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Attractions Turtle Bay Exploration Park Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a 300-acre campus along the Sacramento River with educational and entertaining activities and experiences that interpret the relationship between humans and nature. The Park tells the story of the region and its people through a museum that includes an underground aquarium, Native American history and exhibits, interactive experiments, and rotating art exhibits; wildlife exhibits; “Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp”; California’s largest North American butterfly house (seasonally); an amphitheater; and, across the Sacramento River on the north campus, the McConnell Arboretum & Gardens, featuring 20 acres of mediterranean climate display gardens, a children’s garden, a medicinal garden, and two beautiful and unique water features. The park is also home to the Turtle Bay Cafe, which has captivating views of the Sundial Bridge and the Sacramento River. March through October Monday - Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm November - February, Closed Tuesday 840 Auditorium Drive 530-243-8850 / 800-887-8532 www.turtlebay.org From North & South: I-5 to Central Redding Exit 678/Hwy 44-Eureka (678B from the north). One mile west to Exit 1/Auditorium Drive. Right at top of off-ramp and right to the Turtle Bay parking lot. From West: Hwy 299W to downtown Redding. Right on Market Street. Two blocks, and left on Tehama (turns into Hwy 44). Half-a-mile to Exit 1/Auditorium Drive. Right at top of off-ramp, right again to cross overpass. Proceed through light, enter complex and stay right. (GPS: 40 35.122 x -122 22.505) Castle Crags State Park Named for the 225 million-year-old, 6,000-foot tall glacier-polished crags, this beautiful state park offers swimming and fishing in the Sacramento River, hiking in the back country, and a great view of Mt. Shasta. There are 76 developed campsites and 6 environmental campsites. RV camping up to 27’ is available. The 4,350-acre park features 28 miles of hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile access trail to Castle Crags wilderness, part of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Pacific Crest Trail also passes through the park. Information: 530-235-2684 Reservations: 800-444-7275 www.parks.ca.gov On I-5, approximately 35 miles north of Redding to Castle Crags/Castella exit. (GPS: 41 11.112 x -122 20.562) http://www.koolaprilnites.com http://www.reddingrodeo.com http://www.vivadowntown.org http://www.bigbikeweekend.com http://www.shastablues.com http://www.turtlebay.org http://www.visitredding.com

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Redding Californina - Adventure Guide 2008 Contents Art in Public Places Fun in the Sun Special Features History and Culture Map of Redding Adult Gaming Fishing Golfing Theatres Kayaking/Rafting/Lake and River Cruises Scenic Drives/Back Country Roads Shopping Lodging Bed and Breakfasts RV Parks Annual Events Contact Info

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