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Sacramento River Discovery
Red Bluff
Established in 1996, the Sacramento River Discovery Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose staff, volunteers and partners work together to provide natural resource based education, by working with businesses and local and regional environments in a collaborative endeavor.
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Shasta Lake
The BLM-managed Sacramento River Rail Trail is an 11-mile, non-motorized trail that was paved in 2010. It has little grade, with with elevations ranging from 577 to 808 feet.
Read moreSalt Creek Trail
Redding
Salt Creek Trail in Redding, Shasta County, is a scenic pathway that links the Westside Trail system to the Middle Creek Trail.
Read moreShasta Dam
Shasta Lake
Shasta Dam, at 602 feet high and two-thirds of a mile long, is the second-largest concrete dam in the United States (Grand Coulee in Washington is the largest; Hoover in Nevada is third) and forms the largest reservoir in California.
Read moreSugarloaf Creek Trail- Shasta
Redding
Located in Redding, Shasta County, the Sugarloaf Creek Trail at Shasta Lake offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their furry companions.
Read moreTurtle Bay East Trail
Redding
Located in Redding, Shasta County, the Turtle Bay East Trail offers a delightful outdoor experience for both hikers and their furry companions.
Read moreWeed Airport Rest Area I-5
Weed
If you're planning a road trip of any distance, look to California's Rest Areas when you need to take a break.
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Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is geographically situated at the juncture of the Klamath Mountain Range and the northern edge of the Central Valley, making it home to a diverse collection of animal and plant life.
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Choose Redding. Meet outside the meeting
This summer, choose Redding, where every gathering becomes a memory in the making. Set along the Sacramento River and framed by Northern California’s forests and lakes, Redding offers an unhurried place to connect. Here, the agenda is yours to…
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Top five off-the-beaten-path dog hikes in Shasta Cascade
Most Shasta Cascade hike lists start and end with Burney Falls, Whiskeytown Falls and Lake Siskiyou Trail. Fine hikes — but not the only ones. Here are five dog-friendly trails from our DogTrekker directory that don’t crowd the Google results…
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails in Shasta Cascade
California’s Shasta Cascade region — a rugged landscape of volcanic peaks, alpine lakes, and thundering waterfalls — might seem like territory reserved for the most agile hikers. But tucked among the towering pines and wild rivers, we’ve found a collection…
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Skip the beach: 4 dog-friendly lake getaways
California's lakes are filling up from winter rains and the foothills are electric green. If you and your dog want warm spring weather without sandy crowds, head inland. Four dog-friendly lake getaways — Folsom, Clear Lake, Shasta, and Bass Lake…
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Book your next play-cation in Redding
Surrounded by mountains with miles of pet-friendly hiking and biking trails, a river running through it and nine national and state parks at its doorstep, Redding is an outdoor paradise for dog-friendly vacations. Discover the best trails, lakes, parks and…
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New for you: DogTrekker’s ulti-mutt spring event guide
Spring brings a packed calendar of dog-friendly events across California, from fun runs and beach festivals to wine tastings and costume parades. Many raise funds for animal welfare organizations, so you and your pup can play while making a positive…
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