November 28^th – December 4^th

SHASTA

• Experience the joy of a small town Christmas Celebration at the Palo Cedro Shopping Center on Dec. 3^rd.  5-8:30 pm.  Food, entertainment & Christmas cookie & candy samples from the stores. Great family fun!
• A unique sight to see is the Shingletown Totem Pole, carved from a 340-year old sugar pine that is 60-feet in height! http://dld.bz/7AVf
• Winterfest, A Display of Lights: Dec. 3rd-30th at the Market St. Promenade, 1670 Market St. in downtown Redding, featuring 40 beautiful displays.

TRINITY

• Find unique gifts for the holidays at the Doulas City Fire Belles’ Crafts Fair & Bazaar on Dec. 4^th , 9a.m. to 4p.m.
• Get a head start on x-mas shopping this year by stopping into the Highland Art Center that has a fine art gallery and gift shop! http://dld.bz/7TYJ
• Did you know that the opportunities for winter recreation in Trinity County are nearly endless?  If you snowshoe or cross country ski, simply find the snow, put your bindings on and go.

SISKIYOU

• Visit the Butte Valley Wildlife Area and the Butte Valley Nat’l Grasslands to view Bald Eagles, Rough-legged Hawks and a variety of other bird species!
• Get some great holiday gift ideas by attending the Craft Fair at the Weed Mercantile, 12/3-12/4 from 4-9pm!
• Siskiyou County has a variety of amazing art galleries and studios, perfect to stroll through or create a one of a kind gift!

LASSEN

• Enjoy snow play with family and friends or hunt for the perfect x-mas tree by visiting the Lassen Nat’l Forest! http://dld.bz/68n7
• Take your tubes and sleds up to Eskimo Hill for a day of exhilarating outdoor snow recreation.
• Visit  McCloud 408 Main St., McCloud. 800-964-2823 Sixteen meticulously restored, enlarged guest rooms with private baths in historic hotel. Luxurious suites with whirpool tubs. Always a delicious full breakfast & historic hospitality.

MODOC

• Visit the historic Tulelake-Butte Museum of Local History. Free 1 hour audio cassette tour. Open weekdays all year & weekends by appointment.  www.tbvfair.com or 667-5312
• Thanksgiving through Christmas see the I’Sot Life-Size Holiday Roadside Exhibit in Canby.
• Explore beautiful Modoc County & discover its variety of B&B Inns, hot springs, ranch living, fishing & wilderness access.

PLUMAS

• Check out the old tombstones in La Porte’s 1850’s cemetery.  Rich in history.
• Find unique holiday gifts in the shops along Commercial St. in the historic town of Portola, the only incorporated city in Plumas County.
• Immerse yourself in the Gold Rush era at Plumas-Eureka State Park.

BUTTE

• Explore one of the most diverse and pristine parks in America by visiting Bidwell Park in Chico! http://dld.bz/7Bs8
• The Gray Lodge Wildlife Area is an excellent place to view over 300 species of mammals and migratory birds! http://dld.bz/7BaN
• Visit the Feather River Fish Hatchery & Nature center off Table Mountain at Feather River Crossing.  Hours: 8 am to sundown.

TEHAMA

• The Manton Museum is open 10a.m.-3p.m. the first two weekends of each month, showcasing antiques from the early area homesteads.  It is easy to get to, just above the store in the old school house. 474-3356
• Enjoy a stroll along the historic downtown streets of Red Bluff for unique holiday gift shopping opportunities.
• Orchards and scenic drives with a variety of nut trees, rich lowlands and 4,000 acres of planted olive trees can be seen along Historic Route 99 & State Highway 36.  Take the family and make a day of it.

November 21^st – November 27^th

SHASTA

• The Riverfront Playhouse in Redding presents “The Only Christmas Pageant in Town” from 11/21-12-18 http://bit.ly/caFphH
• Invite friends and family to explore the mystery and wonder of the Lake Shasta Caverns, offering tours at 10am, 12pm and 2pm! http://dld.bz/5NZk
• Searching for fall colors in northern California? Consider Redding. One example is the Dana, Shasta View, Collyer, Churn Creek loop.

