Creeks and canyons...lakes and rivers...mountains and meadows of wildflowers...forests and waterfalls...museums and mansions welcome recreationists, sports enthusiasts, naturalists, history buffs and photographers. There is just no end to the beauty of the area's natural offerings and few places in the nation have the variety or quality of scenery and activities found here. Visitors and residents alike enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, water sports of all types and a chance to enjoy or photograph nature.    Less than an hour's drive from San Francisco California and the Golden Gate Bridge - a group of five unique bed and breakfast accommodations and cottages invites you to experience the natural beauty of the Point Reyes National Seashore. Point Reyes provides a convenient location for day visits to the nearby wine regions of Napa and Sonoma.

Over the last 30 years, the Napa Valley has become a favorite travel and event planning destination. Only an hour’s drive from San Francisco, this lush valley is bustling with over 250 wineries, a picturesque landscape, award-winning restaurants and elegant resorts. You’ll also find world-class shopping, prestigious golf courses, and a myriad of other recreational opportunities. Whatever your pleasure, you are sure to find a wealth of activities available in the Napa Valley.

From the lush Sacramento River and surrounding Sacramento Valley to the wooded foothills of where the Sierra and Cascade mountain ranges come together, Butte County is an area of great diversity. Butte County has such natural wonders as Feather Falls, the sixth highest waterfall in the United States, the Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge and borders the Sutter Buttes, the world's smallest mountain range.

Butte County is rich in early California history as it was one of the original 27 counties in California. Visit museums, parks or take in a play. Shopping is varied with antique stores, galleries and all types of boutiques as well as large, well-known stores. If you like bringing a little history into your home, you'll love exploring our antique shops. Or, savor the flavors of Butte County: Asian, Italian, Mexican or Continental --it's like dining anywhere in the world. Some portions of Butte County are covered by Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest.

Picturesque Shasta County, located at the northern end of California's Sacramento Valley, is known for its colorful history, abundant natural wonders and unlimited recreational opportunities.

Snow decorates the mountains in the winter, summer brings thousands to the lakes and mountains. Redding sits in the center of natural splendors! Massive Shasta Lake is to the north, Whiskeytown Lake is to the west, Mt. Shasta, Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Trinity Alps are nearby. Other attractions include Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, Castle Crags State Park, Pacific Crest Trail, Potem Falls, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, Hatchet Creek Falls and Montgomery Creek Falls, as well as a variety of streams, like Hat Creek and the Sacramento River.