The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, located approximately 90 miles north of the city of Sacramento. The Complex consists of six national wildlife refuges for a total of 35,000 acres in the Sacramento Valley of California. The Refuges serve as a resting and feeding area for nearly half the migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway. Among the more than 175 species of birds that visit the refuge are hawks, egrets, and herons in addition to the many ducks and geese, who use the 10,783-acre refuge for a wintering area. A 6-mile auto route and 2-mile hiking trail lead through parts of the refuge. Visitors should contact refuge headquarters for information about regulations.
Location:
Hwy 99W, Willows California
Telephone
530-934-2801 Toll Free: 530-934-7774
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Chico) Animal Medical Clinic
(Paradise) Clark Road Animal Hospital
(Willows) Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
(Willows) Delevan National Wildlife Refuge
(Oroville) Egret & Heron Rookery-Oroville
(Chico) Erickson Veterinary Hospital
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06/08 Coming to The Willows area
Arden Fair Sacramento CA March30-April18 Open the doors to Arden Fair and step inside. Here you'll find contemporary fashions, jewelry, accessories and brand name merchandise at over 165 specialty stores, plus Nordstrom's, Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney. Arden Fair also has a number of terrific restaurants, everything from fast food to fine dining. And it's completely enclosed, so it's always a comfortable 70 degrees inside no matter what it's like outside.
California Exposition & State Fair Sacramento CA June12-28 The Cal Expo is the site of the California State Fair. All year Satellite Wagering, Waterworld USA, Paradise Island Fun Center and an RV Park are just a few of the features of the Cal Expo.The first State Fair was held in 1854 in San Francisco at the old Music Hall. The fair offered premiums (prizes) for its competitions and included such agricultural exhibits such as 2-inch-long peanuts, 72-pound beets and a 10-pound carrot that was longer than 3 feet. Horseracing was part of that first fair and has continued to be a part of the fair ever since.
California Wool and Fiber Festival Boonville CA September13-15 From the source to the fiber, come follow the thread of fine wool craftsmanship.
The Rio Vista Bass Derby Festival Rio Vista CA October11-13 Rio Vista is proud to host the oldest fishing derby on the West Coast. The festival is a three-day derby for bass, catfish and sturgeon. The festival also boasts music, food and fun for fishermen and non-fishing children and adults as well. The events include a carnival, live music and dancing, classic car show, a pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ. A large fireworks display is also featured on Saturday night.
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