New Visitor’s Guide Encourages Guests to Explore the Golden State of California
The California Travel & Tourism Commission just released its 2010 California Official State Visitor’s Guide and Travel Planner, a comprehensive handbook that encourages visitors to explore the wonders of the Golden State, while helping them plan their next California getaway. The annual publication, distributed free to visitors around the world, celebrates California’s glorious beaches and mountains, lush wine country, abundant farmlands, dramatic deserts, dynamic cities and fun ways to play.
Each page reveals where locals go to discover, enjoy and play throughout the state, making the 2010 Visitor’s Guide the essential travel tool for exploring California’s 12 distinct regions, each with its own unique character and attractions. Media contact: Kat Burnside, California Travel and Tourism Commission, (916) 319-5421, kburnside@visitcalifornia.com, www.visitcalifornia.com. Public contact: California Travel and Tourism Commission, (916) 444-4429, info@visitcalifornia.com, www.visitcalifornia.com
Pick Top California Fives
The California Travel and Tourism Commission recently launched user-generated content online through a program called California Fives (www.CaliforniaFives.com). Visitors will find the best of the Golden State, from roller coasters to tiramisu and much more. Created by locals, celebrities and anyone else with five great travel stops to share, California Fives tap into everybody’s personal favorites. A great place to start would be champion free climber Beth Rodden’s top Yosemite hikes, surfer Jim Moriarty’s top beach towns, and chef Charles Phan’s top markets. Anyone is welcome to submit California content! Media contact: Kat Burnside, California Travel and Tourism Commission, (916) 319-5421, kburnside@visitcalifornia.com, www.visitcalifornia.com. Public contact: California Travel and Tourism Commission, (916) 444-4429, info@visitcalifornia.com, www.visitcalifornia.com.
SHASTA CASCADE
Marriott Opens in Redding
A new Fairfield Inn opened in January. This new upscale hotel is offering comfortable guest rooms, suites and garden tub rooms at a superior value for both business and leisure travelers. Enjoy a luxury hotel close to downtown Redding, the Sundial Bridge, Turtle Bay, Sacramento River and Shasta Lake. Lodging even includes a free hot breakfast. Media and public contact: Karen Whitaker, Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, (530) 365-7500, pr@shastacascade.org, www.shastacascade.com.
Go Wine Tasting Via Helicopter
Air Shasta now offers wine tasting at Anselmo Vineyards via helicopter. This is a great idea for a special occasion, or simply to get away for the weekend. The helicopter ride is roundtrip, taking about 30 minutes to complete. In addition, guests get to spend an hour out at the vineyard tasting some of their delicious local wines. On weekends, Anselmo Vineyards also offers full meals made with a number of locally grown and produced products. The price for two people is $295. Media and public contact: Karen Whitaker, Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, (530) 365-7500, pr@shastacascade.org, www.shastacascade.com.
Get Up to Speed at Graegle’s Newest Bike Shop
A new bike shop has opened up in Graegle. In addition to their expertise on mountain biking, Lost Sierra Adventures also rents out cross-country ski equipment. However, perhaps the most remarkable thing about this particular bike shop is that they are also doing a stewardship trail development in the area. These trails include the Mowhawk trail system that will span the areas surrounding Graegle, Quincy and Portola and includes the Mills Peak Trail, Mowhawk Rim Trail and Graegle Pathway. Media and public contact: Karen Whitaker, Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, (530) 365-7500, pr@shastacascade.org, www.shastacascade.com.
A New Club in Historic Downtown Redding
The location of the old Clover Club across from the Cascade theater is unveiling a new and energetic club to liven up the downtown. Capone’s will be an upscale bar that intends to invoke roaring ’20s glitz and glamour. This will be a wonderful addition to the downtown’s nightlife and is ideally located for those attending the theater, or pedestrians spending a night on the town. Media and public contact: Karen Whitaker, Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, (530) 365-7500, pr@shastacascade.org, www.shastacascade.com.
Completion of Siskiyou Arboretum Demonstration Garden & Interpretive Trail Siskiyou The Siskiyou Arboretum is celebrating the completion of a demonstration garden and interpretive trail at Greenhorn Park in Yreka. The garden is designed to showcase the use of decorative native plants in a water-conserving landscape, while the trail will identify larger shrubs and trees along the reservoir’s walking path. Greenhorn Park is in the midst of some of the most diverse conifer forests in the world, and the park contains a variety of natural habitats. The Arboretum seeks to highlight the wealth and diversity of Yreka’s natural heritage and to create a place of beauty for residents and visitors to enjoy. Media and public contact: Karen Whitaker, Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, (530) 365-7500, pr@shastacascade.org, www.shastacascade.com.
The Olive Pit in Corning Expands Tasting Bar
The Olive Pit in Corning has long been a popular stopping point for travelers along I-5. Now, thanks to recent additions, it offers more reason than ever for visitors to stop. A huge, beautiful tasting bar features an expanded offering of local olives, olive oil, specialty vinegar, jam, mustard and other tasty delights. Travelers can stop for free samples of these local products and learn more about the history of olives, as well as their importance to the town of Corning. If the samples don’t fill you up, the onsite café, with a newly expanded menu, is sure to have something to tempt your taste buds.
January 27, 2010
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