This recreation area is located in the hills west of Redding, California. I'd never heard of it…read moreuntil we took a different route back from the Humboldt region, back down to SoCal. It was scenic, there's lots of different lakes that dot the area. It's really pretty. People come here for boating, swimming, and hiking up to the waterfalls. Theres also water sports and camping in the summer months.

I've been coming here on almost a daily basis for over 10 years now. I love the area, the areas…read morethat didn't get severely burned in 2018 are still really nice. And the recovery is looking good in those burnt areas. Why only 3 stars? Because of the restroom maintenance issues at Brandy Creek. I have told them about one of the stalls where the door will not securely latch, both in person and on their Facebook page. I guess they don't mind visitors being accidentally seen while doing their business. It is a simple fix, only thing needed is a file to open the striker a bit so the bolt will catch properly. Word to the wise-don't use that left side stall unless you want to play "Face The Nation". lol

Only visited Lassen for a short afternoon hike at Manzanita Lake, but what a beautiful park it is…read more Since it's a National Park there was a $30 entrance fee, no one was at the booth when we arrived, but they had signage on how to pay online, and told you where you could find wifi to do so. We did the Manzanita Lake loop, which was about two miles. The trail was easy but took a long time because we kept stopping to take pictures of the beautiful views. We did the trail clockwise and it took a little while to get to the ultimate view, but I was glad it wasn't immediate so that we had something to really look forward to while on the trail. We parked at the Loomis Museum lot where there was a bathroom and small visitor center/gift shop. Parking was pretty full when we arrived, but emptied out quite a bit when we were leaving. They had kayak rentals on the lake, we had originally planned to do it, but time didn't permit on this trip. Rangers at the visitor center/shop were very knowledgeable, I heard one giving information about the plethora of trials and areas of the park, and wow are there a lot of trials!

I love how this national park is underrated and the shadow to Yosemite!…read more It's so green, quaint, not crowded, well paved roads and hiking paths and etc here. Highlights were : cave (my baby was surprisingly not scared during the trail in the cave), sulphur, beautiful meadows with snowy topped Lassen Mountain View, lake, and etc. the snowy mountain top helps with the weather being tolerable during the summer season - especially mid-July to end of July or so. I can't wait to return.

Came to Mendocino for the weekend and we caught the 730 skunk train into the Blair Bar in the…read morewoods. Such a fun and awesome experience. We chose to stand on the outside deck of the train. It was a bit windy, I recommend bringing a jacket. The train ride to the Blair Bar was 20 minutes. Once we arrived the views were spectacular! It wasn't time for sunset just yet but once the sun started going down the lights became more vibrant. We immediately walked over to the bar to grab a drink. We ordered 2 old fashioneds and they were nicely poured with a good amount of whiskey. There was live music, and tons of seating around warmers and large fire pits. They offered s'mores kits and light snacks. The pits do get a bit crowded. We couldn't get a seat until the 9pm train left. Which opened up some spots around the fire pits. The whole experience was great. It made me feel like I was in a scene of Virgin River! Definitely recommend if you're ever visiting the Mendocino or Fort Bragg area of Northern California.

For over 20 years I wanted to ride the rails. My son and I finally did this yesterday and we loved…read moreit. The newly designed and patented rail bikes just started being used 2 weeks ago. They are smooth, quiet and comfortable with full back support. Previous bikes had a tractor type seat with no back support. The new seats are firm so you might want to bring some padding. I talked with them about this and they were very receptive to me. Since they are electric with pedal assist, we decided to use the electric motor the entire distance. That way we focused on the experience 100% and it was delightful. A perfect, personalized lunch was provided, which added to the experience. Safety is top priority with them so with several road crossings, some with crossing arms/signals and some without, excellent care was taken to make the crossings safely. Our guide was Atlas and he was training 2 new employees. Everything went perfectly! All three of them were so kind and constantly wanted to attend to everyone's needs. I recommend you take the rail bike tour, sit back and enjoy the ride. Just imagine the amount of work that went into making the rail line over 100+ years ago. With the bikes, you sit just above the rails and can marvel at what it took to build this and any rail line. You will have a new appreciation for all railroads. You wind your way through the hills and I believe I read there is a section of the line that winds over 8 miles to actually travel a straight line of 1 mile. It is an engineering marvel. Enjoy!!!!! Please be sure to tip your guides

Built in the beginning of the California Gold Rush…read more The history behind the Tower House District is interesting but there's not much to see here except for the Camden House. The Tower House and this district area is historic but the building is no longer there. It was destroyed by fire in 1919. The hotel once stood where Highway 299 is now just up the slope from where an interpretive sign is erected. Tower House Historic District at Whiskeytown is named for Levi Tower, local businessman and a Shasta County politician. The hotel was a popular stopping place and social center, supposedly well known for its excellent accommodations and lavish menus. The area includes his sister Camden's house built in 1852 and is still standing there until now. Not sure if there are tours offered here. We didn't get too close to the house as there was a security camera installed. Nearby is another structure. Not sure what it was used for but it was off limits with a barrier around it, there we saw apple trees with tags of name/species of the fruit tree written inside a plastic covering tied to the tree. The grounds once contained 1,000 trees of apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines, etc. I mean, Levi Tower's orchard was the largest north of Marysville. Unfortunately, during the Carr Fire in 2018, the majority of the fruit trees burned and just approximately 30 remained. We found the trees with tags on them as we strolled around the area. If visiting in October, guests of the Tower House Historic District were welcomed to pick and taste an apple from the 170-year old tree. Before reaching the Camden House we crossed a wooden footbridge over Clear Creek. There was once a covered bridge built across the creek in the 1860's, and it's unclear when the covered bridge was destroyed, but the original stone piers remain intact and support a footbridge across the creek. Interesting that this was a toll bridge back in the day. 10-cents to walk across, 25-cents to ride over in horseback, and $1.25 to cross by wagon. Review #1911

