Check the road conditions and if they’re good, or just good enough, take the family sledding on Snowman Hill between Mt. Shasta City and McCloud off HWY 89. It’s free, but you need to bring your own sled or inner-tube. The Visitor’s Bureau at Mt. Shasta City (300 Pine Street) will have detailed information about how to get there and how the roads are. You’ll be shouting, “Weeeeeeeeee!” all the way home!”

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Lava Beds’ caves, trails, camping, and attractions are open year-round. Occasionally in winter, snow can temporarily close park roads until they are plowed. Lava Beds is the site of the last major Indian war in California. It is a sight of major significance and striking physical character. If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, it is beautiful this time of year! Take the in-laws for a day trip and check it out. While you are there, reserve a tour for Crystal Cave and Fern Cave. You will see amazing ice features such as frozen waterfalls, crystal footballs, and hoar frost. Children under 12 are not allowed as the tour is physically demanding. Call ahead for this attraction (530) 667-2282
The Visitor Center is open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24-25). Hours are as follows: Summer: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Memorial through Labor Day), and Fall, Winter, Spring: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Celebrate the season in McCloud with a bonfire, Santa visits, caroling, business & open houses, a Christmas light decorating contest, and more. Visit McCloudChamber.com for more information. McCloud’s Old Fashioned Christmas takes place the weekend of December 13th and 14th.

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There are all kinds of holiday events at Bidwell Mansion in Chico this December. Bidwell Mansion is was the home of John Bidwell, founder of Chico in the late 1800s. December 13th There is an event for children ages 4-10. Story Time and Cookie Decorating from 11am to 3pm. Children are invited to enjoy holiday stories and read inside the decorated mansion. After story time, children will decorate cookies at the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Visitor Center. All children must be accompanied by an adult and tickets are 3.00 per child. Advance reservations are recommended.

December 18th-20th from 7-8 pm All three floors of Bidwell Mansion will be open for self-tours so visitors can enjoy the house as it is decked out with Christmas décor. Visitors will gather in Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park Visitor Center at 7. Tickets are 5 dollars per person and advance reservations are recommended.

Call for more information on any of these events: (530) 895-6144

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There will be tree lighting ceremonies in Redding, Chico, and Portola this Friday December 5th and in Graeagle December 6th. Be a part of the tree lighting ceremony Friday the 5th from 4:30-7. There will be Entertainment, meet and greet, Santa, Carolers, and a downtown open house. The 6th there will be a Lighted Parade at 6pm. For more info see: www.vivadowntownredding.org Join the party in Chico at 6 pm in the City Plaza there will be a musical program with choral groups, and an appearance from the mayor. In Portola gather for the Holiday Light Parade, Auction for Holiday Wreaths, and Silent Auction for Christmas trees, among other festivities. The event runs from 5:30 to 6:30 Friday December 5th. For more information call:530-832-0589In Graeagle, you can enjoy a horse drawn trolley ride through town, get your picture taken with Santa, and warm up by the bonfire as Santa lights the community tree. There will be refreshments in the red shops. The festivities go from 1-5pm.

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