Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Burney Falls  The North State is filled with spectacular natural beauty. Whether you are adventurous and athletic or simply a lover of nature, a trip to the cool Caverns, a hike at Castle Crags, or lunch at the Sundial Bridge over looking the Sacramento River will be a day to remember.Take a day or two to enjoy some of the surrounding sights and you will be glad you did. If you are interested in an evening out be sure to schedule your visit to coincide with an event at the newly renovated Cascade Theater.  Check out the links to find the experience which best suits your group and don't forget to plan a meal at one of the restaurants featured below. Shasta-Trinity National Forest Mount Shasta Ski Park  Lake Shasta Caverns Castle Crags State Park Cascade Theater    Prepare to experience some of the best fishing in California. Shasta Lake, the Sacramento River and the streams and smaller lakes in the area offer a variety that will be sure to please.  Here are some links that will add to your knowledge of the area and give you something to look forward to. Shasta Cascade Fishing Report Shasta Tackle Co  The Fly Shop Jack Trout's  The Fish Sniffer Mt Shasta Resort Lake Redding Golf   If golf is your game you will be centrally located for your choice of beautiful courses.  Check the links to the links. Gold Hills Golf  Club Anderson Tucker Oaks Golf  Riverview Golf & Country Club Lake Shastina Golf Course If the cook needs a night off you have plenty of great choices from casual to fine dining. There are many options within a 30 minute drive north or south through some of the most beautiful scenery you will find. Some of my personal favorites include Cafe Maddelena, La Gondola, Pio Loco and Girondas. Many are available on line and some are listed below. Cafe Maddelena Pio Loco Gironda's  Basshole Bar & Grill Jack's Grill Nello's Maritime A few more selections in the area which are tried and true. Most of these are locally owned, if you want something familiar there are plenty of comfortable places in Redding. Fat Daddy' Bar-B-Que    942 Hartnell Ave Redding               221-6270 La Gondola                       630 N Market St Redding               244-6321 Nannette' s                       1777 Market St Redding                  241-4068 Sailing Boat Chinese       2772 Churn Creek Rd Redding     222-6868 Sengthong's Thai             5885 Dunsmuir Ave Dunsmuir       235-4770 Bergie's                           19673 Lakeshore Dr Lakehead      238-9925 Cheesecakes Unltd        1080 E Cypress Ave Redding        224-1775 Chu's Too                       1135 Pine St Redding                      244-2987 Fuji                                  1545 Placer St Redding                   243-8366