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The City of Gold

CSUC & The Bidwell Legacy
Paradise, All Its Name Implies
A Small Town that Loves Company
The Foothills & Wineries
Lake
Oroville
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OROVILLE
Palermo
Berry
Creek Feather Falls
Forbestown
Innovation You Can Trust.
The most advanced robotic surgery center is now open at Oroville Hospital.
Now, youre just a short drive from personal care you can trust. Minimally invasive surgery using the latest
da Vinci Si System is now available for residents north of Sacramento at the regions only Robotic Surgery
Center at Oroville Hospital.
The most advanced technology available provides an alternative to traditional open surgery and conventional
laparoscopy, putting a surgeons hands at the controls of a state-of-the-art robotic platform. The newest
da Vinci Si may provide even faster recovery, less pain and scarring,
and a shorter hospital stay.
The Oroville Hospital Robotic Surgery Center, caring staff, a
healing environment and powerful technology. All so you can get
back to living your life.

www.OrovilleHospital.com/Robotics
Butte County
Rich in Treasures
From Sly Creek on the far eastern edge to
the waters of the Sacramento River on the
western; from Humbolt Peak in the north to
the shadows of the Sutter Buttes to the south,
Butte County is blessed with a wide diversity
of terrain.
Lakes & rivers, creeks & canyons, mountains
& meadows, wild forests & waterfallstheres
no end to the natural beauty. Visitors and
residents alike enjoy hiking, bicycling, fishing,
hunting, water sports of all types, and a chance
to just enjoy or photograph nature here.
But thats just the beginning. History buffs
enjoy our many pioneer museums and beautiful
historic homes, as well as the Chinese artifacts
found at three area museums.
We hope youll enjoy discovering Butte
Countys treasures, and think youll find, as we
have, that the areas most valuable assets are
the many warm-hearted folks youll meet along
the way.
Table of Contents
Oroville................. 6-27 Chico................... 38-73

Discover Lake Oroville & its
Visitors Center, Californias 1st
Suspension Bridge, the USAs
Tallest Earthen Dam, an 1863
Chinese Temple, a 41-mile Bike
Trail, Wineries & Wildlife areas.
Event Calendars 4-5, 20, 25, 40,

44, 46
Tour Bidwell Mansion State

Historic Park, California State
University, One of the U.S.A.s
Largest City Parks, the National
Yo Yo Museum, internationally
known art glass studios and
microbreweries all in the nations Top-Rated Bike Town.
The Foothills....... 28-31 Gridley Area...... 82-86

Explore Feather Falls, a Scenic
Byway, Bald Rock & more.
See Sutter Buttes, Gray Lodge

Wildlife Area, and tree-shaded
Butte County Fairgrounds.
N. Valleys Wineries...32-37 Maps

Taste the areas fine wines.
Paradise............. 74-81
All its name implies plus
the Gold Nugget Museum and
the Little Grand Canyon.
Performing & Fine Arts

Oroville State Theater....... 12, 17
Birdcage Theatre..................... 23
Performing Arts in Chico... 43 & 46
Chico Art & Galleries.........62-65
Paradise Art Scene.................. 76
Paradise Performing Arts Center
& Theatre on the Ridge........... 79
A TRADITION
OF EXCELLENCE
YESTERDAY - TODAY - TOMORROW
B-Line....................................2-3
Orovilles Greenline Tour.......... 6
North Valley Wineries........32-33
Antique Shops.................. 54, 78
Chico Art Benches.................. 66
Gridley, Oroville, Paradise...... 87
Chico & Bidwell Park............. 88
Quick Resources........ 86
101 Things To Do In Butte County is published by
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the bus. The driver will only
allow you to board in a location
that is safe. To get off the bus
in a flag stop area, advise the
driver well in advance so they
can choose a safe location to
stop. Refer to the schedule
for exact flag stop locations.
Refer to page 3 for more detail
on how to use flag stops.
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including complete time
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call or visit www.
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bus stops on both sides of Forest
Ave at Baney and Parkway Village.
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What to do ...
Chico Area
When ...
Oct. 10 - Bonnie Raitt Vocalist &

Guitar, 7:30 p.m., Laxson 898-6333
Aug. 31-Sept. 28 - Playing with
Oct. 11 - ChiVAAs 2nd Fri. ARTabout,
Paints Sally Dimas Gallery. 345-3063
5-8 p.m. Uptown. 487-4553, chivaa.org
Sept. 5 - Peter RowanBluegrass, 7:30
Oct. 12 - Harvest Sidewalk Sale, Downp.m. Laxson, 898-6333
town. Call 345-6500
Sept. 7 - Chico Palio 10 a.m., 1-Mile &
Oct. 12 - Forest Ranch Fall Festival &
Sycamore Field. Call 228-2860
Holiday Bazaar, 10-4 p.m. 566-1099
Sept. 7-22 - Play On 7:30 p.m., Chico
Oct. 12-13 - Sierra Oro Farm Trails
Theater Co. 894-3282
Passport Weekend. Call 891-5556
Sept. 8 - A Taste of Chico Noon-4 p.m.
Downtown. Great Food. Call 345-6500 Oct. 12-27 - AutumnFest Patrick
Ranch Museum. Info, 342-4359
Sept. 8 - Chico Concours DElegance
10 -4 @Butte Creek Country Club. 762- Oct. 15 - SFJAZZ Collective, 7:30 p.m.,
Laxson. 898-6333
0067 or www.chicoconcours.com
Oct.
17-18 - STOMPTheatrical PerSept. 13 - ChiVAAs 2nd Fri. ARTabout,
cussion,
7:30 p.m., Laxson, 898-6333
5-8 p.m. SOPO. 487-4553
Oct.
19-20
& 26-27 - Artists Open StuSept. 13 - Jake ShimabukuroUkulele,
dio
Tours.
Info,
895-8726, 345-3063
7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333
Oct.
19-Nov.
10
- Young Frankenstein
Sept. 13-Oct. 12 - Amalgam of Time
7:30
p.m.,
Chico
Theater Co. 894-3282
Avenue 9 Gallery. 879-1821
Oct.
22
Ari
ShapiroNPR
White
Sept. 15 - Celebrando Nuestra Libertad
House
Correspondent,
7:30
p.m.,
Laxson.
12-8 p.m. Downtown Plaza. 966-4116
898-6333
Sept. 15 - Durham Harvest Festival, 7
Oct. 24 - Painters Block Clinic, 6-8
a.m.-4 p.m. Call 899-1583
p.m., Avenue 9 Gallery. 879-1821
Sept. 21 - Pastels on the Plaza 9 a.m.
Oct. 24 - Momix: BotanicaLatin Jazz,
Downtown Plaza. www.chicorec.com
7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333
Sept. 21-22 - Bull Riders Championship
Oct. 26-27 - Home & Garden Show
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. 891-1650
Silver $ Fairgrounds. Call 300-5703
Sept. 22 - Challenge Fondo, 7 a.m.-5
Oct. 27 - Alton BrownEdible Inevip.m. www.chicovelo.org
table, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Sept. 23-29 - IFMAR Electric Off-Rd.
Oct. 30 - Van Cliburn WinnerclassiChampionships, Silver Dollar Faircal piano, 7:30 p.m, Laxson. 898-6333
grounds. LeifO@mainhobbies.com
Oct. 31 - Treat Street, 2-5 p.m. DownSept. 25 - Beauty & the BeastBlue
Rm Young Co.,7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898- town. Info, 345-6500
6333
Nov. 1 - Jack HannaThe Wild Live
7:30 p.m, Laxson. 898-6333
Sept. 28-29 - Chico Guild Quilt Show
10 a.m-5 p.m. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Nov. 1-30 - Color Hard & Soft Sally
Great Food. Call 519-1361
Dimas Art Gallery. 345-3063
Oct. - Artoberfest 31 days of events.
Nov. 2 - Harvest Festival, 10 a.m.-2
www.artoberfest.org
p.m., Bidwell Mansion. 895-6144
Oct. 2 - Emmylou Harris & Rodney
Nov. 8 - Whose Live Anyway?ComCrowellCountry, 7:30 p.m., Laxson
edy Improv, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898Aud., 898-6333
6333
Oct. 3 - Eve EnslerAuthor & TED
Nov. 14 - Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt
speaker, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Acoustic, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Oct. 4-26 - Color Magic Sally Dimas Nov. 15 - Trivia Bee for Literacy, Manzanita Place. 538-7198
Art Gallery/Studio. 345-3063
Nov. 19 - Andrew BirdInstrumentalist,
Oct. 5 - National Yo-Yo Contest 9-5
7:30 p.m, Laxson. 898-6333
p.m. Call 893-0545 or 345-6500
Nov. 21 - Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli de
Oct. 5 & 12 - Lenn Goldmann, Landscape & Wildlife Watercolor Workshop, Veracruz, 7:30 p.m., Laxson.
Avenue 9 Gallery. 2:30 p.m. 879-1821
Nov. 24 - Christmas Preview, 4-8pm
Downtown Chico. 345-6500
Oct. 9, 16, 23, & 30 - Karma Ganzler
Travel Video Festival Avenue 9 Gal- Dec. 5 - An Irish Christmas, 7:30 p.m.
lery. 879-1821
Laxson. 898-6333
Where ...
Dec. 6 - Christmas Tree Lighting, 6-8

p.m. Downtown Park Plaza. 345-6500
Dec. 6-8 - Stansbury Home Victorian
Christmas. Call 895-3848
Dec. 6-8 - Annual Christmas Fair, Silver
Dollar Fairgrounds. 345-9652
Dec. 6-31 - Home for the Holidays
Sally Dimas Art Gallery. 345-3063
Dec. 7-22 - A Christmas Story 7:30
p.m., Chico Theater Co. 894-3282
Dec. 8- Christmas Open House Bidwell
Mansion. 895-6144
Dec. 13-15 - Cinderellaballet, 7:30
p.m. + wknd matinee 2 p.m, Laxson.
Mid-Dec. - Evening Holiday Tours
Bidwell Mansion. 895-6144
Jan. 15 - Golden Dragon Acrobats,
7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Jan. 23-26 - Snow Goose Festival, Call
345-1865
Jan. 26 - Pink MartiniGlobal Cabaret, 7:30 p.m. Laxson. 898-6333
Jan. 28 - Stunt Dog Experience, 7:30
p.m. Laxson. 898-6333
Jan. 30 - Tommy EmmanuelGuitar,
7:30p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Feb. 6 - Bela Fleck & Brooklyn Rider Banjo Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Laxson.
898-6333
Feb. 7 - TAO: Phoenix RisingJapanese
Drumming, 7:30 p.m, Laxson. 898-6333
Feb. 9- LonestarCountry Rock, 7:30
p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Feb. 13 - True Blues, 7:30 p.m., Laxson.
898-6333
Feb. 20 - The GraduateLive Radio
Theater, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Feb. 23 - Carlos NunezCeltic Music,
7:30 p.m. Laxson, 898-6333
Feb. 26 - The Manhattan Transfer
Vocal Stars, 7:30 p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Mar. 7-8 - Keeping Dance Alive, 7:30
p.m., Laxson. 898-6333
Gridley Area
Oct. 5 - Discover Gridley 14-Mile Yard

Sale. Info, 846-3687
Mid-Oct.-Late-Jan. - 1-1/2 Hr Nature
Walks Saturdays/Sundays, 12:30, Gray
Lodge Wildlife Area. Info, 846-7505
Oct. 24 - Quota Wine Tasting & Silent
Auction. Info, 370-8464
Oct. 26 - Halloween Carnival Night
(12yrs/under) Community Cntr. 846-3264
Dec. 4 - Tree Lighting CeremonyBiggs/
Gridley Mem. Hospital. 846-3142
from Here to There in Butte County

Dec. 5-7 - Lady Bulldog Holiday Classic. Info, 846-4791
Dec. 6 - Tree Lighting Ceremony Downtown Biggs. Info, 868-1289
Dec. 7-8 - Business Improvement District
Craft Faire. Expo Hall. 846-3687
Dec. 12-14 - Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament Info, 846-4791
Feb. 7-23 -The Fun in Funeral 7:30

p.m. Thur-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473
Feb. 21 - Calif. Ripe Olive Day, 11-3
Ehmann Home. 533-5316, 877-7436
Mar. 1 - Winter Concert 7:30 p.m,
State Theater. 538-2401
Mid-Mar. -Old Time Fiddlers Championships. Info, 538-2542
Sept. 14 - Palermo Festival & Parade.

Call 533-1276
Sept. 14 - YMCAs Comedy Night
Southside Community Cntr. 533-9622
Sept. 20-29 -Sabrina Fair 7:30 p.m.
Thur-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473
Sept. 28 - Salmon Festival, multi-cultural event at the Fish Hatchery, Nature
Center & Downtown. 589-3807
Sept. 29 - Bounty of Oroville 11-4pm.
Sank Park. 538-2542
Sept. 30-Oct. 5 - Perry Mason Dayslife
& times of Erle Stanley Gardner, downtown. Call 533-5316, 533-9418
Oct. 5 - OCA Presents: Hal Linden,
7:30 p.m., at State Theater. 538-2401
Oct. 18-27 - Arsenic & Old lace 7:30
p.m. Th.-Sat., Birdcage. 533-2473
Oct. 19 - Celebrate Museum Row, Oroville museums, 10-4:30. 538-2518
Oct. 19 - Silent Movie: Phantom of the
Opera 7 p.m., State Theater. 538-2401
Oct. 19-20 & 26-27 - Open Studios
Tour Oroville art studios. 533-4140
Nov. 8-17 -Rumors 7:30 p.m. ThurSat, Birdcage. 533-2473
Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Parade, downtown. Call 533-0438
Nov. 18 - OCA: Exile the Band, 7:30
p.m, State Theater. 538-2401
Dec. 6-15 -An Evening of One Acts
7:30 p.m. Thur-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473
Dec. 7 - Frontier Christmas, Lake Oroville Visitor Center, 12-5. 538-2219
Dec. 7-8 - Harvest Festival at Tri-L
Mandarin 10-4. 534-4316
Dec. 7-8 - Holiday Concerts (Sat. 7:30
& Sun. 1:30) State Theater. 538-2401
Dec. 8 - Victorian Mistletoe Party at
Lott Home, Sank Park. Call 538-2497
Dec. 14 - Christmas Open House at
Ehmann Home. Call 533-5316
Dec. 14 - Light Parade Call 533-2721
Dec. 20 - Peggys Dancers Show
7:00 p.m. at State Theater. 538-2470
Jan. 17-26 - The Senator Wore Pantyhose 7:30, Th-Sat, Birdcage. 533-2473
Aug. 24 - Concours de la Chapelle

Benefit for N. Calif. Ballet @Chapelle
de LArtiste. Call 228-0941
Sept. 5-29 - Arsenic & Old Lace
Th-Sat., 7:30 p.m. Theatre on the Ridge.
877-5760
Sept. 14-15 - Days of Living History
11-4, Gold Nugget Mus. Info, 872-8722
Sept. 28 - Pass the Pasta Feast
seatings at 5 & 6:30 p.m. @Lutheran
Church. Call PCTN @877-1856
Oct. 4 - The Vintage Singers, Performing Arts Center
Oct. 5-6 - Johnny Appleseed Days,
Foods, crafts & entertainment, Terry
Ashe Rec. Cntr & Vets Hall. 877-9356
Oct. 19-20 & 26-27 - Open Studios
Tour Paradise art studios. 895-8726
Oct. 20 - Opening Night for Symphony
7p.m., Paradise Performing Arts. 872-8454
Oct. 31 - Halloween, 6:30 p.m. at Terry
Ashe Rec. Center. Info, 872-6393
Nov. 2 - Cowboy Music & Poetry, Performing Arts Cntr. 872-8722
Nov. 7-Dec. 8 - Radiolands Holiday
Extravaganza Th-Sat. 7: 30 p.m.,
Theatre on Ridge. 877-5760
Nov. 14-16 - Holiday Preview Shops &
antique dealers Open House. 877-2900
Nov. 16-Jan. 12 - Ice Rink Open, 6626
Skyway @Terry Ashe Center. 872-6393
Dec. 4-Jan. 4 - Holiday Decor at Gold
Nugget Mus. Trees depicting 1850-now
Info, 872-8722
1st Sat. in Dec. - Christmas Tree Lighting & Santas Arrival 5:30-8:30 p.m. at
Community Park. Info, 872-6291
Dec. 7-8 - Chorus Concert Paradise
Performing Arts, 7pm/7th & 3pm/8th.
Dec. 13-15 - The Nutcracker Paradise Performing Arts. 872-1719
Jan. 19 - Paradise SymphonyPops
Paradise Performing Arts. 877-9356
Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration, 6:30 p.m. 877-1856
Feb. 8 - Mardi Gras Party 7-11:30
p.m., Sr. Center. PCTN @ 877-1856
Oroville Area
Paradise Events
Ongoing Weekly Events
Chico Downtown Concerts in the Park

Free. Fridays 7pm May-Sept. 345-6500
Chico Farmers Markets are held AprilOct, Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., Broadway & 3rd St. and 7:30 a.m. -1 p.m.
Saturdays year round, 2nd & Wall
Gridley Farmers Market, 5-8 Tuesdays
May-Aug., El Tamborazo
Oroville Farmers Market 7:30 a.m.12 Saturdays May-Nov., downtown,
between Myers & Huntoon + Wed. 11-5
at Oroville Hospital, June-Sept.
Paradise Farmers Market 7:30 a.m.Noon Tuesdays June-Oct. at Paradise
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Orovilles Greenline Tour

This Oroville
Greenline map
locates many of the
attractions in the
Guide. Use this map
while following the
green line down
the center of the street to each of the
featured attractions.
Take the Cell Phone Tour...
Seven of the Greenline Tour
historical attractions are now included
in a cell phone walking tour. Exploring
historic Oroville with narratives about
each of the attractions using your cell
phone is easy and fun. Simply dial 530539-3004 on your cell phone and press
the numbers for the location that you
are visiting. The numbers to press are
represented with a cell phone icon and
the appropriate number on the page
describing the attraction in this guide.
For example, go to page ten in the
101 where you will see the
cell phone icon and the
number 107. Dial 530539-3004 and press 107
107
for the Pioneer Museum
narrative. You can take
the tour on foot or by car
following the Greenline Cell Phone Walking
Tour Sights
and street signs.
Experience luxurious overnight accommodations,

delicious food and exciting gaming action.
Nestled on the south side of Lake Oroville, Gold Country
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adventure in the North Valley.
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Fast and courteous slot service
Exceptional cuisine at our renowned
Steakhouse, Caf and Buffet
Luxurious accommodations in one of the
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Drive Over
the Nations
Tallest Dam
make up most of the material used

in construction.
A picnic area overlooks the dam
& has restroom facilities. The
dam area is also a favorite of local
swimmers.
Beneath the dam, a cavern
almost as large as the state capitol
building has been hollowed out
to house six power generation
units. Coupled with four units in
Oroville Dam
the Thermalito Power Plant, they
generate more than 2.8 billion
kilowatt-hours of power annually.
Lake Oroville, which the dam
created, has a surface area of 24 square
miles and a shoreline of 167 miles,
including many waterfalls
Oroville Dam
Follow Oro Dam Blvd. East
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Get the Big Picture
Lake Oroville Visitors Center

North End of Kelly Ridge Road,
Off Olive Hwy (Hwy 162)
530-538-2219 http://parks.ca.gov
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, &
New Years Day
Bidwell Bar Suspension Bridge

South End of Lake Oroville in
Bidwell Canyon
Off Kelly Ridge Road
530-538-2219
Executive 9 Hole
Golf Course & RV Park
DINGERVILLE
in the Spring.
Completed in 1968,
it stands 770 feet high
and is 6,920 feet across
the top. It is the tallest
and one of the largest
earthen dams in the USA.
Tailings from the gold dredging era
Take this scenic

ride to Dingerville
In 1856, a suspension bridge was

swung across the Feather River at
Bidwell Bar, site of the countys first
gold mining community. Its towers,
manufactured in New York and brought
around the Horn, the bridge was the
first of its type in California and was
closed to traffic in 1954.
Prior to the construction of Oroville
Dam, the bridge was dismantled and
relocated in Bidwell Canyon. The first
Saturday of every May, the Bidwell Bar
Day celebration is held here featuring
demonstrations of pioneer crafts, gold
panning, food and entertainment. The
Toll House Museum there is open on
Saturdays during the summer.
Videos on Request at the

Lake Oroville Visitors Center
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WATER VIDEOS
Length (minutes)
Birth of Oroville Dam:..................................................10

Seeking Its Own Course:...............................................3
Balancing Act:.............................................................22
What Do You Know About H2O?:...................................35
Lure of Water:.............................................................11
Water for Life:.............................................................14
The Fish Hatchery:......................................................12
Wings Over Water:........................................................6
To Protect, Conserve, & Develop:.................................12
Californias White Treasure:.........................................13
The Living Marsh:.......................................................13
California State Water Project:.....................................14
High Water Floods of 1986:.........................................20
For Generations to Come:............................................11
California Water Story:................................................16
The Water Cycle:................................................... 10-12
Pipeline:......................................................................23
Free-Flowing Rivers: ..................................................18
PARK & NATURALIST VIDEOS
John Bidwells California:............................................24

Windows on the Delta:................................................24
Wild California-Land:...................................................25
California Rice:............................................................14
California Indian Baskets:............................................30
Concow Maidu:...........................................................30
Ishi in Two Worlds:......................................................20
Ghost Towns:..............................................................18
The Gold Rush/California Settlement:..........................16
Oroville: Past & Present:..............................................14
Gold Dredge & Hard Rock Mining & Hydraulic Mining:... (ea) 20
Tears from the Sun:.....................................................19
Animal Babies:............................................................10
The Predators:............................................................26
Looking at Fishes:.......................................................15
Marty Stouffers Wild America: 6 videos............... (ea) 30
Bird of Prey Red Tailed Hawk:................................14
Rare and Endangered Plants of California:...................18
*Of special interest for first-time visitors to this area
The Aquatic Center at the North Forebay
This is a great source

for just about any kind
of information you want
about the area. The
center, a joint venture
between Californias Dept.
of Parks & Recreation and the Dept. of
Water Resources, has exhibitions which
cover the history of the California
water projects from the early Spanishbuilt dams to the dams of today, Maidu
Indian culture, and local wildlife.
More than forty videos are available
for viewing upon request. Brochures on
all area attractions are available as well
as maps of hiking and horse trails.
Be sure to climb the 47-foot high
viewing tower for spectacular views of
the lake, mountains, and valley.
Great Camping &

the Best Fishing in
the State
Want Wind
or Speed?
North & South Forebays

West of Hwy. 70, north of Oroville
(Garden Drive Exit)
Classes: 774-7934
ForebayAquaticCenter.com
Reserved for non-motorized use only,
the North Forebay is a sailors dream
come true. Ranked as the best sailing
and windsurfing north of the Bay Area,
these waters and winds are delightful.
The spot is also popular with those
who prefer to canoe, swim, or just relax
in the sun. A 200-yard sandy swimming
beach has mens and womens dressing
rooms, drinking water, and a special
feature shade trees that keep the
sun off of your picnic table and you. A
15-space RV campsite and restrooms
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For an extensive list of community events, visit orovillechamber.net
Lake Oroville Recreation Area

east of Oroville, off Olive Hwy. (162)
Campsite Reservations:
800-444-PARK (7275)
Park Headquarters 530-538-2200
www.dwr.water.ca.gov/lakeoroville
Camping opportunities abound at
this State Recreation Area, including
boat-in campsites and ten two-tiered
floating campsites, along with the more
typical all-terrain and RV hookup sites.
For marina information (houseboat
& other boat rentals, etc.), please see
item number 18.
If its bass youre after, youll be
pleased to know that Bassmaster
magazine ranks Lake Oroville as the
Best Bass Fishing Spot in California,
and held a regional bass tournement
here. And bass arent the only type of
fish youll find. Coho salmon, catfish,
mackinaw, and brown trout can all be
found here.
Feather Fiesta Days:
Activity abounds from Friday, May 3rd through May 11th

with the Grand Parade, Car Show, Crafts, Chile Cookoff, Beerfest & more.
Lake Oroville: Boating / Camping / Fishing. Recreational opportunities are also

available at the North and South Forebays, Afterbay, Diversion Pond & Feather River.
Orovilles Salmon Festival & Bounty of Butte County: Sept. 28-29 in
Downtown Oroville. A weekend of fun for everyone! salmonfestoroville.org
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are also found at the North Forebay.

