Northern California: Things To Do And Places To See & Explore

The Shasta Cascade Region is your gateway to outdoor adventure. With towering mountains, pristine lakes and rivers, cascading waterfalls, seven National Forests, eight National and State Parks, and thousands of acres of wilderness, the recreational opportunities are endless. Travel along one of the region's Scenic Byways to experience the area's breathtaking scenery and discover historical points of interest. Make life-long memories with friends and family experiencing a variety of activities and attractions that you can only find throughout the Shasta Cascade Region. Spend a weekend relaxing on the lake houseboating, hiking a volcano, fly fishing in a world class river, along with a variety of other activities that are waiting to be experienced.

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Flag Falls

Oroville , CA 0

Flag Falls is often mistaken for Phantom Falls, due to their similar look. Enjoy the view from the cliff with a crumbling slope to the canyon floor where trees thrive from the water source. This waterfall is moderately accessible.

Butte County

Forest Lake Loop Snowshoeing Trail

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530-595-4444

This trail is best for more experienced snowshoers as the marked Nordic trail through dense forest can be extremely hard to follow at times. Forest Lake sees relatively few visitors in the summer as the shallow lake offers no swimming or fishing and has a rather healthy population of mosquitoes.

Tehama County

Fort Crook Museum

43030 Fort Crook Museum Avenue
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
530-336-5110

The story of the Indians and early settlers of this area are depicted by several rooms of antique furniture, a blacksmith’s shop, the old Fall River jail, early farm implements, old school house, log cabin and Indian artifacts.

Shasta County

Fort Jones Museum

11913 Main Street
Fort Jones, CA 96032
530-468-5568

Built with native rock, the museum houses a collection of Indian and Pioneer artifacts, including a rare ceremonial white deer skin, many Indian baskets, and the famous "rain rock".

Siskiyou County

Frazier Falls

Graeagle - Clio, CA 96103
1-800-326-2247

Located in the pristine Alpine wilderness of the Lakes Basin recreation area, this trail to the falls is a great picnic site with restrooms. An easy 1/2-mile hike is required. The falls are approximately 250-feet.

Plumas County

Gold Nugget Museum

502 Pearson Rd.
Paradise, CA 95969
530-872-8722

The museum depicts area history from Native American to 1950, and includes a replication of an old west mining town with a working blacksmith shop, gold panning sluices and souvenir shop.

Butte County

Granite Basin Snowmobile Trail

39696 Hwy. 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-238-0555

This trail is at lower elevations with southwest facing slopes. This often results in areas where the snow becomes scarce. Check on conditions before traveling this route.

Plumas County

Gravel Range Snowmobile Trail

39696 Hwy. 70
Quincy, CA 95971
530-238-0555

This route offers backcountry riding and a chance to get away from the crowd. The route begins off the Big Creek Trail 0.6 miles east of Bucks Summit/Four Trees intersection and ends at the junction of Grizzly Summit Trail.

Plumas County

Gray Butte Snowshoeing Trail

204 West Alma Street
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
530-926-4511

When you lack the time, stamina or techniques to achieve the awesome view from the summit of 14,179-foot Mt. Shasta, you can obtain a dramatic view of the peak itself from 8,108-foot Gray Butte.

Siskiyou County

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

3207 Rutherford Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-7505

9,100-acre wildlife refuge, one of the most intensively managed waterfowl marshlands in the United States. Excellent opportunities for hunting, fishing, photographing, and nature viewing. Educational programs, exhibits, self-guided nature trail and seasonal guided tours.

Butte County

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