#2 of 101 Things To Do under the Shadows of Shasta

1. Explore Nature at Turtle Bay Exploration Park’s Museum

Turtle Bay Museum is the heart of the Turtle Bay experience. The beautiful museum is an outstanding compilation of everything nature in “Far-Northern California.” Here you can learn about river and forest habitats, the Native American Wintu Indian history and culture, caverns, and the delicate water cycle that is so important to all of California. The museum boasts a full size Wintu bark house, a lifelike walk-through cavern, underwater fish viewing, and early American history of the region. You will also find rotating exhibits from around the world. In 2011 the traveling exhibits include “Formed by Fire” September 25, 2010 – January 9, 2011, “Out of This World” (real costumes from the movies) October 9, 2010 – January 9, 2011, “West Coast Biennial Juried Art Exhibition” January 29, 2011 – April 10, 2011, “Sustainable Choices” February 4, 2011 – April 10, 2011, and “The Migrant Project” February 4, 2011 – April 10, 2011. There’s so much more at Turtle Bay… don’t miss the McConnel Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Animal Programs, Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp, the Monolith, and the Museum Store while you’re visiting! For more information go to turtlebay.org, call 1-800-TURTLEBAY, or just go by ~ 840 Sundial Bridge (Auditorium) Drive
Redding, California 96001
40° 35.463’ N 122° 22.593’ W.