Completed in 1909, the Western Pacific Railroad’s Feather River Route ran between Oakland, California and Salt Lake City, Utah. Because they were competing with the near-monopoly market force of the Southern Pacific Railroad, the engineers and operators of the Western Pacific were forced to be innovative and efficient. They became a driving force, propelling train technology i … [Read more...]
#101 – High Sierra Music Festival
Every 4th of July the town of Quincy, CA welcomes thousands of visitors for the four-day, family-friendly High Sierra Music Festival. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2016, the eclectic festival boasts an impressive line-up of national and international superstars in the jamband, bluegrass, folk and funk traditions. There are several camping areas on the festival grounds. If … [Read more...]
#59 – Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery
Located on Baum Lake near Cassel, the Crystal Lake Fish hatchery seeds 60 different waterways in Lassen, Shasta, Modoc, Siskiyou and Trinity counties. Its seven raceways can rear as many as 1.5 million rainbow, brown, eastern brook and Eagle Lake trout each year. More than just a great place to view fish, the adjacent Baum and Crystal Lakes offer great fishing, and the Pacific … [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 w … [Read more...]
#21 – Black Butte Lake
Picture this: enjoying a perfect day of fishing a warm-water lake for crappie, catfish and large and smallmouth bass with magnificent black volcanic buttes on all sides. Not into fishing? How about wake boarding, sailing or windsurfing? If you prefer on-shore activities, try the 13 miles of hiking, biking or running trails. In spring, fiddlenecks, California poppies, baby blue … [Read more...]
#25 – Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area
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...]
#87 – Lava Beds National Monument
Developed volcanic caves, history and culture are what you’ll find at the one of a kind Lava Beds National Monument. An enormous shield volcano has created a diverse landscape with over 700 lava tube caves, many of which have been improved for visitors and have easy to follow trails, ladders or staircases, and, in one case, lights. The Ranger Station offers guided tours through … [Read more...]