We hiked Taylor Creek Trail with our two kids and a stroller, and it was a great, very easy walk…read moreoverall. The trail is mostly flat and well-maintained, making it totally stroller-friendly and perfect for families with little ones. We arrived around 10:30 AM and finished by 11:30 AM, so it's a nice, short hike that doesn't take up your whole day. Parking was easy, with plenty of spots available. We visited in July (summer), and the mosquitoes were intense, especially near the swampy areas definitely wear mosquito repellent. Also worth noting: the swamp area has a strong smell, so if you're sensitive to odors, that's something to be aware of. We'd recommend avoiding lingering near the water. Overall, a great, low-effort trail for families or anyone looking for a relaxed walk just come prepared for bugs and smells in the summer.

Super nice and easy stroll on a wooden bridge walkway along a creek with some pretty scenic views…read more -usually way better this time of year w/ Kokanee Salmon flooding the creek with shades of RED as they swim - not this year, water level to low. -bear sighting are very common when the fish are in (i can confirm- saw a family of bear 2 years ago - had a pack of BACON just in case - LOL).....J/K....... - Verdict: check this place out when heading up to South Lake Tahoe....it's cool....

One of two Yelp's duplicate reviews/listings…read more Cut and pasted from their website: "Gold Rush history, Native culture, outdoor adventures." Quality/Quantity - My wife is a regular here?!?! How do you become a regular at a welcome center? Well she took me for the first time. Good size and clean. HUGE unisex restroom. Plenty of souvenirs to buy. Lots of history to study. Atmosphere - See pictures and read above. Service - So welcoming. Gave me a pamphlet for the local wineries and breweries. This might be my new "Livermore?!?!" Price - Free. Well, it depends if you buy souvenirs. Owner Comment - Thank you for such a welcoming center, pun intended.

Update September 1, 2021 try nine hundred fifty two. My previous has twenty three votes, eleven…read morevotes, thirty one votes, and twenty five votes. The employees at this Auburn Visitor Center and the volunteers at this Visitor Center are very knowledgable not only of Auburn, but also other towns of Placer County. There are Visitor Guides of different towns of California. Go by districts, so as example, Bay Area, Monterey area, San Joaquin County, Southern California. One time two of them telling me stories of the Women Prison at the museum at Historic Court House. It is actually outside the Court House, if one looks, there was small area for the bed, the sink, and the toilet. Very first time I ever visited Auburn, asked of Forgotten Soldier Program Park. Wow, it is walkable of this Auburn Visitor Center. Now this to me strange. There also Placer County Visitor Center. I am fourth person for that. What is strange it is exact address, same directions, same telephone number.

Very nice beach and swimming area, then nice shaded tables and barbecue area close by. Clean…read morebathrooms and staff was out and about making sure everything w running smoothly. Nice time had by all

Went there to use bathroom, and drive threw no one there this time of year. The younger generation…read morehave no respect for the veterans or senior citizens. Showed them my veterans' card and she told me to pound sound. Was able to do this at this location a couple of weeks ago. She said if you want to pay Ten dollars I could go in and use the bathroom. And if i went in without paying she would have the ranger write me a ticket. She was doing all the talking and I was never rude to her. Just shows you the younger generation does not know the freedoms they have were fought for by the veterans. I am also a senior citizen. I am 63 years old. So they wonder why know one goes to the state parks no more. Signing off Proud Veterans of the United States and a big time trump supporter. Bobby Fryar

The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center is a great place to get more information and pick up souvenirs,…read moreetc. This surrounding area is so pretty and scenic!

Nice and helpful visitor center. Maps and tourist information. Bathroom. Keurig machine. Souvenirs…read more(magnets, ornaments, postcards, t-shirts, etc). Located close to hiking/biking trails. Tesla and EV chargers available.

What a great visitor center! Was honestly surprised to find one so large here…read more Located at the southwest entrance to Lassen National Park, you'll find so much here - clean bathrooms, a water-bottle refill station, free Wi-Fi. There's also some wonderful displays about the park, rangers to help plan your day, some souvenir shops, and a little restaurant. Definitely stop and take advantage because you won't find anything like this again until you're near the Manzanita Lake entrance. Plenty of parking. A great stop while visiting the park!

By far the biggest building in the park and with the most amenities. You'll find a huge souvenir…read morearea inside along with a café. There's also a park film that plays inside and very nice flushing restrooms. There's a back area where you can eat if the incredibly deep snow has melted.

The visitor center had a surprisingly nice little gift Shop…read morewith plushies, local artisan clothing, books and some local guide books.

This place is wonderful. We had read about Quincy and the Fall foliage in AAA's Via Magazine and…read moresent away for a travel packet. They sent it by super jet---it arrived a couple of days later! We stopped in for some more info. They gave us a "Leaf Peeper" bag which included a "Leaf Peeper" sign to put in our rear window (so other drivers would know we were looking for fall colors) with some ticky-tacky gum to affix it o our window; a small bottle of glass cleaner rand several paper towels; more maps and more brochures. This has got to be one of the best visitors centers we've been to. There are pamphlets for every interest possible (wildlife viewing, birding, museums, historical sites, trains, Native American sites, etc. etc) The staff there is so warm, friendly and helpful. Carrie spent a lot of time answering our questions. And they have two resident cats----two large tabby brothers named Mowgli and Balloo (ie from The Jungle Book by Kipling). They are so laid back. We didn't notice them since they were lounging around on the bench and blended in.

DONT FORGET TO GET YOUR ENTRANCE PASS AT THE VISITOR CENTER!!…read more We did not know this and had to drive all the way back to the visitor center to get our pass. Also they don't have a daily pass, only a weekly one for $25! Our dogs enjoyed this place. We enjoyed it so much we came back twice during our trip. Crystal creek was a trail we did and ended up swimming in the water. Note: water was FREEZING!! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to take their dogs

Visiting Redding, CA and swung through here to use our National Park pass. Wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect or how active we would be, given it's November, rainy and we showed up after 2pm. Rangers were FANTASTIC at the Visitor's Center and guided us toward 3 driving tours we could take. Started with the South Fork Lookout fire trail, which winds up to an amazing view of all of Whiskeytown Lake and environs. It was a very chilly 40° but, for us, beautiful. The could of rain were sweeping up, and over, the mountain we were on. We got out of the car long enough for photos, videos, fresh air, then dodged back in and headed back down. We were able to appreciate the width and breadth of the Carr Fire in 2018 and imagined the beauty prior to that fateful event. But we also took a moment to appreciate the beautiful remnants left on the scorched earth and how beautiful it will be again in time. After the South Fork Lookout trail, we headed to the sight dedicated by JFK during his last trip to California, just a few months before his assassination. It is now a memorial and is a fantastic look at an incredible engineering accomplishment. After this, we intended a 2+ hour circle tour of Hwy 299 W + SR 3 circling back towards Redding, but the evening was nearing, sunlight fading, so we changed plans and headed just around Whiskeytown Lake on Shoreline Drive. We are so glad we did! Lots of deer, beautiful scenery and a feeling that all this beauty was just for us. Note: both these trails, South Fork and Shoreline are dirt, so better to do these treks in a vehicle made for these drives. We thoroughly enjoyed this area and stopped back in to the Visitor's Center to thank the rangers again. Great day!