Mineral & Mining Museum since 1967 Gaumer's carries a great selection of fine gold and silver jewelry, original hand-crafted jewelry, semiprecious and precious stones, lapidary equipment and jewelry-making supplies. The giftware portion of the business offers books, coasters, vases, unique decorative items and beautiful hand-crafted jewelry boxes. Where: 78 Belle … [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...]
#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...]
#20 – “Olive City” Corning
The small town of Corning is also known as “Olive City” due to its many highly acclaimed olive oil producers, olive harvesters, packagers and great gift shops that host tasting bars full of olives, olives and more olives. Olive oil connoisseurs will be delighted by the variety and innovations of the many companies, some award-winning for their personal styles. With hundreds of f … [Read more...]