Whiskeytown Lake

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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The water is dreamy and there is very little traffic on the lake or the road right behind me. I just unpacked my fold up chair and I was ready

A year after Whiskeytown, California was torched in the Carr Fire in July of 2018, the skeletal remains of trees still line the hills and valleys all the way to the lake’s edge.

The area is hazy today as smoke from a fire in southern Oregon drifts down into Northern California.

If you go along the bridge just beyond Paige road park on the right

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Beautiful October day at Whiskeytown, just a short drive from Redding.

Brandy Creek Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brandy Creek Beach during your trip to Shasta?

Sacramento Rail Trail

You can take time to visit Sacramento Rail Trail during your travels to Redding. Check out the charming coffeehouses or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

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.

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.

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.

Shasta Dam

You can learn about the history of Redding with a stop at Shasta Dam. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

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