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ROAD TRIPS 2014-15 | VOLCANO COUNTRY SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE Redding Lassen Peak Travel from volcano country to the Pacific on this epic route to the state's wildest corners TOTAL DISTANCE: 1,021mi/1,641km START: SACRAMENTO GRIDLEY (58mi/93km; 1hr). See as many as a million ducks, snow geese, and other migratory waterfowl at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area (best viewing in fall and winter). 1 2 CHICO (30mi/48km; 32min). Follow trails deep into Upper Bidwell Park, with leafy canyons and cool swimming holes. Toast your discoveries at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s taproom, then take a brewery tour. RED BLUFF (42mi/68km; 48min). Sample world-class olive oils and more along the Tehama Trail, showcasing local foods and wines. Relax on the edge of the Sacramento River at Red Bluff River Park. 3 REDDING (32mi/51km; 30min). Rent bikes (try Shasta Glide 'n Ride) to follow the 11-mile Sacramento River Rail Trail. Learn about porcupines, hawks, and other native wildlife at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. 4 SHASTA LAKE (10mi/16km; 12min). Catch the catamaran to skim across the water, then tour the underground magic of Lake Shasta Caverns. Take a free guided tour of towering Shasta Dam. 5 LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK (54mi/87km; 58min). Follow Mill Creek Falls Trail to the 75ft/23m falls. Stay in snug cabins bordering peaceful Manzanita Lake. See bubbling mud pots in Bumpass Hell, or hike to spooky Terminal Geyser. 6 MOUNT SHASTA CITY (94mi/151km; 1hr36min). Indulge in flaky, fresh berry tarts at Mount Shasta Pastry. Get New Age-y in The Crystal Room (ask to see the remarkable crystal singing bowls). 7 8 8 visitcalifornia.com LAVA BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT (103mi/165km; 2hr). Discover this eerily remote parkland with underground lava tubes along Cave Loop Road (bring a flashlight or headlamp) or head to lighted Mushpot Cave. YREKA (109mi/176km; 2hr 11min). Have a java at Misty's Wet Yer Whistle Espresso. Browse handcrafted instruments, including Native American flutes, at New Traditions Dulcimers & Wood Crafts. 9 EUREKA (200mi/321km; 4hr 20min). In renovated Old Town, visit Humboldt Bay Tourism Center for local wine, oysters, quality crafts, and details on activities, including boat tours of wildlife-rich Humboldt Bay. 10 END: SACRAMENTO (289mi/465km; 4hr57min) Mark Your Calendar REDWOOD COAST JAZZ FESTIVAL National and local artists gather in Eureka to play Dixieland, zydeco, blues, and swing. Mar 27-29, 2015; redwoodjazz.org Local Resources CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTERS Anderson 1699 Hwy. 273; 530/365-1180 Yreka #2 Hwy. 96; 530/475-3814 Arcata 1635 Heindon Rd.; 707/822-3619 TUNE IN WITH SPOTIFY Get inspired with a song custom picked for this drive. SONG 2 visitcalifornia.com/playlist ROB BRODMAN; TAI POWER SEEF VOLCANOES TO THE SEA  http://www.redwoodjazz.org http://www.visitcalifornia.com/playlist http://www.visitcalifornia.com

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