May 8^th – May 14^th

SHASTA

• It’s fishing season again and what better place to fly fish than Hat Creek?! Make a weekend out of it and stay in one of the many campgrounds.
• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a beautiful place to go hiking or biking among the many trails offered. Many of the trails tour historic sections of the park and Gold Rush Era buildings. Mines and miner’s ditches have been seen!
• Kids Kingdom and Fantasy Fountain in Enterprise Park are but a few family friendly activities available. It’s warming up!

TRINITY

• Lewiston Lake is really looking great. Stop by to view the beautiful scenery and find out for yourself why this lake is known as the fly fisherman’s, kayakers, and camper’s paradise!
• Lace up those hiking boots and the hit the trail for Shimmey Lake, a picturesque mountain lake that has views of Ycatapom Peak.
• If you turn onto Sky Ranch Road from Highway 299 near Junction City you can view one of the world’s largest oak trees.

SISKIYOU

• This is a perfect time to ride your mountain bike in the Mt. Shasta/McCloud area.
• Visit Mount Shasta, which is said to be the only place in the world where the Cooke’s Phacelia plant grows.
• Take an afternoon to explore and drive along the Western Siskiyou County Scenic Byway Loop and you might even catch a glimpse of the elusive Sasquatch.

LASSEN

• Visit the Lassen National Forest to view the “king of pines” or Sugar Pines, that produce seeds and sap used by Native American as a food source and medicinal purposes.
• Ready to let loose? The Fort Sage Recreation Management Area offers off-highway vehicle areas with a wide variety of terrain.
• See how many different bird species you can count by visiting the Mountain Meadows Reservoir near Westwood

MODOC

• See what you can find by exploring the Warner Mountains, which is said to have one of the most unique obsidian deposits in the nation.
• Head to where the Wild West still exists! Head to the far eastern corner of Modoc County. There you’ll see late 1800′s building still in use.
• Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is considered a mecca for birdwatchers. More than 250 species have been observed there.

PLUMAS

• Take a drive along the Feather River National Scenic Byway for a chance to see up to 100 beautiful, springtime waterfalls.
• Take a leisurely stroll along the many trails located along Lake Almanor near Chester.
• Bring your camera and visit Snake Lake for a chance to see the American White Pelican, one of the largest birds in North America.

BUTTE

• Are you an art fanatic? Cruise through Chico and take your pick of amazing art galleries located throughout the city.
• Love mandarins? See and learn how this sweet and tasty treat is grown by visiting one of the mandarin farms in Oroville.
• Stop into Satava Art Glass in Chico, which is filled with artistic creativity and was chosen by the Monterey Bay Aquarium for its realistic glass portrayal of a jellyfish.

TEHAMA

• Visit the Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina to experience another way of life and sample wine that is made and grown by the monks.
• Visit “The Olive City” that is rich with history and is also the place where the California Bear State Flag was created.
• Here’s something different!: Fiber on the Foot lives stock show & festival on May 7-9 at the fairgrounds in Red Bluff. http://dld.bz/YbZG