 Is it any wonder it's called a Wonderland?  Soothe your soul at McArthur-Burney Falls.  Enjoy simple pleasures in spectacular surroundings.  Explore a hands-on Railroad Heaven.  Ply the waters on the "Houseboat Capital of the World."
If you're looking to escape the crowds of California's better-known parks, head to the Shasta Cascade region. This year-round outdoor enthusiast's paradise is home to every kind of recreation on Mounts Shasta and Lassen, without the crowds and with no need for advance permits. Here, you’ll also find some of California's best fly-fishing, arts, music, museums, and other urban amenities. See the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association website  for more details about the area.
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Redding and Chico are the biggest cities in the Shasta Cascade
region, but both still have a small-town feel. Redding recently erected
the “second most famous bridge in California” in its Turtle Bay
Exploration Park. College-town Chico has art galleries, public sculpture
and murals in its historic downtown. You’ll also find galleries with
works by local artists (especially hand-blown glass), live music venues
and festivals in other communities in the area. |
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California has family-friendly fun for every member of your brood, young or old. From theme parks galore with the latest rides and roller coasters, to up-close encounters with animals and history alike, grab the relatives and hit the road for a groovy California getaway! |
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The Shasta Cascade region is a haven for folks who love the outdoors:
tall mountains, wide-open spaces and relatively few people. Mount Shasta
and Mount Lassen are the main fixtures on the skyline here. On their
peaks and in the surrounding forests and lakes, you can find just about
every kind of outdoor adventure. The area’s rivers are home to
California’s best fly-fishing. Lake Shasta has been dubbed “the
houseboat Mecca of the World.” |
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You’ll find gems among the small towns in this region, serving
all-American favorites including hearty breakfasts, blue-ribbon
barbecue, and old-time soda fountain fare. You’ll also find upscale
restaurants specializing in local produce and California wines. Of
particular note is Chico’s famous Sierra Nevada brewery. |
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When snow falls and water freezes in the Shasta Cascade region, it’s
time get outside! The area’s mountains, valleys, meadows and lakes
provide the terrain for downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross-country
and back-country skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice
fishing and sledding. |
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