Observing diverse wildlife and getting out into the wilderness is what Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area is all about. This woodland area, located 6 miles east of I-5 and 3 miles west of Hwy 99 at Corning, is the perfect place to clear your mind and experience the serenity of nature. You can launch a boat or relax on the sandy beach as the majestic peaks of Mt. Shasta, Mt. … [Read more...]
#26 – Gaumer’s Jewelry, Museum & Lapidary
Lap·i·dar·y — a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems. The Gaumer family’s history with gems and minerals goes back four generations to John O. Gaumer, who was a gold miner in Northern California for 25 years. Today, the family passion for rocks is still palpable in this one-of-a-kind “rock shop,” jewelry store and Mineral and Mining Museum. Come peruse the fine gold … [Read more...]
#27 – Tehama County Museum
Preserving the unique history of Tehama County, the museum is housed in a building with its own extensive story. Built in 1859, it was a school for 21 years, a Masonic Hall for 116, and is now home to an array of exhibits highlighting the county’s colorful past. Everything from mastodon tusks to period clothing, furnishings and photographs is on display. Models of campsites … [Read more...]
#28 – William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park
If you’ve ever heard California called the “Bear Republic,” that’s largely due to William B. Ide, who, as a pioneer, was a primary figure in the “Bear Flag Revolution” of 1846, proclaiming California independent from Mexico. The “republic” lasted only 25 days, until the U.S. Army defeated Mexican forces in Monterey and claimed California as its own. Although it was short-lived, … [Read more...]
#29- Brokeoff Mountain
At 9,235 ft. in elevation, Brokeoff Mountain is the highest point in Tehama County. Volcanic and glacial action have left the mountain with a sheer north face that looks as if someone had broken off half the mountain, hence its name. Brokeoff Mountain is actually the largest of several remnants of a much larger volcano called Mount Tehama, which scientists say was about 11,000 … [Read more...]