In addition to the North Forebay,
there is a 7,000 sq. ft. aquatic center
on site. The Forebay Aquatic Center
is a collaborative effort between the
Department of Boating and Waterways,
the Department of Water Resources, the
Department of Parks and Recreation
and the Chico Rowing Club. The center
provides boat rentals, such as kayaks
(both single and double), pedal boats,
hydro bikes, canoes, and sailboats. In
addition to the rentals, the center offers
courses in sailing, sit-on-top kayaking,
sea kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding,
rowing, and aquatic camps for youths
ages 8-16. The Aquatic Center is open
Wed. through Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The South Forebay is the spot for
speed competitions. Jet ski, speedboat,
and hydroplaners all come here to show
what theyre made of. The water action
is exciting, and theres a new swimming
beach, a picnic area, and a fish cleaning
station, as well as new shade trees.
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Oroville, CA 96966
Catch the
49er Spirit
Butte County Pioneer

Memorial Museum
107
2332 Montgomery St.
cityoforoville.org/
pioneermuseum.html
530-538-2497
Fri-Sat-Sun. Noon-4p.m.
Closed: Dec. 15-Jan. 31
Admission: $2 Adults ($1.50/each
for groups with 15 or more),
children under 12 free
Built by the Native
Sons & Daughters of the
Golden West and operated
by the City of Oroville,
this museum was built in
1932 as a replica of a 49er
cabin. The original building has been
enlarged to now hold 6,000 sq. ft. of
historic treasures.
Antique pianos, the original Oregon
City School organ, a grand old clock
from Bidwell Bar, an extensive hat
collection (including an 1849 bonnet
worn by a wagontrainer), beautifully
elaborate womens fans, antique dolls
(including a doll from the Donner
Party), a miners vest tailored to hold

different size nuggets, and a handmade
gold needle are just part of the holdings
of the first room.
The Indian artifact display contains
one of the largest arrowhead and basket
collections in the area, and the Chinese
exhibit features a rare tear jar.
One area is devoted to the life of
Florence Danforth Boyle, the museums
founder and Butte County Recorder in
1918.
It will give you the 49er spirit!
To hear a narrative on this historic
attraction, dial 530-539-3004 and press 107.
Relive a
Love Story
C.F. Lott Home in

101
Sank Park
1067 Montgomery St.
530-538-2497
or 538-2415
Home Hours: Sun., Mon. &
Fri. 11:30-3:30
Closed: Dec. 15-Jan. 31
Admission: Adults $3, Children
under 12 free
Park Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9-9, Sun. 9-8:30
A Victorian revival
style structure, the C.F.
Lott Home built in 1856
serves as a cultural
repository for decorative
art objects which are
typical of the homes of Orovilles
pioneer families. The collection includes
antique furnishings, paintings, rugs,
textiles, clothes, silver, and glassware of
the period 1849-1910. The tour retells a
love story,
including the surprise built into the
fireplace.
The garden contains a profusion
of flowers, including an outstanding
hybrid rose area, and the park contains
a lovely gazebo as well as many trees
that show autumn color. Dont miss the
carriage house with Jess and Cornelias
1922 Buick. Portions of the property
may be reserved for weddings and other
private functions.
Lott Home
Know Another
Culture
Oroville Chinese
Temple & Garden
1500 Broderick St.
530-538-2496
Historic Places and also as a California

Landmark. It was first opened to visitors
during Californias 1949 Centennial.
It includes three chapels, with the
main chapel, Liet Sheng Kong, serving
as a place of worship for Taoism,
Confucianism, and Buddhism.
In 1968, Tapestry Hall was added
to display the extensive collection of
embroidered tapestries, parade parasols,
and other objects of beauty. A priceless
collection of Chinese and American
costumes is arranged to contrast the
two cultures by decades from 1850
to 1930. Also see the rare threedimensional puppets from the Oroville
Chinese Opera Theatre.
Visitors wont want to miss the
garden, which is designed as a
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chinesetemple.html
Hours: Daily, Noon-4

Closed December 15-January 31
Admission: Adults $3,
Children under 12 free
Tour groups and special rates
Built in 1863 to serve
a community of 10,000
Chinese, this temple of
treasures is listed on
the National Register of
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place for meditation and reflection and

has plantings that originated in China;
each is a symbol for a Taoist idea.
The temple and garden are maintained
by the Oroville Parks Department.
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Building in San Francisco.
The State was restored to much of its
original grandeur in the late 1980s with
additional restoration projects being
completed every few years. The theatre
now has an outstanding lineup each
season of national touring companies as
well as local groups presenting music,
dance, comedy, and drama.
State Theatre
Songs, Dances
& More
Historic State
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Theatre of Oroville
At Myers & Robinson
Tickets: 530-538-2415
Box Office Information
Recording: 530-538-2470
Dedicated in 1928,
this theater has featured
great vaudeville acts,
fine films, and multiple
live music, dance, and
drama performances.
The theater was designed by Timothy L.
Pflueger
and J.R. Miller, who also created the
See the House

that Olives Built
Ehmann Home
Lincoln at Robinson,
105
530-877-7436,
533-5316
Open for tours
Saturdays, 11-3
Butte County Historical Society
Museum, 1749 Spencer Ave.
530-533-9418, Fri. 9-12, Sat. 11-3
Butte County Historical Society
Archives, 2335 Baldwin Ave.
530-533-9418, Thurs.-Fri., 9-Noon
Freda Ehmann,
Mother of the Ripe
Olive Industry, and
her son, Edwin, built
this Colonial Revival
Craftsman home in 1911
after shed perfected a curing process
for ripe olives and had markets across
the nation. Edwin served as mayor here
from 1919-23.
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Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm;
Sat. 9am-2pm
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South of Oro Dam Blvd.
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Mon.-Fri. 8am-6pm;
Sat. 9am-2pm
534-9811 2721 Olive Hwy.

Drive Thru Window
Open for tours by appointment and

on Saturdays from 11-3, the home
features lovely wainscoting, hardwood
floors, fireplaces, intricate stained
glass windows, and antique furniture
including a Chickering piano that came
around the Horn. The home is available
for weddings & other events.
BCHS Museum houses Ishis jailcell
door, early gold scales, photographs,
an amazingly detailed dollhouse, an
Erle Stanley Gardner exhibit and many
videos. BCHS hosts annual Ishi Days
each May.
Research assistance and sale of
books, Diggins (BCHS quarterly
publication), and Ehmann olives are
offered at the Archives.
Gifts are offered in all three venues,
Main and 5th Streets.
Lantrip Ashtray
Museum
Inside Artists of
Rivertown Gallery
Cultural Center,
Arlin Rhine Dr.
Next to Municipal
Auditorium
Hours: Tues-Sat,
Noon-4 p.m.
530-538-2415
Broken Color Art Gallery
1360 Montgomery St.
530-534-5474
The mission of the Artists of River
Town is to share art with the people
of all ages in the area, offer a space to
local artists to share their work with
the public and educate those who
Steel eagle by Steve Nielsen
wish to know more about art. The

organization sponsors a Kids Art Day
every March, gives kids the opportunity
to make Moms Day cards for their
mothers during parade day of Feather
Fiesta Days, classes of various sorts and
workshops at the gallery.

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Search for
Treasure Unburied, That Is
Orovilles Antique Shops

Downtown Oroville
Antique dealers from all over the
Northwest come here to buy for their
shops. Its because of the bargains.
China, glassware, pottery, jewelry,
silver, clocks, paintings, books, magazines, sheet music, fixtures, quilts,
figurines, dolls, toys, tools, records,
trunks, and every type and style of
furniture can all be found. Whether
youre adding to a collection, wanting
to buy a gift for someone else, or just
looking for a classy way to add to the
decor of your own home, do take the
time to treasure hunt in these shops.
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Take in the
Visual Arts
Artists of River Town

Cultural Center, Arlin Rhine Dr.
Next to Municipal Auditorium
Hours: Tues-Sat, Noon-4 p.m.
530-534-3227
www.artistsofrivertown.org
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Illustrations, Private Lessons
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The gallery is open from

noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays
through Saturdays,
is
open First Friday
of the month
until 7 p.m., and
participates in
other special events
such as the Wildflower
Festival, Salmon Festival
and has a juriedMystery
Show during Perry Mason Days
in October.
The Lantrip Ashtray
Museum, inside the gallery,
opened in spring 2013 and features over
10,000 unique ashtrays from around
world, including ashtrays from the
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Representatives. It
is the collection of
the late Dean
Lantrip, who
served as Orovilles
Postmaster from
1980-1993.
To view Jon
Shults awardwinning art, visit Broken
Color Art Gallery in downtown
Oroville. Shult works in a
variety of media including
drawing, printmaking and
painting. He explores the landscape and
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figures (clothed and nude) using a style

influenced by Impressionism.
Prints of paintings are also available,
as well as cards and illustrated t-shirts,
and Shult welcomes Commissions. He
is teaching art classes for the Chico Art
Center, as well as conducting private
lessons.
Steve Nielsen local artist known
for his realism in the making of metal
sculptures of dinosaurs, butterflies,
dragonflies, salmon and steelhead,
designed and built a stainless-steel
eagle now on display at the CCC. Every
feather in this unique sculpture is
hand cut, sanded, shaped, polished and
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Get Teed Off
Lake Oroville Golf and Event Center

9 Holes, Par 66; 5131 Royal Oaks
Drive 530-589-0777
Table Mountain Golf
18 Holes, Par 72; Oro Dam Blvd. W.,
2 miles W. Hwy 70 533-3922
Dingerville USA
9 Holes, Par 27; 5813 Pacific
Heights Rd. 530-533-9343
Riverbend Park Disc Golf Course
18 Holes; West end of
Montgomery St. at Hwy. 70
530-533-2011, www.frrpd.com
If golfing is your sport, Oroville offers
three courses with widely differing
terrains. The Lake Oroville Golf and
Event Center course near Lake Oroville
is tight, challenging, and offers a
rolling, parklike setting with lovely
foothill views. It also features a netted
driving range, a pro shop and practice
putting greens.
Table Mt. Golf Course
The Table Mountain course has

hosted the Womens Pro Am Tour, but
dont let that scare you awayamateurs
play there year round. It features water
hazards, sand traps, and a driving range
and putting green.
South of Oroville, off Hwy. 70,
Dingerville USA is an Executive
golf course. Their shortest hole is 90
yards, their longest 192. Pull-cart and
club rentals are available. This course
opened in 1993.
A great family pastime, because its
free and all ages can play, is a round
of disc golf at the Riverbend Disc Golf
Course. The course was designed by Ed
Hedrick, the father of disc golf, and was
a project of Sunrise Rotary Club. Discs

can be purchased at the Feather River
Recreation & Park District office at
1875 Feather River Blvd.
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Bike Along a
River & Across
a Dam
41-Mile Freeman Bicycle Trail

530-533-7885
Completed in 1996, this trail
provides 41 miles of scenic off-road
recreational riding for All Terrain
Bicycles. Over 30 miles of the trail are
flat with some slightly rolling terrain.
There are two steep grades within a
2-mile distance from Lake Oroville on
each side of the Dam. In fact, the trail
on the North side of the Dam was the
site (1 of 7) of the California
State Downhill Championship Series
Race, a 1.5-mile single track trail with
37 turns and 750 feet of vertical
drop.
All segments of this exceptional
trail have their own elements of
beauty. Rolling oaks, scattered
pines, beautiful meadows (filled
with wildflowers in the Spring),
creek crossings, panoramic views
of Oroville, the Sacramento Valley,
and the Sutter Buttes, lovely park,
river, and afterbay scenes, and
many species of birds are all found
here.
Karen
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Experienced
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Oroville
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Centennial Plaza
Completed in 2007
Centennial Plaza is a
destination not to miss.
It is located within easy
walking distance of
the historic downtown
area. You can also drive
up either Lincoln Street or Huntoon
Street to the parking area to begin
enjoying the beauty of the plaza. As you
meander through the environmentally
friendly walkways, stop at each of the ten
Interpretative Panels made of porcelain
enamel steel containing historical
information which will give you a great
perspective of how Oroville began.
Incredible vistas from every location
within the plaza allow the visitor to see
the Feather River up close, the big O on
Table Mountain, hear the rush of water
leaving the Feather River Fish Hatchery
or just enjoy a quite-peaceful moment on
one of the many benches and grassy areas.
Native plants and trees are a delight to
see as well as the decorative trellis system
that provides balance to the plaza. The
finishing touch to your visit will be seeing
nine anatomically correct; chrome plated
bronze fish sculptures that depict a group
of salmon in natural swim formation.
Decorative night lighting makes this a
special vista.
The plaza which was designed in honor
of the Citys Centennial is part of a long
term vision for the revitalization of the
historic downtown area. It offers the
base for the many opportunities that the
bordering Feather River provides to the
community. Ultimately, the entire levee
area will connect the Fish Hatchery to
the east, and all that Bedrock Park and
Riverbend Park offer to the west. The
planned Gateway Project at Montgomery
Street & Feather River Blvd and the future
walking and bicycle paths will be a final
enhancement to the plan. The plaza is a
living memorial to be enjoyed by all who
pass thorough it and view the expansive
vistas offered. The plaza is ADA accessible.
A Proposition 40 grant of $3,000,000
and Redevelopment Agency Funds of
$300,000 helped build the plaza. The plaza
was the recipient of the 2008 American
Society of Civil Engineers, Region 9;
Riverfront Urban Transformation Project
of the year.
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Maps of the Freeman Bicycle

Trail are available at Greenline
Cycles, 1911 Montgomery (corner
of Huntoon), at the Oroville Area
Chamber of Commerce, 1789
Montgomery Street, and at the Lake
Oroville Visitors Center.
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Swing Into
Fitness
Anytime Fitness
1124 Oro Dam Blvd.
530-533-7770
Outdoor Fitness Course
Riverbend Park, W. end of Montgomery/Hwy. 70, along the bike trail
530-533-2011
Oroville Sports Club
2600 Oro Dam Blvd.
530-538-0123
Bedrock Park
Fifth Avenue & Stafford Street
The Outdoor Fitness Course is
state-of-the art and is designed for
low impact cardio-vascular health
and fitness for all levels. It consists
of four stations, each with directions
for the various activities. A project
of the Rotary Club of Oroville, it
is accessible for all, including the
disabled.
The sports clubs offers facilities
for just about everything for anyone
interested in getting or staying in
shape: aerobics/fitness programs,
weight-support programs, etc.
If you prefer a park-like setting, try
Bedrock Park for eight lighted tennis
courts.
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See Nature
in Action
Feather River Fish Hatchery &

Nature Center Park
Off Table Mountain Blvd. at Feather
River Crossing
Visiting Hours: 8 a.m. to Sundown
Fish ladder opens the day after Labor Day. Tours: 530-534-2306
When Oroville Dam
was built, several miles
of spawning grounds
were no longer available
to salmon and steelhead
trout returning to their
home stream to spawn. To compensate

for this loss, the Dept. of Fish & Game
and Dept. of Water Resources opened
this state-of-the art facility.
The hatchery can accommodate
9,000 adult salmon and 2,000 adult
steelhead. The incubators can hold
20 million eggs, and 9.6 million
fingerlings can be reared in the eight
concrete raceways. During their Fallrun (heaviest in September-November,
but extending into February) the fish
can be seen, through windows built
into the wall, jumping the ladder-like
steps leading to the gathering tanks,
providing an aquarium-like view.
If youve never witnessed this life
cycle, try to find time to watch nature
Metal sculpture by Steve Nielsen
in spectacular action at this official

California Watchable Wildlife site.
Built of stone and sitting beside the
river just across from the hatchery on
Old Ferry Road, the 1930s WPA bath
house has been restored and converted
into a Nature Center. Beautifully
constructed from natures gifts, its our
favorite structure in the county and
a wonderful place to commune with
nature during any season of the year.
Picnic tables are provided along with
the nature!
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Gifted With
Gardens
Chinese Temple Garden

1500 Broderick St.
Lott Garden in Sank Park
1067 Montgomery St.
Minasian Azalea Gardens
1681 Bird St.
Western Pacifics Calif. Display

Garden
2191 High at Oliver
Three of Orovilles gardens are

featured in Garden Getaways-Northern
California (1989, Tioga Publishing Co.),
which is quite a compliment for the
city. Closed off to the world outside
its gates, the garden is a mystery from
outside but a place of shelter and
tranquility within, is how the author
describes the Chinese Temple Garden
after listing dawn redwood, ginkgo,
wisteria, bamboo, waterlilies, and other
specimens to be enjoyed here.
After discussing species in Sank
Park, a rose gardena trellised
gazebo, and wide lawns with beautiful
specimen trees the garden today is
ideal for strolling, sitting, and for more
formal gatherings, the author wrote.
Garden at the Chinese Temple
remain from the original garden, and a

flowering peach has been added.
And you just havent seen Spring
until you view the 165 varieties of
azaleas in April bloom at Minasians.
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Horsing Around
Loafer Creek Horse Camp

Lake Oroville Recreation Area
530-538-2200
Reserve America, 800-444-7275
This new state-of-the-art facility
features 15 campsites (two horses per
site), a restroom with shower facility, a
horse washing station
and horse tethering and feeding
stations. What more could you ask for?
The area features 44 miles of riding
and hiking trails traveling from an
elevation of 200-1000 feet. The trail
meanders by many sights, including an
old settlers cabin and an 1850s
Patty Boggs
Sank Park
One of the historic garden spots

in Oroville is the former California
Display Garden at Western Pacific
Brewing & Dining. The garden was
originally used to greet and
introduce rail travelers to the huge
variety of California fruit trees.
After traveling through the snow
in the Sierras, we bet they were
impressed. Avocados, palms, a fig,
olive, persimmon, and pineapple guava
Performing Arts Center

A City of Oroville Cultural Facility
Fall/Winter 2013-2014
Oct. 19 7:00pm
Silents at the State:
Phantom of the Opera
Nov. 18 7:30pm
Exile the Band (OCA)
Dec. 7, 7:30pm
& Dec. 8, 1:30 pm
OCCB&C Christmas Concert
Dec. 14 7:00pm
SYF Christmas Show
Dec. 19 7:00pm
Peggys Dancers Show
Jan. 11 7:00pm
Carol Kitchens The Rat Pack Show
Jan. 28 7:30pm
The Diamonds (OCA)
Real Estate Sales

& Property
Mar. 1 7:30pm
OCCB Winter Festival
Management
Free Market Analysis
OROVILLE
STATE THEATRE
Owner/Broker
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cell: 530-514-0284
Patricia Boggs Real Estate
office: 530-532-0554
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1600 A Feather River Blvd., Oroville
Mar. 5 7:30pm
The De Pue Bros. Band (OCA)
Support The State Theatre!
Join S.T.A.G.E!
Be An Organ Donor!
Program, Artists, Dates are all subject to change.
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water flume. Its a beautiful ride.

A trail map, developed by the Lake
Oroville Mounted Assistance Unit, is
available for $1.50.
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Realtor
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Rent a Boat &

View a Lake
Oroville Sunset
Bidwell Marina
801 Bidwell Canyon Drive,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-9175
Lake Oroville Marina
3428 Pentz Road,
Paradise, CA 95969
530-877-2414 or 800-255-5561
Some folks prefer sunrises, but were

partial to sunsets, and we dont think
they come any better than those shining
their colors across a lake. Since theyre
twice as nice if youre surrounded by
water, why not enjoy one the best way.
Both marinas have party boats, ski
boats, fishing boats, waverunners, skis/
toys available for rent at a nominal
charge, and Lake Oroville Marina rents
houseboats. You can get snacks to take
along, as well as bait and tackle if you
want to fish, in their grocery store.
And then theres the party barge
huge patio boat/dance floor/campsite/
conference room its all of these.
Camping and picnic facilities are
available near both marinas. Call ahead
to be sure of a boat when you arrive.
Bidwell Marina
Lake Oroville
One Great Lake, Two Great Marinas!

Lake Oroville Marina-Lime Saddle
530-877-2414 LakeOrovilleMarina.com
Houseboat Rentals - Ski Boats & Deck Cruisers
Patio Pontoons - Fuel Dock - Slip Rentals
Bidwell Canyon Marina

530-589-9175 BidwellCanyonMarina.com
Patio Pontoons - Ski Boats - Deck Cruisers
Fuel Dock - Slip Rentals - Bar & Grill
ForeverHouseboats.com
Forever Resorts is an authorized concessioner of the California State Parks Department.
Forever Resorts is a Committed Equal Opportunity Service Provider.
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World Tour
of Wildlife
Huntingtons Sportsmans Store

601 Oro Dam Blvd.
530-534-8000
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat. 8-5
Admission is free
You may have seen wildlife museums
that contain a nice variety of area
wildlife, but Oroville is home to one
with over 100 trophies from all over
the world. Many photographs taken
during the hunts are also displayed,
and in the cases surrounding the
museum room is an outstanding and
unique collection of firearms.
Huntingtons also has cases filled
Huntingtons Sportsmans Store
with memorabilia from Orovilles

past: antique bottles and many Indian
artifacts, including an exceptional
collection of baskets. Its easy to see
why its called Northern Californias
Most Unique Sportsmans Store!
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Taste Oranges &

Olives OilsYum!
Morse Mandarin Farms

8 Featherdale Dr.,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-2126
www.morsemandarinfarms.com
Mt. Ida Mandarin Ranch
845 Mt. Ida Rd.,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-5799, FAX: 589-5949
www.holidaymandarins.com
Tri-L Mandarin Ranch
Entrance on Mt. Ida Rd., near intersection of Mt. Ida & Naranja
Oroville, CA 95966
530-534-4316, FAX: 534-1397
www.Mandarins4you.com
Butte View Olive Co.
2950 Louis Ave.,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-534-8320
www.butteview.com
Lodestar Farms Olive Oil
3719 Foothill Blvd.,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-534-6548
www.lodestarfarms.com
Sierra Oro Farm Trail Map
530-566-9849
www.sierraoro.org
Satsuma mandarins, sweet, juicy,
seedless oranges with a thin, loose
citrus corridor, you will

find the farm signs along
the roadways of Mt. Ida
Rd., Featherdale Dr. and
Olive Hwy. directing you
to some of the tastiest
mandarins in the nation.
The mandarin season
starts in late November
and runs through midJanuary, and the places
weve listed welcome
visitors. In addition,
will have its annual
Harvest Festival on
December 7th and 8th 2013 with free
admission.
If youve read a recent copy of Wine
peel, grow in many places throughout

Butte County, but if you drive almong
the foothills east of Oroville in the

3rd Annual Harvest Festival
Come Join us Rain or Shine
Saturday - Sunday, December 7 - 8, 2013

Festival Hours 10AM - 4PM Ranch Hours 8AM - Dusk
Shop Early for the Holiday Season

with Local Craft & Gift Artesians
Bring the Whole Family
Mandarins and Fun Events for All!
Free Admission & Sweet Tastings
www.mandarins4you.com
www.holidaymandarins.com
We ship gift packages during the holiday season.

