If you're visiting Lake Shasta or the Shasta-Trinity national Forest in California, then you're in for a treat. Shasta Lake offers a wide variety of mountain sporting, water sports and outdoor activities. read more
Nestled in the heart of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, pristine Shasta Lake has something to offer everyone. Named after the tribe that traditionally inhabited the region, the Shasta Dam blocks the Sacramento River 10 miles north of the city of Redding, creating a multibranched lake that is the largest reservoir in California. Anglers, hikers, canoers a… read more
A small town in the Shasta Cascade of the Northern Sierra Mountains, 40 miles from Redding, Calif., Castella offers hiking, fishing, skiing, boating and rock climbing. Visitors can picnic along the Sacramento River and explore Castle Crags State Park with its 28 miles of hiking trails, one of which has an access trail to the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. read more
Shasta is a recreational paradise, and the best way to experience it is an affordable campsite for the night. There are many locations to choose from, including National Forest campgrounds and private properties. read more
Shasta Lake in northern California is part of the Shasta Trinity National Forest. The lake has more than 300 miles of shoreline, making for plenty of opportunities to kayak-tour, canoe, fish, swim and sail. Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, mountaineering and backpacking are possible throughout the region on U.S. Forest Service land. Numerous back- and… read more
Camping in and exploring the Redwood forests of California provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The region is vast and includes the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and parts of the Sierra Mountains and extends into the Se… read more
Aptly nicknamed "The Golden State," California is home to many of the world's most renowned natural wonders and biggest tourist attractions. It is the third largest state by area. California's geography extends from the Pacific Ocean t… read more
Pepperwood is a small community in the northwest of the state, about 30 miles from the Pacific Coast. Whether you travel the short drive to the coast or head east into Shasta-Trinity National Forest, there are plenty of options for hik… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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