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.

Excellent park, beautiful nature, everything is well-maintained. Highly recommend! Beautifulread more

As part of our quest to visit all 63 U.S. national parks, we set off on a six week road trip. I…read morehave a personal rule: I only count a national park as "visited" if I actually spend time there, hike or walk through it, and truly experience it. On this trip, we visited 14 national parks, and Lassen Volcanic National Park was one of the biggest surprises. The drive into the park was beautiful, and despite evidence of recent wildfires in parts of the forest, the landscape is recovering and remains absolutely stunning. Nature has an incredible ability to heal, and seeing young trees growing alongside older burned areas was a reminder of how volcanic landscapes are constantly changing. Lassen is one of the few places in the world where you can experience all four types of volcanoes: shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome. That alone makes it geologically fascinating, but what really impressed us was how much variety the park offers. One moment we were standing beside steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pots that reminded us of a smaller, quieter version of Yellowstone. The smell of sulfur, the hissing steam, and the boiling earth beneath your feet make you appreciate that this landscape is still very much alive. The next moment we were hiking around peaceful alpine lakes with spectacular reflections of Lassen Peak mirrored in the crystal clear water. Manzanita Lake was especially beautiful, and seeing the volcano reflected on its calm surface was one of the highlights of our visit. We also loved exploring quieter trails to places like Lily Pond, where we could hike for long stretches while seeing only one or two other people. There is something special about having so much natural beauty almost entirely to yourself. For those who enjoy being on the water, the lakes are perfect for kayaking or simply sitting quietly and taking in the scenery. The combination of volcanic landscapes, mountain forests, meadows, lakes, and wildlife makes every part of the park feel different. We stayed in the nearby town of Chester, which turned out to be a charming little base for exploring the park. It has several good restaurants, friendly people, and everything we needed after long days of hiking. Lassen Volcanic National Park may not receive the attention of some of California's more famous parks, but it absolutely deserves it. It combines dramatic volcanic features with peaceful alpine beauty in a way that feels both exciting and calming at the same time. If you enjoy hiking, geology, photography, or simply discovering places that are a little less crowded, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a hidden gem that should be on every national park lover's list.

Another gem of a national park. You can see all the volcanic type activity and sulfuric acid that…read moreyou see in Yellowstone Park on a smaller level. Well worth a stop. We downloaded the National parks app and drove through while reading the audible tour. We also took the Bumpass trail to the hot Springs. Also very cool.

The Railbikes are a blast and the staff, Heather & Lilly, were awesome. Highly recommend, so glad…read morewe did it.

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.

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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