We love this state park for camping, hiking, biking, fishing, and especially for the history! It is…read morean old gold mining town, and home to America's first downhill ski races! We love the museum and the volunteers who work there.

I don't want to be the one to spoil the secret, but I recently camped here, and it was incredible…read more I think this will probably be one of my favorite places to camp from now on. I stayed at Upper Jamison Creek, and loved it. I made reservations about a week ahead of time on Reservecalifornia.com My site was very spacious, private, and well shaded. There were lots of redwoods on my site, some purple irises, and even some snow plant. There are a few lovely short trails that run throughout the park, like the one mile hike from the campground to the Visitor Center, or an extra mile to Camp Lisa or the Jamison Mine Complex. From the historic mine complex, the PCT is just three miles away. Or, you can also drive to the trail head and park there. In the other direction, the Trail carries on to a series of alpine lakes and waterfalls. Like other reviewers have said, it was very cold at night. Even in June, I needed both sleeping bags. There are several other amazing hikes within driving distance. If you look carefully, there are some free campgrounds, too. The only time this state park charges fees is to camp at the nicer campgrounds. All parking is free. Showers are free. Plumas Eureka is more accessible than some state parks. They Reserve disabled sites for people with disabled passes, which is something to keep in mind if you have a pass and are looking for a site at the last minute. Lots of gorgeous lakes and opportunities for kayaking, too. Pretty much as good as it gets for a state campground.

Come here for maps and info on the Bizz Johnson trail. There's not much to see in Susanville so…read moredon't miss this little gem. There is also a farmer's market in the parking lot on Saturday mornings.

Visited on Saturday 7-29-23. Just happened to be taking a scenic drive on Hwy 49 and saw their…read moresign at the driveway. Very surprised at the great condition of the buildings. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Tour took about 1.5 hours and was well worth the $10 per person. A must stop if you want to learn a little about mining and stamp mills.

Excellent museum. Small, but extremely informative displays. The person who lead the tour was very…read moreknowledgeable and made the tour come alive. Highly recommended for families - especially those who have kids in 4th/5th grade who are learning about the Gold Rush era.

What a wonderful out of the way museum! The staff is…read moreincredibly well informed and more than friendly. Many local artifacts not only from the gold rush and local ranching history, but an incredible room devoted to native American history. Lot's of pictures and locally made baskets and an impressive arrowhead collection. The rock and mineral room is the best I've seen anywhere! There is a beautiful collection of rock and gem carvings by a local gentlman in his 90's. He is on hand to show you his collection of carvings that took him over 50 years to create. It is worth a visit to just meet this incredibly talented and gracious artist. They are only open on summer weekends so get out here and don't miss out!

I love First Thursdays with the girls! I love how they have different breweries around the city…read morehost the beer choices! Tonite it was Parlay 6 and Battle Born! Sometimes, I wish they change the music up with other local artists in our town. It's always great seeing friends there especially if you haven't seen them in along time! Tonite I got my friends to go look at some of the art exhibits and we went to my favorite one! See photos!

Visited on a Saturday afternoon at approx. 3pm. The cafe has closed by then, and the museum wasn't…read morebusy. We managed to visit two floors of exhibits in about an hour. There were many thought-provoking and educational pieces. I love that the fruit and vegetables planted on site is accessible to everyone. I also love the floral mural and curtains in the lounge. The retail items in the gift shops are gorgeous as well. Would have been awesome if there were NMA merchandise to purchase for souvenirs!

*Epic* small-town museum focused on the lumber industry, a key regional economic driver. Not to be…read moremissed in Chester. The architecture alone is worth the trip. You will learn more about pine than you ever thought possible.

Worth a stop!!!!…read more Good history. Picnic there. Nice Machines.... be blessed, brian Jesus loves YOU

A wonderful local museum with vintage (antique?) items on display. The staff was absolutely…read morewonderful! For those in the area, I certainly recommend visiting the museum!

We loved this little museum. It really came to life because of the 3 ladies we met that talked…read moreenthusiastically about their town. What an amazing history! Please leave them a donation. The donation box is on the counter with streamers hanging from the ceiling. And we still didn't notice it without asking if they had one ! I recorded one of the ladies playing a ROLMONICA, harmonica that had music on rolls. Like a player piano. Delightful!

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!

This event remains a family favorite tradition! The cost has gone up to $10 with 3 cans of food,…read morebut happy to have the increase if it means the tradition lives on. Always the sweetest Santa and Ms Claus, fun train ride, and this year a really cool jack skeleton & lights on the train. Great work crew! Can't wait to see you next year!

If you're a trainhead this is the place for you…read more One of the cool things is you can go in and out of old train cars. You can also go on train rides as many as you want and for an extra amount of money drive a train! We had a really good time with a little one. Staff was friendly and all customers were excited to be there.