TRINITY

• Join the Lewiston community on Nov. 27^th for the annual Old Lewiston Bridge lighting ceremony with fireworks!
• Junction City is considered the banana belt of Trinity County. Located just 8 miles west of Weaverville, and because of its protected location, sports fall colors longer than most mountain towns.
• The Jake Jackson museum in Weaverville has mining equipment and other historical artifacts on display. Nov. & Dec. hours are 12-4 daily.  $2. Admission.  (530) 623-5211

SISKIYOU

• Experience the largest daytime holiday parade in Northern CA & Southern OR by attending the Yreka Holiday Parade, Nov 27! http://dld.bz/5NWg
• For outdoor enthusiasts visit the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, offering numerous trails, alpine lakes and wildlife viewing! http://dld.bz/5Pq2
• Downtown Mount Shasta is having a Christmas Tree Lighting 11/27! Join them for candlelight caroling, the tree lighting, and the arrival of Santa Claus along with cookies, cocoa & photos.

LASSEN

• Load up your quads and dirt bikes and head for the Fort Sage OHV area to enjoy 22,000 acres of OHV use paradise! http://dld.bz/67Z5
• Bring your camera and view osprey, white pelicans and many more by visiting the Biscar Wildlife Area! http://dld.bz/67Z5
• Enjoy snow play with family and friends or hunt for the perfect x-mas tree by visiting the Lassen Nat’l Forest! http://dld.bz/68n7

MODOC

• Explore the South Warner Wilderness Area and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and 77 miles of trails! http://dld.bz/5PxC
• Travel along the Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway that will lead you on a historic and scenic journey through Modoc County!
• Visit the Big Sage Reservoir for wildlife viewing opportunities including migrating waterfowl, antelope and wild horses!

PLUMAS

• Before the Thanksgiving celebrations bring the family and participate in the 2^nd Annual Turkey Trot in Quincy, Nov 25!
• Breathe some fresh air while hiking along the Pacific Crest , but dress warm for snow in the higher elevations!
• Browse, eat, and share the holiday spirit with the quaint community of Chester at the Merchant’s Night & Light Parade 11/26!

BUTTE

• For excellent wildlife viewing visit the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area that is home to over 300 species of mammals and migratory birds!
• Visit the Military Veterans Court of Honor memorial that commemorates the first to fall in the attack of Pearl Harbor! http://dld.bz/6TmV
• Drive over the nation’s tallest earthen dam.  Oroville Dam was completed in 1968 & stands 770 ft. high.  Trailings from the gold dredging era make up most of the material used in construction.  There is a picnic area at the top.

TEHAMA

• Get into the holiday spirit while attending the Victorian era town of Red Bluff’s Christmas Parade 11/27!
• Bring your camera and visit the Paynes Creek Wetlands Trail System, which offers great bird watching opportunities! http://dld.bz/6TEt
• Learn about local history by visiting the Corning Museum that has displays including tools, pictures, and other various historical items.

November 14^th   – November 20^th               

SHASTA

• Hike one of the trails at the Battle Creek Wildlife Area to enjoy the scenic views of the Sacramento River and local and migratory wildlife!
• Have some fun indoors by visiting downtown Redding’s Need2Speed! It’s an indoor kart racing track, arcade, and blacklight mini golf course!
• Take a night walk across the Sundial Bridge and view the illuminated bridge as it reflects off the Sacramento River.

TRINITY

• Enjoy the beauty of the Trinity Alps by hiking along the Swift Creek Trail that follows along Swift Creek and offers views of lush mountain meadows!
• Take a scenic drive along State Route 36 that offers travelers scenic views of the Yolla Bolla Wilderness Area and much more!
• Spend a relaxing afternoon sipping wine or taking a tour of Alpen Cellars in the picturesque mountain setting of Trinity Center!

