Things to do in Anderson
Bureau of Land Management Sacramento River
Sheer canyon walls, gentle river terraces, lush riparian vegetation and rolling oak woodlands are trademarks within this region. This river stretch is popular for bird watching, hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking.
Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Calaveras became a State Park in 1931 to preserve the North Grove of giant sequoias. This grove includes the "Discovery Tree", the first Sierra redwood noted by Augustus T. Dowd in 1852. This area has been a major tourist attraction ever since, and is considered the longest continuously operated tourist facility in California Call 209-795-2334 for more information.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
All four types of volcanoes in the world are found in the park. Over 150 miles of trails and a culturally significant scenic highway give access to volcanic wonders like steam vents, mudpots, boiling pools, volcanic peaks and painted dunes.
Shasta State Historic Park
Six miles west of Redding a row of old, half-ruined, brick buildings remind passing motorists that Shasta City, the lusty "Queen City" of California’s northern mining district, once stood on this site. These ruins and some of the nearby roads, cottages, and cemeteries are all silent but eloquent vestiges of the intense activity that was centered here during the California gold rush.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Water based activities are the primary interest of most Whiskeytown visitors including - kayaking, swimming, sailing, waterskiing, scuba diving and fishing. In addition it offers hiking, biking and horseback riding.