July 25^th – July 31^st          

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.

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July 18^th – July 24^th 

SHASTA

• Lassen Volcanic National Park is now open! Take a drive through the park on HWY 89 and see all the amazing volcanic geography.
• Do you need to have some fun? Invite some friends and make a reservation with North Country Raft Rental to raft down the Sacramento River.
• Shasta State Historic Park is a great little day trip. Visit the old jail house that is now a museum, walk through the cemetery, and walk through the old buildings. Great place for a picnic!

TRINITY

• Make this summer a summer to remember by whitewater rafting down the Trinity River with friends and family.
• Discover Trinity County’s hidden secret, Ruth Lake, which has a variety of campsites and recreational activities!
• Enjoy scenic views of Trinity County while whitewater rafting along the Trinity River with friends or family. Contact us for more information!

SISKIYOU

• For excellent bird watching opportunities visit the Shasta Valley Wildlife Area, located along the Klamath Mountains that supports about 300 bird species.
• Walk behind Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmuir and explore what is said to have been a hiding place for the stagecoach robber Black Bart.
• There is much to see at the Fort Jones Museum, including a rare ceremonial white deer skin, a “rain rock” and a variety of Indian and Pioneer artifacts.

 LASSEN

• Attend the Lassen County Fair going on July 21-25th and will have an Amazing Race, a Blue Grass Festival, and a Jack Ingram concert!
• Take a hike, horseback ride or bike ride along the 25 mile Bizz Johnson Trail. It is one of the best “rails to trails” conversions in California.
• Ready to let loose? The Fort Sage Recreation Management Area offers off-highway vehicle areas with a wide variety of terrain.

MODOC

• Visit Cedarville and checkout the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, where little has changed since the pioneer times.
• Camp along the Pit River, the largest river in northeastern California, which offers a variety of recreational activities.
• If you’re up for a challenge then head to Woodland Jurassic Mountain Bike Area, which offers 8.6 miles of dirt road and great vistas of the Warner Mountains.

PLUMAS

• Visit the Plumas County Museum that contains a variety of historical artifacts, photographs, mining and logging displays and depicts different periods in the county’s history.
• For a little adventure visit the Lakes Basin Recreation Area and take a short hike to Frazier Falls, a 250 foot waterfall that is beautiful!
• Visit charming, historic Old Town Chester on the Second Friday’s and taste the experience of Almanor on a night alive with music, food, local arts, crafts, Lake Almanor merchants, farmers market & visitor information.

BUTTE

• Take a tour of the Stansbury House in Chico, a beautiful Victorian style home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Visit Lake Oroville, California’s second largest reservoir, where visitors can enjoy camping, windsurfing, fishing and a variety of water sports.
• Visit Cherokee, which was once home to the largest and most famous hydraulic gold mine in the world and was even visited by Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes.

TEHAMA

• Relax and enjoy Mother Nature by visiting Mill Creek with its mountain meadows and beautiful forests, perfect for camping, fishing or hiking.
• Take a scenic drive to Manton and be sure to visit the Little Hawaii Falls, a 21 ft waterfall that looks like something you’d find in Hawaii.
• If you’re near Corning, stop in at the Olive Pit. They have a great café and an amazing tasting bar of locally grown products!

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 July 11^th – July 17^th          

SHASTA

• Lassen Volcanic National Park is now open! Take a drive through the park on HWY 89 and see all the amazing volcanic geography.
• Mark your calendars for Redding’s MarketFest held every Thursday this summer  at the Library Park in Downtown. Live music, farmer’s and artisan market, and great food!
• Shasta State Historic Park is a great little day trip. Visit the old jail house that is now a museum, walk through the cemetery, and walk through the old buildings. Great place for a picnic!

TRINITY

• Make this summer a summer to remember by whitewater rafting down the Trinity River with friends and family.
• Discover Trinity County’s hidden secret, Ruth Lake, which has a variety of campsites and recreational activities!
• Enjoy scenic views of Trinity County while whitewater rafting along the Trinity River with friends or family. Contact us for more information!

SISKIYOU

• Take a scenic driver along the Smith River Scenic Byway to enjoy views of rugged canyons, hike the backcountry wilderness trails or swim in one of the natural pools.
• Experience the beauty of Mt. Shasta by staying at the Mt. Shasta Resort, which offers lodging, dining and an 18-hole golf course.
• There is much to see at the Fort Jones Museum, including a rare ceremonial white deer skin, a “rain rock” and a variety of Indian and Pioneer artifacts.

