For those looking for a great Christmas outing, stop by Starbucks, Dutch Bros. or brew your own hot chocolate and pile the kids in the car!  There is a fantastic Christmas light display in the old downtown mall just outside the Village Schoolhouse and the new Shasta College Nursing facility.  It is a great time [...]

So last Friday night I bundled the kids up and loaded them into the red wagon for some good family fun.  We went to Palo Cedro for the annual winter celebration (our 2nd year in a row).  For those that celebrate Christmas it was a wonderful time for the kids to get a photo with [...]

Ranger Guided Activities

Unless otherwise noted, the ranger guided activities described below are offered during the summer months only at Whiskeytown. All Ranger Guided activity schedules and programs are subject to change. For current information and updates about activities please contact the Visitor Center at (530) 246-1225.
 

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Kayakers on Ranger Guided Tour.

Kayak Tours
Hop on a kayak built for two and [...]

If you are thinking of going hiking around Redding, try the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.  There are three main sections in the area, dividing the 24 established trails into three hikes - difficult, moderate and easy.  Some of the safety precautions to think about include the possibility of:

fees (daily passes are $5, weekly are $10 [...]

If you are looking for a fun place for a day trip, discover historic Old Shasta located about 6 miles West of Redding on the way to Whiskeytown Lake.  Old Shasta is a great place for the whole family to learn some history of Northern California.  The old town features a restored courthouse (now a [...]

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