There’s a new challenge waiting for you this summer in
Redding, located in the heart of Northern California.
With more than 225 miles of trails, two pristine lakes per-
fect for any water activity, rivers ideal for fishing, and sur-
rounded by national and state parks, Redding serves as
a hub for adventure.
It’s easy to spend a weekend exploring on land or tear-
ing it up on the water at Whiskeytown National Recre-
ation Area. Bike around the lake, hike to any of four
waterfalls reaching 220 feet tall, catch the wind in a sail-
boat on the always-full Whiskeytown Lake, or jump on a
kayak or standup paddleboard and glide across the crys-
tal clear water. It won’t take long to understand why TIME
Magazine labeled Redding as the “unofficial capital of
kayaking.”
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The fun in the sun continues at Shasta
Lake. Tie the waterski, wakeboard or tube
to your boat and cruise across the invit-
ing water for an all-day escapade .
Or, cast a line out over the Sacramento River as one of
several spots that make Redding a top notch fishing des-
tination. After a day on the trout-filled river, you’ll agree
with Forbes, which named Redding a “Top 10 Fishing
Town in North America.”
For the land adventurers, you won’t run out of places to
hike, bike, walk, run or ride on our extensive trails, which
the San Francisco Chronicle called the “gem of the U.S.
trail system.” The famous Sacramento River National
Recreation Trail stretches 17.4 miles from Shasta Dam to
the Sundial Bridge, a Redding landmark. Whether you’re
looking for easier paved paths or dirt trails for the daring
enthusiasts, Redding’s outdoor paradise is asking to be
conquered.
It’s time to sunscreen up, load up the family and gear, and
head to Redding – where fun meets adventure.