SISKIYOU

• Visit one of the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges to view a variety of migratory bird species and wildlife! http://dld.bz/5nQR
• Bring your camera and visit Scott Valley, a rich farming area that is dotted with tiny communities dating back to the Gold Rush Era! http://dld.bz/5uTC
• Take a scenic drive along the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway that follows the Wild and Scenic Klamath River and is rich in gold mining history! http://dld.bz/5uUD

LASSEN

• Even though the park road for the Lassen Volcanic Nat’l Park, visitors can still enjoy a variety of snow and winter 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.
• Bring your camera and visit the Honey Lake Nat’l Wildlife Refuge for a chance to see tundra swans, migratory waterfowl, pronghorn antelope and much more!

MODOC

• For excellent wildlife and bird viewing opportunities visit the Modoc Nat’l Wildlife Refuge that lies along the Pacific Flyway!
• Visit the small mythical town called “Louisville” that has been relocated to Cedarville and offers visitors a unique look back in time!
• Explore the historic Applegate Pioneer Trail over the Warner Mountains by traveling along the Fandango Pass Road.

PLUMAS

• Invite some friends to listen to cowboy poetry music and sample tasty BBQ in Quincy, Nov 20!
• Bring your camera and visit Indian Valley that’s dotted with old barns and offers scenic views of the mountain meadows!
• Enjoy the beautiful fall colors while trying to find some cache in Plumas County, which offers over a thousand cache sites!

BUTTE

• Explore the creative city of Chico, which was named one of America’s “Top 100 Art Communities”!
• Visit and learn the history of Paradise, where the largest gold nugget in California was found back in 1859.
• Get dirty and have fun doing it by bringing your off-road vehicle to the Clay Pit State Vehicle Recreation Area! http://dld.bz/5v39

TEHAMA

• Learn a piece of California’s history by visiting the William B. Ide Adobe SHP, a five acre park that was once home to the leader of the short-lived California Bear Republic! http://dld.bz/5uZ8
• Help boost your health and take an olive tasting tour throughout Corning, known as the olive city! http://bit.ly/asOTdH
• Treat yourself by visiting the Abbey of New Clairvaux, which offers a unique and memorable wine experience!

 November 7^th   – November 13^th               

SHASTA

• If you’re passing through Shingletown, be sure to stop and see the 60 foot tall totem pole that watches over the town.
• Immerse yourself in the vast history of this counties booming history at the Shasta State Historic Park.
• The Coleman National Fish Hatchery rears 13 to 15 million Chinook salmon and a million steelhead annually; they are open daily.

TRINITY

• Enjoy scenic views along the Trinity Heritage Scenic Byway, which is the route 19th century gold miners and settlers traveled along.
• Bring your camera and visit the Bowerman Barn that was built in 1878 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Come see the Natural Bridge of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest located near Hayfork, which is a unique and naturally formed limestone bridge.

SISKIYOU

• Attend the Veterans Day Service at the Living Memorial Sculpture Gardens, Nov 11 from 11am-12pm! http://dld.bz/zGT9
• Visit Lava Beds Nat’l Monument and take advantage of the LAST fee free day this Veterans Day, Nov 11! http://dld.bz/bmP5
• Now that cooler weather is starting to set in it’s a perfect time to hike along the Pacific Crest Trail and enjoy the fall scenery!

LASSEN

• Make some family memories this holiday season and pick up a x-mas tree permit from the Anderson Welcome Center!
• Located near the Lassen Historical Museum is Roop’s Fort, a place where visitors can step into the past and see just how the early settlers lived.
• Visit the self proclaimed birthplace of Paul Bunyan, the city of Westwood.

