Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 6) red Bluff / TehaMa cOunTrY W e s T e r n / r a n c h i n G h e r i Ta G e , e x T r e M e s P O r T s , a r T s & a n T i q u e s EVENTS Jan. 27-31 april 17-19 At the northern end of the great Sacramento Valley and just 90 minutes north of Sacramento lies a land of beautiful contrasts, Tehama Country. The strong western heritage will capture your heart and awaken your spirit. Some of the best western events in California occur in Red Bluff, including the Red Bluff Round-Up Rodeo, and the Annual 68th red Bluff Bull & Gelding sale, red Bluff. 4-day sale of bulls, geldings, Bull and Gelding Sale, the largest in the nation. These and other western events attract people from all over mules, herd dogs, 530-527-2045 the west. Although it certainly plays a key role in the identity of the area, the western lifestyle is not the only intriguing aspect of Red Bluff’s past and present. In a somewhat different aspect of the heritage of Tehama 88th annual red Bluff round-up, County, it was the home of the first and only president of the California Republic, William B. Ide. His red Bluff. 3-day rodeo & Parade. original adobe home has been fully restored and is now part of The William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Tickets, 530-527-1000 Park in Red Bluff. rodeo information, 530-527-8700 May Madness car show, corning, 530-824-5550 field to fork, red Bluff, 530-527-6220 Olive festival, corning concession booths, bucket fun run, and more, 530-824-5550 May 8-9 June 27 aug. 21-22 One of the area’s most dominate natural features, the Sacramento River provides an endless variety of outdoor recreation and is one of the largest salmon spawning rivers in the world. Its various tributaries furnish hundreds of miles of the best-in-the-west trout, steelhead and salmon fishing. From drag boat races on Lake Red Bluff to fishing and jet boat excursions on the Sacramento River, this is the perfect spot for boating enthusiasts. There are numerous public boat ramps along the lower Sacramento’s Lake Red Bluff for those looking for access to the river. Red Bluff, combining elements of the Victorian era and western heritage, provides numerous hotels, motels, and restaurants to cater to the traveler or vacationer. The old Victorian west lives on in Red Bluff with Victorian sept. 12-13 Junior round-up, red Bluff homes built from the 1860’s to the early 1900’s. Walk into a vanishing 530-510-9198 America at the Kelly-Griggs House Museum, and view elegant, renovated rooms where Victorian-garbed mannequins “live” among sept. 24-27 Tehama district fair, red Bluff authentic antique furnishings. The rich heritage of the area makes local art, carnival, special events, it one of Northern California’s most prominent destinations for & more, 530-527-6220 antiques and collectibles. Red Bluff is also considered the Sacramento River Kayaking gateway to the famous Lassen Volcanic National Park, Oct. 2-4 12th annual West one of the few active volcanoes on the United States coast Monster Truck mainland. Established as a national park on August 9, 1916, it encompasses 160 miles of spectacular volcanic exhibits and nationals, red Bluff. 530-527-5732 or the impressive Lassen Peak. 530-527-6220 Oct. 4 18th annual antique street fair, red Bluff. Over 100 antique dealers, food booths & more. 530-527-6220 Oct. 22-24 27th annual Western Open fiddle championships, red Bluff entertainment, & nightly concerts. 530-529-2787 Just south on Interstate 5 is the town of Corning, founded as an agricultural center back in the 1860’s and acknowledged as the center of Northern California’s internationally reknown olive industry. Other towns in the Sacramento River Valley include Los Molinos, Gerber, Tehama, Vina, Paskenta, and Flournoy. These small communities provide important local services to the agriculture of the fertile Sacramento River Valley. Manton, nestled in the foothills of Lassen Peak, offers excellent hunting and fishing as well as rich soil and cool climate which continually proves to create an area of production for first-rate apples, grapes, cattle, and timber. Tehama Country with its numerous lakes, streams, and outstanding recreational opportunities is the place to discover old fashioned hospitality. For further information contact Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association at 800-474-2782 or www.shastacascade.com or the Red Bluff-Tehama County Visitors Bureau at 530-527-6220, 800-655-6225 or www.redbluffchamberofcommerce.com. REDDING BURNEY RED BLUFF Hidden Treasures Lake Red Bluff, Red Bluff designated as a Watchable Wildlife area, the lake offers excellent recreational opportunities. 530-934-3316 Lassen Volcanic National Park The park encompasses 160 miles of spectacular volcanic exhibits & impressive lassen Peak. 530-595-4444 Sacramento River Discovery Center, Red Bluff featuring interactive displays and tours. 530-527-1196 South Shasta Model Railroad Show at the Humann Ranch in Gerber fully operational, 900 feet of track, 16 locomotives, and 100 cars. By appointment only. 530-385-1389 Manzanita Lake 6 | shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 Te h a m a C o u n t y w a s the home of the first and only President of the California Republic, William B. 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