen 10 Chester/Lake Almanor 10 Quincy/Feather River PLAN YOUR TRIP 12 Scenic Byways
Produced by: Karen Whitaker, Director of Tourism Bob Warren, General Manager
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ASSISTANCE by: Sabrina Charlson, Administrative Assistant Graphic Design: InHouse Marketing & Design, home of Enjoy magazine www.inhousemarketing.net www.enjoymagazine.net Cover Photos: Clear Creek – Adam Attoun Fly Fishing – Michael Caranci Houseboating – Jones Valley Sundial Bridge
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20 Year Round Recreation 30 Regional Attractions 36 Forests, Parks & Public Lands 46 Accommodations 53 Gateway to a Getaway 60 Dining, Shopping, Services 64 Events Calendar & Vacation Planner 66 Information Services
The 2012 Official Visitors Guide to the Shasta Cascade Region of Northern California
“ I n the northeastern corner of California lies one of the country’s most beautiful regions – the Shasta Cascade”.
SPECIAL THANKS The following businesses have shown an extraordinary commitment to the promotional efforts of the SCWA. Please support their products and services. Best Western Plus Hilltop Inn Redding www.thehilltopinn.com See Ad on Inside Front Cover Best Western PLUS Twin View Redding www.bestwesternredding.com See Ad on Inside Front Cover Seven Crown’s Bridge Bay Resort Shasta Lake www.sevencrown.com See Ad on page...... 26 The California Parks Co. Red Bluff www.calparksco.com See Ad on page...... 43 The Fly Shop Redding www.theflyshop.com See Ad on page...... 23 Hampton Inn & Suites Redding www.hamptoninn.com See Ad on page...... 49
Holiday Harbor O’Brien www.lakeshasta.com See Ad on page...... 24 Jones Valley Resort Shasta Lake www.houseboats.com See Ad on Back Cover Motel 6 Northern California www.motel6.com Rolling Hills Casino Corning www.rollinghillscasino.com See Ads on pages...32 & 38 Shasta Outlets Anderson www.shastaoutlets.com See Ad on page...... 63 Turtle Bay Museum Redding www.turtlebay.org See Ad on page...... 31 Win-River Casino Redding www.winrivercasino.com See Ad on page........ 3
is published by the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, which is solely responsible for its contents, in partnership with California Travel & Tourism Commission.
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association 1699 Hwy. 273, Anderson, CA 96007 530-365-7500, 800-474-2782, fax: 530-365-1258 www.shastacascade.com/vg Email: info@shastacascade.org
©2012 Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association All rights reserved. All photographs are property of the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association unless otherwise noted.
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