MODOC

• Witness a piece of American history by visiting the Tule Lake Relocation Center in Newell, which once housed nearly 19,000 Japanese-Americans from 1942-1946.
• Located in Cedarville, the Cressler-Bonner Trading Post was Modoc’s first trading post built in 1865 and is still standing!
• 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

• Enjoy a self-guided auto tour of historic mining town sites along forest service roads surrounding La Porte.
• Enjoy a great drive along the Feather River Scenic Byway on Hwy 70. View the beautiful fall color palette from the seat of your car. It’s a great time to stop and have a picnic, too!
• Take an adventure at Plumas-Eureka State Park Museum in Johnsville to learn about the areas Gold Rush history, stamp mill mining, and take in all the beautiful fall foliage!

BUTTE

• 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.
• Go bass fishing at Lake Oroville, ranked as the “Best Bass Fishing Spot in California” by Bassmaster Magazine.
• According to Bicycling Magazine, Chico is America’s greatest bike town; why not try it out for yourself.

TEHAMA

• Invite some friends to attend the Art to Antiques Holiday Harvest Festival at the Tehama District Fairgrounds, Nov 13^th!
• Visit the city of Red Bluff, a combination of Victorian charm, western heritage and modern recreational facilities.
• 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.

October 31^st  – November 6^th               

SHASTA

• Now that the rainy weather has arrived have some fun by visiting Need 2 Speed and race around their indoor track! http://dld.bz/2Swq
• Have a unique and delicious dining experience in one of the many restaurants that can be found in the Shasta Cascade region! http://dld.bz/2S2q
• Invite some friends to visit the Formed by Fire and Out of this World exhibit at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park!http://dld.bz/bXp6

TRINITY

• Visit the National Historic Gold Mining Town of Lewiston with buildings dating back to the 1850’s.
• Bring your camera and visit the Bowerman Barn that was built in 1878 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Have you ever seen the eastern part of the Trinity Alps? If not then hike the Pacific Crest Trail located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

SISKIYOU

• Bring your camera and take a scenic drive in one of the National Forests to experience the beautiful fall colors! http://bit.ly/d5sszE
• Spend a day in historic downtown Mount Shasta, grab a cup of coffee and explore the local boutiques and galleries!
• Visit the old mining town of Happy Camp and explore the Klamath National Forest , one of America’s most biologically diverse regions. http://dld.bz/3aBA

LASSEN

• The holiday season is drawing closer, so get into the holiday spirit by cutting a x-mas tree in Lassen Forest, starting Nov 1!
• Take a drive through Lassen Volcanic National to discover the volcanic landscape and the changing fall colors!
• Visit the second largest lake in California, covering more than 22,000 acres and offers more than 100 miles of shoreline!

MODOC

• Witness a piece of American history by visiting the Tule Lake Relocation Center in Newell, which once housed nearly 19,000 Japanese-Americans from 1942-1946.
• Visit the Cressler-Bonner Trading Post in Cedarville, which was Modoc Counties first trading post and is a State Historical Landmark!
• Take a drive along the Emigrant Trails Scenic Byway and enjoy the views of unique rock formations, remnants of emigrant trails and much more!

PLUMAS

• Take a self-guided walking tour of Main Street in the historic town of Greenville and view historic building some dating back to the 1800s.
• Bring your binocular and visit the Lake Davis Wildlife Viewing Site to view a variety of bird species and other local wildlife.
• 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.

BUTTE

• Fall is the best time for fish viewing, so stop by the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville! http://dld.bz/2Sys
• Experience Chico’s creative energy by checking out the galleries and the public art that can be seen throughout the city.
• For excellent wildlife viewing visit the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area that is home to over 300 species of mammals and migratory birds!

TEHAMA

• 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.
• Explore the city of Red Bluff. View beautiful Victorian homes, go antiquing, or have a picnic at the Red Bluff Diversion Dam Recreation Area.
• Interested in learning about the history and culture of Tehama County? Visit Kelly Griggs Museum which features local Indian artifacts, antique furniture, and photographs from the county’s past.