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Tour 3 - Volcanoes and Lakes in the Shasta Cascade: Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park dominate the landscape on this tour of Redding, Red Bluff, Chester, Lake Almanor and Westwood. Victorian homes, shopping, hiking, winter sports, and more.
Tour 4 - Architecture, Quaint Towns and Scenic Byways: Travel two scenic byways on sightseeing adventure from Chico to Plumas County. Tours of Bidwell Mansion and Nakoma Resort (by Frank Lloyd Wright), a covered bridge, trains, museums, hikes, lakes, and shopping.
Tour 5 - Seasonal Pleasures and Small Town Treasures: The Northern Sierra village of Graeagle is the base for trips to Bucks Lake, Quincy, Western Pacific Railroad Museum, PlumasEureka State Park, and a cattle ranch. Plus birding, fall foliage, walking tours, shopping.
Tour 6 - Historic Mountain Towns in the Northern Sierra: Discover off-the-beaten path Sierra getaways linked with Gold Rush legacy: Downieville, Graeagle, Quincy and Portola. Walking tours, museums, birding, Plumas-Eureka State Park, train attractions, Nakoma Resort (by Frank Lloyd Wright.) Tour 7 - Wonders of the Railroad World: A rail fan’s dream come true along Hwy. 70 from Oroville to Reno Junction. See unique bridges and tunnels, the Keddie Wye, William’s Loop, and drive a locomotive at Portola’s Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Tour 8 - Antiquing and Bargain Hunting: A sightseeing tour and shopping spree at antique, thrift and consignment stores in quaint Northern Sierra towns. Find treasures in Portola, Quincy, Greenville, Chester and Graeagle, with time out for great meals. Tour 9 - Birding and Wildlife Viewing: Spot an amazing variety of species in pristine Northern Sierra habitat, including Gray Lodge, Indian Valley, Antelope Lake, Feather River Canyon, Lake Davis and the renowned Sierra Valley (Important Bird Area.)
TOUR ITINERARIES
Plumas County offers 16 regional tour itineraries geared for sightseeing groups, special interests, or even individual travelers. These self-guided itineraries are based on travel during the months of October through May, when rooms and restaurants are more readily available. The 3-day trip itineraries, available online at www.plumascounty.org, are designed to assist tour/travel trade professionals, school groups, clubs, or anyone who’s seeking help in making special-interest or off-season travel plans. Itineraries can be taken in any direction, with alternate entrance and exit points, and several choices of accommodations and restaurants. Below are brief descriptions of the tours, which can be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat. For more information on any of these tours, or for help for a specialized group itinerary, please contact the local visitor centers listed on page 10. Tour 1 - Fall in Love with Plumas County: View spectacular fall foliage in the Northern Sierra (Sept-Oct). Includes Feather River Canyon, Quincy, Lake Almanor, Indian Valley, Graeagle, Portola. Plus museums, walking tours, shopping, fine dining and more. Tour 2 - Gold Rush and the Great Outdoors: Explore Oroville’s historic gold mining attractions, then head for the tiny hamlet of La Porte for hiking, skiing or snowmobiling. Includes museums, Lake Oroville, Feather Falls.
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Looking for a road trip tour idea for your antique car club, railroading club, motorcyle group, history lovers, snowmobile club, school, photography group, or a perhaps a corporate retreat? Plumas County has a tour available for you. Tour 10 - Winter Fun on Foot in Plumas County: An invigorating tour of snow-covered forests on skis and snowshoes! Choose from groomed or backcountry trails and accommodations near Graeagle, Bucks Lake, or Lassen Volcanic National Park, with equipment rental available. Tour 11 - Snowmobiling in Plumas County: Check out spectacular winter beauty in one of California’s finest snowmobile destinations. Ride miles of mountain trail in ChesterLake Almanor, Bucks Lake, La Porte or Graeagle, relax in cozy accommodations. Tour 12 - Historic Plumas County: Explore the past in Northern Sierra small towns, from Maidu Indians and explorer James Beckwourth, to gold mining, railroading and timber. Follow historic auto routes and walking tours, visit unique museums and sites. Tour 13 - Timber: History, Harvesting and Future: Learn about role of timber harvesting in Sierra-Nevada communities on visits to lumber mills, museums and Quincy Library Group fuels reduction projects. Includes Graeagle, Quincy, Chester and Westwood. Tour 14 - Diversity in Northeastern California’s Past: The Northern Sierra’s multicultural heritage is celebrated on this Quincy and Oroville-based tour that highlights the Mountain Maidu and Yahi Indians, African-American explorer James Beckwourth, Chinese laborers, and Swiss-Italian dairy farmers.
Tour 15 - Auto and Motorcycle Clubs: Scenic touring Along Roads Less Traveled: Drive quiet rural byways and backcountry roads with breathtaking mountain vistas and charming small towns in the Northern Sierra near Quincy. Choose from several auto tours off of California Routes 70 and 89. Tour 16 - Corporate Retreats: Re-energize your staff on a mountain retreat featuring Plumas County’s four seasons of recreation and scenic beauty. Combine business with golf, snow sports, fly-fishing and more. Cabin-style conference facilities.
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