View available bags and boxes on our website.
Tel: (530)589-5799
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Try Your Luck
Colusa Casino
3 miles north of Colusa, Hwy.45
530-458-8844
www.colusacasino.com
Feather Falls Casino
Hwy. 70 to Ophir Rd. then east
530-533-3885
www.featherfallscasino.com
Gold Country Casino & Hotel
4020 Olive Hwy.
530-538-4560
www.gold-country-casino.com
Rolling Hills Casino
Liberal Avenue exit in Corning
530-528-3504
www.rollinghillscasino.com
Mt. Ida Mandarin Ranch
845 Mt. Ida Rd

Oroville, CA
Spectator magazine, youll know that

Oroville is rated as the best place in the
nation to grow olives. And that explains
why olive oil made from Orovilles olives
are taking Best of Show awards at the
Los Angeles County Fairthe fair in
the nation for olive oil judging!
We spoke with three of the local
growers and olive oil producers and
were impressed to learn that each of
them had traveled abroad to study the
process of making olive oil, one in
France, one in Spain, and one in Italy.
The Wagon Wheel Market on Olive
Highway carries many of the local olive
oils, but Lodestar Farms also has a
tasting room and gives tours; however,
a phone call to any of them can get
you an appointment to sample the best
extra virgin olive oil this side of the
Mediterranean!
The Sierra Oro Farm Trail Map
features many of the above-mentioned
farms, ranches and vineyards. The
maps are available from the Butte
County communities Chambers of
Commerce or call 530-566-9849.
Farm is Open
Daily Nov. Jan.
8am-5pm
These casinos have slot machines,

blackjack, bingo, and just about
anything youd want if youre feeling
lucky!
All four casinos also feature live
entertainment, and have restaurants
on-site, and Gold Country has a 24-lane
bowling alley.
We are committed to providing you the highest

level of service you have come to expect in your
travels. We at the River Valley Lodge pledge to
perform our Personal Best to make your stay an
enjoyable one. Amenities include: Free Wi-Fi,
Direct Casino Floor Access, 37 Flat Screen TV,
Coffee Maker plus all rooms are Non-Smoking.
Wintun Dinnerhouse offers an elegant, upscale

atmosphere and provides a family friendly
environment. Our renowned culinary staff prepares
tantalizing appetizers, prime rib, succulent seafood
dishes and tempting desserts. Top off your dining
experience with a selection from our impressive
wine list and specialty liquor collection.
World-class gaming isnt your only entertainment

choice, you can enjoy the Resorts exclusive hunting
club and fishing guide service too. In-Season trips
for Big Game, Waterfowl, and Game Birds as well
as River Fishing Adventures for Salmon, Striped
Bass, and Shad are available by appointment.
We began as a modest bingo facility in 1986, and

while weve expanded quite a bit since then, weve
never forgotten our roots or our simple belief in
personal service. We feature all of todays classic
Table Games: Single-Deck Blackjack, Deuces
Wild, Vegas Style Blackjack, Pai Gow and Texas
Holdem ($3-$6, $4-$8 & No-Limit).
3770 Hwy 45, Colusa, CA (530) 458-8844 www.colusacasino.com

Visit our website for our current New Member offer!
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Up, Up & Away
Oroville Aviation Corp.

North Wilbur Road at the Afterbay
Canal 530-532-7530
The sign on Wilbur Road reads
Oroville Air Corp.Spectators
Welcome. And you can watch model
airplanes being flown most Sunday
morningsevery description of plane
and some with wingspans of 120
incheseven helicoptors.
The group encourages spectators
and urges young and old to put their
own craft in the air, pointing out that
you can be piloting your own radiocontrolled airplane for less than $300.
The group meets monthly.
DWR built a 350 x 300 foot runway,
but the Wilbur site is best known
because it affords both land and water
takeoffs and landings. Oroville is one of
only two places in Northern California
where both land and water facilities
are available.
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Admire The
Murals
25
Orovilles downtown has turned into

a mural mecca with over 15 murals,
and you can also find one at the Lake
Oroville Visitors Center.
The murals high-light Orovilles
heritage going from the Gold Rush era
through World War II.
These murals have been created
thanks to the Downtown Business
Association. If you have ideas or
donations for future murals, please
contact Mike Isch at Northwestern
Trading, 1910 Bird St., Oroville, CA.
Watch the
Trains Go By
The Depot at Western Pacific

Brewery and Dining
Oliver & High Sts. (530) 534-9101
Where better to watch
the trains go by than in
Orovilles original
Western Pacific Railway
Station? This beautiful
structure has been
lovingly restored, and a
wonderful, new, steam
engine mural has just
been painted on a wall
in the entryway.
If youre there
when things arent
terribly busy, one of the staff members
will enjoy telling you a little of the
buildings history, and we love the
regular passing of the trains.
Whenever you go, we suggest that
you stay for one of their beers. Theyre
winning ribbons at competitions and
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Sharpen Your
Skills
Butte College
3536 Butte Campus Drive
(Off Durham-Pentz Rd)
Oroville, CA 95965-8399
530-895-2511 www.butte.edu
Butte College offers a quality
education where students can earn
Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees,
transfer, certificate, career and
technical programs, English as a second
language, workforce training and adult
non-credit classes.
Resting on 928 acres, the college has
the largest campus in the state, and it is
the only campus designated as a wildlife
refuge.
If youre starting your college career
or thinking about a better job, Butte
College offers an affordable, quality
education with flexible day and night
classes. With over 100 degree, transfer
and certificate programstheres
something for everyone. Students save
thousands when they take their
general education classes at Butte
College and transfer the units to a
university. Alumni have successfully
transferred to prestigious campuses
such as UC Davis, UC Berkeley, USC,
UCLA, and Stanford, among others.
Financial aid is available for those
who qualify, and two out of three
students receive financial aid, grants, or
scholarships. Personalized tours can be
arranged by phoning them or visiting
their website.
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The Last Yahi
California Historic Landmark

The Last Yahi Indian
Oro-Quincy Hwy. & Oak Street
Ishi Mural
Downtown on Robinson St.,
between Lincoln & Huntoon
Film & additional information
available at The Lake Oroville
Visitors Center 530-538-2219
of age wandered into the outskirts of

Oroville. An anthropologist from the
University of California at Berkeley
came here and took the man, whom he
named Ishi, back to the university and
was amazed to learn that Ishi spoke a
language thought to have been extinct.
Ishi worked at the school both as a
janitor and as a teacher of his culture
until his death in 1916.
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Sunday 9-5
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The monument was designed and

built by the McInturf family of Oroville
and is constructed of fieldstone
rocks gathered from the Deer Creek
Canyon area where Ishi lived before
his family died, and he found his
way to Oroville. The Rotary Club
has recently added picnic tables and
landscaping to the area surrounding the
monument, making it a pleasant spot to
contemplate our land of many cultures.
Books about Ishi include Ishi,
The Story of an American Indian by
Kathleen Allan Meyer and Ishi in Two
Worlds by Theodora Kroeber. In 1992,
The Last of His Tribe starring Graham
Greene as Ishi was filmed in the area.
The movie was aired on HBO and is now
in video stores.
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Laugh, Cry
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Birdcage Theatre & Hocks Unlimited

1740 Bird Street
530-533-BIRD,
www.birdcagetheatre.net
Its hard for us to believe that so
much talent landed in one spot, but time
and time again, were overwhelmed by
the professional quality of productions
that are staged here.
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In 1911, an Indian about 50 years

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Hewitt Park
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Fishing or Bird
Watching
Oroville State Wildlife Area
Headquarters: 945 Oro Dam Blvd. W.

Entrances off of Oro Dam Blvd. W.,
Hwy 70, Pacific Heights Rd,

Larkin Rd., Vance Ave.
& Palm Ave.
Maps available
at Entry Points
530-538-2236
The Birdcage season begins in
September, and nearly every month
sees a new production. Hocks Unlimited
presents their annual melodrama every
July and features popcorn, beverages,
and unlimited laughs.
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Former Steamers
Hewitt Park Steam Engines

Between Baldwin & Park Ave.,
access on Daryl Porter
Locomotive buffs will enjoy these
two old steam engines. Railroads were
an important part of Orovilles history
Senior
ts
Discoun
since the lumber industry played a

dominant role in the local economy and
depended heavily on the railroads.
The Shay engine located on the Park
Avenue side originally
Bass Fishermen
belonged to the
Hutchinson Lumber
Co., purchased to
operate on its private
20-mile logging
railroad in the
foothills east of here.
Both engines
represent an
important part of
Oroville history.
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Just outside the

Oroville city limits
are 11,000 acres
of preserved natural
beauty with ample opportunities for

fishing enthusiasts and birdwatchers.
Egrets, beaver and river otters are
among the many animals found here.
Administered by the California
Department of Fish and Game, the area
is divided into two units: the 4,300-acre
Thermalito Afterbay with its 26 miles
of shoreline and the 5,700-acre Borrow
Area Preserve. Bass, catfish, and crappie
are found in both the ponds and the
afterbay area, and salmon, steelhead,
and shad can be caught in the river,
twelve miles of which wanders through
the Borrow Area section. Canoes or
car-top boats can be launched in several
spots along the river.
Some fishing restrictions are mentioned on maps available at the entry
points. There are campsites (no fees) in
the southern half of Borrow Area.
The area is also popular with
birdwatchers since it provides a yearround or seasonal home to 171 species
of birds.
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Military History,
Riverside
Camping & Paint
Ball at 1 Location
Military Museum,
Campground, & PaintBall
at Surplus City
4514 Pacific Heights Rd.
530-534-9956
Dedicated to the
appreciation and
preservation of last
centurys military
history and
memorabilia, the
owners have been
collecting for over 30 years.

This collection includes
everything from a Browning
M1917 Machine Gun (first
introduced in 1917), an
Antitank Gun (manufactured
by Laudi during WWII), a
rocket launcher (Bazooka
of WWII), an English Civil
Defense Air Raid Siren used
to help Londoners reach
the safety of bomb shelters,
a Dutch Army Motorcycle
(1955), to a Sidewinder Missile AIM-9E
and an M60 Machine Gun developed
for use in Viet Nam.
There are a number of military
wagons plus an outstanding collection
of WWII posters which were used to
PaintBall at Surplus City
boost morale, sell war bonds, and fuel

nationalism in the 1940s.
Since youll need time to explore
the many items on display, you may
want to consider staying in the treeshaded Campground here that is
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
FISH HATCHERY
- Pancake Breakfast
- New Hours! 8:30am-2:30pm
- Fish Viewing
- Kids Activites
- Harvesting of the Salmon
DONT FORGET ...
Friday Night, Sept. 27
Feather River Nature Center Dinner 6pm-10pm

Information available by visiting www.SalmonFestOroville.org
FRRPD Salmon Festival Recital 5-7pm - Salmon Court on the Levee,

FREE EVENT featuring Dance, Karate, Gymnastics, Aikijutsu & Song
11am-4pm Sunday, Sept.29

Bounty of Butte County
Featuring Local Products, Food, Entertainment, Wine & Beer
DOWNTOWN
CRAFT FAIR
10am-4pm
Arts & Craft Booths
Kids Activites
Food
Live Music & Entertainment
SALMON COURT
11am-6pm
Gourmet Salmon & Foods
Cooking Demos & Tastings
Beer & Wine Garden
Non-Stop Music &
Entertainment featuring
Terry Hancks & The
Soulrockers
- Art Exhibits
- Non-Profit Alley
48 Channels on Flat Screen TVs

Extended Continental Breakfast
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AARP, Group & Commercial Rates
580 Oro Dam Blvd.

Oroville, CA 95965
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nestled on the banks of the Feather

River. Fishing, tubing & kayaking trips
originate here.
PaintBall is one of the nations
fastest growing sports, and here youll
find a series of fields within a master
field for scenario games, as well as for
Speedball and Capture the Flag.
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Cool Off with

a Swim
When the valley heat becomes too

much to bear, lots of folks like to dive
into the water to cool off. Four area
facilities offer that opportunity.
Bedrock Park, a 3.75-acre area along
the Feather River, offers swimming in
the river as well as river views. Nelson
Pool is open to the public from June to
September and offers recreational swim
time daily from 1-4 p.m. with evening
hours on Tuesday and Thursday from
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Serious lap swimmers hours at the
pool are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
from 4-6 p.m.
Palermo Pool is also open from
June to September with recreational
swimming hours on Monday through
Saturday from 1-4 p.m., and evening
hours from 6:30-8:30.
The heated Y.M.C.A. Pool has both
classes and open swims. The pool
serves a number of populations, from
infants through therapy groups.
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Batter Up, Picnic,

or Pitch Some
Horseshoes
Mitchell Park - Pomona & Fifth

Avenue
Nelson Park - Sixth Street & Nelson
Riverbend Park - West end of Montgomery Street
Palermo Park - 2350 Ludlum Avenue
in Palermo
Twenty-four acre Mitchell Park
features several youth baseball fields, a
baseball stadium, picnic facilities, and
Playtown USA, a theme playground
something for almost everyone.
At Nelson Park, three lighted fields
serve the Feather River Park & Rec.
Districts softball program, and four
youth fields are used by the Thermalito
Little League. Playground equipment
and picnic tables are also provided.
Located at the West end of
Montgomery Street, the first phase
of Riverbend Park opened in May,
2006. Several open-air pavilions are
found throughout the park and are
available for picnicking or nature
viewing. The water play area is very
popular with kids. Later additions to
the park will include an Aquatic Park
with an Olympic-sized swimming pool,
waterslides, an exercise pool and a
diving pool.
Five-acre Palermo Park is the home
of the Feather River Horseshoe Club
and has 12 regulation horseshoe pits for
trying your skill.
The park also offers an
old-fashioned gazebo, covered
group picnic areas, a hardtop
slab, and a tot lot with
playground equipment.
Whether you want to pitch

some horseshoes or hold a
family reunion, this park can
accommodate you. The park
is also the site of the popular
Palermo Field Days each
September.
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All of the tools on display

were manufactured during
or prior to WWII. They
include adjustable wrenches
that measure from a small
pair about four inches long
to a giant 12-foot industrial
wrench, and a hand-forged set
of sockets made by a blacksmith
and discovered by Bud in a junk
store in Kalispell, Montana.
The museum is open 7 days a
week, Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 3:45
p.m. Sun. 11:45 3:45 p.m., and
youll find it fascinating to listen to the
stories that make the tools almost come
alive!
The Skys
the Limit
Bolt Tool Museum
Oroville Municipal Airport

Oro Dam Blvd. West
Two-Three Miles Past the Bridge
Rates/Reservations: 530-533-1313
Table Mountain Aviation Glider
Rates/Reservations: 530-519-1400
www.TMAGlider.com
If you think youve seen all there is to

see in the Oroville area, dont be too sure
unless youve seen it all from the sky.
Lake Oroville is great on the ground,
but WOW, what a perspective you get
when youre airborne. Youll also spot
Glider Ride from Table Mt. Aviation
the Feather River as it winds

its way around the area.
Scenic tours by plane are available at
reasonable rates, and its a great way to
spend an hour or two. Gorgeous!
Table Mountain Aviation operates a
glider program offering rides piloted
by veteran pilots most Saturdays. The
flights take off from Oroville Airport
where the glider is pulled aloft by a tow
plane to as high as 5,200 feet, released
typically over Oroville Dam. From
there the glider will seek updrafts
known as thermals, staying aloft for
approximately 35 minutes or more,
providing spectacular views of the lake,
surrounding mountains and the valley.
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5000 Old Tools &

Still Collecting
Bolt Tool Museum

End of Safford Street
between Oak & Pine
Streets
530-538-2528,
530-533-3096

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Before you check the Rest......check the Best!
Opened in spring
of 2006, this museum
is the fulfillment of one
mans dream. Bud Bolt
started collecting in
1957 as a way to get shop
students to be more attentive. His idea
was to show the students the difference
between the unweildly old tools their
grandfathers might have used and the
modern ones. The boys did start paying
more attention, and it also sparked,
in Bud, a fascination for old tools that
continues today.
Whether youre staying for a day or a week,

you will nd our accommodations the best
value in Oroville.
Free Continental Breakfast

Limited Free Local Calls
Free High-Speed Internet
Refrigerator, Microwave
& Coffee Maker in all rooms
Swimming Pool 27 Cable TV w/Remote
Remodeled Rooms FAX Service available
Boats, RV & Truck Parking
530-533-3297

Oroville
Jamaican Restaurant
Authentic Jamaican Food
Specializing in...
Vegetarian Seafood
Jerk Chicken Food To Go
455 Oro Dam Blvd. Next to Pizza Hut Oroville, 533-7820

ifajourneyrestaurant@gmail.com
The
Foothills
The Foothills & Beyond
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Hike to the 6th

Highest Waterfalls
in U.S.A.
Feather Falls Plumas National

Forest 530-534-6500
Olive Hwy. east to Forbestown Rd.,
north on Lumpkin Rd.
To view this magnificent 640 foot
waterfall, youll need about four hours of
time since its a seven-mile, round-trip
hike, but we bet youll remember the
breathtaking view for months to come.
Markers appear every half mile to
show distance traveled, and hikers
are cautioned to take along plenty of
drinking water and to wear adequate
footwear for the hike.
There are two trailsa moderate
and a strenuous one. Both feature
magnificent scenery. Many enjoy taking
a picnic lunch to enjoy leisurely.
Be cautioned that on the strenuous
trail, the last mile on the way back to
the trailhead is uphill, so allow plenty of
time to complete the hike before dark.
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Climb a Rock
With a View
Bald Rock Plumas National Forest

530-534-6500
Hwy. 162 North to Berry Creek,
right on Bald Rock Rd.
Turn left downhill into well-signed
parking area
Its only a quarter-mile hike from
the parking area to the huge Bald Rock
formations. The spectacular view of the
Sacramento Valley and coastal ranges
make it a hike worth taking.
There are many unique formations
atop Bald Rock, and outstanding views
in every direction.
The Maidu have a legend of a monster
called Uino who protects the middle fork
of the Feather River from his dwelling
atop Bald Rock.
We commend his choice of vistas.
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Springtimes
Glory
Table Mountain
Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Rd.,
to the mountaintop
If you havent been to the top of Table
Mountain in the Spring, youve missed a
sight that folks travel from afar to view-the wildflowers in bloom.
Youll see them in multiple sizes and
many shades of yellow, pink, and white
along with the striking bluish-purple
lupines and brilliant golden poppies.
You may also see people flying kites.
If you park your car and hike, please
walk only in designated areas. For the
very hearty, there are many hidden
surprises, including beautiful waterfalls.
For a guide to recognizing and
learning about the wildflowers, buy a
copy of Wildflowers of Table Mountain
- Butte County, California by Samantha
Mackey and Albin Bills, illustrated by
Larry Jansen. The book can be found in
some Chamber of Commerce offices or
by ordering from: Biological Sciences
Herbarium, CSU, Chico, CA, 95929-0515
or call 530-898-5381.
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Early Pioneer
Towns & Fun
Sights
Cherokee
Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Road
Museum: 530-533-1849
School: 530-533-3402
Oregon City
Table Mtn. Blvd. to Cherokee Rd.,
follow Bridge signs
School Tours: 533-9418, 533-4715
Settled in 1853 by a school teacher
and his Cherokee Indian students from
what is now the state of Oklahoma,
Cherokee boomed from 1870-1886.
In 1881, a mining company was
operating 24 hours a day, seven days
a week. It employed 200 men using
40 million gallons of water daily with
hydraulic monitors to mine the Table
Mountain bluffs. Investors here included
such names as Vanderbilt.
In the late 1800s hydraulic

Table Mountain in the Fog
mining was outlawed due to
the environmental damage it
caused. More than 200 diamonds
of commerical quality were also
found here.
The Calif. Historic Landmark
plaque says that Oregon City
was settled in 1848 by a party of
Oregonians captained by Peter
H. Burnett (who later became
the first civil governor of Calif.)
and prospered as a gold mining
community.
Castleberry, built a covered bridge,
which was automatically authenticated
It is home to the Oregon City School,
which is maintained by the Butte County by the National Society for the
Preservation of Covered Bridges because
Historical Society, and houses a small
of its true detail of a period design,
museum of artifacts.
complete with wooden trusses.
In 1984, the community, led by Clay
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View from Feather River Canyon
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Bridges, Tunnels
& Breathtaking
Views
Feather River Canyon National

Scenic Byway 530-534-6500
Hwy. 70 to Belden Town & Beyond
Dedicated in October, 1998, this
130-mile drive beginning in Oroville
offers spectacular views of the Feather
River Canyon. With much of it carved
out of solid granite and rock cliffs and
completed in 1935, the Feather River
highway features miles of roadway that
crisscross the north fork of the Feather
River and several tributary streams as it
winds through Plumas National Forest.
A spectacular drive for scenery
during any season, we especially enjoy
it in Spring with nearly 100 waterfalls
flowing and 1000s of wildflowers
and in the Fall for Autumn color.
The steel arch bridge located about
30 miles north of Oroville is one of
the wonders of construction on this
breathtaking drive. The 680 foot long
structure is 200 feet above the river
and 170 feet above the Western Pacific
Railroad bridge below. The bridge is
unique in that it not only curves as it
crosses the river, but is also banked,
creating a span that both curves and
twists at about a five-degree angle.
Along the drive, youll see several
PG&E hydroelectric facilities, and will
travel through three tunnels; the third
and longest is 1,187 feet and has viewing
windows on the north side. The tunnels
were a WPA project, with some of the
rock removed from inside the tunnels
used in the stone guardrails seen
throughout the drive.
Also, of note if youre interested in
rock climbing is Grizzly Dome, where
folks scale the vertical rock, near one of
the tunnels.
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Its the Berries!
Berry Creek is a small foothill

community 18 miles east of Oroville
named for Henry Berry, an early pioneer
settler, but the wild blackberries growing
throughout the area have put Berry
Creek on the map.
Berry Creek hospitality ranges from
a famous bed and breakfast, 2 stores, 3
churches, 1 gas station, a real western
saloon, a post office and a school to an
annual Berry Festival
which takes place on
the second Saturday in
August.
The Festival, which
started more than ten
years ago as a community
activity, now brings
visitors from all over the
state.
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A Hideout of
Black Barts
Mountain House
9 miles north of Berry Creek on
Oro-Quincy Hwy.
About nine miles north of the Bald
Rock turnoff, you will pass an old, gray,
two-story building. This is Mountain
House, an old stage coach stop, which
is the only one left of the four that were
on this stretch between Oroville and
Quincy.
The Register of Historic California
Businesses has given a certificate to
Mountain House, verifying its operation

in 1849. The robber, Black Bart, is said
to have used the basement as a hideout.
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Emeralds Among
The Pines
Sly Creek Reservoir & Little Grass

Valley Lake; Plumas National Forest
530-675-1146 or 530-534-6500
Sly Creek is 14 miles south of
La Porte on La Porte Rd.
Little Grass Valley Lake is
2 miles north of La Porte.
Sly Creek Reservoir
After driving only 45 minutes

from Oroville, we were awestruck
to discover Sly Creek Reservoir, a
beautiful, emerald-hued, 562 surfaceacre lake, resting among the pines at
3,500 feet elevation.
Two campgrounds with less than fifty
total campsites serve Sly Creek, one with
stunning views of the lake, and the other
(Strawberry) nestled in the forest where
we could hear the creek flowing only a
few feet from our campsite. We couldnt
decide which campground we liked best.
Both have their charms. Open to small
boats, Sly Creek has one paved launch
ramp and one cartop launch.
Little Grass Valley Lake, a 1,615

surface-acre lake, sits at 5,040 feet
elevation and has several forested
campgrounds with over 300 campsites,
plus three paved launch ramps.
Rainbow, brook, and brown trout
fishing is good at both lakes, and
swimming, picnicking, hiking and gold
panning are all enjoyed
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Mile-High
Adventures
Bucks Lake
Hwy 70 via Quincy or
Oro-Quincy Rd. via Berry Creek
If you follow the Oro-Quincy Rd. on
the old Wells Fargo Stage route, which
takes you through Berry Creek, youll
reach Bucks Lake, which is just plain
beautiful any time of the year.
A mile high in the Sierra Nevada,
tall pines, a crystal clear lake, and clean
mountain air are a few of the assets
of this area. You can fish, swim, and
boat during the summer, and enjoy
snowmobiling and cross country skiing
in winter.
In the Spring, the wildflowers are
magnificent, and hunters prefer the
area in the Fall. But our favorite time is
in the summer when the Valley heat is
hovering near 100. We dont fish, swim,
or boat. We just enjoy the air.
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Indoor-Outdoor
Museum
Gold Trader Flat & Yuba-Feather

Historical Museum
19096 New York Flat Rd.,
Forbestown, CA 95941
530-675-2508 or 675-1025
Noon-4 p.m. Weekends
from
Memorial Day-Labor Day,
Free
www.YFHmuseum.org
This unique and entertaining
museum with adjoining picnic
area is a scenic half hour drive
from Oroville and is dedicated to
preserving the history of eastern
Butte and northern Yuba County.
Exhibits, include pioneer
Poker Flat
snowshoes for humans and horses, giant

saw blades, Maidu and Chinese artifacts,
mining implements, and a working print
shop.
Not to be missed is a replica of an
1870s gold-mining town called Gold
Trader Flat. Stroll along the boardwalk
to see the post office, saloon, barber
shop, blacksmith shop, general store,
jail, a miners cabin, Maidu camp,
chapel, and old schoolhouse replicas.
The museum hosts living history days.
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Try your hand at

Poker Flat
Poker Flat
Near La Porte, CA, Start at County
Rd. 512 and carefully follow your
map to St. Louis, Howland Flat &
Poker Flat. 4-wheel drive only.
The town had its beginnings in the
early 1850s. It is reported that only 12
families were living in the camp in 1856,
but 400 miners lived within two miles.
Henry Cohn, who had a store there from
1857 to 1863, described Poker Flat as a
miserable hole.
Today Poker Flat is a beautiful setting
on Canyon Creek with artifacts from the
1800s still visable. Goldmining claims

are still active. Though not too far from
La Porte, it is strictly a 4-wheel drive
trip. But, when you get there you can
camp at 6 campsites constructed by the
U.S. Forest Service complete
with picnic tables and fire pits.
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1. Bangor Ranch Vineyard
5. Grey Fox Vineyards
2. Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards
7. Honey Run Winery

2309 Park Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
530-345-6405
Hrs: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5
honeyrun.com
250 Vallombrosa
Chico, CA 95928
530-894-7696
Hrs: Tues-Sat 117
creeksidecellars.com
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Durham, CA 95938
530-891-1264
Hrs: By Appointment
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Bangor, CA 95914
530-679-0679
Hrs: By Appointment
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3. Creekside Cellars
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222 W. Second St.
Chico, CA 95926
800-808-9463
Hrs: WF 1:30-8, S 12-8,
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laroccavineyards.com
6. Hickman Family Vineyards
3363 Hegan Lane

Chico, CA 95928
530-343-8014
Hrs: 1st weekend of month
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90 Grey Fox Lane,

Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-3920
Hrs: Sat. & Sun., Noon-5
greyfox.net
contactus@greyfox.net
5768 La Porte Rd.

