Well…ever since the economy took a turn, the term ”staycation” has become very popular around the nation.  A “staycation” is a vacation that you take near your home…a very easy thing to do around Redding, with all of the wonderful recreational activities that we can do! 

So how do you plan a “staycation” around our area?  First, list out all of the sights that you’ve wanted to visit…here are a few that might help you get started:

• Burney Falls
• Whiskeytown Falls
• Local Vineyards
• Lassen Park
• Shasta Dam
• Lake Shasta Caverns
• Castle Crags
• Mt. Shasta
• Coleman Fish Hatchery

Then, list out some things that you may have never done before but might want to try..

• Bike ride the Sacramento River Trail
• Go disc golfing
• Hike a mountain
• Go wine tasting
• Drive to the coast for the day
• Go rafting or kayaking
• Rent a boat at the lake
• Go camping

Whatever you decide, a “staycation” can often be easier and provide just as much fun and memories as leaving the area but when you finish each day you’ll come home to your own bed!  And if you don’t want to, try staying at a hotel for the night (one with a pool or other amenity you’d enjoy), go to your favorite restaurant and have fun!  The other big benefit to “staycations” is that they cost only a fraction of the cost of a real vacation (no hotel fees, rental cars, flights) so you can do those things that you never wanted to spend money doing and feel fine about it…or just save a lot of money!

If you are planning a “staycation” let us know your plans!