Wilderness Areas
The Caribou Wilderness area, located just north of the Almanor Basin, is a great place for the rugged adventure. Remember if you bring it in, take it back with you. The area allows no mechanical vehicles, even mountain bikes, its that special! Close by and located off of Hwy. 32 about 40 miles west of Chester is the Ishi Wilderness area. For more information about the wilderness areas, visit the Virtual Visitors Center or call (530)258-2141.

Lake Almanor/Chester
One of the most popular California attractions, Lake Almanor, has 52 miles of shoreline! It's great for fishing year round. In the summer months, waterskiing, sailing and jet skiing along with other water sports, are popular on the lake. Winter sports including snowmobiles, cross-country skiing and downhill are close at hand. Close by on the north side of the lake is Chester. This community has lots to offer, both visitors and those who live there year round. For more info, call (800)350-4838.

Indian Valley
Originally inhabited by the Maidu Indians, today you'll find the communities of Greenville, Crescent Mills, Canyon Dam, and Taylorsville. In Taylorsville, stop by the Indian Valley Museum, and see what life was like years ago. The Round Valley Reservoir is a great place for kids to learn to fish, because at the warm water fishery its hard not to catch one! Indian Falls just off of Hwy 89, will be worth the climp up the trail to see its beauty! For more info, call (530)284-6633.

Quincy
At the top of the Feather River Canyon on Hwy 70, you'll find the Plumas County seat, at the community of Quincy. The historic buildings of downtown will make you feel a sense of nostalgia of a time gone bye. Stop by the Plumas County Museum, located behind the courthouse, for a Heritage Walk. No matter what time of year, there's something going on in Quincy. For more info, call (800)-326-2247.

La Porte
Want to see the site of the first organized downhill ski race? It's in the town of La Porte.

Plumas Eureka State Park
Along with its campgrounds, hiking trails, and breath taking beauty, the Plumas Eureka State Park, has a lot of history too! Visit the museum, which is full of early mining equipment, relics and a living history reenacted. The park is open year round. For more info, call (530)836-2380

Railroads
You'll find some of the best railroad pictures available as you drive up Hwy 70. You'll see a railroad "Y" and some bridges and tunnels that will make you want to get out of the car and just watch for a while. Keep going up to Portola, and visit the Portola Railroad Museum. You'll get to walk through lots of different trains, both engines and cars. You can even drive a train yourself! For more information, contact the Feather River Rail Society, Portola, (530) 832-4131.