Picturesque Lake Shastina

About 5 miles past the historic logging town of Weed on state highway 97 a road, Big Springs, breaks off to the left. It winds down into a beautiful high desert valley which contains man-made, yet quite picturesque, Lake Shastina. The lake consists of 2 areas, the open public area and the privately owned main area. The private section is available to local home owners, the 18 hole Lake Shastina Golf Resort guests and friends and family of the above. There are also a number of delightful bed and breakfasts and condo rentals.

And when you go to the lake you will enjoy several of Nature's perks, such as the magnificent Mt. Shasta itself and a wide variety of beautiful and curious wildlife.

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Sequoia Park Zoo, Eureka, California

Here is the daddy Red Panda sleepily checking out what yummy numnums the nice caretakers have brought him today.

Otto, like all of his brethren, just loves to play and show off. Here he is letting us know how awesome he is at making bubbles.

The Sequoia Park Zoo, located right on the coast of northern California in the beautiful and historic city of Eureka, is a true hidden gem. It is one of the smallest certified zoos in the country, thus giving it an intimate feel, absent at many larger zoos. The regular daily feedings, spread out over the afternoon, are the highlights. Otters, monkeys, flamingos, emus, bush dogs, and the stars of the establishment, a joyous family of Red Pandas, along with many others, delight daily. The price of admission is insanely low...the perfect place to explore with the entire family.

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