California’s largest city north of Sacramento, Redding is a recreational hub boasting everything from world-class fishing on the renowned Sacramento River to the educational Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The internationally-renowned Sundial Bridge stretches over the Sacramento River as part of Redding’s 36-mile network of trails.
Shasta Lake, the largest lake in California, holds the title of “Houseboat Capitol of the World”. The lake was formed by Shasta Dam, the tallest center overflow dam in the world. Lake Shasta Caverns, dated at least 200 million years, are made entirely of limestone and feature every type of possible formation, including stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, columns and flowstone.
Off Highway 44E is the northern entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Just north of the park are the Subway Cave Lava Tubes, an underground, easily-explored volcanic phenomenon.
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Enjoy a cruise across Shasta Lake, a bus ride to the cave entrance, and an informational tour of what some geologists consider one of the most beautiful limestone caves in the USA!
Shasta Lake is the largest recreational reservoir in California. The lake is considered the “Houseboat Capital of the World” offering basic campers on pontoons, to floating luxury condominiums. Dam tours are free, available daily.
Located in Redding, the Sundial Bridge is one of California's most unusual icons. This 720-foot long translucent glass pedestrian bridge spans the Sacramento River and is the trailhead for Redding's extensive Sacramento River National Recreation Trail.
Castle Crags State Park's awe-inspiring granite towers and spires were formed 200 million years ago by volcanic activity. While Crags Trail is a steep hike, perseverance is rewarded with breathtaking views of the crags and Mt. Shasta.
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