10 TOP Things to Do in Shasta Cascade (2026 Activity Guide)

Finding my inner peace and calm in the sound of the waterfall ✨✨

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Sunset @ Hirz Bay Cabin! Just magical

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My bucket list is to visit all 59 US National Parks. So far, we've visited over 30... here's one of them.

Lassen National Park is up there with the newest national park, Pinnacles, as most obscure in California. This park used to be a volcano that went off in the not-so-far past. Lassen boasts mountains, lakes, and thermal features. Go in the winter for less crowds and lots of #snow!

My first time visit to Burney Falls in Northern California and I was amazed that I had never heard about it before. What a beautiful waterfall and the walk along the river, from Middle Falls to Lower Falls is truly enjoyable.

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California State University-Chico

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of California State University-Chico, during your travels in Chico. Discover the bars in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park during your travels in Burney. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

You can browse the exhibits at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Redding. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

Sundial Bridge

Find out about the history of Redding when you take a trip to Sundial Bridge. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.

Lake Shasta Caverns

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Shasta Caverns during your travels in Lakehead. Wander the lakeside and forest in this relaxing area.

child playing with water in a dry fountain on the urban plaza

Waterworks Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Waterworks Park during your trip to Redding. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its charming coffeehouses.

Mill Creek featuring a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes

Emerald Lake

Hike the scenic trail connecting the larger Lake Helen to this charming basin, which is cold for much of the year and sometimes covered in ice.

The I-5 corridor in northern California can be pretty bleak in the summer months, but you can still find an oasis here and there. This one is west of Redding, maybe about a half-hour off the Interstate. Drive west on highway 299, past Whiskytown Lake and look for a sign for Crystal Creek. This multi-tiered waterfall surrounded in green is just the thing!
TRAVEL TIP: Have a long, overnight flight coming up? Check out the various travel pillows that let you lean forward and plant your face into them! I used one on my last trip to India, and was amazed at how well I slept!
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Whiskeytown Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Whiskeytown Lake during your travels in Shasta.

Castle Crags State Park

You can take time to visit Castle Crags State Park during your travels to Castella. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Areas of Shasta Cascade

Cascade

If you're spending some time in Cascade, Win-River Casino and Sacramento River are top sights worth seeing.

Aerial View Sacramento River Redding California Bully Choop Mountain

Downtown Redding

If you're spending some time in Downtown Redding, Sacramento River and Old City Hall Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Colorful predawn view of San Fernando Valley neighborhoods and the San Gabriel Mountains in the city of Los Angeles, California.

Hilltop

While Hilltop might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Riverfront Playhouse and Turtle Bay Exploration Park.

Sequoia Pool in Lower Bidwell Park.

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Downtown Chico

While Downtown Chico might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park and National Yo-Yo Museum.

Lakehead-Lakeshore

While visiting Lakehead-Lakeshore, you might make a stop by sights like Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity National Recreation Area and Shasta Lake.

Kutras

While Kutras isn't home to many top sights, Redding Civic Auditorium and Turtle Bay Exploration Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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