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California’s northeast corner—sometimes referred to as "Upstate California"—is an outdoor-lover’s paradise, with scenic volcanoes, hushed forests, and trout-filled rivers. Expect to find houseboats bobbing on cool lakes, countless campgrounds, and miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking. The region is also home to welcoming communities, from its two largest cities, Chico and Redding, to small mountain town like McCloud, on the southern slope of Mt. Shasta, and Hayfork, nestled in the Klamath Mountains. Cast a line for world-class trout on the Upper Sacramento River, make Redding your base camp, and set out to explore essential destinations like Lassen Volcanic National Park and majestic Mt. Shasta.

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  • Butte County

    Butte County

    Discover the many sides of Northern California’s surprising Butte County

  • Taste Tehama County

    Taste Tehama County

    Sample the agricultural bounty in America's olive capital and surrounding foothills

  • Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries

    Shasta Cascade's Craft Breweries

    Hoist a mug to the Californian brewers who redefined the art of ale

  • Drakesbad Guest Ranch

    Drakesbad Guest Ranch

    Dine, swim, and stay overnight at a historic ranch

  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

    Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

    A game-changing California IPA put this trendsetting Chico producer on the map

  • Farm Tours & Drives

    Farm Tours & Drives

    Go behind the scenes to see agriculture in action and taste California’s bounty at the source

  • Great U-Pick Farms in California

    Great U-Pick Farms in California

    Enjoy the best of California’s berries, apples, mandarin oranges, and more at these local farms

  • 12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals

    12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals

    California agriculture, fun celebrations

  • 8 Tips for Cycling in California

    8 Tips for Cycling in California

    Want to see the Golden State by bike? Use these tips to make the most of your ride

  • Railroad Park Resort

    Railroad Park Resort

    In UpState California, let your little engineers sleep in a real caboose

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