Bangor, CA 95914
510-658-2056
Hrs: 1st & 3rd Sat. Noon to 5
bangor-ranch.com
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9. Long Creek Winery
233 Ward Blvd.,

Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-3415
Hrs: Sat. & Sun. Noon to 5
longcreekwinery.com
10. New Clairvaux Vineyard

26240 7th St.
Vina, CA
Daily 11am-5pm
530-839-2200
newclairvauxvineyard.com
11. Odyssey Winery
6237 Cohasset Rd.

Chico, CA 95973
Sat. 1-6pm, May-Dec. only
530-891-9463
12. Quilici Vineyards

72 Quail Hill Place,
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-5088
Hrs: By Appointment
quilicivineyards.com
Bangor Ranch Vineyard & Winery

with its rolling hills, oak woodlands,
olive orchard, stone walls and
walkways is located in south Butte
County just outside the town of
Bangor. The ranch was acquired by
Gary Paul Fox in 2010 with a goal
and commitment to produce the
highest quality handcrafted wines
and olive oils. The vineyard is planted
with Nebbiolo and Mourvedre vines.
Barbera and Dolcetto will be planted
soon. Wines available for tasting are
the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon North
Coast anda 2005 Syrah Reserve Santa
Barbara, a 2012 Bianco featuring
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and
Symphony grapes from the Marchini
Vineyard in The Delta. Also try the
Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil made
from the near century-old Mission
olive trees on the property.
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards
offers wines made from organic grapes
and pride themselves on attention to
detail, which small case production
allows. The tasting room is open the
Voted Orovilles
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Winery 08-10 by Local
Business Assn. & Best of
Oroville Winery 10 by
US. Commerce Assn.
Beautiful Views of
Buttes & Valley
Serene Picnic Area
Unique Tasting Room
& Gift Shop
Miners Ranch
Wine Club & Special Events
Resevoir
last Saturday of the month from March

to September and by appointment.
Their wines are also found in many
Chico stores, including Maisie Janes,
Chico Natural Foods, S & S Produce,
Safeway, Costco and Raleys. Ask for a
glass at your favorite restaurant.
You can experience a taste of Napa
Valley in Chico by visiting Creekside
Cellars. Located in a charming
courtyard next to Chico Creek, they
offer wine and cheese tasting with a
special theme each Thursday-Saturday.
Over 375 wines and many accessories
plus delightful cheeses are available for
purchase.
Gale Vineyards is a boutique winery
made of rice straw bale construction
with local sycamore wood. Tastings
are by appointment. The winery
features two areas for weddings and
receptions with a koi pond with
waterfalls. There is a patio and outdoor
bar facility, along with bathrooms,
kitchen facilities, and a brides room
with bath.
Voted Orovilles
Best Winery!
Wine Tasting & Tours

Saturday & Sunday
Noon to 5:00PM
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From Hwy. 70 take Oroville Dam Blvd. East, turn right on Olive Hwy. Turn Right on
Oakvale (just past the casino) and follow the signs to 90 Grey Fox Lane.

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Odyssey Winery & Vineyards on Cohasset Road Chico features regional art exhibits and live jazz events.
A fine Selection of Wine,

Gifts, Gourmet Foods & Cheeses
375 Wine Varieties to Purchase
Cheeses from Around the World
Wine Accessories & Books
Gift Baskets Gift Wrapping & Shipping
Tasting Room & Courtyard Seating

Thursday - Saturday 4 - 7 pm
250 Vallombrosa Ave.
Chico 894.7696
Tuesday through Saturday
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Store Hours Extended
during the Holidays
WINE & CHEESE SHOP
www.creeksidecellars.com
Grey Fox Vineyards began in

late 1996 when the Arrigoni and
Cecchi families purchased bare land
in the Sierra foothills of Oroville.
Sangiovese, Syrah, Barbera, Zinfandel,
Viognier, Muscat and Dolcetto were
planted and an underground winery
was built. Recently a beautiful
window-lined tasting room was added
to frame the fabulous views of the
vines, the valley and the Sutter Buttes.
A live oak shaded picnic area on the
vineyard is a wonderful place to relax
and enjoy the wine and views. The
tasting room is open on weekends
from noon til 5PM. In addition to
the above varietals, they also make a
selection of port dessert wines.
Hickman Family Vineyards is a

boutique winery nestled in the Sierra
Nevada foothills at 900 ft. elevation,
near Oroville. The Mediterranean
climate combined with the mineralrich soil, create an ideal environment
for our estate grown varietals.
Cooler climate varietals are sourced
from select hand-tended vineyards
throughout the North State. We strive
to make hand-crafted wines produced
in a conscientious and sustainable
manner, firmly believing in the
concept of terrior.
Honey Run Honeywines are made
from berry juice and honey, with No
Sulfites or preservatives added (no
grapes either). First crafted near
Chicos covered bridge, the winery
is now on Park Ave. Visit them on
the weekdays for a taste of their
true Mead and delightful, social
style Blackberry, Cherry, Elderberry,
Cranberry Honeywine. Open M-F 9-4
(occasionally Sat.) Its a good idea to
call ahead.
From our majestic winery on Doe
Mill Ridge to the luxury of downtown
Chico: NOW OPEN our new Tasting
Room at 222 W. 2nd street in
Downtown Chico. LaRocca Vineyards
welcomes you to enjoy our award
winning, fine organic wines, with no
NOW OPEN
Tasting Room
222 W. 2nd Street Downtown Chico

Open 5 days a week:
WednesdayFriday 1:30pm8pm
Saturdays 128pm Sundays 1:306:30pm
800.808.9463 laroccavineyards.com
Alyse, offers wine aficionados a Barrel tasting at

Hickman Family Vineyards
Phillip LaRocca in the vineyard with a ruby red

glass of merlot.
with the wines served to you by our

fun and enthusiastic crew you can
sample the estate grown olive oil and
stock up on All Natural Local Baja Vaca
beef as well. Your walking tour of the
ranch includes 6 acres of vines, olive
and mandarin orchards along with the
Angus and miniature Hereford cattle.
Enjoy a glass of wine under the shade
of the beautiful oak grove bordering
the pond. Long Creek is more than
your traditional tasting room, it is
an adventure. Long Creek is open
weekends from Noon to 5 pm at 233
Ward Boulevard off olive Highway.
Call 530-589-3415 or visit them on
the web at LongCreekWinery.com for
more information.
6237 Cohasset Road

Chico (530) 891-9463
We are located approximately 3 miles
past the Chico Municipal Airport
The winery is available for
special events and group meetings.
Please call for information!
BERTAGNA
sulfites, in our convenient new tasting

room. Open Weds Fridays 1:308pm, Saturdays 12-8pm and Sundays
from 1:30-6pm. Like us on Facebook
to keep up on special events and
promotions.
Long Creek Winery & Ranch; One
Winery, Two Great Wines. Long Creek
offers their signature collection of
Long Creek Wines and their newest
venture, Vaquero Brand wines. Along
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Our Tasting Room is Open:

May - December
Saturdays 1 pm - 6 pm
Son Kissed Vineyards

Support Local
Farming
Visit the tasting room
the rst weekend of each
month from Noon to 5 pm
or by appointment
3363 Hegan Lane Chico, CA 530.343.8014

www.BertagnaWine.com
ong Cree
Winery & Ranch
233 Ward Blvd.

Oroville CA 95966
(530)589-3415
LongCreekWinery.com
Long Creek, more than your

average tasting room....
its an adventure!
Shaded Picnic Area Self-Guided Walking Tours
Special Events All Natural Beef Olive Oil
Lots of wines to choose from
we have something for everyones taste!
Grey fox litter living near the sign. Would someone please give us a lift to the winery?
Open Weekends from Noon to 5 pm

and by appointment
The Abbey of New Clairvaux is the

first Trappist-Cistercian monastery in
the Americas to grow, vinify and bottle
its own wine. The winery is situated
on what was once Leland Stanfords
Great Vina Ranch, reputedly the
worlds largest winery operation in the
1890s. The Abbey purchased the land
for a new monastery in 1955; dairy and
orchard farming served as their main
source of support in the early years.
The order has a strong agricultural
and winemaking foundation dating
back to the 12th century in Europe.
New Clairvaux planted its first vines
Cranberry, Elderin 2000, bottled its first wines in Blackberry,
2003,
berry,
and now produces around 4,000 cases
Cherry
& Mead
annually.
Lou Cecchi stands next to a mural on the side of

the winery depicting the Long Creek vineyards.
HONEYRUN
WINE
Since 1992
* No Suites Added *
Try Mead and Fruit Honey Wine

Call ahead for Tastings
M - F 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
2309 Park Ave., Chico, CA
Available in Chico, Paradise & Oroville
We ship to 11 states & beyond
honeyrun.com (530) 345-6405
Estate Grown,
Produced and Bottled
at our
Vineyard & Winery
Call Any Day
530.589.5088
for a Wine Tasting & Tour
72 Quail Hill Pl. Oroville

www.quilicivineyards.com
Odyssey Winery produces award

winning wines made from local and
estate-grown grapes. The winery
features regional art exhibits and live
Jazz events along with wine tasting,
tours, and other special events.
Gourmet foods and wine accessories
are available in the store. Available
for group functions and corporate
meetings.
Straw House Cellars, owned and
operated by Tom and Beth Chase,
will see production grow from 75
cases in 2012 to 200 cases in 2013
produced from the 2011 and 2012
harvests. The first planting took place
ten years ago with 400 head-trimmed
tempranillo vines. Three years ago a
second planting of mourvedre vines
followed, and a third planting of 200
grenache vines is scheduled for this
spring all Spanish varietals chosen
because of the climate similarities of
Butte County and Southern Spain.
Simplicity is what Tom strives for in
his winemaking. This remarkable and
robust tempranillo can be purchased
at Creekside Cellars, in Chico and
enjoyed at Red Tavern, Wine Time
and Grana restaurants also in Chico.

At Quilici Vineyards enjoy the
magnificent view all the way to the
Coastal Range and taste traditionally
made wines. Truly a small boutique
winery, bottling just 1,000 cases a year:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel,
Sangiovese (a Tuscan grape),
Barbera (from the Piedmont region
of Italy), and blush wines. All estate
grown, produced, and bottled award
winning wines. Tastings and tours by
appointment.
EXPERIENCE
QUILICI
WINES
Wine pressing time at Quilici vineyards.
Looking for mandarins and olive oils?
Butte County farmers annually

host a weekend of wine tasting
and farm-fresh food sampling
called the
Sierra Oro Farm Trail

Passport Weekend
The Passport Weekend showcases
the wineries and farms currently
on the Farm Trail Map. Tickets for
the Passport Weekend are $30 per
person and include free tasting at
all farms on the map. All proceeds
go to benefit the Sierra Oro Farm
Trail Association to further develop
agri-tourism in Butte Count y.
The Farm Trail destinations
includes more than 20 specialty
farms /shops and 13 wineries. A
Farm Trail Map gives directions
to each participating destination
and also highlights local tourist
attractions, historic landmarks,
hotels and fine dining. In addition to
a hard copy of the map, visitors can
plan their own tour, get the current
tour dates & times, ticket information
and more at www.sierraoro.org,
or emailing: info@sierraoro.org.
Mandarin is a group name for a

class of oranges with thin, loose peel,
which have been dubbed kid-glove
oranges. Cultivation of mandarins began
in Southeast China going back to the
12 century B.C. Spanish missionaries
introduced citrus throughout California
during the 1700s. The Mediterranean
climate of Butte County and the clay
loam soil of the foothills around Oroville
make an ideal growing area for mandarin farmers. The county presently supports 162 acres of citrus much of that
around Oroville in mandarin orchards.
Lou and Lola Lodigiani farm the five
acre Tri-L Mandarin Ranch. During a
good year their 850 trees will produce
85 tons of Owari Satsuma mandarins
acclaimed by supurb by Graham Kerr
culinary and TV personality and available
for shipping nationwide.
Mt. Ida Mandarin Ranch mandarins
are the great tasting, seedless Satsuma
mandarins. They are very sweet, easy to
peel, and excellent for eating or juicing.
The Mt. Ida Mandarin Ranch has been a
great source for holiday gift packages.
Morse Farms started in 2002 with the
planting of 400 satsuma mandarin trees and
a variety of lemons, limes, navel oranges,
grapefruits and minneolas. They also
produce mandarin marmalade, mandarin
syrup, mandarin olive oil, mandarin jalapeno
barbeque sauce and meat and vegetable
seasoning and rubs.
The ranches are open during the mandarin season which normally runs from late
November to mid-January. You can always
visit the mandarin ranch websites at the following URLs: (Tri-L Mandarin Ranch) www.
mandarins4you.com, (Mt. Ida Mandarin
Ranch) holidaymandarins.com and (Morse
Farms) www.morsemandarinfarms.com.
Olives have been a part of the Oroville area for over 100 years starting with
Mrs. Ehmann in 1898. Climate and soil
are particularly adapted to olive culture.
Butte County olives are known the world
over. Oroville, the birthplace of commercial California olive production, claims
a distinct regional flavor and style to its
oil. Several local growers produce world
class olive oils.
The roots of Butte View Olive Company go back to 1935 with 85 acres of
olive trees. Since then, another 65 acres
of trees have been acquired. The orchards
consist mainly of Mission, Ascolona
Manzanella olives. Today Butte View Olive
Company produces up to 1,000 cases of
oil annually and also presses for other
growers in the area.
Lodestar Farms started when Jamie
Johansson purchased 40 acres containing
2,500 olive trees. Originally he sold all of
his fruit, but today bottles under the Lodestar Farms label selling less fruit. Lodestar
produces regular and lemon-flavored
extra virgin olive oil.
Mission Harvest Olive Oil is cold
pressed from 100-year-old olive trees.
The orchard includes 20 acres of mission
olive trees that produce herbaceous fruit
with a slightly buttery flavor and scent.
The Berkeley Olive Grove spans 500
acres of mission olive trees that were
planted by the University of California in
1913. The 500-acre site was chosen for
its unique volcanic soil and climate.
Chaffin Family Orchards is a five
generation family farm located in a
warm air belt that wraps around the
town of Oroville, California. The farm
has been harvesting and producing
olives and olive oil for over 75 years. For
over 50 years the farm has produced beef
cattle, citrus, stone fruits, and avocados.
The farm has raised sheep and poultry
for over 20 years and the meat goats
were begun in 2006.
Founded in 1998 on 733 acres,
California Olive Ranch, a privately held
company, is Americas largest grower and
processor of olive oil. California Olive
Ranch pioneered a relatively new farming method from Spain called Super
High Density Planting. Employing this
method, over a million Spanish and
Greek varietal olive trees grow in hedge
rows 570 to 670 trees per acre vs. traditional plantings of 100 to 150 trees per
acre.
Chico
CSUC & The Bidwell Legacy
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Education,
Architecture, &
Park-like Grounds
California State University, Chico

Office of Admissions
Tours/Pre-Admission Information
West 2nd & Hazel St.
800-542-4426 530-898-4428
www.csuchico.edu
Bookstore: 898-5222
Box Office: 898-6333
Chico Symphony: 898-4607
Athletic Events: 898-4658
Conference Services: 898-6414
Continuing Education: 898-6105
Recreational Sports: 898-5170
Along with education, activities, and
live performances, this campus (located
adjacent to Chicos downtown) is also
known for its beautiful grounds and its
architecture. Laxson Auditorium, along
with Kendall Hall and Trinity Hall with
its bell tower, was built of red brick in
the early 1930s in a lovely Romanesque
style similar to that of Mediterranean
cultures. True beauties.
The new Bell Memorial Union is home
to a huge bookstore (including clothing
and gift items in addition to the books,)

the Union Express, and the Associated
Students offices, and 12 conference and
assembly rooms, plus auditorium seating
for 1,000 people.
Meriam Library, named after Ted
Meriam, who was a former university
trustee and Chico mayor, is the largest
library north of Sacramento and serves
as a resource for all of Northern
California.
Thanks to General John Bidwell,
who was an amateur horticulturist, the
grounds of the campus contain hundreds
of varieties of trees and plants that he
introduced to the area. Youll note, as you
walk through the campus, many huge
trees; some of these date back to when
Bidwell planted them. The plantings,
along with Big Chico Creek running
through the middle of the campus,
make it a nature lovers dream. Spring
is especially gorgeous with the azaleas in
bloom and the creek running strong.
A tour of the grounds and buildings is
well worth taking since it is informative,
entertaining, and just plain beautiful.
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1462 Arcadian Ave Chico (530) 342-2464
Elegant, historic home in Downtown Chico

Check Website for Fall Special Wireless Internet
Walking distance to CSUC, Bidwell Mansion & Enloe Hospital
Gourmet breakfast Small meetings or office gatherings
Weekend Wine Social Hour Recommended by Sunset Magazine
1362 Esplanade, at 4th Ave. 530-566-0256
www.goodmanhouse.net Email: proprietors@goodman.net
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2280 Durham-Dayton Hwy Durham, CA 95938
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10 minutes from Downtown Chico
CSUCs Gateway Science Museum

Exploring the Natural
History of Northern California
Exhibits Opening September
21, 2013
Jump on the Quake Karaoke platform

while attempting to match a historic
earthquake seismogram. Complete
Puzzled Earth, the plate tectonic puzzle,
before time runs out and the pieces fall.
Spin through geologic history using the
video Spin Browser to see continents
move and reform. See where global
earthquakes happen on the Seismic
Monitor in real time.
When the
Earth Shakes
was developed
by Sciencenter
in partnership
with Cornell
University and
funding by the
National Science Foundation/Network
for Earthquake
Engineering Simulation.
Also opening in September:
Spin, Balance & Rock & Roll

Mushrooms:
Keys to the Kingdom Fungi
Ongoing Exhibits:
Ice Age Skeletons
Short-faced Bear: The giant shortfaced bear, Arctodus simus, was one of
the largest land carnivores in North
America during the last two million
years, according to the National Speleological Society.
The common name for the bear originated from its lack of a well-defined forehead, as well as a short, broad muzzle.
Named by American paleontologist
Edward Cope in the 1890s, the giant
short-faced bear was nearly five-feet tall
when walking and more than 11-feet
tall when standing on its hind legs. The
bears autumn weight has been estimated to be about 1,700 pounds, which
includes its collection of fat for the
winter. .
Additional to Copes initial findings
were the remains of eight female shortfaced bears, which have been found in
Potter Creek Cave, located in Shasta
County, Calif.
Saber Tooth Cat: The saber-tooth cat,
Smildon fatalis, entered North America
more than 1 million years ago and was
especially common in California. Weighing in at 840 pounds with up to 8-inch
canines, this animal was certainly no
domestic cat!
The museum is located at 625 Esplanade
(next to Bidwell Mansion). Their hours are
Wednesday-Friday Noon-5 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Their phone
number is 530-898-4121.
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Bidwell Mansion
Begin at the
Beginning
Bidwell Mansion State Historic

Park
525 Esplanade 530-895-6144

Sat.-Sun. 11-4, Mon. 12-4
Born in 1819, John Bidwell led
the first overland expedition to
California when he was 22. When
he struck gold on the Feather River
near Oroville, he bought 26,000
acres beside Chico Creek, and in
1860 founded Chico. In 1868,
after having served two years as a
Washington congressman, he and
Annie Kennedy were married with
President Johnson attending.
John & Annie Bidwell mural
Next to the mansion is a visitor

center offering displays, a gift shop, and
a 25-minute movie of this generous,
progressive couple.
Soon the Bidwells moved to Chico

and worked in many causes including
Indian education and womens
suffrage. Mr. Bidwell was also an
amateur horticulturist, and planted
many varieties of trees and shrubs on
his vast land holdings and around the
community.
The Bidwells entertained prominent
Americans, including Susan B. Anthony
and John Muir, until Bidwell died in 1900
and Annie in 1918.
In 1887 Bidwell donated the land
for the state teachers college that later
became CSUC; and Bidwell Park, about a
mile east of the mansion, was donated to
the city by Annie in 1905.
The three-story mansion is furnished
with Victorian pieces, many having
belonged to the Bidwells. The carriage
house stores four of Bidwells carriages.
The mansion is home to many annual
events including a Christmas Open
House each December.
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One of U.S.A.s
Largest City Parks
Bidwell Park 530-896-7800

4th Street and Cypress Avenue
www.chico.ca.us (click Park Dept.)
Bidwell Park Map on page 80
Donated to the city by Annie Bidwell
in 1905 were the original 2,238 acres,

and in 1995 the city purchased and added
an additional 1,380 acres, making it the
third largest urban park in our nation.
As per Bidwells designation, no alcohol,
or hunting is allowed.
These over 3,600 acres offer
picnicking, swimming, equestrian
and bicycling trails, golf, archery,
pistol ranges, playgrounds, baseball/
softball fields, and organized
recreational activities year round. It
was seen nationally in 1937 when the
original Adventures of Robin Hood
was filmed among the towering oaks
and sycamores. The park has been
designated as an official California
Watchable Wildlife site.
Free Super Start Hot Breakfast
Free High Speed Internet
Guest Laundry
Kids 17 & Under
Stay Free
Next to 24-Hour
Dennys
All Rooms with
Fridge, Microwave
Coffemakers &
Hairdryers.
Iron & Ironing Board
Large Vehicle Parking & a Pool!
(530) 345-2533
Off Hwy 99 at Cohasset, Chico
www.super8chico.com
Toll-free Motel-direct Reservations: 1-877-345-2533
has never been so affordable.

Enjoy our complimentary full hot
breakfast buffet, evening reception,
wifi and so much more.
Ask about our Romance

and Sierra Nevada packages!
2035 Business Lane Chico, California 95928

530.899.9090 800.870.7848
One Mile
Because of its large size, the park

is divided into two sections: Upper
Bidwell Park is a wilderness section
along both sides of Big Chico Creek
Canyon. It contains more than 35 miles
of hiking trails, 25 of which are open
to equestrians and bikers. The canyon
of Big Chico Creek has many beautiful
swimming holes. The two major trails
are North Rim and South Rim.