It's an old historical area in Whiskeytown Lake National Recreation Area. Here, you will find the…read moreCamden house, what used to be a 21 room hotel. I'm not sure if they give tours, but it was closed when we went. Looking in the windows, you see old furniture and a home that needs some serious fixing up. Some of the windows are boarded up and covered... it was a bit creepy. I walked around exploring, but I kept thinking something was going to pop out, lol. Too many horror movies. Good thing it was daytime. This area is also the site of the old toll bridge that many gold miners had to pay to cross. Now, you can cross it for free. It is a very short bridge. There are also lots of apple trees around the home. I don't know if you are allowed to pick them when there is fruit, but there are so many different varieties of apples and on each tree, there is a laminated paper that tells you about each type of apple. There's also hiking trails around the back. There's also a private residence on here! Kind of weird, but the house has been around since the early 1900's and I'm guessing that the owners never were willing to turn over ownership to the government, so it remains a private residence. It was interesting to see the history behind this place. There is so much history about the gold rush era. It's cool to see, but I don't know if it's something I could want to keep coming back to see.

Enjoy a relaxing exceptional cuisine on patio at DeVine Restaurant overlooking Sacramento River…read more After a tiramisu dessert & coffee take an evening stroll just in time to catch the sunset. A perfect day with loved ones.

A nice stroll around the park after checking out the Sundial Bridge. During our visit, they had a…read moreGlowing Wild lights event. Not a free admission to the event. Plenty of things to do and see for both adults and kids. Walking around the park was fun and refreshing. Some trails did not have much shades so it got really hot. Free parking, Plenty of spaces.

Thank you for an amazing time! The electric bikes were super cool, they gave us a good training…read morebeforehand, and were very kind. We rode to the sundial bridge, through the botanical garden, and some trails where we able to see deer. We really appreciated the greeting store pup too! Super cute!

I have rented Pedego's e-bikes multiple times and thoroughly enjoy them. My adventures have been…read morewith friends and family, where we explored the Sacramento River Trail. I have since purchased my own Pedego e-bike because they are so fun and easy to ride. The owners and other employees I have met in the shop are so nice and helpful. I also have had mechanical work done on my bike here, which they got done so fast.

Decent rentals at standard pricing. Staff Was nice and helpful and the gear was pretty good.read more

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We stopped by Lower Bidwell Park on Tuesday because we had a couple of hours before a scheduled…read moreactivity. What a gem of a park. Beautiful trees shading an asphalt-paved walking/biking path. We really wanted to do loop walk, but never actually found that trail. I would want to give 4.5 if you could give half points, because more signage is needed to direct people toward the nature center and specific trails. That said, this park is such a great feature in Chico!

This is a really cute Park in a nice neighborhood that has a playground and a cement path where you…read morecan walk around and around all day. It's very useful and I love to see a lot of people be utilizing it. The park is clean and maintained and every time I have visited there have been a lot of people walking or playing with their dogs and children playing and riding bicycles. This is a great spot for a picnic or a walk or just to sit in the shade and relax. It also has one of those tiny free libraries in case you want to grab a book and just read for a while. They have two picnic tables, one on each side of the park and a water bottle refilling station. Even though it's a small park, I came here many times when I was in the area I would love to give it five stars but there is no restroom here and I saw lots and lots of people not picking up after their dogs. So walking in the beautiful green grassy area can be kind of a mind field. . Oh and they also have a couple of disc golf stations but I don't play and I never saw anyone using them just in case that helps.

Brought my daughter here and we both loved it. The staff were super friendly and really into what…read morethey do -- u can tell they care about keeping history alive. The train ride was calm, scenic, and honestly just fun to experience together. The museum itself has some amazing old cars and engines, all restored beautifully. It's got that perfect nostalgic vibe but still feels fresh and hands-on for kids. Such a great spot to spend an afternoon -- highly recommend it for families or anyone who just loves classic trains.

We had such an amazing time here! While we didn't come on the weekend, so the shop was closed, that…read moredidn't ruin our time in the slightest. The worker Brian, showed us around the museum and was truly excellent. He was so helpful and kind and obviously very knowledgeable about the railroad. He engaged the kids by asking lots of questions and kept us all entertained. This museum teaches you a lot and isn't boring like a lot of others are. I'd definently recommend!

I highly recommend Sac River Eco Tours. Henry is a wealth of information and makes every tour…read morepersonal and rewarding. We have been on three Sac River tours and two Eagle Ranch tours. Saw 46 Bald Eagles on last tour. We are looking forward to his Sutter Buttes tour. Great experience!!

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