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Chester-Lake Almanor, CA
Lake Almanor Dr., Westwood, CA
800-350-4838 or 530-258-2426
chester-lakealmanor.com
lake almanor is one of the largest man-made lakes in california at 52 square miles. It offers fishing, boating, water-skiing, swimming, hiking, camping and picnicking. Campgrounds, boat launch facilities and private marinas are available. Lake almanor is a perfect base camp for exploring lassen volcanic national park and the Volcanic Lassen Scenic Byway. Call today for more information about our beautiful area.
Donner State Park
I-80 west of Reno
530-582-7892
This state park memorializes the famous
Donner Party Expedition of 1846. The museum is open all year except some holidays. Open daily from 9am-4pm.
Graeagle, CA
Hwy 395 north of Reno
graeagle.com
Graeagle is one of those rare places in the high Sierra where the great outdoors meets fine country charm and hospitality. Here you will find some of the finest 18-hole championship golf courses, horseback riding, camping, lakes and specialty shops.
Nevada City, CA
I-80 west of Reno
800-655-njoy
nevadacitychamber.com
Nevada City is part of California’s gold rush history dating back to the 1840’s. The downtown district has received high praise for the quality of its restaurants and is a registered national historic site, with some of the finest shopping and allows visitors to take an evening stroll illuminated by gaslight. Wine tasting, vineyard tours, lakes, rivers, noted mountain biking area. Listed in author Patricia Schultz’s New York Times bestseller, “1000 Places to See Before You Die.”
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Truckee, CA
I-80 west of Reno
530-587-2757
truckee.com
Just as many early pioneers followed the emigrant trail through Truckee, many visitors today make their way to the Truckee-Donner area. Truckee retains much of its charm, and the turn-of-the-century downtown area offers a glimpse into its colorful past. It offers unlimited recreational opportunities including golf, skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking. |
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Churchill County Museum & Archives
1050 S. Maine St., Fallon
775-423-3677
ccmuseum.org
Enjoy displays that represent the life of the earliest native american inhabitants to the farmers and ranchers that came to the newlands project and reminders of the hardships the pioneers faced. Mar-Nov, Mon-Sat
10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm; Dec-Feb,
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm.
Grimes Point Archaeological Site
Hwy 50, 12 miles east of Fallon
775-885-6000
blm.gov
This interpretive trail leads through boulders covered with petroglyphs and a hidden “bat cave.”
Hidden Cave
Hwy 50, 11 miles east of Fallon.
775-885-6000
anthro.amnh.org
Guides take visitors on a quarter-mile trail to an ancient storage site once used by local Native Americans.
Sand Mountain
Hwy 50, 26 miles east of Fallon
775-885-6000
fallontourism.com
About two miles long and one mile wide, sand mountain rises hundreds of feet from the valley. The sahara-like dune is popular for off-road enthusiasts, hikers and campers.
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
Pacific Flyway, 15 miles east of Fallon
775-428-6452
stillwater.fws.gov
These wetlands provide a temporary home in the desert to hundreds of species of migratory birds. |