North Rim Trail (for hiking, biking,
and horseback riding) starts at Wildwood
Avenue, close to the entrance to Upper
Park. Beautiful vistas are the reward for
this sometimes steep trail. South Rim
Trail is used less and is pretty rugged. It
begins where Centennial Avenue deadends
into Chico Canyon Road and runs above
Bidwell Golf Course and into the newly
Bear Hole in Upper Park acquired south side of the canyon.
Upper Bidwell Park also contains
Hooker Oak Recreation Area (this
part of Upper Park was originally called
Middle Park), three softball diamonds,
playgrounds, and picnic areas. You
might view some kite flyers here. To
get to Hooker Oak, take Vallombrosa
Avenue, turn left on Manzanita
Avenueyoull spot it on the right.
Free "Hot, Fresh, Healthy Breakfast" buffet

42" LCD TV with Premium Channels
In-room Micro/Fridge and Coffee
Completely Smoke Free & Pet Friendly
Free High Speed Internet
Business Center
In Heart of Downtown
Outdoor Swimming Pool
715 Main St., Chico, CA
530-343-7911
Well see you there.

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Please call directly and mention discount code GM101.
Five-Mile Dam Recreation Area

includes a large natural swimming hole
plus good picnic spots with tables and
grills. To find it, take Vallombrosa to the
end, turn right on Manzanita, and then
left on Centennialthe recreation area
is on the left. The Horseshoe Lake area
is a great area for fishing and is the site
of the annual Fishing Derby.
Lower Bidwell Park is about a fourmile long area following Big Chico
Creek from downtown to Manzanita
Avenue with footpaths and bicycle paths
that run through shady oak groves.
The One-Mile Dam Recreation Area
includes Sycamore Pool, a softball field,
horseshoe pits, and picnic areas with
grills. Very near downtown, it can be
entered from Fourth or Fifth Streets.
Just next to the One-Mile playing field is
Caper Acres, an imaginative fairy-tale
themed playground featuring just about
everything to keep small children busy.
(My favorite is the castle, but I think the
treehouse thingy is more popular with
the youngsters.)
Cedar Grove, entrance off East Eighth
Avenue, is lovely year-round with its
gorgeous cedar trees and is the home of
the Shakespeare in the Park productions
each Summer. Chico Creek Nature
2013 in
Trip
Center is also located
Lower Park, and
Advisor
we think deserving of its own listing in
Certicate of
101 Things to Do.
Please see item 71
Excellence
to learn about it.
Detailed park maps are available for
the asking at the Chico Visitor Center,
3rd and Salem Streets.
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Patrick Ranch
Step Into
Another Era
Stansbury Home
307 West 5th St. 530-891-0585
Special Tours: 530-343-6611
Sat & Sun 1-4 Adults $4;
Students $2, Under 10 Free
Built by Dr. & Mrs. Oscar Stansbury

in 1883, this home was designed in the
Italianate Victorian style and is listed
on the National Register of Historic
Places. It is one of the most original and
unaltered homes in California. Because
family members lived here until 1974, it
contains many of the familys original
pieces.
Visiting here is a step into another era.
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Ballerinas, Saxes,
Comedy & Drama
Blue Room Theatre

139 West First St. (upstairs)
530-895-3749
www.blueroomtheatre.com
Chico Theatre Company
166 Eaton Rd.
530-894-2CTC Thurs.-Sat.
www.chicotheatre.com
Rogue Theatre@1078 Gallery
820 Broadway
530-343-1973 Thurs.-Sat.
www.chicorogue.com
Laxson Auditoriums Performances
Office: Second & Chestnut Streets
530-898-6333 Mon.-Fri.,10-4
www.chicoperformances.com
Blue Room Theatre
offers theatrical works
for children, young
adults, and adult
audiences. Theyve
done extensive
upgrading. Increased
seating capacity,
enhanced sound and
visual presentation, a
three-quarter thrust
style stage, and a new
color scheme have added
greatly to the ambiance.
Chico Theatre
Company opened in
2003 in the 244-seat
former Eaton Road
Opera House location and has staged

nearly 700 performances since opening,
and has earned the great reputation it
now holds. The theatre includes nine
shows a year ranging from classics to
new shows, both musical and nonmusical.
Laxson Auditorium celebrated her
80th birthday in 2011. Always a grand
architectural treasure of Romanesque
style (cant imagine the campus
without that building just as its sat
from the beginning), its national and
international entertainment offerings
seem to only get better every year!
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Memorabilia
to Modern
Chico Museum
141 Salem Street
530-891-4336 or 530-892-1525
www.chicomuseum.org
Hours: Wed-Sun, Noon-4 p.m.
Cost: $3; $2 (50+ & students w/ID)
Patrick Ranch
10381 The Midway 530-342-4359
www.patrickranchmuseum.org
www.farwestheritage.org 892-1525
Hours: By appointment
Free Admission, donations accepted
Butte Countys Largest

Full-Service Hotel!
FEMA Approved
172 Rooms and Suites

with Complimentary Wireless DSL
Outdoor Pool and Spa
Social and Business Events,
Small or Large,
over 4500 sq. ft. of Banquet Space
Onsite Restaurant
& Lounge
Onsite Catering
Close to Downtown, CSUC
& Bidwell Park
Fitness Center
685 Manzanita Court, Chico
800-310-2491 or 530-345-2491
www.holiday-inn.com/chicoca
Pumpkin Patch & More

October 12th-27th Sat-Sun 10a-4p
Children
3 yrs. &
under
FREE
Per
Person
Envelop yourself in Mother Nature in all her grandeur:

Mountain views, rich soil, wildlife and raw beauty on our 28 acre Ranch.
Pumpkin Patch
Hay Rides
House Tours
Equipment Display
Barnyard Animals
Cafe
Patrick Ranch Calendar
Fine Art Display in, the Visitors Center

Sat Sun Oct12-13 10a-4p
Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 10-27 10a-4p

School Tours Available, grades 1-3
Oct. 10-25 Thurs & Fri 9a & 11a
School Tours Available, PreK-K

Oct. 9-23, Wednedsays 9:30a
Elegant Art Show & Gift Sale at the Ranch,

Fri Dec 6 4-8p, Sat-Sun Dec 7-8th 10a-4p
Patrick Ranch Museum
An Interactive Agricultural & Natural History Learning Center

Open every Saturday 11:00a-3:00p April to October
10381 Midway, Durham CA
530.342.4359
www.patrickranchmuseum.org
Experience the fulfillment and fun of being a volunteer.
Bring your passion to the ranch.
Under the Stewardship of Far West Heritage Association
The Chico Museum, located

downtown at 2nd and Salem Streets, is
housed in the distinctive 1904 Carnegie
Library building.
The museum offers a permanent
timeline depicting the history of Chico
from 1830-2000. Changing exhibits
that appeal to all ages, showcase
regional cultural and natural history.
These exhibits are always interesting,
informative and interactive. Call for a
calendar and newsletter.
The 28-acre Patrick Ranch is Chicos
newest historical attraction, reflecting
the agricultural, cultural, social,
and economic history of the North
Sacramento Valley. Annual events there
include an old-fashioned Threshing Bee
& Antique Equipment Show held in
June, complete with draft horses and
vintage farm equipment. AutumnFest,
with free childrens activities, farmhouse
tours, an animal exhibit is held there
in Octoberplus you can pick your own
pumpkins. The ranch has become a
popular spot for school tours, as well as
for weddings.
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View Art
Glass- Making
at Its Finest
Orient & Flume Art Glass

2161 Park Ave.
530-893-0373
www.orientandflume.com
Satava Art Glass Studio
819 Wall St.
530-345-7985
www.satava.com
Internationally known, Orient
& Flume creates intricate, threedimensional designs encased in
clear glass for which the studio is
now famous. Their works are in the
permanent collections of the Chrysler
Museum, Corning Glass Museum, the
Metropolitan, and the Smithsonian. The
showroom is open Mon.-Sat., 10-5 p.m.
Richard Satava opened his studio
in 1977 using ancient techniques to
create beautiful art glass by combining
technical skill and delicate artistry.
Vivid colors and unique nature themes
are his trade-mark.

Passion is visible in his
creations.
Satavas
interesting studio
is open TuesdaySaturday, 9-4
and features
glass blowing
demonstrations.
The studio also
carries a large variety
of works by other
artists from across the
nation. This provides
works for every taste
and budget.
- Satava
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Be Crafty
All Fired Up- Ceramic Art Center

830 Broadway
530-894-5227
www.allfiredupchico.org
Honey Run Quilters
2418 Cohasset 530-342-5464
The Rabbit Hole Quilting &
Fabrics
2607 Esplanade 530-345-5015
String Bead Almond Orchard
Plaza on Pillsbury Road
530-894-BEAD
www.stringbead.com
There are lots of ways to be
creative, even if you think you arent!
Knitting, quilting, creating ceramics,
and beading are choices in which
many people find that they do have a
creative bone or two in their body.
There are a multitude of ways to
be creative at All Fired Up. There are
pottery classes for all ages. If you are
interested in a class of working with
wet clay you do need to pre-register,
but classes include all materials,
tools, glazes and firing. Very popular
currently are the kids pottery painting,
which are easy and fun, and no
appointment is needed for those, unless
you have a group of five or more.
At Honey Run Quilters, youll find
many fabrics as well as books and
notions. And they even offer classes for
beginners through advanced, so theres
no excuse not to create a quilt. This
shop was designated as one of the top

ten quilt shops in North America and
was featured in the Fall 09 issue of
Quilt Sampler magazine, published
by Better Homes and Gardens.
The Rabbit Hole opened in 2004,
and this mother and daughter team
chose the name for their business
because mom always called her
children her rabbits. They specialize
in beginning quilters, and they
are proud of their wide variety of
colorful fabrics.
For a unique experience, stop in
String Bead and view thousands of
beads of every size, shape, and color.
Youll see some collectors items. Note
especially the handmade lampworked
glass beads.
Youll find glass, wood, bone,
metalized, horn, precious and semiprecious stones, and seed beads from
which to choose.
They have a fully operational jewelry

fabrication and glass bead-making shop.
Classes are offered, and the best thing is
that you can spend as little as 50 cents or
as much as $50 while creating earrings,
necklaces, anklets, bracelets, and
barrettes. So, why not bead it up!
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Soc It To Em!
With Sports
Chico State Athletic Events

Call 530-898-4658
Exciting mens and womens sporting
events are held by Chico State from late
August through late May. This is one
of the top institutions in the country
Class at String Bead
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cross country, track, and golf. Taking
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affordable and fun for the entire family!
AUGUST
Tower of Power
JANUARY
Funk & Soul Icons
Golden Dragon Acrobats
SEPTEMBER
Fabulous Chinese Acrobats
Peter Rowan
Pink Martini
Jake Shimabukuro
Stunt Dog Experience
Beauty and the Beast JR.
Tommy Emmanuel
Global Cabaret
Big Twang Theory
Crazy Doggy Antics
Ukulele Wizard / Chico World Music Festival
with special guest Martin Taylor
Blue Room Young Company
OCTOBER
Emmylou Harris
& Rodney Crowell
FEBRUARY
Bla Fleck & Brooklyn Rider

Banjo Quintet
Country Legends
TAO: Phoenix Rising
Eve Ensler
Japanese Taiko Drumming
Author, Playwright, TED Speaker
Lonestar
Bonnie Raitt
Country Rock
Ten-Time Grammy Award Winner
True Blues: History of the Blues
SFJAZZ Collective
Corey Harris, Guy Davis & Alvin Youngblood Hart
Jazz Masters
17&18
The Graduate
STOMP
Live Radio Theatre
Theatrical Percussion!
Carlos Nuez
Ari Shapiro
Power Packed Celtic Music
NPR White House Correspondent
The Manhattan Transfer
Momix: Botanica
Multimedia Dance, Puppets & Fantasy
Alton Brown
The Edible Inevitable Tour
Van Cliburn
Gold Medal Winner
Classical Piano
MARCH
7&8
Keeping Dance Alive!

Eclectic Dance Concert
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin

Dynamic String Orchestra
Jack Hanna
Into the Wild Live
Whose Live Anyway?

Comedy Improv
Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt

An Acoustic Evening
Andrew Bird
National Yo-Yo Museum

Inside Bird in Hand
320 Broadway 530-893-0545
www.nationalyoyo.org
Open 7 Days a Week
Free Admission
Awarded the most popular toy of the
20th Century, the Yo-Yo continues to
be very popular with all ages. Visit the
largest display of Yo-Yo memorabilia
in the nation. Ninety years of Yo-Yo
artifacts are on display here, and youll
most likely feel like youre a kid again
just experiencing this collection.
The display includes photos,
competition awards, and Yo-Yos from
the 1920s through today, as well as the
worlds largest Yo-Yo at 50 inches in
height and weighing 256 pounds.
Every year,
Americas best
players wind up
in Chico as the
museum hosts
the National
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Elvin Bishop, James Cotton,

& Paul Thorn
Rock, Blues & Barroom Boogie
Diavolo
Thrilling Gymnastics & Dance
APRIL
Multi-Instrumentalist & Musical Innovator
San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers
Ballet Folklorico
Quetzalli de Veracruz
Arlo Guthrie
The Music & Dance of Mexico
High Energy Fiddle Ensemble

Folk Music Icon
MAY
DECEMBER
The Onion Live!
LED
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CA
The
Second
City
An Irish Christmas
Celebrate the Holidays!
Cinderella
Americas
Favorite Toy
Wynton Marsalis
NOVEMBER
13-15
Jazz/Pop Superstars
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Chico Community Ballet
Aladdin JR.
Playhouse Youth Theatre
For complete descriptions and tickets:

WWW.CHICOPERFORMANCES.COM
or call (530) 898-6333
Yo-Yo
Contest on
the first
Saturday
of October.
Players
earn their
way to
the finals by
qualifying in nationwide contests held
throughout the country.
This exhibit is a fascinating look at
the childhood we all have in common.
The National Yo-Yo Contest will
be held from 9-5 in City Plaza on
October 5.
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Dream Weavers
Here
AVL Looms & Weaving School

2360 Park Ave. Ste. 9, 530-893-4915
800-626-9615 Tours by appt.
www.avlusa.com
Established in 1976, this company
has revolutionized the world of
handweaving. Their looms are found
in over 80 countries and are recognized
for their high quality and innovative
design.
Guided tours of their facility are by
appointment, and many classes are
also held here. In addition, they have
a Traveling Teacher program, and do
workshops at weaving retreats.
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the communities of Butte County have

GALLERY SHOWS
visited artists studios, viewed local
EVENTS
art and learned how and where art is
ART CLASSES
created. The Open Studios Art Tour is
FRIENDSHIPS
the connection between the renowned
artistic population of Chico, Paradise,
and Oroville and the entire population
of Butte County. This year the Open
Studios Art Tour will be available on-line
at no charge. There will also be a printed
catalog available for people who prefer
hard copies and like to keep them.
101 Things to Do
The Open Studios Art Tour is a great
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family weekend get-togethera way 4.65
to
see and even do some art.
Visit the website listed at the top for
updates on whats happening in the
450 Orange St 530-895-8726
Chico art scene.
Supported in part by the City of Chico
View Art for

the People
Chico Art Center

450 Orange St.
530-895-8726
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.chicoartcenter.com
email: chicoartcenter@att.net.
The Chico Art Center is the largest
arts organization in Butte County and
has been around for almost 50 years.
Boasting a gallery, classroom facilities,
a large membership base, and its own
vintage rail car, the art center has much
to offer.
Life should
be fun.
A Chico Original since 1981

Convenient Micro Department Store
320 Broadway - Downtown

Look for representatives at the Taste
of Chico, Chico World Music Festival,
and Art in the Park. The Chico Art
Centers annual October Open Studios
Art Tour is one of the lynchpins of
Artoberfest. Since 1989, members of
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Murals, Murals,
on the Walls
You dont have to be an art lover to

enjoy the many murals on the CSUC
campus and in Chicos downtown area.
All you need is a sense of fun.
Pughs mid-1970s trompe loeil mural
Chico Murals
Partial List
AicoraGems Jewerly Box Gallery

1334 Mangrove Ave (by Scott Teeple)
Greek Columns (by John Pugh)
Taylor Hall, E. 1st St. at Salem
Robin Hood (by Scott Teeple)
Campus Bikes, 4th/Main Streets
The Beatles (by Gregg Payne)
Main St. between 1st & 2nd Sts.
The Bidwells (by Teeple)
Near Second & Broadway
Giacomos Vineyard (by Teeple) - inside
Sicilian Cafe, 1020 Main Street
New York Cityscape-inside/outside
. Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works,
2nd St. between Main & Broadway
Downtown Kaleidoscope (by
Ramirez) in park, 1st & Broadway
Racing Bicyclists (by Teeple)
Ninth & Main Streets
Under the Sea (by Lauri Chiodini)-inside
In Motion Fitness
1293 E. First Avenue
Pony Express (by Crane)
Broadway near 5th Street
Municipal Center Art Walls-inside
411 Main Street
Salem Street Art Walls (by
Dayton Claudio) 3rd & Salem
Fake Windows (by Teeple)
Colliers, 105 Broadway
Victorian Homes
Mid Valley parking lot, 6th/Main
Nature Scenes (by Gregg Payne)
On bridge supports throughout
Bidwell Park
of a crumbled wall with Greek columns

holding up the ceiling inside continues
to startle viewers, and for a bit of
Chico history, dont miss Scott Teeples
rendering of John and Annie Bidwell on
Second Street on the wall facing the art
deco building.
Commemorating the 1937 filming of
The Adventures
of Robin
Hood in
Bidwell Park
is the mural
on Campus
Bikes at
Main/Fourth.
There youll
find Robin
Hood in
Sherwood
Forest
One of the
newer murals in Chico is Languages,
which is on Mid Valley Titles parking lot
wall at Sixth and Main. It features six
Victorian homes.
If you have children, be sure and
checkout the murals inside the kids
Wine Spectator
AWARD
OF
EXCELLENCE
section at In Motion Fitness. They give

an awesome vision of life Under the Sea.
Were especially fond of the doubleheader New York cityscapes inside
and outside at Brooklyn Bridge Bagel
Works, and one that tugs at our
heartstrings is Giacomos Vineyard
inside the Sicilian Cafe because
Giacomos
(James)
grandparents
immigrated to
America from
Sicily in the
1950s, and
many of the
recipes still
used in the
restaurant are
theirs. The
mural serves
as a warm
tribute to their heritage.
Theres more, and theyre all fun
to view. Pick up a map at the Visitor
Center at Fifth and Main.
Then go on your own mural treasure
hunt and choose your favorite!
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61 & All Around in
This 140-yr. old Chico Icon
Collier Hardware
105 Broadway
530-342-0195
The building was completed in
1871, with the upper story housing
the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges,
Collier Hardware
The current owner, Syl Lucena, has

worked there since 1956, became a
partner in 1963, and purchased it in
1972. His three sons also work there,
along with others; and, it has the
feeling of a real for sure family-owned,
general store, complete with wooden
floors and narrow aisles.
In addition to the nuts, bolts, screws,
wire, plumbing equipment, saws,
shovels, hammers and ladders one would
expect to find in a hardware store, they
also carry kitchen appliances,
pots and pans, coffee makers,
kettles, teapots, cookingware,
grills, garden products, signs
(dozens of signs), clockswell,
you get the idea.
But dont go there expecting
to buy a buggy whip. They
stopped carrying those in the
late 80s!
1930
Collier Hardware
today
and the ground

floor housing a
hardware store, along
with agricultural
implements, wagons,
buggies, and, of
course, buggy whips.
While the current
store no longer
carries buggies,
it does have an
inventory of about 70,000 items.
Chicos
#1
FUN SPOT
Putt Skate Bat
Come Out & Play Fun for the Whole Family!

Miniature Golf
Roller Skating Batting Cages
Birthday Parties Hockey
2465 Carmichael Drive Chico 343-1601 www.funlandchico.com
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Wheels & Balls Go

Round & Round
FunLand 530-343-1601
Hwy 99 & East Park
www.funlandchico.com
Whether its done for the exercise or
just for the fun, theres no denying that
roller skating is a popular sport engaged
in year round in Chico.
We know of some parents who plan
their kids birthday parties here just so
they can get a little extra time on skates.
There are others that need to supervise
offsprings batting skills at the batting
cages here or their putting on the
18-hole miniature golf course, which
features a natural setting with rivers and
is a challenge for both adults and kids.
Also, its a great activity for a date.
So, who needs an excusejust
go and enjoy!
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From Hops
to Brew
Your Downtown
Shoe Store
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

1075 E. 20th St. 530-893-3520
www.sierranevada.com
Tours: M-Th, 12, 1, 2 & 4; Fri-Sat. 12,
1, 2, 3, 4 & 5; Sun. 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4.
Tour Desk: 899-4776
Gift Shop Open 10-6 Daily, except
Holidays
If youve never toured a brewery,
youre missing an interesting and
informative experience. And this
brewery produces award-winning beer,
some of which is known across the
nation. We have a beer connoisseur son
in Pennsylvania who insists on a
Over 30 Brands of
Shoes, Socks & Accessories
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Since 1976
BIRKENSTOCK and more

Downtown
Chico
345-4880
Clark Road
Paradise
872-0812
Internationally
Known Doll Shop
Katherines Cottage
Denise Van Patten Dolls
By Appointment
530-898-9400 530-864-0242
www.katherinescottage.com, www.
rubylane.com/shop/katherinescottage
Denise Van Patten, the author of The
Official Price Guide to Dolls (Random
House) and the writer and editor of Doll
Collecting at About.com, has been a
dealer of fine antique and vintage dolls
since 1994. With customers in over 100
countries and in every state, she offers
one of the best selections of dolls in the
country with literally thousands of dolls
to view. Denise also buys antique and
vintage dolls. Make an appointment
today to come by to see her doll shop
beautifully located in the foothills right
outside Chico,
or to see her
museum-quality
doll display of
dolls from all
eras, antique to
modern (groups
are welcome).
Fashions by:
Eileen Fisher Karen Kane

Nic & Zoe Barbara Lesser
Jag Jeans Glima Dylan
NYDJ Jeans True Grit
Brighton Christopher Blue Jeans
328 Broadway, Downtown Chico
530-345-5754
Red Tavern Bocce Ball court
stop at Sierra Nevada each visit.

From beginning to end, the sights,
sounds, and fragrances of the beermaking process are quite fascinating
and educational. Of course, were
particularly fond of the end of the
process, but its all worthwhile.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was
founded in 1980 and is one of Americas
first micro-breweries. It is regarded as
the standard of quality for American
craft brewers and has won numerous
awards for its beers. In addition to its
award-winning ales and lagers, the
brewery boasts an outstanding taproom
and restaurant, as well as a large gift
shop wherein you can find a multitude
of items bearing the Sierra Nevada
label. Caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts,
mugs, glassware, towels, and various
other items are available for the Sierra
Nevada fans who visit
from afar.
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Happening Places
AMF Orchard Lanes

2397 Esplanade 530-895-3257
Bocce Ball Court at
Red Tavern
1250 Esplanade 530-894-3463
www.redtavern.com
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds &

Speedway
2337 Fair Street 530-350-7275
Track: 530-891-6535
www.silverdollarfair.org
www.silverdollarspeedway.com
Bowling is one sport that can be done
regardless of the weather outside, and
AMF Orchard Lanes offers 38 lanes for
your bowling pleasure. The facility also
features an arcade, snack bar, and profamily shop. So, let em roll and best
wishes for a turkey!
Relax with a cocktail on the patio
and play a round of Bocce Ball on Red
Taverns new court. The ancient Italian
game of Bocce is fun and easy to learn
whether youre 3 or 103!
From the very popular, six-day Silver
Dollar Fair held each May, to antique
shows, home and garden shows, industrial
barbecues, business expos, and more,
theres almost always something going on
at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.
The Speedway features a wide variety
of racing action from March through
September, highlighted by the Mini Gold
Cup each March and the Gold Cup Race
of Champions in September.
The National Bullriding Championship Finals, held in September, draw
5,000 fans each day, and kids enjoy
competing in the Mutton Bustin &
Steer Riding events.
Any month of the year, its worth a
phone call to see whats happening at
this very happening
place.
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Play, Putt or
Throw It
Bidwell Park Golf Course

off Wildwood Ave. near East Ave.
530-891-8417 Holes: 18, Par: 71
Sunset Hills Golf Course
Esplanade and Garner Lane
530-342-4600 Holes: 9, Par: 27
Skyway Golf Park
1 Longest Drive, 530-899-8108
Driving Range, 6 target greens
Tuscan Ridge Golf Club
On the Skyway 7 miles from Chico
530-624-7006 Holes: 18, Par: 71
www.TuscanRidgeClub.com
Bidwell Park Golf Course is known
for having one of Northern Californias
Valene L. Smith Museum of

Anthropology
Meriam Library Complex, Rm. 180
on CSUC campus
530-898-5397
www.csuchico.edu/anthmuseum/
index.shtml
Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11-3
Free Admission, Guided Tours
Opened in 2005, the Chico Air Museum, has both an outdoor display area
and an indoor facility. The indoor area
features four aviation exhibits with additional displays and artifacts being added.
Initial exhibits include Thaddeus Kerns,
Chicos first pilot; the Chico Army Airfield located at the airport during WWII;
aerial fire fighting and its evolution; and
finest pro shops. It also has hitting cages

and a lessons-only driving range. This
popular course is less crowded in the
summer when college students are gone.
Sunset Hills is made up of par 3s,
and is an ideal course for beginners or
senior citizens. If the spirit moves you
to golf, you can go here on a whim since
reservations are not required.
Skyway Golf Park is lighted, which
helps if youre practicing driving at
night. There is also a practice putting
green, a pro shop, and six practice holes.
Tuscan Ridge Golf Club opened in
June 2001. Youll have spectacular views
of the Sutter Buttes when golfing here.
Their Bistro offers wine and beer. A
grass practice range and lessons are also
available.
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alternative rock, and heavy metal

performances, among others.
Be sure to check out the newly
restored gorgeous tower on the
block.
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Airplanes to
Anthropology
Chico Air Museum

Chico Municipal Airport
530-345-6468
www.chicoairmuseum.org
Hours: Saturdays, 10-4
Free Admission
um
a display featuring aircraft today.

