24 Things To Do This Week In The Shasta Cascade Region
Monday, July 26th, 2010
July 25th – July 31st
SHASTA
- Experience a unique camping experience by renting the Girard Ridge Fire Lookout that offers amazing views of Castle Crags and Mt. Shasta.
- Visit the Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park and discover one of the largest systems of fresh water springs in the United States.
- Load up the horses and explore the Kanaka Peak Loop trail at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area to enjoy beautiful scenery.
TRINITY
- You won’t want to miss the Ruth Lake Summer Festival and Rodeo, featuring Professional Bull Riding, July 31st-Aug. 1st.http://dld.bz/mqHz
- Discover Trinity County’s hidden secret, Ruth Lake, which has a variety of campsites and recreational activities!
- Discover Trinity Center’s 19th century ranch era, along with artifacts and various photographs by visiting the Scotts Museum in Weaverville.
SISKIYOU
- Attend the ShastaYama Festival that will both inspire and entertain you with Japanese drumming, dance and music, July 31 from 6-9:30 pm.
- If you’re a bird enthusiast and want to get up close and personal, then check into the Canoe Trail at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
- Experience a sense of adventure by horseback riding through the beautiful Klamath National forest, with stunning views and scenery.
LASSEN
- For good ol’ family fun attend Doyle Days, which will have lizard races, a parade, re-enactors, black powder shooters, July 30-31.
- Come see the route gold seekers and covered wagons traveled along by visiting the Lassen Emigrant Trail.
- For wonderful osprey viewing opportunities visit Eagle Lake and hike the Osprey Overlook Trail, so be sure to pack your binoculars and camera.
MODOC
- View a variety of wildlife by visiting the Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge and a chance to view nesting double-crested cormorants.
- Enjoy views of Payne Peak by driving your 4×4 along the Payne Peak Trail and search for petrified wood in Granger Canyon.
- Take a step back in time by visiting Surprise Valley that is filled with history and has a number of historic homes and buildings.
PLUMAS
- Pick up an auto-tour brochure and drive along the Worldmaker’s Trail, a 67 mile trail that highlights 15 different locations along the route.
- Enjoy the outdoors via horseback! Plumas County offers a variety of horseback riding opportunities to see the beautiful mountain lakes and forests, whether it be an hour long ride or an overnight pack trip.
- Spend a relaxing weekend at the Butt Valley Reservoir, where visitors can take in the clean mountain air, enjoy fishing, camping or hike along the Claremont Trail.
BUTTE
- Visit Stirling City, a little historic lumber mill town that was once home to the Diamond Match Company and now houses a charming museum.
- If you’re looking for a short hike, then consider the Big Bald Rock Trail that offers views of the Sacramento Valley and Lake Oroville.
- Have fun cooling off this summer by tubing or kayaking down Butte Creek, where you can enjoy the scenery and view old mineshaft openings.
TEHAMA
- Be apart of the excitement by attending the 4th Annual Red Bluff National Canoe Races, taking place at the Red Bluff City Park, July 31st.
- Pack some water and head for the Ides Cove National Recreation Trail, an 11.8 mile trail that leads to the mountain formerly known as Mount Linn.
- Don’t miss the Paella Party taking place at the New Clairvaux Vineyard to enjoy Paella, Tapas, wine, and learn how to make Sangria, July 31.










