Attractions

Imagine a reason for every season! The Shasta Cascade region offers exceptional outdoor adventure activities year-round.

Spring brings a colorful show of wildflowers throughout the region – spectacular colors abound! Come and experience the vivid display in all areas of the Shasta Cascade. Spring also brings some of the best river rafting in the state; try an exciting rafting trip on one of Northern California’s many wild and scenic rivers, with skill levels ranging from leisurely float trips to Class 5 excitement, we have the best! Imagine you and your friends with oars in hand, about to take another Class 3 rapid, your guide providing expert steering directions, while cool clean waters splash against you as you glide through some of California’s most spectacular scenery.

Summer offers the best of hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, houseboating, swimming, fishing, and much more. Consider the excitement of being on the open range, searching for wild horses as you sit high in the saddle in the shadow of Lassen Peak. If you love kayaking- or if you’re a newcomer- try the free kayak tours offered by the National Park Service at Whiskeytown Lake.

Fall boasts spectacular colors, so you don’t have to travel to the east coast to see autumn’s beautiful splendor. Meadows are with splashed with vivid colors that dazzle year after year in the crisp, cool, mountain air. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, or just want a great getaway - fall for the Shasta Cascade Region!

Winter brings a white wonderland to the Northstate. Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, iceskating at one of California’s few outdoor rinks, sledding, snowshoeing in Lassen Volcanic National Park, and dog sled races... there’s never a dull moment in the Shasta Cascade Region! If that’s not enough, sign up to be part of a group making a two day ascent on Mt. Shasta, or take in a day of skiing or snowboarding at the Mt. Shasta Ski Park.