Redding California

Redding, the center of the Shasta Cascade Region, is the largest city north of California’s capital city of Sacramento, and just a short three-hour drive north of San Francisco. The region covers eight counties that comprise 25 percent of California’s landmass and 2 percent of California’s population. Look at this area as being the size of Austria, but with 7 percent of Austria’s population, meaning this is an unspoiled canvas for outdoor recreation. Think crystal-clear lakes and rivers with breathtaking views and mountains bursting with trails; all of it is waiting for you to explore. The area also has five nationally designated parks, landmarks or monuments, and nine state parks, all without the congestion of other California locations.