The museums outdoor area displays
five historic aircraft including a Lockheed Lodestar, a Yakovlev-52, a Lockheed P2V-7, an SP-2H air tanker and an
Antonov AN-2.
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Still Playing
The Senator
517 Main Street
The Senator, built in 1928, is home
to murals of Syrian Running Deer and
a mural of Chicos Hooker Oak Tree. Its
worth catching an event at this performing arts center (former movie theater)
just to see a bit of Chicos former Living
History.
A wide variety of events are featured
in this Chico landmark, including rock,
A photo on display in the Air Muse
530-899-5925
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Each ofce independently owned and operated
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Jewelry Books Glassware Linens Pottery
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Open 7 Days a Week,
745 Main St. (530) 893-5534
Voted Best in Chico 2004-2012
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dolls from all eras. By appt.: 100s of antique & vintage dolls & toys.
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In Downtown Chico Since 1973
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514 Orange St. 530-899-7064

Thurs.-Sun. 11-5
18,000 sq. ft. of things you never knew
you needed. Antiques, Collectibles,
2nd-time around furniture, Decorator
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Mon.-Fri. 11-5 Sat. 10-5 Sun 12-4
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180 E. 9th Avenue, at the Esplanade
Wed.-Sat. 11-5
530-894-6900
Appointment: 530-519-6762
www.chicoantiques.com
Antiques, Furniture, Jewelry, Paper
Ephemera, Guy Stuff, Books, Garden,
Local artwork, Art Glass, Vintage Xmas
decorations during the holidays
& Estate Buying & Selling.
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1900 Park Ave. 530-893-5536

Open Tues.-Sun., 9,000 sq. ft.
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Books, Textiles, Glassware, Collectibles,
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2745 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville 532-1272
Open 7 Days a Week
Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 11-5pm
www.thearcstore.org
A wide variety of merchandise at the best prices.
Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Kitchen Ware,
Books, Clothes and a whole lot more!
Art by Lida Penkova

In addition to being open on Saturdays, the museum hosts school classes.
Chico Air Show 2012 was held at the
Chico Municipal Airport. Chico was the
only city in northern California to host a
Jet team, and Chicos next air show will
be in 2014. This is the place to be to see
jets galore and more!! Highlighting the
last Air Show was a thrilling aerial performance by the nine jets of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Jet Team. Other
performers included up and coming
female pilot Melissa Pemberton, Kent
Pietsch with the worlds smallest carrier
landing, a jet powered car, Warbirds,
a parachute team, military demonstrations, static displays and several flybys.
Food vendors, souvenirs, a Kidzone full
of fun for the kids, and the ever comfortable Flightline club with food by the
Sons of Italy, all rounded out that weekend of great fun and entertainment. The
show began with a Friday night twilight
performance where general viewing and
an evening of catered food and music
was enjoyed at the Flightline. For more
information visit: www.chicoairshow.org or call 530-230-1652.

The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology offers
exhibitions, lectures, childrens
programs and K-12 outreach.In
the spring of each year, Museum Studies students design
and install an exhibition with a
wide variety of anthropological
themes. Past exhibits include:
The Artic, Global Tourism, The
Maidu, Human and Animal
Relationships, and many more.
The museum offers the World
Exploration Lecture Series on
the first Sunday of the month.
The museum hosts numerous
events celebrating community,
culture, and education. Check the
website for the most up-to-date information about this exciting Chico
landmark.
August 28-September 25
Geographies of the Imagination
Explore a fascinating blend of
ethnography and artwork in this
exhibition by Cultural Anthropologist and professional artist
Lydia Nakashima Degarrod. Nine
Chilean men and women were interviewed about their experiences of leaving
their homeland to escape the intolerable
circumstances of Augusto Pinochets
dictatorship. Through collaboration,
Lydia created images, maps, and video
to powerfully depict their individual
journeys.
Art by Lydia Nakashima Degarrod
Eclectic Goods & Whimsies

Jewelry, Pottery, Paper
Guy Stuff, Art Glass
Paintings, Hardware
180 E. 9th Avenue, at the Esplanade
Wed. thru Sat., 11 5pm, Sun. by chance
530.894.6900
appt. 530.519.6762
www.chicoantiques.com
The Chico Chamber of Commerce

and Visitor Center has moved!
Come visit us in our beautiful new
location, across the street from the
Downtown City Plaza in the
Old Municipal Building
441 Main Street, Chico

For all of your visitor, business and relocation needs!
Hours of Operation: 10-4, Monday-Friday; 11-2 Saturdays
530.891.5556 | 800.852.8570
www.chicochamber.com
October 1-25
The Art of Lida Penkova
After retiring from a career as a
psychologist, Lida entered into a world
of imagination where the stories, myths,
and symbols of other cultures inspired
her to paint. She describes herself as
a self-taught artist who is interested in
how people form their everyday realities. See the world through the lens of
mythology and symbols in this vibrant
and engaging exhibit.
December 10, 2013-June 7, 2014
Into the Blue: Maritime Archaeology
and the Archaeology of Shipwrecks
Discover the history
and mysteries of navigating the
worlds
vast oceans, including the
fascinating world of shipwreck
archeology. View
artifacts recovered
from the Frolic,
a Gold Rush
ship that
wrecked
off the
coast of Mendocino in 1850. See
a range of rare historical navigation
instruments including an astrolabe,
Whats New
at In Mo?
25 Pull-Up Station
Expanded Bamboo
Stretching Room
New CrossFit Studio
B with Rogue Rack
New Ellipticals and
Seated Ellipticals
New Treadmills
and Spin Bikes
New Rower and
GTS machine
Next - Outdoor
Running Track and
Parcourse with
Outdoor Cardio &
Weight Machines
a Polynesian navigation chart, and

sextants. Find out why the Sacramento
River is called an inland graveyard.
Seafaring explorers of all ages will
enjoy this dynamic and interactive
exhibit.
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For Kids Sake
Kiwanis Chico Community

Observatory & Planetarium
Upper Bidwell Park near
Horseshoe Lake parking lot
530-879-0207, 530-513-0135
www.chicoobservatory.com
Farm Sanctuary
Hwy. 32, 19080 Newville Rd.,
Orland 530-865-4617
Open to visitors April
1-Nov. 30
E-mail: farmsanc@
farmsanctuary.org
Kids In Motion
(In Motion Fitness)
1293 E. First Ave.,
530-343-5678
www.inmotionfitness.net
In Motion Fitness
KidsPark
Ross Shopping Center, 2483 Notre
Dame Blvd., 530-894-6800
www.kidspark.com
Sherwood Forest Kids Disc
Hooker Oak Rec Area
530-895-4711
Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo
by appt. only, 530-893-1088
www.twobytworanch.com
If theyve learned about the natural
world at Chico Creek Nature Center,
explored the wonders of Bidwell Park,
played their way around Chico, and
theyre still full of energy, then, maybe
its time to try one of these.
From sunset and for the next three
hours, Kiwanis Chico Community
Observatory & Planetarium is open to
the public. Located in Bidwell Park, near
Horseshoe Lake parking lot, check out
the planets yourself.
Known as Childcare with an Ocean
View, Kids in Motions 6,000 sq. ft. wing
serves children from infants through
teens with over a dozen programs and
is an absolute visual delight. Kids will
view a 150 ft. Under the Sea mural;
mermaid, sea turtles and octopus
mosaics; and salt water aquariums
(some of the largest in the Chico area).
One aquarium features a living reef with
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creatures. Another
houses larger,
for birthday and pool parties.

A short hop away from Chico, in
Orland, the Farm Sanctuary is
a 300-acre farm that shelters,
rescues, rehabilitates, and
provides life-long care for
hundreds of animals (cows, pigs,
sheep, goats, and turkeys) every
year. Open to the public for
tours on Saturdays. Tours begin
every hour on the hour, 10 a.m.3 p.m.
Kids Park is a childcare indoor play
and party center. They offer a preschool
program, arts and crafts, and games
galore. They also host birthday parties.
They are open seven days a week.
Two by Two Ranch & Petting Zoo
is a unique educational opportunity for
more
aggressive
sea life. The In
Motion facility also has a Kids
Splash Park and 5 pools and offers yearround swim lessons. Its no wonder that
kids call it the In Motion Ocean and
that it has become a very popular spot
kids to experience a variety of animals.

This zoo has mobile capabilities and
attends many area events.
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Indulge in
Sweet Delights
Shuberts
178 E. 7th St. 530-342-7163
www.shuberts.com
Powells Sweet Shoppe
121 W. 3rd St. 530-332-9866
www.PowellsSweetShoppe.com
Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe
130 Main St. 530-895-3866
www.uppercrustchico.com
At Shuberts, Chicos oldest ice cream
and candy store, theyve been making
these creations since 1938. We like
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Beautiful Handcrafted Jewelry
Crabtree & Evelyn Toiletries
British Groceries, Teas, China
Our Exclusive Gift Basket Boxes
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them all, but two special ice cream

flavors are Chico Mint and Mount
Shasta. You can also enjoy milkshakes,
root beer floats, freezes and sodas.
121 W. 3rd Street, Downtown Chico

In the candy department, youll find
everything from chocolate creams to
English Toffee, and you can buy it by the
piece or by the pound.
Powells Sweet Shoppe, has the
largest selection of sweet treats in town.
Besides a stock of over 5,000 types of
candies, they also serve all-natural
gelato, old-fashioned sodas, retro toys,
root beer floats, and a huge selection of
nostalgic candies. Treats you have not
seen since your childhoodClark bars,
Candy Buttons, Nik NLips, Walnettos
and more. A stop here is a walk down
Memory Lane and a sweet experience.
At the Upper Crust you can expect
an abundance of art on the walls and
premium baked goods or gourmet deli
items from which to choose. Voted #1
Bakery in a local newspaper poll each
year for a long time, youll understand
why once youve indulged in one of their
bakery delicacies. And we cant get
through January and February without
their delicious soups.
Open 7 Days a Week!
530.332.9866
www.PowellsSweetShoppe.com
Sweet treats for all. Over 5,000 items:

gelato, handmade chocolates, nostalgic
toys, candy and sodas!
Enjoy one of
Chicos Sweetest
Historical Pleasures
Savor our old-fashioned, rich,

creamy, ice cream, and
experience our homemade
quality chocolates.
Made right on the premises.
178 EAST 7TH STREET

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Celebrating 75 Years of Making our Own.

Chico Historic
Facts
Chico is the oldest city name in Northern California. Originally, the Bidwells
land was commonly referred to as Small
Creek Ranch. The formal Spanish translation read Rancho Del Arroyo Chico or
Ranch of the little masculine canyon. For
convenience, residents nicknamed the town
Chico.
Tres Hombres (corner of First Street
and Broadway) was formerly John Bidwells
General Store, established in 1860.
The Bidwells took great pride in beautifying the city. It is said that John Bidwell
rode through Chico in his carriage occasionally stopping to plant trees for future
generations to enjoy. He also shipped in
tree seeds from Europe and South America
to add to the diverse agriculture of the land
and provide a tree canopy against the summer heat.
Ringel Park, on the site of what had at
one time been the nursery of John Bidwell,
is located between Main & Broadway on
First Street and is now a relief center for
passengers on the Chico and Butte County
bus systems. The park was dedicated in
1981 to Eugene A. Ringel, a citizen of Chico
who was active in community and civic
activities. On the south side of First is the
Masonic Temple built in 1871.
Childrens Park, (Broadway & First)
given to the city of Chico in 1911, was
dedicated to the children of the community
by Annie Bidwell. Near the First Street
entrance is a marker honoring the citizens
of Chico who died in World War I.
Bidwell Memorial Church, originally
built in 1871 on the corner of Fourth Street
and Broadway, was rebuilt at the First and
Broadway location in 1909.
The Madison Bear Garden (Second &
Salem), formerly the Lusk Home and now a
popular hangout with students, has enjoyed
an interesting history. The home was
built in 1883 by a prominent Chico lawyer.
After his death in 1909, it was passed into
the hands of the Native Daughters of the
Golden West. They sold it to Grand American Faire in 1977. Madison Bear Garden
contains hundreds and perhaps thousands
of antiques.
Chico Railroad Depot & Art Center,
(450 Orange St.), was first built in 1892,
after the 1869 depot was pulled down. It
now serves as a small unattended station
for Amtrak. The walls hold pictures of the
two previous stations. The Art Center is
adjacent to the waiting rooms and features
exhibitions and classes.
Stroll or Sit
in Pleasant
Surroundings
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One of our favorite places to be

for lunch, Downtown City Plaza was
designated as a park site in 1872. The
area here now serves as stage for many
eventsincluding free music concerts
on Friday evenings May through
September.
To get a schedule of the concerts,
check the downtown merchants
Diamond Alley
From 3rd-4th Sts. between Broadway
and Salem
Downtown City Plaza
Mural in the City Plaza
4th & 5th Sts.
at Main & Broadway
Chico Rotary Plaza
On Wall Street between
6th & 7th
Opened in 2005 along
with the restoration and
opening of the Diamond
Hotel, Diamond Alley is
entered through gorgeous
mosaic-pillared arches at
either 3rd or 4th Streets,
and a walk here features
many of the Chico Open
ond Alley
Board creations.
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Information Center (Main & 5th St.).
A 2004-2005 centennial project of the
Chico Rotary club, Chico Rotary Plaza
is in front of the Boys & Girls Club. It
features a neat sculpture, and be sure to
check out the arty cubes!
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Birds & Bees,

and the Flowers
& Trees
Chico Creek Nature Center

1968 East 8th St. 530-891-4671
Hours: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
www.bidwellpark.org/
Free nature walks with
knowledgeable naturalists, classes,
and environmental ed programs are all
available here. Weekly day-camps are
held June-August and over the holiday
break in December for ages 5-11 years.
Summer sessions include themes
like Aquatic Adventure, Earth Island,
Natives Ways, and Jammin Salmon,
while the winter session helps kids
learn about hibernation, migration, and
critters food storage, along with what
happens to plants during winter.
If you want to go on the popular Owl
Prowl Night Walk, youll need to preregister since space is limited.
The nature museum includes a living
display of wildlife and features other
displays of nature. Pick up the World
of Trees brochure and walk the trail to
experience Portuguese Cypress, English
& Cork Oak, among others. Entrance is
off of East Eighth St. just beyond Cedar
Grove. (Turn off of Highway 32 onto
Fir Street, go straight through the stop
sign, and Fir St. becomes Eighth St.).
Park maps are available here.
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A Diamond
Thats No Longer
in the Rough
Diamond W Western Wear

181 E. 2nd St.
Downtown Chico
530-891-1650
Winner of the prestigious Golden Rose
Award for 2001, owner David Halimi took
his time to get it right in designing and
restoring this building, which is a
work of artdone by local artisans.
Inspired by the original copper molding
of the storefront, discovered under many
layers of paint, copper (purchased in raw
form, then polished, hand-tooled, and

lacquered to maintain shine and color)
is used throughout to compliment the
custom-cut/designed oak wood also used
throughout the interior.
But thats just the beginning; youll
walk on a copper slate floor, mined
in the mountains of India and laid
in a diamond pattern. Youll admire
the Galaxy granite store front and
the fireplace hearth that has copper
naturally inlaid in it, and youll note the
diamond-shaped railings and customdyed diamond pattern carpet.
And if you find yourself downtown
with children, they are sure to enjoy
Justins playhouse with its carnival
mirrors in the first room, a playroom,
and the very special exit tunnel with
black lights.
No longer a diamond in the rough,
this building is now a shining jewel of
downtown Chico!
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Quality Western Apparel, Boots, Hats,
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SHOP FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
Over 5,000 Boots to choose from!
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Locally owned for 35 years.
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To See
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Art Abounds in one

74 of the 100 Best
Small Art Towns in America
We could write a book about the
artistic talent and galleries in this town,
honored repeatedly as one of 100 Best
Small Art Towns in America.
Chico Visual Arts Alliance (ChiVAA)
is a 501c3 umbrella organization linking
art groups and individual artists and
enabling them to have a united voice,
presence, and visibility in Chico. One of
their most successful programs is the
monthly Second Friday ARTabouts
where artists open up their studios and
galleries welcome the public. These
festivities take
place from 5
to 8 p.m. on a
rotating basis
in three Chico
neighborhoods:
Uptown,
Downtown, and
SOPA (South of
the Post Office).
These are a
great way to get
to know your
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own neighborhood or someone elses

and a refreshing activity for the whole
familyand its free! The map for the

particular neighborhood-of-the-month,
together with a listing of participants
is published in the Enterprise-Record
and is also available on the ARTabout
Chico Facebook page, as well as on the
groups website. For more information,
please call 530-487-4553 or go to www.
chivaa.org
AicoraGems Jewelry Box Gallery
is Chicos newest public mural, a giant
wooden jewelry box by Scott Teeple.
A visit inside mimics an Alice in
Art Galleries
Original Paintings
Art Antiques Jewelry
By Local & Regional Artists
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AicoraGems Jewelry Box Gallery

1334 Mangrove, 530-809-1034
All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center
830 Broadway, 530-894-5227
www.allfiredupchico.com
Art etc. etc. etc.
122 West 3rd St., 530- 895-1161
Art House, The
325 Nord Ave., 530- 894-1843
Avenue 9 Gallery
180 East 9th Ave., 530-879-1821
Chico Art Center Gallery
450 Orange St., 530-895-8726
Chico Art School & Gallery
336 Broadway, Ste. 20, 530-570-3895
www.janetlombardiblixt.com
www.chicoartschool.com
Chico Paper Co.
Fine Art Gallery & Framing
345 Broadway, 530-891-0900
www.chicopapercompany.com
Healing Art Gallery

265 Cohasset Rd.
(Enloe Cancer Center),
530-332-3855
Sally Dimas Art Gallery & Studio
493 East Ave., 530-345-3063
Secret Garden Gallery (Kinkade)
Chico Mall, 530-343-1813
1078 Gallery
820 Broadway, 530-343-1973
www.1078gallery.org
The Vagabond Rose
236 Main St., 530-343-1110
Third Floor Gallery - CSUC
Bell Memorial Union, 530-898-6002
Turner Print Collection - CSUC
Meriam Library, 898-4476
www.janetturner.org
University Art Gallery-CSUC
Alva Taylor Hall, 530-898-5864
Framing Association.
The Janet Turner Print Collection of
over 3,000 fine art prints spanning 40
countries, six centuries, and a thousand
different artists (including Rembrandt,
Renoir, Goya, Miro, Dali, Tamayo and
Hockney) hopes to move to a permanent
location on or near the CSUC campus
sometime in the future. Call 530-899-
Wonderland type experience . . . passing

through the door of the jewelry box to
the inside where the creative brilliance
will surprise you. AicoraGems features
national award winning designer
Geralyn Sheridans eco-friendly
collections as well as handcrafted fine
jewelry by several other talented local
metalsmiths, Paul Crosbies art glass
and periodic visiting artists. Definitely a
must see.
A gallery and gift store to be savored
is the Vagabond Rose. Some of the
areas finest painters, photographers,
woodworkers, and potters exhibit their
work here. Many have received national
and international acclaim, including
Janet Turner, Salvatore Casa, and
Kenneth Parker. Fine art is displayed
amidst quality crafts and collectibles.
Art etc. etc. etc. has been in town,
centrally located between Main and
Broadway on 3rd, for over 40 years and
has had artist-owners for the past few.
Especially unique about the shop is that
the entire staff are artists (paper, oil,
watercolor). The shop is popular with
local artists because all of the framing
work is done in the store. Particularly
interesting here are the estate print
collections.
At the Sally Dimas Art Gallery &
Studio, the owner, an artist herself, also
carries works by other local and regional
painters, potters, and jewelers. Every
wall is adorned with works by different
artists.
Chico Paper Co., a Chico cornerstone
for half a century, is owned by a unique
husband-wife team. She has a masters
Chico Paper Co.

degree in fine arts,
and he has been a
framer for over 35
years. All design
staff members
have either a Master of Fine Arts or a
Bachelor of Arts degree. Housed within
the 2,500 square foot gallery are works
of sculpture, jewelry, pottery, paintings,
limited edition prints, hand-blown glass,
posters and bonsai. The gallery focuses
largely on representing more than 25
local artists but also shows regional,
national and international art. Also
known for its extradordinary selection
of frames and skill at framing threedimensional art and mirrors, as well as
traditional media on paper or canvas.
The shop is a long-standing member
of the P.P.F.A. (Professional Picture
1205 or 530-343-1110 for information

on this outstanding collection.
Founded in 2004, Avenue 9 Gallery,
is a professional artists guild. Members,
who make major decisions collectively,
always have representative work on
display, and once yearly are the featured
artist in the gallery. Avenue 9 also
offers group shows such as Chico
Icons that are open to other artists,
collaborates with advanced students and
faculty from California State University,
Chico, and Butte College, and hosts the
Pacific Flyway Snow Goose Festival art
exhibition. Avenue 9 continues
to organize plein air Paint Outs

calling attention to the natural and built
treasures of our local environment, and
as a participant in Artoberfest in the fall
offers workshops, free demonstrations,
and artist talks and lectures. The
gallery has been honored with a Mayors
Award for excellence in the arts, as well
as a Turner Prize for its exceptional
community outreach.
All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center
invites you to Come Clay with Us!
Dont miss the local art: ceramic,
2-dimentional, 3-dimentional and
fiber. The vision behind the center
is to create a gathering place for
ceramic artists and students to
connect with each other to share ideas
and inspiration; create a learning
Lenn Goldmann, Landscape, Acrylic Collage
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environment to encourage growth;

provide access to supplies and materials
at competitive prices and have a studio
where the community can see artists at
work and purchase local art.
There is an art endeavor centrally
located in downtown Chico, upstairs
at 336 Broadway. Chico Art School &
Gallery focuses on painting and drawing
instruction with an emphasis on fun.
Artist and owner, Janet Lombardi Blixt,
teaches children ages 7+ and adults.
Free
Museum
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mediums are taught in a small class

setting offering individual instruction.
The school nurtures the creative spirit
in all of us, no matter what skill level.
Home school, after school, private and
evening classes are offered. Weekly
classes run year long and the popular
summer camps are held annually.
Visit the gallery to view Janets latest
icon of Chico landmarks and rotating
guest artists work. Janet was voted
1st place Best Local Artist for 2008 and
2009 in the Chico
News &
Review
competition.
Gallery
hours are
during class
times and by
appointment.
Chico
is home to
more and
more Public
Sculpture,
and one of
the most
interesting
pieces is the outdoor teleidoscope found
at Park Avenue and 13th. Its fun to use
it, and many people do. Ive heard adults
say that it makes them feel like a

kid again.
The new Luminary Art Benches
found in downtown Chico are the result
of a project to create artistic tributes
to world-renowned persons who either
lived in Chico at one time and went on
to become famous in his or her field,
or who contributed to the character of
Chico in a significant way. Chico is the
theme of all the Pedestal Art Seats. A
brochure featuring a walking map and
detailed description of the benches and
pedestal seats is available at the Chico
Chamber of Commerce and at many of
the art galleries.
Benches celebrating the following Chico luminaries are installed
in downtown Chico: Architect Julia
Morgan is honored by artist Jenna Mae
Hepworth; the achievements of Astronomer Carolyn Spellman-Shoemaker are
celebrated with a bench by artist David
Barta; Painter Jackson Pollock is
depicted in mosaic tile by artist
Robin Indar; Writer Raymond
Carver, who lived in Chico in
the late 1950s, is honored by
artist Dylan Tellesen; Actor
Erroll Flynn and the 1938
filming of The Adventures of
Robin Hood in Bidwell Park
are recognized by mosaic artist
Christen Derr; in recognition
of the contribution of Chinese
workers to Chicos history
and dedicated to the memory
of Andrea Spressards Christen Derr designed a mosaic
tile bench; John Muir is remembered
with a concrete and bronze bench by
Michael Ginnattasio; Franz Cilensek
(Santa Claus to generations of locals)
is honored by a mosaic
tile bench by Pat Koszies and
Kay Wooldridge; Sir Joseph
Hookers bench is a concrete
and bronze creation by Juan Cole
and Jeff Lerche; and Susan B. Anthony
is remembered by a concrete and metal
bench created by Jean Summerville.
Julia Morgan was Californias first
female architect who designed well over
700 buildings including Hearst Castle and

the Albert E. Warrens
Reception Center (formerly the Presidents
House) at CSU, Chico.
Astronomer Carolyn SpellmanShoemaker, who holds the world
record for comet discoveries, grew
up in Chico and graduated from Chico
State College with her Bachelor of Arts
and Master of Arts in 1949 and 1950,
respectively.
A bench not to be missed is one
done by mosaic artist Christen Derr
in remembrance of Chinese workers
contributions to Chicos early history. It
is dedicated to Andrea Spessard (19802004).
NOW WITH TWO

