What could be better than a Lake Shasta Dinner Cruise? A majestic lake setting, beautiful sunsets, emerald green waters, and the company of your family and friends, this is definitely an experience you’ll want to enjoy time and time again. Shasta Lake Dinner Cruises depart twice weekly on Friday & Saturday evenings at 6:00pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It’s a great way t … [Read more...]
#60 – Shasta Lake Boating
The first sight of Shasta Lake in the summer is awe-inspiring — the expansive sky-blue water encircled by tall green trees and majestic Mt. Shasta in the background. Renting a boat is one of the most rewarding ways to experience Shasta Lake. The extensive shoreline allows almost endless exploration of inlets, beaches, coves and other out-of-the-way places only accessible by b … [Read more...]
#66 – Shasta Lake Trails
With 365 miles of shoreline, Shasta Lake has a lot to offer hikers, bikers, equestrians and trail runners. Many of the trails are short spurs heading down to the water, carved out by anglers looking to access the best fishing spots, but there are plenty of loops and longer hikes as well. The Samwel Cave Nature Trail takes you on a 1-mile tour through an ancient landscape … [Read more...]
#64 – Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Area
The Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is located just 10 miles northwest of Redding and offers 200-miles of roads and trails, and over 52,000 acres of off-road-accessible wilderness. Elevation varies from 600 to 5,000 ft., and terrain varies from steep and challenging to rambling and leisurely with sprawling views of Mt. Shasta, Lake Shasta and the Trinity Alps. The … [Read more...]
#65 – Shasta Caverns
Imagine being in a cavern, light glistening off calcite crystals embedded in stone walls made of limestone and marble. Water crashes on rocks as it falls from the ceiling high above your head. The cavern tour begins with a cruise across beautiful Shasta Lake, followed by a ride in a comfortable tour bus offering the most scenic view you can get of the McCloud Arm of the lake. … [Read more...]