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Redding is located in the middle of the northern section of California, about 160 miles north of Sacramento. This small city serves as the commercial base for the Cascades and Mount Shasta. Vacationing in Redding is ideal if you plan to do some hiking in the nearby wilderness. Mount Shasta, which reaches over 14,000 feet into the sky, towers above all the other mountains in the area. Hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding are all very popular activities in these mountains. In the valleys there are a good number of small streams and rivers that are excellent for fly-fishing. Lake Shasta provides plenty of aquatic entertainment in the summer months. Fishing, water-skiing, and boat enthusiasts will have plenty to do on Lake Shasta. There are also many other natural wonders in the area to explore. The Lake Shasta Caverns are a fun place to visit if you have the time. There are multiple golf courses in Redding and at the foot of Mount Shasta. And any shoppers you have with you will enjoy the souvenir stores and woodland art galleries in the area. When you have had your fill of adventure for the day you can retire to your own vacation cottage. The closest airport to Redding is the Redding Municipal Airport (RDD).
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