LOCATIONS IN CHICO
TO SERVE YOU!
Finds Design & Decor offers an

array of upholstered furniture
pieces, eclectic accent pieces,
unique accessories and dining to
match any decor as well as so much
more. Our goal is to bring a wide
variety of styles to choose from so
youll be able to find that perfect
piece for your home.
892-1905
Finds Design & Decor
1341 Mangrove Ave. Chico

Between 3rd & 5th Avenues
Expanding on Finds Design &

Dcor, Austin Brothers offers
quality furniture, mattresses and
accessories to bring comfort and
beauty to your home. Youll find
some of the finest brands in the
industry like Flexsteel, Stressless,
Tempurpedic and Serta.
891-3582
Austin Brothers
3217 Cohasset Rd. Ste 120 Chico

In La Dolce PIazza
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-6, Closed Sunday

Visit us at www.furniturechico.com and like us on facebook
Community Value
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Providing Value to Our Community
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Almonds,
Livestock, Fruit
& Fresh Veggies
Photo by
Jason Bertagna
Maisie Janes Unique Gifts & Nuts
1324 Dayton Road

Tours: 530-899-7909
www.maisiejanes.com
Blue Diamond Nut & Gift Shop
703 Miller Ave. 530-895-1853
California State University Farm
South on Park Ave. toward Durham,
Turn right on Hegan
Currently not open for Tours
Mooney Farms
1220 Fortress St. 530-899-2661
www.mooneyfarms.com
TJ Farms
3600 Chico Avenue 530-343-2294
www.tjfarmsestates.com
As one of the fourth generation of
almond growers, Maisie Jane turned
a high school FFA project into a nationwide business, and in 1999, was the
first woman to win the N. American
Collegiate Entrepreneur award.
A visit to her shop gives one a good
sense of the history of the almond
business. Youll see her

great grandfathers almond
draper, an old maul (used
to knock the nuts from
the trees), a photo series
of then/now, and even
an armoire taken from
Annie Bidwells garage
that is now used for displaying almond
products.
At Maisie Janes youll find a large
selection of locally made food products
olive oils, wine, rice, honey, mustards,
cheeses, spices, and all the local nuts
you could possibly think of. Nibble
at their tasting bar and view their
beautifully made gift baskets, which you
can take with you or have shipped. They
Fresh local nuts in

bulk or by the bag!
Were an almond farmer-owned business

proudly supporting other local farmers and
producers by offering you a one-stop marketplace, six days a week!
California Almonds
LOCAL MADE: HONEY WINE SPICES
Walnuts
OILS SPECIALTY FOODS
Pistachios
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BED & BATH GIFT BASKETS
Pecans
tastirn!g and lots and lots
Cashews ba
of chocolate,
Macadamias
flavored, roasted and
just plain naturally
good
nuts!
www.maisiejanes.com
1324 Dayton Road Chico, CA 95928 899-7909
even have delicious

pies almond butter,
pecan ice cream pie,
mint julep ice cream
pie, java
crunch ice cream pie,
chocolate cheesecakeand during the
holiday season, try their peppermint
fudge ice cream pie. All are sold whole
or by the slice.
Providing CSUC students with
hands-on experience in both crop and
livestock management, the University
Farm (1,000 acres) hopes to offer
tours in the future providing visitors
with a good over-view of Sacramento
Valley agriculture. The farms Meat Lab
prepares beef, lamb, and pork is known
for its large assortment of recipes,
sausages and jerky.
Mooney Farms have been offering
the worlds most complete line of sun
dried tomato products for generations.
Family-owned and operated, theyve
been growing, drying and processing
these products, which are all Certified as
Kosher. Check their website to find sun
dried tomato sauce, pesto, risotto and
many more products, recipes, and their
unique gift baskets.
We used to go to Grandpas farm in
southern Indiana and pick our sweet
corn for Grandmas supper. Nothing
ever tasted betterpartly because it was
fresh from the field and partly because
wed picked it ourselves. Weve
found a place thats a close second to
that.
TJ Farms a 15-acre family owned and
operated farm is only three miles from
the bustling heart of downtown Chico,
but it feels much farther than that. Its
Mooney Farms
surrounded by idyllic green orchards

on a country lane, and the grounds are
immaculate youll find waterfalls,
fountains, ivy-covered trellises, a
pristine gazebo surrounded by flowers
and gently sloping lawns perfect for
mingling. Dignified old walnut trees
shade the beautiful Southern colonial
mansion on the farm. They have an
annual asparagus festival, and now hold
many weddings on the property.
They allow you to pick your own or
to purchase what theyve picked. Either
way, the veggies are always fresh and
delicious, and theres a good feeling
about getting them at the farm.
At Jack-O-Lantern time, you can
wander through TJ Farms Pumpkin
Patch to select just the right head.
You can also view the quail pen or slip
into the sales room for a free sample of
their Kiwi concoctions.
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If you like wide open

spaces to enjoy your
volleyball or tennis, we
suggest Community
Park. Chicos largest
outdoor sports park, its
30 acres provide courts
along with ballfields,
a large playground,
barbecue grills, picnic
tables, and lots of
space to just sit and
reflect or to read a
good book. And this is the site of the
annual Chico Kite Day held in March.
Dedicated in March, 2004, the parks
Ancestor Gates, commissioned by
the Chico Redevelopment Agency and
Sycamore Field
and Robin Indar and fabricated by Stan
McEtchin and David Barta are a mustsee. They can be found adjacent to
Gift Baskets,
Olive Oils,
Local Products,
Serve, Bat, Skate

or Kite Em Up
Chico Area Rec. & Park District

545 Vallombrosa 530-895-4711
www.chicorec.com
Community (20th Street) Park
Access at east end of E. 16th St.
near Chapman School or on
Whitman Avenue, a block off E.
20th Street
Hooker Oak Recreation Area
Corner of Manzanita and Hooker
Oak Avenues
Chico Skate Park
359 Humboldt Ave. at Flume
Info: 530-895-4972
DeGarmo Park
Esplanade & Eaton Road
the Chico Area Recreation and Park

District, created by artist Jenny Hale
with assistance from Amaera Bay Laurel
Sun-Dried Tomatoes,
Gifts and More!
Mooney Farms
1220 Fortress Street, Chico

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
(530) 899-2661
the play area and Chapman Elementary

School. The mosaics were created in
community workshops in the park. The
gates feature four main ethnic groups:
Mexican-American, Asian-American,
Native American, and African-American.
Hooker Oak Recreation Area also has
ballfields, playgrounds, and picnic areas,
and it offers a little history, too. Named
after an English botanist, the Hooker
Oak was one of the worlds largest oaks
until it died of old age in 1978. The huge
stump is preserved and gives you an idea
of what a whopper it was.
Completed in 1999, Chico Skate
Parks 10,000 square feet of fun is open
from 8am to sunset, and is quite a hit
with skateboarders and inline skaters.
They can enjoy a pyramid, rail box,
3 reasons to buy a
2-sided mattress at
1 lower price
$50 to $500
Off Sets
two 3-foot-wide steps, lots of curbing

and steel coping. Park users must
Ancestor Gate
wear appropriate gear (helmets, pads,

etc.). Theres even a snack bar if all that
skating makes you hungry.
Chicos newest park, DeGarmo Park,
is located next to Shasta School and
being 36 acres in area, the park will
serve many venues, including soccer and
softball. It also has a dog park. Future
plans call for an aquatics center to be
added.
Bike Around
Americas
Greatest Bike Town
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1354 Humboldt Ave, Chico
530.342.2510
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530.342.2510
Chico Velo Cycling Club

530-343-8356
www.chicovelo.org
Yep, thats Chicos designation in a
recent edition of Bicycling magazine,
and no one here would argue with that.
To say that Chico is Bike Friendly is a
major understatement.
Some folks bicycle because its good
for them. Some do it because its good
for the environment. But we think most
folks bicycle because they simply love it.
Whichever category fits you, Chicos
a great space for bike riding in or out of
town. Besides the Bidwell Park paths and
multiple other paths in Chico, you can
head out of town in almost any direction

and have a good ride with great scenery.
Bike trail maps are available at the bike
shops in Chico and at the Chamber office.
One ride you shouldnt miss is the
one that parallels the Midway, just off
of Park Avenue. In addition to being a
nice ride on a paved surface, it features
the 2004 mural by Mabrie Jeanne Ormes
and Scott Teeple. Commissioned by
Chico Velo and the City of Chico, this
mural is entitled Celebrating the
Wildflower Century Bicycle Ride. The
mural notes a special thanks to Barbara
Castro (botanist), Mike Peavy (pilot),
Rocky Niles (owner of Corlin Paint), and
Classic Golf Car.
The Steve
Harrison
Memorial
Trail, off
20th Street
past Bruce is
growing in
popularity.
Look for the
giant archway.
Another
popular,
but somewhat
strenuous, trek for cyclists is the 10-mile
ride to Forest Ranch. Just take Ninth
Street east, which will become Highway
32. Lots of pine trees and a couple of
shops will greet you upon arrival.
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Take a Dip
Pleasant Valley Pool

2320 North Avenue 895-4703
Shapiro Pool
Oleander/Memorial Way 895-4705
Swimming Holes in Bidwell Park
Pools at local sports clubs
If the heats got you beat, or you just
need the exercise, its time to take a
dip in a swimming hole or pool. The
Chico Area Recreation Department
has two pools open late May through
mid-August. Both the Pleasant Valley
and Shapiro Pools offer swim lessons,
recreational swimming and family
swim times. Water Rescue and junior
lifeguard and junior swim instructor
classes are also offered. Call the CARD
office at 895-4711 for more information

on those.
If youd prefer to do your swimming
outside, consider Sycamore Pool in
Lower Bidwell Park or the two area
creeks. Butte Creek is reached by several
access points along Honey Run Road off
the Skyway, and Big Chico Creek offers
many spots in Upper Bidwell Park.
A venue for swimming sometimes
overlooked are the pools at local sports
clubs. For instance, In Motion Fitness
has five pools and the only kids Splash
Park in town! They are consistently
voted the best place to swim in Chico
and offer year-round swim lessons, too.
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A Growing Trio
USDA, Genetic Resource Center

2741 Cramer Lane 530-895-1176
Covered Bridge Gardens,
National Daylily Display
1821 Honey Run Rd. 530-342-6661
The Plant Barn
406 Entler Ave. 530-345-3121
www.theplantbarn.com
located throughout, and you can pick

up a self-guiding brochure, which will
inform you of over 70 species youll see
along the trail. Spring is a popular time
to visit this official California Watchable
Wildlife site, not only for the beautiful
spring blossoms, but also to view
migrating birds. I think Autumn is my
favorite, thoughits hard to top their
brilliant trees in all their Fall glory.
But its June and the first half of
July that you should visit the American
Hemerocallis (Daylily) Society National
Display Garden at Covered Bridge
Gardens. It has been a display garden
since 1986. The colors and sizes of the
daylily blossoms are breathtaking, and
they have nearly a thousand varieties.
Another breathtaking sight is on view
in November and December at the Plant
Barn when 12,000 poinsettias put on
their show. Wow!
In 1904, some Chico residents deeded

land to the USDA Agricultural Research
Service. That was the beginning of the
Plant Introduction Center where plants
from all over the world were tried to see if
they would grow here.
Two of the more well-known are the
pistachio, which was introduced around
1917, and the kiwi, which was introduced
in 1934. The mother and father kiwi
are still here at the center and are the
oldest producing kiwi in the nation.
The information gleaned from this
Bidwell-Sac. River State Park
center covers everything from producing
12105 River Road 530-342-5185
anti-cancer drugs to improving
E-mail: bidriv@norcal.parks.state.ca.us
watersheds, to producing seeds used in
This park offers 243 acres
reforestation
of hiking, scenery, and
after
activities.
Fishing, boating,
fires, pest
picnicking,
wildlife
outbreaks,
watching,
canoeing,
rafting,
and logging
kayaking,
and
inner-tubing
activities.
can all be enjoyed.
The center
The park includes many
has a Nature
areas.
Big Chico Creek
Trail with
Riparian
Area is known for
picnic tables
The Plant Barn its shad and salmon fishing,
and benches
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Fish, Boat, Picnic,

Canoe, Tube,
or Birdwatch
and is popular with birdwatchers, who

enjoy great blue herons, egrets, hawks,
ducks, and swallows, and with families,
who enjoy a day on the beach.
Irvine Finch River Access Area
HANDCRAFTED
LOCALLY MADE
LEATHER GOODS!
Purses Bags Vests

Tops Skirts Jackets
Slippers Hats Belts
Motorcycle Gear
Knives Swords Hides
Leather Tools Supplies
Indian Weapon & Art Reproductions
804 Broadway at the Junction

342-4788
has a launch ramp, a 295-space parking

lot for boat trailers, six enroute-style
campsites for overnight RV camping,
restrooms, and is the most popular place
to begin a river-floating experience.
Pine Creek day-use area has a large
boat launch and parking lot.
Indian Fishery day-use area features
eight picnic sites and a 3/4-mile selfguided nature trail (great place to see
6:30 am-2 pm Mon-Fri

7 am-2 pm Sat & Sun
530.342.9717
Chico!
352 Vallombrosa Ave.
Chico, California
pipevine swallowtail butterflies).

The many picnic spots make this park
an excellent spot for family reunions.
Orchards in Bloom,
3 Parks + Tigers,
Lions, & More-Durham...
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Durham 6 miles south of Chico

Durham Recreation & Park Dept.
9447 Midway
www.durhamrec.com
530-345-1921
Barry Kirshner Wildlife Foundation
4995 Durham/Pentz Rd.
www.kirshner.org
530-533-1000, Open by appt. only
If youve done all you care to do in
Chico and are headed out of town, we
suggest that you head south about six
miles to Durham.
From mid-February to midMarch, its a lovely drive because
of the almond orchards in
bloom, and Blossom Tour maps/
brochures are available at the
Chamber office in Chico (3rd &
Salem).
Basque Style Dinners

Steaks Lamb Seafood
BBQ Ribs Chicken
Wednesday - Sunday Open at 5:00 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Restaurant
&
Tapas Bar
Family
Owned &
Operated
Since 1975
www.basquenorte.com
3355 ESPLANADE CHICO 530-891-5204
Whats more, youll discover a small

town with a great deal of charm and
civic pride, and one that is known for its
high-achieving schools.
Youll find three beautiful parksthe
Louis Edwards Community Park has
tennis courts and also contains the
Dwight Brinson Swim Center with its
much-used pool. The largest park is the
Durham Community Park that includes
a playground, ballfields, basketball
court, and equestrian ring. Many large
events are held in this venue including
the Harvest Festival each September
and a Spring Festival each May. Midway
Park is where youll find ballfields.
You can also see
endangered exotic live
animals in the Durham
area. The Barry R.
Kirshner Wildlife
Foundation was
established to
promote an
awareness
of wildlife
and their
habitats.
Youll see
a bobcat,
a mountain
lion, leopards,
tigers, lions, a serval, a caracal, an
ocelot, as well as foxes, a wallaby, and an
assortment of exotic birds and reptiles,
including a Burmese Python.
Beautiful Butte
Creek Canyon &
Some Gems Along the Way
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Honey Run Covered Bridge

Five miles east of Chico, Take the
Skyway, turn left on Honey Run Rd.
Colman (Centerville) Memorial
Community Museum
13548 Centerville Rd.
530-893-9667 Hrs: 1-4 Weekends
E-mail:ColmanMuseum@aol.com
Built in 1894, the Honey Run Covered
Bridge is the only three-level covered
bridge in the nation, and its one of the
few covered bridges left in California.
All visitors should see it if theyre in
the area, and it seems like they must
because all the picnic tables were taken

when we were there. Its also a great spot
to go wading or swimming in the creek.
Last one ins a hot tamale!
A left turn at the bridge puts you
on Centerville Road and on your way
to some other gems. Youll discover
the charming 1894 Centerville School
and the adjoining museum. Colman
Museum houses local Indian artifacts,
including a beautiful basket collection,
late 1800s mining equipment, including
gold scales and ledgers from the many
general stores, tools, and relics of the
Civil War era. Theres also a display
on the Centerville Powerhouse, the
oldest in California. The old Centerville
Cemetery is known for its historic
headstones.
Honey Run Covered Bridge
The drive is nice since it offers a view

of Butte Creek Canyon from the other
side of the creek. The road turns to
gravel, and about a mile past Centerville,

it crosses a PG&E flume, popular for
jogging and walking.
A Chico Dining
Tradition for 47 Years
Famous Sandwiches
Pizzas, Pasta & Calzones
Fresh Salads
Champagne Sunday Brunch
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
*
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Best Italian RestaurantA Living Legend
2234 Esplanade/Cohasset
Chico 343-7000
Open 7 Days 6am-11pm
2525 Dominic Dr./Skyway

Chico 342-7771
Open 7 Days 6am-9pm
UpS
tairs
Cocktails, Beer & Wine Catering Banquet Rooms
Chicos Best!
Lunch (one serving)

Dinner
All You Can Eat
(Children 10 & under
half price!)
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Lunch & Dinner include

soup, steamed rice &
appetizers. Make it your
way with beef, pork,
chicken, lamb and 17
kinds of vegetables and
noodles. Season it mild
or spicy using 10
different sauces!
s
Beer &
Wine
Happy Hour
Mon-Fri. 4-6
Senior
Discount
Take-Out Orders
Lunch Price Anytime
Major Credit Cards
2540 Esplanade
at East Ave., Chico
342-8564
1937 E. 20th St.
Target Shopping
Center
342-6304
www.HulasBBQ.com
Focaccia Sandwiches
Eclectic Imported Beers
Specialty Salads
Dinner Entrees
Decadent Desserts
Catering Available
Voted Best
Lunch
05,07,08,09,10,11,12
Best View of Downtown Chico

BroadwayHeightsChico.com
3rd & Broadway 899-8075
Paradise
All Its Name Implies
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Discover a
Nugget or Two
Gold Nugget Museum

502 Pearson Rd. 530-872-8722
www.goldnuggetmuseum.com
Hours: Wed-Sun Noon-4
If you want to learn more of this
areas history, the Gold Nugget should
be your first stop. This museum was
built from profits of the local Gold
Nugget Days celebration held each April
commemorating the discovery of the
54-pound nugget found in 1859, the
largest ever found in North America, and
Days of Living History in September.
A new Maidu exhibit, an animated
assay office, an old country store, a oneroom schoolhouse, and a walk-through
mine are just a few of the things to see.
The museum also has rotating exhibits
which can include most anything, even
iron toys.
The museum grounds feature farm
and mining equipment, a replication of
an old West mining town, Nuggetville,
a working blacksmith shop, gold
panning sluices, an in-ground Maidu
grinding rock, a covered bridge over the

creek, a barbecue pit and
a picnic area.
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Ice Skate in
Paradise!
Paradise Ice Rink

Terry Ashe Recreation Center
6626 Skyway
530-872-6393
www.paradiseprpd.com
Opening on November 16, 2013 and
remaining open through January 12,
2014, this outdoor ice rink will the first
in Butte County! It offers family fun of
this traditional wintertime activity.
The rink will be open daily during
its eight-week season. Unlimited day
passes as well as both individual and
family season passes will be available,
and the admission price includes skates,
if needed. The rink is also available for
rental for birthdays or other events.
Santa will arrive on November 23,
2013, and there will be a huge New
Years Eve Gala on December 31st that
includes dinner, dancing and features
Big Mo & the Full Moon Band.
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Try for a Birdie
Paradise Pines Golf Course

13917 South Park Dr., Magalia
530-873-1111
9 Holes, 5,200 yards, Par 68
Lava Creek Golf Course
5325 Clark Rd., Paradise
530-872-GOLF (4653)
9 Holes, 4,400 yards, Par 34
Chari Bullock
(530) 872-6818
The Gold Standard
John Hosford
(530) 520-3542
If youre looking for the coolest place

in Butte County in which to golf in the
summer, youll want to head to Paradise.
Located at a higher elevation, these
courses are always cooler than any in the
valley.
Paradise Pines Golf Course
Youll have a setting among the pine

trees in which to play, and thats an
atmosphere thats hard to beat. Both
courses have a driving range, and
Paradise Pines has a pro shop and a
restaurant, if you work up an appetite
while on the course.
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Susan G. Thomas
(530) 872-6847
Doriane Regalia
(530) 872-6829
Sue Mawer
(530) 520-4094
Ginny Snider
(530) 872-6814
A.W. Farra
(530) 872-6819
Ray Vindhurst
(530) 872-6805
Donna Cass
(530) 520-8156
Patty G. McKee
(530) 518-5155
Amber Blood
(530) 872-6817
Sharon McKee
(530) 872-6838
Summer Gee
(530) 872-6827
Cres McFall
(530) 872-6830
Behold!
Beautiful Butte
Creek Canyon
Driving into Paradise on the Skyway

from Chico offers some great views of
Butte Creek Canyon, sometimes called
the Little Grand Canyon by folks
whove seen both. Or take Honey Run
Road out of Paradise for views from
another angle. Its a beautiful drive,
and we suggest that you bring along a
camera since theres one photo-op after
another along this route.
Raelene David
(530) 872-6807
CENTURY 21 Select Real Estate

5350 Skyway, Paradise
(530) 872-7653 I (800) 785-7654
Shelinda Bryant
Manager
(530) 872-6843
BRE # 01011224
View all the listings in our area at
www.C21Skyway.com I Paradise@C21SelectGroup.com
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
Metal Sculpture, by Stan McEtchin
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Archery, Hiking
& Swimming
Paradise Parks & Recreation

6626 Skyway 530-872-6393
Paradise has many beautiful parks,
most featuring lovely picnic areas.
Coutolenc Park also offers an archery
range, and Paul Byrne Park features
a public pool and a duck pond. For
magnificent canyon views, try Bille
Parka favorite of hikers. The brand
new Community Park is a popular
venue for large activities and events, and

features an interesting old railroad car.
Call the park district for
a schedule.
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Collectibles,
Period Antiques,
& Crafts
Ive died and gone to Paradise,

is what many antique collectors say
when visiting Paradises antique shops.
From jewelry to glassware, lighting
fixtures to furniture, and paintings to
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48 units & Suites Pool & Jacuzzi

