Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 10) chesTer / laKe alManOr cOunTrY l u s h M e a d O W s , B r i l l i a n T fa l l c O l O r s & l a K e - V i e W G O l f EVENTS Jan-april feb. 14 Guided snowshoe hikes, chester 530-283-6345 Winterfest, chester snowmobile poker run. 530-258-2426 almanor art show, chester 800-350-4838 august 1-2 Hidden Treasures Lake Almanor, Chester Great lake for outdoor recreation and water sports. 530-258-2141 Chester Museum/Library, Chester 530-258-2742 Indian Valley Museum, Taylorsville local history exhibits and large display of rocks and minerals. 530-284-1046 The Chester/Lake Almanor Basin is known as one of Northern California’s recreational paradises. The City of Chester, adjacent to Lassen Volcanic National Park, offers a wide variety of some of the closest lodging available to the park. It makes a perfect choice for a relaxing vacation and cozy “home base” for park goers. The Warner Valley portion of the park, including Drakesbad Guest Ranch, is accessible from Chester, and offer the only overnight accommodations within the Park. This secluded resort offers a serene alpine meadow setting, with comfortable cabins & bungalows. The resorts of Lake Almanor offer the ideal setting for an oldfashioned summer family vacation. It is the largest and most popular lake in Plumas County and provides year-round fishing, several championship golf courses and, in the summer, various water sports activities. Indian Valley, located between Lake CHESTER Almanor and Quincy, was originally the home QUINCY of the mountain Maidu Indians. The valley is now dotted with ranches, old barns, and cattle lazily grazing in wide, lush meadows. For further information contact Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association at 800-474-2782 or www.shastacascade.com. Lake Almanor q uin c Y / f e aT he r r i V e r c Ou nTrY chaMPOinshiP GOlf cOurses, hisTOric BridGes & r u G G e d c a n Y O n Wa l l s Rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout filled streams, fresh pine forests, world class mountain golf resorts and brilliant star-filled skies are what define Quincy and Feather River Country. Located where the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges meet; the area boasts dozens of lakes, thousands of miles of april 11 Taste of Plumas, quincy. 530-283-3402 rivers and streams, and over a million acres of National Forest. Quincy offers beauty, solitude, clean air and July 18-19 Gold discovery days, Johnsville an unhurried pace within an abundance of recreation and relaxation available during all four seasons. As docents re-create gold miner & his the county seat, Quincy is also its commercial center. With various museums, shopping and a number family life in 1890’s. 530-836-2380 of motels, Quincy can be an excellent choice for centering your mountain vacation. The impressive four-story courthouse is the dominant and most recognized structure of the area. In the vicinity of aug. 13-16 Plumas-sierra county fair, quincy Quincy are beautiful Bucks Lake and La Porte. Bucks Lake is a very popular spot for fishing and Parade, livestock, entertainment. 530-283-6272 hunting as well as an excellent winter retreat for cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. La Porte also attracts visitors for camping, fishing, swimming, and winter sports activities. EVENTS Hidden Treasures Plumas County Museum, Quincy native american, mining, logging, railroad & agricultural history. art gallery, bookstore. 530-283-6320 Plumas Eureka State Park & Museum Johnsville. This indoor/outdoor complex includes mining relics and a restored stamp mill. 530-836-2380 Western Pacific Railroad Museum Portola. Train rides, photos, artifacts and gift shop. 530-832-4131 The Blairsden/Graeagle/Portola area has gained prominence in recent years as a planned residential center for vacationers and retirees. Eastern Plumas County has six pristine golf courses, several stables, and in nearby Portola, the worldrenowned Portola Railroad Museum. Also accessible are Lake Davis and Frenchman Reservoir, two popular trout fishing lakes. This rural mountain retreat offers a kind of peaceful relaxation and untouched natural beauty difficult to find in our modern, hurried world. Dozens of events, fascinating museums, recreation options and scenic drives offer plenty to do year-round. Whether you are looking for a quiet vacation, a spot to retire, or to experience a natural adventure, the Quincy/Feather River Country is your ideal destination. For further information contact Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association at 800-474-2782 or www.shastacascade.com. Golf – Suzi Brakken 10 | shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 http://www.shastacascade.com http://www.shastacascade.com
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