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Maggie Hennessy
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Tunnels, trains, powerhouses, waterfalls and wildflowers are just a few of the sights to see on the Feather River Canyon Highway.
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Cascading waterfalls and wildflowers in the spring and brilliant colors in the fall highlight the canyon’s natural beauty. The area also showcases the marvels of power plant, railroad and highway engineering between the steep, rugged canyon walls that drop down to the North Fork Feather River. The historic Pulga and Tobin bridges — highway and railroad bridges that cross over each other — and three tunnels blasted through granite are among the most frequently photographed sites. Seven hydroelectric powerhouses make up the “Stairway of Power” along the river with excellent views of the process in action. Numerous hiking trails (including the Pacific Crest Trail) are accessed in the Canyon, while the river provides opportunities for gold panning, camping and springtime rafting and kayaking. Recreational flow releases ➸ Drive up to Carion the North Fork Feather bou Powerhouse and River increase the opportunihike the North Fork fishing trail. ties for whitewater enthusiasts on select weekends from ➸ Float or raft the May to October. There also Feather River from are numerous fishing holes Belden Beach to Chips Creek. along the creeks that intersect the river. ➸ Nature tour -The small communities of count up to 100 waterfalls, view fall Belden, Woody’s Hot colors or spring Springs, Twain, Pine Aire, wildflowers. Tobin and Caribou offer lodg➸ Photograph trains ing, camping, convenience along the many stores and places to eat. bridges and tunnels. Belden draws visitors with a series of music festivals and More Info: concerts staged on summer (530 283-0188 weekends.
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The Feather River Canyon, located along Highway 70 between Oroville and Quincy, is one of the most popular scenic driving routes in the state. It’s a major portion of the Feather River National Scenic Byway, which serves as the lowest elevation east-west passageway through the Sierra Nevada.