Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 35) Bidwell Mansion Historic State Park 525 The Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 530-895-6144 McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park 24898 State Highway 89, Burney, CA 96013 530-335-2777 N AT I O N A L PA R K S E R V I C E few travelers are familiar with the three park units located in the shasta cascade region, yet these sites contain nationally significant scenic and cultural resources, which are of comparable quality to the more famous parks in the national Park system. The natural areas offer fascinating variety-lush forests, past and current volcanic activity, fields of wildflowers, and natural and man-made lakes. They serve as precious habitat for wild creatures, bears, mountain lions, foxes, deer, eagles, owls and waterfowl. These parks offer both natural beauty and historical interest. even during the summer months, they are not heavily used, so you may explore them and learn their secrets at your leisure. • Home of Chico founder General John Bidwell and his wife Annie E.K. Bidwell • A beautiful, three story, 26 room Victorian House Museum • Once the headquarters of Rancho Chico, a famous 19th century agricultural enterprise • The park’s centerpiece is the 129-foot Burney Falls • Never changing water volume makes it unique among waterfalls • President Theodore Roosevelt once called it “the eighth wonder of the world” Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park 12105 River Rd., Chico, CA 95926 530-342-5185 Plumas Eureka State Park & Museum 310 Johnsville Road, Blairsden, CA 96130 530-836-2380 • The popular 243 acre park includes four distinct recreational sites • Bank or boat fish for salmon, steelhead and shad • Hike, view spectacular vistas, inner tube, or kayak • Features two lakes, maintained trails, a museum and historic gold stamp mill • Camping along Jamison Creek, fishing, nature study and hiking • Blacksmith demonstrations, mining lore and samples of homemade ice-cream Castle Crags State Park P.O. Box 80, Castella, CA 96017 530-235-2684 The World’s Largest P l u g D o m e Vo l c a n o i s Lassen Peak Lassen Volcanic National Park P.O. Box 100, Mineral, CA 96063 530-595-4444 Fax: 530-595-3262 www.nps.gov/lavo/ Shasta State Historic Park 15312 Hwy. 299 West, P. O. Box 2430, Shasta, CA 96087 530-243-8194 • The 4,350-acre park offers hiking, fishing and swimming • Features soaring spires of ancient granite • Two miles of the cool, quick-running Sacramento River • The Courthouse is restored to its 1861 appearance • Includes historical exhibits, and an unparalleled collection of historic California Artwork • A row of old, brick building ruins from the gold-rush era Clay Pit State Vehicular Recreation Area 400 Glen Dr., Oroville, CA 95966 530-538-2200 • Camp, fish, hike, view spectacular scenery, learn about nature, or simply relax • Volcanic wonders include vents, mudpots, boiling pools, volcanic peaks, and painted dunes • All four types of volcanoes in the world are found in the park Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park P.O. Drawer 1217, Weaverville, CA 96093 530-623-5284 • This recreation area is a 220-acre off-road vehicle area • Provides good beginner terrain for off-road enthusiasts • Offers motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, and dune buggy use area • The Joss House, a Chinese Taoist temple of worship • The oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California • On display are Chinese art objects, pictures, mining tools, and wrought iron weapons Lava Beds National Monument 1 Indian Well Headquarters, Tulelake, CA 96134 530-667-8113 Fax: 530-667-2737; www.nps.gov/labe/ Lake Oroville State Recreation Area & Visitors Center 917 Kelly Ridge Road, Oroville, CA 95916 530-538-2219 Fax:530-589-4938 • Cinder and spatter cones and miles of undulating, hardened flows • Mushpot Cave is the only cave in the park in which lights have been installed • Site of the only Indian War in which a general was killed in U.S. history WM. B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park 21659 Adobe Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080 530-529-8599 • Man-made lake formed by the nation’s tallest earth-filled dam • Camping, floating campsites, a horse camp, and boat-in camps • The Visitor Center has a museum, exhibits, and a store • William B. Ide was a leader of the short-lived California Bear Republic • A 5-acre quaint historic park with picnic area overlooking the Sacramento River • Features a one-room adobe house, woodshop, blacksmith shop and visitor center. Whiskeytown National Recreational Area P.O. Box 188, Whiskeytown, CA 96095 Park Headquarters: 530-242-3400 Fax: 530-246-5154 Visitors Center: 530-246-1225; www.nps.gov/whis/ Woodson Bridge State Rec. Area 25340 South Ave., Corning, CA 96021 530-839-2112 • Whiskeytown Lake offers camping, picnicking, and hosts free ranger guided kayak tours • Whiskeytown Falls, 1.7 mile trail length to view the 220’ high waterfall. • Other activities include fishing, gold panning, hiking, hunting, horseback riding and mtn. biking • Rich history from 1849 California Gold Rush and the Historic Camden House from 1852 • Over 70 miles of hiking and riding trails, with four beautiful waterfalls to visit • A beautiful 142-acre oak woodland park nestled along the Sacramento River • Includes a 328-acre preserve, a dense riparian forest which is home to Bald Eagles • Year-round camping, fishing, and hiking, boat launch, picnic grounds O T H E R PA R K S Petroglyph Point, located inside Lava Beds NM, has California’s largest collection of Native American rock art. Bidwell Mansion Bidwell Park-City of Chico Parks Dept. P.O. Box 3420, Chico, CA 95927; 530-896-7800 • One of the largest municipal parks in the United States, at 3,670 acres • Offers hiking, bicycling, picnicking, rollerblading and horseback riding • Swimming is located at the One-Mile Recreation Area at Sycamore Pool. shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 | 35 http://www.nps.gov/lavo/ http://www.nps.gov/labe/ http://www.nps.gov/whis/
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