Take on the great outdoors in a way only an experienced wrangler can show you — by horseback. NorCal Trail Rides offers safe, comfortable trail rides for all ages along the scenic Sacramento River, with ample wildlife viewing opportunities. They have a morning and an afternoon ride every day of the week, year-round (call for times), and supply everything you need for a relaxed t … [Read more...]
#32 – Coleman National Fish Hatchery
Everyone knows there’s great salmon fishing in Northern California. One of the primary reasons is the Coleman National Fish Hatchery on the Battle Creek tributary of the Sacramento River. This enormous hatchery is the largest in the continental United States, and rears more than 13 million fish every year, primarily Chinook salmon and steelhead. The hatchery is open for s … [Read more...]
#33 – Sacramento River Trail
Do you long for a quiet stroll along the Sacramento River? Then the Sacramento River Trail is the place to go. Over the years Redding has built up its reputation as a first class destination for hikers, bikers, runners and walkers by impressively expanding its trail system. The capstone of this system is the 11-mile long Sacramento River Trail. Although this trail is near … [Read more...]
#34 – Clear Creek Greenway & the Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve
The expansive Clear Creek Greenway is a quick 20-minute drive from Redding. It offers acres of open country for hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and swimming. The adjacent Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve is dedicated to habitat restoration and outdoor education and offers guided hikes and events during the spring and fall. During salmon spawning season from … [Read more...]
#35 – Rafting & Kayaking the Sacramento River
Many people underestimate the power of the Sacramento River in the Redding area. We walk across the Sundial Bridge gazing at the beauty of what we have in our backyard, not understanding the force of the water flowing beneath our feet. Kayaking the Sacramento River requires skills that are not very easily obtained. Many hours of training and practice are required to learn how … [Read more...]