 LASSEN

• Come enjoy the 2^nd largest natural lake in California, Eagle Lake. It offers unlimited recreational activities!
• Take a hike, horseback ride or bike ride along the 25 mile Bizz Johnson Trail. It is one of the best “rails to trails” conversions in California.
• Ready to let loose? The Fort Sage Recreation Management Area offers off-highway vehicle areas with a wide variety of terrain.

MODOC

• Visit Cedarville and checkout the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, where little has changed since the pioneer times.
• Camp along the Pit River, the largest river in northeastern California, which offers a variety of recreational activities.
• If you’re up for a challenge then head to Woodland Jurassic Mountain Bike Area, which offers 8.6 miles of dirt road and great vistas of the Warner Mountains.

PLUMAS

• Visit the Plumas County Museum that contains a variety of historical artifacts, photographs, mining and logging displays and depicts different periods in the county’s history.
• For a little adventure visit the Lakes Basin Recreation Area and take a short hike to Frazier Falls, a 250 foot waterfall that is beautiful!
• Visit charming, historic Old Town Chester on the Second Friday’s and taste the experience of Almanor on a night alive with music, food, local arts, crafts, Lake Almanor merchants, farmers market & visitor information.

BUTTE

• Take a tour of the Stansbury House in Chico, a beautiful Victorian style home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Visit Lake Oroville, California’s second largest reservoir, where visitors can enjoy camping, windsurfing, fishing and a variety of water sports.
• Visit Cherokee, which was once home to the largest and most famous hydraulic gold mine in the world and was even visited by Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes.

TEHAMA

• Explore the wonderful city of Red Bluff. View the beautiful Victorian homes, go antiquing, or even have a picnic at the Red Bluff Diversion Dam Recreation Area.
• Take an adventure along the Sacramento Bend Area. Visitors can hike or horseback-ride the Yana trail, or lazily float down the Sacramento River in a raft or canoe.
• If you’re near Corning, stop in at the Olive Pit. They have a great café and an amazing tasting bar of locally grown products!

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 July 4^th – July 10^th  

SHASTA

• The Redding Aquatic Center is a great place to cool off this summer, which has an Olympic size pool, a large water-play feature, and much more.
• Make your reservation today with Drakesbad Guest Ranch, a unique and historic place, where guests can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
• Invite some friends to play 18-holes at the Fall River Valley Golf and Country Club, which was given 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest.

TRINITY

• Make this summer a summer to remember by whitewater rafting down the Trinity River with friends and family.
• Enjoy scenic views along the Trinity Heritage Scenic Byway, which is the route 19th century gold miners and settlers traveled along.
• Take a step back in time by visiting the Scotts Museum that contains artifacts and photographs of Trinity Center’s 19th century ranch era.

SISKIYOU

• Paddle down the wild and scenic Klamath River with Canoe West in Yreka and it will be a trip you will never forget!
• Experience the beauty of Mt. Shasta by staying at the Mt. Shasta Resort, which offers lodging, dining and an 18-hole golf course.
• There is much to see at the Fort Jones Museum, including a rare ceremonial white deer skin, a “rain rock” and a variety of Indian and Pioneer artifacts.

 LASSEN

• Need a little family bonding? Then head for the Eagle Lake Campground, which has interpretive programs and over 300 campsites.
• Stop into the Big Valley Museum to experience what life might have been like during the settlement and development of northeastern CA.
• Spend the weekend at Diamond Mountain Casino, nestled in the northeastern region of CA and contains 70 lodge style rooms and 240 slots.

MODOC

• Visit Cedarville and checkout the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, where little has changed since the pioneer times.
• Get away from it all and camp along the Pit River, the largest river in northeastern California, which offers a variety of recreational activities.
• If you’re up for a challenge then head to Woodland Jurassic Mountain Bike Area, which offers 8.6 miles of dirt road and great vistas of the Warner Mountains.

