Nestled against the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range, Quincy, the Plumas County seat is tucked at the edge of the lush American Valley.
Redding, CA
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Redding has a long history of outdoor active living.
Whiskeytown Lake | Photo by Ron Lute / Licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
Activities
Redding is an outdoor paradise for all ages, and is home to miles of hiking and biking trails, a river, lakes, iconic mountains, and national and state parks nearby. In addition, there are many cultural and entertainment options, including:
- Amusement Parks
- Museums
- Shopping
- Ballet
Lorikeets in the Parrot Playhouse | Photo by Don DeBold / Licensed under CC BY 2.0
Explore Nearby
- Check out the boating, bicycling, fishing, or camping at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.
- Ski, snowboard, or sled Mount Shasta Ski Park.
- Visit Turtle Bay Exploration Park, a 300-acre gathering place featuring the Sundial Bridge, a museum, forestry & wildlife center, arboretum and botanical gardens.
- You can find one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Sierra Nevada just northeast of Redding in McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park.
- Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes.
Pinnacle (Sundial Bridge) | Photo by Ryan Crundwell / Licensed under CC BY 2.0
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