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California Welcome Center
Anderson
Each of the California Welcome Centers scattered throughout the state are staffed with personal travel concierges.
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Collier Interpretive Center
Yreka
Collier Interpretive & Information Center (CIIC) serves as a vital "Port of Entry" for travelers exploring the Greater Northwest and California. Situated along the I-5 corridor, this center is a key stop connecting Canada, Washington, Oregon, California, and Mexico.
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Lake Shasta Caverns
Lakehead
Lake Shasta Caverns National Natural Landmark is a geologic adventure for your whole family. Take part in a robust and comprehensive tour to see the caverns and lake in their glory.
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Sundial Bridge
Redding
Redding's iconic Sundial Bridge has been drawing tourists off Interstate 5 since 2004 and generating millions of tourism dollars. Designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the stunning, 700-foot-long pedestrian span straddling the Sacramento River is an object of beauty and grace.
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Everitt Memorial Highway
Mount Shasta
It takes just half an hour to drive Everitt Memorial Highway, a two-lane, 14-mile scenic road up the southwest flank of Mount Shasta. Or then again, it can take all day.
Read moreFeather River Scenic Byway
Oroville
The length of this byway is about 60 miles. The canyon portion of this 130-mile scenic byway route travels east-west across Butte and Plumas Counties on State Highway 70, following the north fork of the Feather River.
Read moreFridays RV Retreat
McCloud
Friday's RV Retreat and Fly Fishing Ranch was built in 1983 by its founders Bob and Maylon Friday and is a family-run business.
Read moreLakeshore Inn & RV
Lakehead
Shasta Lake in Northern California offers matchless days of enjoying outdoor activities including boating, the best water skiing and wake boarding surface in the Western United States, renown fishing, house boating, picnicking, and hiking along the lake and through the expansive forest.
Read moreLakeshore Inn and RV
Lakehead
Lakeshore Inn and RV in Lakehead, Shasta County, offers a serene camping experience amidst a grove of tall pines and oak trees overlooking Shasta Lake. The campground provides unparalleled views and a range of amenities for guests' comfort and convenience.
Read moreMt. Lassen/Shingletown KOA
Shingletown
The magnificent natural landscaping of this KOA, located among cedars and pines at 3,900 feet, reflects the geography of the area.
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Mount Shasta City
The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway leads travelers to Mount Shasta City, a charming destination in Siskiyou County within the Shasta Cascade region. This picturesque city offers a range of dog-friendly attractions for visitors exploring the byway with their furry companions.
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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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