The Upper Sacramento River runs through Dunsmuir, and is easily accessed in the Dunsmuir City Park. There at the river’s edge you’ll find a rock-mounted plaque commemorating legendary fly fisherman Ted Fay, a local angler who passed away in the early 1980’s. Ted was known for his amazing mastery of the use of two flies at the same time with short casts of about 20 feet. Although … [Read more...]
#56 – Fall River
The Fall River is a major tributary to the Pit River, which it joins just below Fall River Mills. Resting between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountain ranges, it is a slow-moving, meandering mountain stream renowned for its fly fishing. Most of its waters come from mountain springs. Although the Fall River Valley comprises over 600 square miles of drainage, relatively little … [Read more...]
#24 – Abbey of New Clairvaux
Named in honor of Clairvaux, a Cistercian monastery in eastern France founded by St. Bernard in the early 12 century, New Clairvaux is an extraordinary abbey located in Vina, California, about halfway between Red Bluff and Chico. Its full name is the Abbey of Our Lady of New Clairvaux, and its monks will tell you that it is the spirit of prayer there that is the most noteworthy … [Read more...]
#1 – Golfing in the Shasta Cascade Region
The Shasta Cascade region is justly famous for its extraordinary outdoor recreational activities. Skiing and snowmobiling its snow-covered mountains, enjoying fishing, rafting, water sports and houseboating on its pristine lakes and rivers, and hiking, biking and riding horseback along its many spectacular trails all come to mind immediately. But did you know that the region … [Read more...]
#37 – WaterWorks Park
This year WaterWorks Park is bringing the Beach to Redding with a 10,000 sq.ft. brand new wave pool! Play in the waves or stand in the shallows. When the temperature rises, the perfect place to be is WaterWorks Park. It is THE place for families to get cool, have fun and make memories. From the pulse racing Dragon to the Kiddie Pool, there is something fun for everyone. Take a … [Read more...]