PLUMAS

• Visit the Plumas County Museum that contains a variety of historical artifacts, photographs, mining and logging displays and depicts different periods in the county’s history.
• For a little adventure visit the Lakes Basin Recreation Area and take a short hike to Frazier Falls, a 250 foot waterfall that is beautiful!
• Experience the “Gem of the Sierras” by staying a few nights at the Pine Hill Motel in Quincy and be sure to explore the outlying areas.

BUTTE

• Take a tour of the Stansbury House in Chico, a beautiful Victorian style home that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Visit Lake Oroville, California’s second largest reservoir, where visitors can enjoy camping, windsurfing, fishing and a variety of water sports.
• Visit the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, a 9,100-acre wildlife refuge that’s one of the most intensively managed waterfowl marshlands in the U.S.

TEHAMA

• For wildlife viewing opportunities visit Paynes Creeks, which offers 3,700 acres of habitat including streams, wetlands, oak woodlands, and grass lands perfect for wildlife.
• Spend the day at the Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, located along the Sacramento River and shaded by huge oak trees.
• Come discover why it’s better to play at Rolling Hills Casino, which offers gaming, dining, lodging, golf and so much more.

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June 27^th – July 3^rd         

SHASTA

• Load up the horses and explore the Kanaka Peak Loop trail at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area to enjoy beautiful scenery.
• Visit the Burney Basin Days event to taste great BBQ, listen to live music, view an antique tractor show and watch the “crowning jewel” fireworks display, July 1-4.
• There will be two awesome fireworks displays taking place that you won’t want to miss in Anderson, July 3 and Redding’s Freedom Festival, July 4.

TRINITY

• Discover Trinity County’s hidden secret, Ruth Lake, which has a variety of campsites and recreational activities!
• Enjoy scenic views of Trinity County while whitewater rafting along the Trinity River with friends or family. Contact us more information!
• Bring your camera and hike through the Trinity Alps for a chance to see Sapphire Lake, a pristine alpine lake.

SISKIYOU

• Pack a couple flashlights, wear sturdy shoes and invite a few friends to explore Pluto’s Cave, a 190,000 year old lava tube.
• Hike the trailhead of Black Butte to enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. Eddy, Mt. McLaughlin, just to name a few.
• Don’t miss the largest small town run/walk in America July 4th at 8:30am in Mount Shasta. To register visit http://dld.bz/hpg9

 LASSEN

• Bring the family and attend the Paul Bunyan Mountain & Blues Festival in Westwood, which will have popular blues bands, a logging show and much more, July 4.
• Visit Lassen Volcanic National Park for a chance to view the Lassen Selowskia flower that only grows in rocky alpine environments.
• Ready to let loose? The Fort Sage Recreation Management Area offers off-highway vehicle areas with a wide variety of terrain.

MODOC

• Come celebrate America’s Independence by attending the Fandango Days Celebration in Alturas, which will have fireworks, BBQ, a classic car show and many more activities, July 2-4.
• Pack some water and take a scenic hike to Mill Creek Falls, Modoc County’s largest waterfall, which can be accessed from Mill Creek Falls Campground.
• Take a scenic drive along the Surprise Valley/Barrel Springs Back Country Byway and walk the beach of a prehistoric lake.

PLUMAS

• Experience a spectacular fireworks display by attending the 4^th of July Festivities in Chester, also be hosting a 5K run, July 2-4.
• Invite some friends to listen to great music by attending the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, July 1-4. http://dld.bz/hEdU
• Take an adventure at Plumas-Eureka State Park. It’s a 4,500 acre park full of historical sites and recreational opportunities!

BUTTE

• Travel along one of California’s earliest routes over the Sierra’s by driving the Feather River Scenic Byway. http://dld.bz/hZDf
• Pack up your bike and hit the Bradford B. Freeman Bike Trail, which offers 44 miles of scenic off-road recreational riding.
• Visit Cherokee, which was once home to the largest and most famous hydraulic gold mine in the world and was even visited by Pres. Rutherford B. Hayes.

TEHAMA

• Take a drive along Historic Route 99. This route began as a horse and stagecoach trail extending from Mexico to Canada!
• Explore the wonderful city of Red Bluff. View the beautiful Victorian homes, go antiquing, or even have a picnic at the Red Bluff Diversion Dam Recreation Area.
• Take an adventure along the Sacramento Bend Area. Visitors can hike or horseback-ride the Yana trail, or lazily float down the Sacramento River in a raft or canoe.

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