Spectacular Shasta County is located in the northern portion of the California in the Cascade Mountains. As of 2000 the population was 163,256. The county seat is Redding. Shasta County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Parts of the county's territory were given to Siskiyou County in 1852, and to Tehama County in 1856.

The county was named after Mount Shasta; a name derived from the English equivalent for an Indian tribe that once lived in the area. The name of the tribe was spelled in various ways until the present version was used when the county was established. Originally Mt. Shasta was within the county, but it is now part of Siskiyou County, to the north. Its 14,179-foot peak is visible throughout most of Shasta County.

Full of rivers, forests, and parkland, Shasta County is home to the area's largest city, Redding. Located at the intersection of Highway 5 and the Sacramento River, Redding is the county seat and home to about 100,000 residents. Redding and the neighboring towns of Anderson and Red Bluff are popular locations from which to explore the remainder of the county, including Lake Shasta, Lassen Volcanic Park, and the mighty rivers in this county that offer myriad watersport opportunities.

Lake Shasta, about 12 miles north of the city, is considered the houseboat capital of the West. California's largest man-made lake is also a mecca for those who enjoy camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and water skiing. Nearby Shasta Caverns offers a look at the world underground. Most Shasta Caverns tours include a boat ride across Lake Shasta and a bus ride to the caverns, so guests can tour both the lake and the caves at the same time.

Whiskeytown Lake and the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area are located about 20 miles west of Redding and the area is a favorite spot for hikers and mountain bikers. With 36 miles of shoreline, the lake offers visitors the chance to boat, swim, or water ski. Families will also enjoy a number of ranger-led activities, including panning for gold!

Another fun Shasta County area to visit is Castle Crags State Park, located near Dunsmuir. About 30 miles north of Redding at the top of Shasta County, Castle Crags attracts visitors who come to admire the scenery, including the soaring peaks of granite that reach up to 6,000 feet above sea level. This wilderness area also includes 9 miles of well-maintained trails, camping facilities, and plenty of room for swimming in the Sacramento River.

For many, however, the true gem of Shasta County is Lassen Volcanic Park. Volcanic Lassen Peak hasn't erupted since 1914, but guests still enjoy traveling the park's main auto road to get a look at three sides of the volcano as well as lakes and a handful of interesting geothermal features. Hikers can take advantage of the 150 miles of trails located in Lassen Volcanic Park and might choose to camp at the mile-high campgrounds located there. Fishing is excellent on nearby expansive Eagle Lake, the second largest natural lake in California, known for its huge trout.

For more information on activities in and around Shasta County, California, visit:

• Shasta California Travel Guide
• Shasta County, CA
• View Shasta County, CA Area Jobs on Career Builder
• View Shasta County, CA Area Jobs on Yahoo HotJobs
• Shasta County, California on Wikipedia.com
• Shasta County, California on epodunk

For more information on activities in and around Rural Upstate California Region, including Shasta County, California, visit:

• Upstate California
• Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
• Lassen Volcanic National Park
• Shasta Dam and Lake Shasta Info
• Turtle Bay Exploration Park
• Mt. Shasta Ski Park
• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
• The State of California

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