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24 Things To Do This Week In The Shasta Cascade Region

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

24 Things To Do This Week In The Shasta Cascade Region

January 24th – January 30st     

SHASTA  

·          See amazing views of the Shasta Cascade region that you normally wouldn’t be able to see by taking a helicopter tour with Air Shasta.

·          You can find the largest lava tube, which was formed by local eruptions that is located in Old Station. Visit and see for yourself!

·          Enjoy an evening sampling some of Anselmo Vineyards wines in a unique wine tasting room, over looking the sprawling countryside.

TRINITY

·          Lewiston Lake is a great place to view a variety of wildlife whether it’s bald eagles, mink, or belted kingfishers.

·          Spend an afternoon cross country skiing along Scott Mountain.

·          Stop into the Highland Art Center, which has an assortment of art including paintings, sculpture, hand blown glass and much more!

SISKIYOU

·          Visit the Shasta Valley Wildlife Area near Montague to view a wide assortment of local wildlife and if you’re lucky you might even see a porcupine.

·          Pack a lunch and attend the Winter Waterfowl and Bald Eagle Field Trip on Jan. 30that the Klamath Wildlife.

·          Come see for yourself, the stunning Living Memorial Sculpture that’s dedicated to veterans located just outside of Weed.

MODOC

·          Modoc National Forest offers a variety of terrain for both snowmobiles and cross country skiers.

·          It’s a great time get outside to view a variety of migrating bird species that can be found at the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge.

·          Grab a pair of snow shoes and get ready for an adventure to Patterson Lake, which is a pristine, emerald green colored lake.

LASSEN

·          Attend one of the Eagle Lake Ranger Districts snow shoe walks Jan. 28th from 3pm-4:30pm.

·          For bird watching enthusiasts, Honey Lake is an excellent place to visit this time of year for spotting Bald Eagles and many other species of wintering waterfowl.

·          Spend an afternoon walking around the Historic town of Susanville.

PLUMAS

·          Try something new and go on a dog sled tour through the some of the Plumas County wilderness.

·          Spend a day enjoying the cold crisp air while skiing down the hills at the Lassen National Forest-Stover Mountain along their 8 runs, which are situated on 13 acres.

·          If you are interested in finding a great place to take some great winter landscape shots then visit the Little Grass Valley Reservoir.

BUTTE

·          Come attend the History of Barbed Wire, Jan. 29th, which is one of Bolt’s Antique Tools educational presentations.

·          For great music and a fantastic time head to Oroville for the Old Time Fiddler’s Jam, January 24th from 12pm-4pm.

·          Witness the arrival of millions of wintering birds by attending the 11th Annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway Jan. 28th-Jan. 31st

TEHAMA

·          Get outside and enjoy the view of the Sacramento Riverwhile walking along one of the trails that can be found at the Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area.

·          Dust off your cowboy boots and head for the Tehama District Fair Grounds for the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale going on Jan. 26th-Jan. 30th

·          Visit the Payne’s Creek Recreation Area and take a walk along one of their trails to see if you can spot some local wildlife.

 

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