Suite Amenities Include:
Refrigerators, Coffee Maker, Iron, Microwave,
VCR & DVD Players in all spacious rooms
Full Continental Breakfast Meeting Room
Laundromat Picnic Grounds
Gift Shop Internet Connections
Beautiful Gardens & Walking Areas
Adds Up To A Perfect Getaway
Ponderosa Gardens Motel

7010 Skyway Paradise, California
(530) 872-9094 ponderosagardensmotel.com
photographsjust about everything

from yesterdays collectibles to fine period
furniture is here. Some of the shops
carry quality crafts. Have a heavenly good
time browsing and buying.
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Enjoy our
Visual Arts
Fir Street Gallery & Gifts

6256 Skyway
530-872-8889
Made in Paradise Gift Shop
& Gallery
7323 Skyway 530-872-3296
Paradise Art Center
5564 Almond St.
877-9356, 877-7402 (Saturdays)
www.paradiseartwalk.com
Stan McEtchin Metal Sculpture
70 Wayland Road, just off Neal
530-877-2695
More than just an art galley, Fir
Street Gallery & Gifts features jewelry,
specialty gifts, and home furnishings
as well.
Made in Paradise Gift Shop &
Gallery is an integrated artists studio,
gift shop and gallery. It is a great place
to admire local artwork and unique
handmade treasures. Made in Paradise
is also part of a non-profit agency
that serves adults with developmental
disabilities, and all profits go to support
this cause.
As a teenager, Stan McEtchin worked
in the shipyards as a welder and pipe
fitter in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He liked welding leftover metal into
gizmos, and other people seemed to like
the results. Stan moved to Paradise
Primary Care Services

For Adults & Kids
Free Pregnancy Test
Complete OB Services
Medi-Cal & Medicare

Accepted
Walk-Ins Welcome
Feather River
Health Center
Visit our website at www.frhosp.org
Same Day Appointments!
530.872.2000
Antiques, Collectibles & Unique Gifts

1.
Attic Treasures Mall
9.
2.
Aunt Mabels General Store
10. Second Hand Sallys
8.
700 Fir St. (530) 877-4637

Preservation & Conservation
Picture Framing / Unique Matting
Kachina Art Gallery & Prints
Art Supplies
Jeannies Consignment and

Antiques Shop Since 1983
Buy Sell Consign

8672 Skyway (530) 877-6650
Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-4, Clsd. Wed.
8,000 sq. ft. of Wallet friendly treasures
for your home. Housewares to Estates
Antiques.
Joy Lyns Heavenly Candies
1183 Bille Rd. (530) 872-9167

Mon.-Sat. 10-5 Oct.-May
Featuring over 60 handmade chocolates,
candies, gift baskets & specialty items.
Visit us for a delicious sample. and watch
candies being made through the viewing
window.
12
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To Chico
Hwy 99
e
Rock Lan
Wagstaff
10
13
Bille
Elliot
Fir
Clark
House of Color
ay
Fir Street Gallery & Gifts

The Wine Room
6118 Skyway (530) 877-6503

Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5
Antiques & Collectibles, 24 Dealers,
8,000 sq. ft., Reproduction Hardware,
Howards Products
www.skywayantiquemall.com
yw
Foster
7.
To
Stirling City
12. Skyway Antique Mall
480 Pearson Rd. 413-9648

Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4,
Vintage Antiques & Collectables
Many local dealers. Large garden
area. Like us on Facebook
6256 Skyway. 872-8889

Thur. 11-7, Fri. 11-8, Sat. 11-6,
Closed Sun. & Mon.
A unique gallery of art, gifts, jewelry,
garden and gourmet items as well as wine!
We focus on items made locally, in CA and
the USA.
6.
488 Pearson Rd. 872-7297

Tue-Sat 10-5
All proceeds go to support senior
programs at the Paradise Senior Center.
Shoppers & Donations Welcome.
Sk
5.
11. Senior Center Thrift Shop
6189 Skyway (530) 876-8380

Mon-Sat 10-5 Sun 11-4
Buy - Sell - Trade - Consign eBay Listings
ive
Deju Vu of Paradise
6051 Skyway (530) 872-4200

Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
Antiques & Collectibles. Buy & Sell. We
Have Over 25 Dealers & Over 10,000 Sq.
Ft. on 2 Levels
Treasures6051@sbcglobal.net
Look at our Ruby Plaza Store!
Alm
ond
4.
14. Treasures From Paradise Mall
Blac
k Ol
Bainbridge Antiques
Consignment & Collectibles

~A Repeat Performance~
7529 Skyway (530) 876 - 9059
www.skywayblue.com
Tuesday - Saturday 10-6
Skyway Blue Consignment and Collectibles
in Paradise is a shop with mostly antiques,
artwork, retro, vinyl and vintage items.
969 Bille Rd. (530) 877-4889

Tue.-Sat. 10-4:30, Sun. 10-4
Home decor, furniture, antiques,
collectable, bric a brac,
ay
3.
13. Skyway Blue
698 Fir St. (530) 877-7826

Mon. - Fri. 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5
Local Crafters say theyre glad were
here!
www.paradisecraftsandgift.com
yw
35 Pearson Road
(530) 872-7783
Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5
Buy & Sell Antiques, Fine
Collectibles & Furniture
Paradise Crafts & Gift Shoppe
Sk
7409 Skyway (530) 876-1541

Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5
10,000 Sq. Ft. of Shopping
on Two Levels. Gifts, Antique Furniture,
Over 35 Dealers
Pa
ra
dis
e,
Ca
lif
or
nia
Pearson
4 11
Ewald Ct.
To Chico
Hwy 99
To Oroville
Hwy 70
20 years ago, after a stint in Seattle,

Washington.
At 80+ years young, Stan
McEtchin is still making metal
sculptures and gizmos. In
fact, his property is lined with
these fun

offers both local and national
performances featuring a wide
variety of entertainment.
From rib-tickling comedies to
more serious drama, Theatre on the
Ridge features a wealth of talent
with performances year-round.
creations.
There are
Metal Sculpture, by
outer-space
Stan McEtchin
characters,
flowers, animals, train engines, etc., and
all are created with leftover metal in
ingenious ways.
In 2004, Stan joined with David
Barta and fabricated the Ancestor Gates
located at 20th Street Community Park
in Chico. Youll want to see them, as well
as all the gizmos at Stans place.
The Paradise Art Center is a teaching
facility that also
regularly mounts
exhibits of local
artwork.
Its stimulating
and fun to visit
whether youre
interested in
purchasing or just
want to view some
lovely works. Or
who knows, maybe
youd like to sign
up for a class.
The Paradise
Art Walk is a special event held several
times a year with over a dozen venues
participating. Call or check the website
listed above.
91
90
Cast Off
and Out
Paradise Lake
Info, call Paradise Irrigation District,
530-877-4971
Whether you want to cast offshore
in a boat or cast out your fishing line,
Paradise Lake is a good place to do it.
Hiking and picnicking are also available
at this gorgeous and popular north ridge
lake.
The only boats allowed here are

kayaks, canoes, inflatable boats, or
rowboats with trolling motors only; so
be prepared for a relaxing,
peaceful time.
92
Traverse a
Nature Trail
Trail Listings Available at the

Paradise Visitor Bureau
5550 Skyway, Suite A
530-877-9356
A good way to stay in shape and enjoy
the flora and fauna at the same time is
to take a walk along a nature trail. There
are several hiking trails in and around
Paradise that afford communion
Attic Treasures
Mall
A piece of the
past, a keepsake
for ones future.
10,000 sq. ft. of Shopping on Two Levels.
Gifts, Antiques, Furniture. Over 35 Dealers.
7409 Skyway Paradise
(530) 876-1541
s Center
Paradise Performing Art
Located in the beautiful town of Paradise
Wacky & Wild

Sentimental
& Sad

777 Nunneley Rd.
Schedule:
www.paradiseperformingarts.com
Theatre on the Ridge
P.O. Box 13 3735 Neal Rd.
Schedule/Tickets: 530-877-5760
www.totr.org
Visit paradisechamber.com for a full

events calendar or call (530) 877-9356
with nature and some outstanding

scenery. If you need help identifying the
birds youll see, stop in at the Paradise
Public Library on Clark Road before you
begin, and get
a book to assist
you.
Butte
Creek Trail is a
favorite
with many
because of the
fine views of
the creek that
it offers. Turn
onto Doe Mill
Road just
past
De
Sabla Reservoir. The trailhead is on

the left just after you cross the bridge.
Spectacular!
93
In Memory
of a Mother
Clotilde Merlo Park,

Stirling City 530-873-1658
This 20-acre park was dedicated in
1987 by Harry A. Merlo in memory of
his mother, whose personal traits of
common sense, courage, and strength
of purpose represent the
working principles and
philosophy he incorporated
while Executive VicePresident of Georgia-
Large
Selection
of Model Kits
& Trains!
Popular scales available
radise
a
PHobbies
Full Line Hobbie Shop
A Micro Coaxial Heli Anyone

Can Afford, As Well As Fly.
491 Pearson Rd. Paradise

(530) 877-6447
Open Mon-Sat. 10 am to 5 pm
Discounts
for Schools
& Scouts
RC PARTS
FOR:
TRAXXAS,
AXIAL,
ASSOCIATED
AND LOSI
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and Rims for
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Louisiana-Pacific.
Blacktail deer, grey squirrels, and
many kinds of birds live among the
ponderosa, sugar pine, incense cedar,
white and Doug fir, black oak, quaking
aspen, and manzanita found here.
There are three large ponds, group
and individual picnic areas, nature
trails, horseshoe pits, a bocce court,
and restrooms. A historical museum is
planned for the future.
This park was built to dignify the
foreigners and pioneers who built the
Diamond Match Lumber Co.
94
Step Back
in Time
Inskip Inn, Inskip, CA 95978

Stirling City Hotel,
16975 Skyway 530-873-0858
At 3,500 feet elevation, folks enjoy
Stirling City year round. Its cool in the
summer, and has snow in winter, which
is fun for snowmobiling.
We prefer visiting in the Spring to
view the many waterfalls, or in the
summer to escape the valley heat, but
the area has become very popular with

snowmobilers in the winter.
In 1857 the first stage coach to travel
over the Sierras took this route,
and within a year there were 10 stores,
9 hotels, 7 saloons, and a few other
businesses and homes.
One of the original
hotels, Kelly & Co.,
was destroyed by fire in
1868, and was rebuilt
as Inskip, sitting at
an elevation of 4,800
feet. One of the oldest
buildings in the county,
its on National Register
of Historic Places. It is
not currently open to the
public.
Built in 1904, the Stirling City Hotel
became a Bed & Breakfast in 1986. It
has a fascinating history, and visitors
especially enjoy the country store and
great food. Their recipes are featured in
the Best of the Best State Cookbook
series, or you can purchase the
cookbooks (the art in them is wonderful)
sold on the premises.
Nature, history and great foodA
hard combination to top!
95
from Noble Orchard apples.

History buffs will appreciate the 1932
fruit packing shed still in use today, and
collectors will appreciate the original
fruit labels (ones that were never put on
those old wooden boxes).
So whether
you just want
to purchase
some quality
apples or
experience a
little of the
Ridge history,
youll enjoy a
visit to Noble
Orchards.
Assorted
Chocolates
Artisan Truffles
English Toffee
Divinity
Award Winning
Black Gold Truffles
Sierra Nevada
Pale Ale
Peanut Brittle
1183 Billie Rd, Paradise 872-9167

Monday-Saturday 10-5
Home of the
Concours de la Chapelle
Classic European
Car Show
Benet for Northern
California Ballet
held each August
A Little History
with Your Apples
Noble Orchards
7050 Pentz Rd.
530-877-4784
Open to the public July through late
Winter
At one time Paradise was known as
Californias apple center, and the first
apple celebration here was in 1880 and
was called the Harvest Home Festival.
Through the years, the festival had many
names and in 1968 it became Johnny
Appleseed Days.
You can still visit an apple orchard
that has producing trees that date
back to the late 1800s. Since 1921 the
Noble Orchards have been producing
apples. Its still family run, and is
the last of such farms on the Ridge.
Seventeen varieties of apples are
harvested from the now 30 acres and 20
acres of peaches and nectarines. Pies for
the Johnny Appleseed Festival are made
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Gridley
A Small Town that Loves Company
96
Learn a Little
or a Lot
Gridley Museum
Corner of Hazel & Kentucky Streets
530-530-846-3142
The Gridley Museum is housed in the
Veatch Building. The museum collects,
preserves exhibits and interprets
artifacts, photographs and other
documents which pertain to the cultural
heritage of Gridley and Butte County,
including early rice farming and
early orchards.
Its collection is used primarily
to educate and inform the
general public about the people,
places, and events of historical
significance.
Stop by any Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday or Friday,
10- 2 p.m.. Youre bound to learn
a little and maybe a lot!
97
First to Fall
Memorial
Gridley-Biggs Cemetery
2023 Hwy 99 530-846-2537
This World War II Memorial honors
all American veterans and carries the
picture and story of area native Warren
McCutcheon on the nine-foot tall black
granite slab. McCutcheon, who was 17
at the time, is believed to have been the
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first casualty of the bombing at Pearl

Harbor on December 7, 1941 while
he served as a machine gunner on the
foremast of the U.S.S. Maryland.
Dedicated on Memorial Day, 1996,
by retired Navy Admiral John Bitoff, the
memorial was erected by V.F.W. Gridley
Post 5731 and Biggs Post 3811 with
the hope that future generations would
Remember Pearl Harbor and defend
America with that same devotion.
fashioned county fair in the state.

Flower, food, 4-H, & craft exhibits,
livestock judging, country music, &
carnival, destruction derby, rodeo, and
Christmas
much more are at the fair.

The fairgrounds also hosts dog shows,
car shows, and RV rallys during the year.
So, hi ho, why dont you grab your
family and come to em all!
Kinder
Inside Macs Hardware & Rental

Featuring:
Butte County Fairgrounds

199 East Hazel St. 530-846-3626
Old World
Christmas
Inge-glas
Garden Gifts
Nostalgic Toys
Childrens
& Garden Books
These 36 tree-shaded acres are

home to the Butte County Fair every
August, a fair that is known as one of the
most outstanding examples of an old-
550 East Gridley Rd.

Gridley 846-0987
98
Hi, Ho Come
to the Fairs!
the area.
Sandhill cranes
and migratory
waterfowl begin
returning to
the area in early
fall. Waterfowl
viewing is best
from November
99
Windfall of
Waterfowl
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

8 Miles Southwest of Gridley,
Pennington/Almond Orchard Rds.
530-846-7505
Managed by the California Dept.
of Fish and Game, its 9,182 acres are
among the most extensively used
seasonal wetlands in the Pacific
Flyway. More than 80 miles of roads
run through the area with more than
50 miles of trails available for hikers
and bicyclists. Gray Lodge is an official
California Watchable Wildlife site.
Year round you may observe several
species of resident waterfowl, as well as
a vast number of migratory passerines
and shore birds. Many raptors, deer, and
other wildlife are commonly observed in
through
January. It
is highly
recommended
you bring
insect repellent
and sunscreen
for your
comfort.
Fishing is
available until
October.
100
a half million years ago, the Sutter

Buttes are the worlds smallest complete
mountain range and can be seen for
miles around.
Many Maidu Indian villages were once
located near the Buttes, and the Indians
called them the Spirit Mountains
believing that their spirits went there
after death.
The Buttes were
also an important
lookout point for
early pioneers and
military scouts, and
today are
enjoyed by thousands
who annually come
to photograph or
capture their beauty
on canvas. Scenic
drive markers direct
motorists around the
exterior of the Buttes.
Marvel at the
Mountains
Sutter Buttes
2 miles from Gray Lodge Wildlife
Area 530-634-6387
Privately owned; tours are available
Formed one and a half to two and
Biggs-Gridley
Memorial Hospital
Were Your Hospital. You Are Our Priority!
24 Hour Emergency Services

At Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital, we know your time is valuable. Our emergency services provide quality
health care services in a professional and efficient manner.
The majority of other ER's take upwards of 4 hours for a patient to have a face-to-face encounter with a doctor
and that's after you've driven there. When you visit BGMH for emergency services, the current average in and out
time (this is from the time you register to the time you are discharged) is 25% faster than the average face to face
time elsewhere.
We have a strategic partnership with Butte County EMS
Studies have shown that the faster you are able to receive emergency services the higher the chances of survival
and faster recovery. Being able to stabilize critical patients is key in emergency patient care. BGMH has a strategic relationship with Butte County EMS to ensure the highest quality transfers with an onsite Ambulance and
onsite helicopter transports available.
A new State of the Art Emergency Department is coming!
The new addition will expand our current facility with a separate entry, registration and waiting area attached to
the hospital with a new direct ambulance entry. There will be expanded triage and exam rooms with trauma and
isolation capabilities. To ensure we continue to provide the highest quality patient care our community deserves,
it is necessary to build a new ER and invest in new technology. This technology will include a new digital x-ray
machine and a 64 Slice CT scanner to compliment our recently purchased state of the art MRI.
We're your hospital, You are our priority!
240 Spruce Street

Gridley
846-5671
www.bgmh.us.com
Bicentennial
101 Living Witness
Tree & Mural Musings
Murals in Gridley Tree in Live
Oak, south of Gridley on Hwy 99
There are only 55 trees identified
in the nation as having been standing
at the time of the signing of the
Constitution. One of those, a Valley Oak,
stands in Live Oak.
Discover G ridley
Gridley
area
Chamber
of Commerce
Red Suspenders Day

Gray Lodge Gridley Museum
Unique Shopping
Home of Butte Co. Fairgrounds
www.gridleyareachamber.com
613 Kentucky St. 530 846-3142
Each tree identified by the LivingWitness Tree Program reflects a longterm

commitment by local tree care professionals
who provide life-time care. Co-sponsors
of the Live Oak Tree are Arborists Scot
Wineland of Chicos Wineland Walnuts, and
Meg Burgin, of Live Oaks Domestique Tree
and Garden Service.
In 1997 Gridley initiated a mural
program which has grown yearly.
Theyre all well done, and if you stop by
the Chamber of Commerce, theyll give
you a map with exact locations.
101+
Theres Lots
More!
We hope youll use 101 Things to Do

In & Around Butte County on a regular
basis if youre a resident, and that it will
be your guide to whats what if youre a
visitor. For brochures of attractions,
maps of hiking and biking trails (as well
as mural locations) and lists of activities
and events, we also hope youll utilize
our countys many other resources listed
in the next column. Youll soon realize
that this county is blessed with a larger
variety of opportunities for fun and
growth than most any place we know.
Treasures abound!
A BIT OF GRIDLEY HISTORY

At the foot of the ancient Sutter Buttes,
in the heart of Californias golden Sacramento Valley, with the Feather River two
and a half miles on the East, lies the City
of Gridley. Here is a city which has always
had plenty of opportunities for industry,
farming and living. The town of Gridley is
named after George W. Gridley who came
here from Galena, Illinois. In 1850 he attempted to drive sheep and cattle across the
plains to California. He lost the animals, but
arrived safely himself and settled here.
Gridley is surrounded by a very fertile
region that has an abundance of water,
good drainage and the long season necessary for growing things. You name it; you
can grow it in Gridley! The soil is sediment
brought here in the past ages by the overflow from the Feather River is well adapted
to irrigation. Gridley is one of those clean,
well-kept towns that everyone who has ever
driven through thinks, Now there is a nice
town in which to live!
The early settlers began to come around

the year 1869. Soon the increase in population created a demand for more household
supplies and stores were built. The first one
was built in 1872, the proprietor being Mr. L.
C. Stone. Next a flour mill was built.
Soon a row of business houses was
erected and known as the Stone Block.
On the opposite side of the street another
business block was built by a man named
Shaw. The street now known as Virginia
Street was formerly the famous Battle
Row for in one block there were six saloons.
There are still many weU preserved
turn-of-the-century homes on Hazel Street.
The restored Hazel Hotel boasts of wonderful retail stores with affordable senior
housing upstairs.
More of Gridleys history can be found
in the Gridley Museum at 601 Kentucky
Street next to the Gridley Area Chamber
of Commerce.
QUICK RESOURCES
Chambers of Commerce
Chico: 441 Main St., Ste. 150,

PO Box 3300, Chico CA 95927

530-891-5556, 800-852-8570

www.chicochamber.com
Gridley: 613 Kentucky St., 530-846-3142

www.gridleyareachamber.com
Oroville: 1789 Montgomery

530-538-2542, 800-655-GOLD

www.orovillechamber.net

www.lakeoroville.net
Paradise: 5550 Skyway, 530-877-9356

www.paradisechamber.com
Butte County Libraries

Biggs:
464-A B St. 530-868-5724
Chico: 1108 Sherman 891-2761
Durham: 2545 Durham-Dayton Hwy

530-343-4094
Gridley: 299 Spruce 530-846-3323
Oroville: 1820 Mitchell 538-7641
Paradise: 5922 Clark 530-872-6319
Paradise Genealogy Society:

5587 Scottwood 877-2330
Parks & Recreation Departments

Chico: 545 Vallombrosa, 530-895-4711

www.chicorec.com
Durham: 9447 Midway, 530-345-1921

www.durhamrec.com
Gridley: 685 Kentucky, 530-846-3264

www.gridley.ca.us
Oroville: 1875 Feather River Blvd.,

530-533-2011 www.frrpd.com
Paradise: 6626 Skyway 530-872-6393

The Little
Crew that Could
Publisher: David A. Miller

Editor: Patti Day-Miller
Sales Associates:
Lisa Beebe & Patti Day-Miller
Graphic Design:
Mary Younie
Front Cover: Mary Younie
Photos: David Miller, Lanny Dragon,
Lisa Beebe, Jean Brown, Bruce Johnson
P.O. Box 5006 Oroville, CA 95966

530-589-4128
E-mail: dave@diggernews.com
Oroville
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Hospital
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Hospital
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Map design by Chris Van Gilder
Chico, California
Recipient of the Best Upgrade / Redevelopment Community in the United States
Olive Hill
MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITY
Family Built, Owned & Operated Book & Video Library

Beautifully Landscaped
Community Garden
Resident R.V. & Boat Storage
(530) 533-8482
Game & Billiards Rooms

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Social & Educational Activities
By Appointment Mon. - Fri. 9 am to 4 pm
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Olive Hill is a planned 55+ community for older persons,
within a close distance to medical, shopping, entertainment and a community center.
Oroville
2660 Olive Hwy.
Gridley
Paradise
1503 Hwy. 99
5859 Clark Rd.
Chico
2398 The Esplanade
757 East Avenue 1930 E. 20th St.

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in and around

The City of Gold

Innovation You Can Trust.

back to living your life.

Oroville................. 6-27 Chico................... 38-73

Event Calendars 4-5, 20, 25, 40,

Tour Bidwell Mansion State

The Foothills....... 28-31 Gridley Area...... 82-86

See Sutter Buttes, Gray Lodge

N. Valleys Wineries...32-37 Maps

Performing & Fine Arts

YESTERDAY - TODAY - TOMORROW

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Taking You Conveniently & Econ

Service only on select

Oroville Transit Center

Carnegie / Colter Loop

Refer to page 3 for more detail on how to use flag

Route 41 provides service

Route 32 continues to Chico

In flag stop areas, stand at a

Flag Stop Areas

Flag Stop Areas (shaded gray)

Note: On Saturday Route 30

For more information,

Southside Community Center

Route 20 serves Oro Dam Mitchell loop on weekends only

Park & Ride

Park & Ride

B-Line serves all of

Kelly Ridge area

Route 31 continues to Oroville

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nomically to the 101 Attractions

At Forest Ave Transfer Point

SEE DOWNTOWN CHICO INSET

Buses from Route 3

At North Valley Plaza

At Pillsbury Road (NVP)

At Lassen & Ceres

At Lassen & Ceres

Chico Area Maps

Oct. 10 - Bonnie Raitt Vocalist &

Dec. 6 - Christmas Tree Lighting, 6-8

Oct. 5 - Discover Gridley 14-Mile Yard

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from Here to There in Butte County

Feb. 7-23 -The Fun in Funeral 7:30

Sept. 14 - Palermo Festival & Parade.

Aug. 24 - Concours de la Chapelle

Ongoing Weekly Events

Chico Downtown Concerts in the Park

Providing Free Access

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City of Goldthe Fun Starts Here!

Orovilles Greenline Tour

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make up most of the material used

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