Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
In summer you'll want to cool off by
tubing
the Sacramento. Inner tubes can be rented at
grocery stores and other shops along Nord Ave (Hwy 32) for $7 to $10. Tubers enter at the
Irvine Finch Launch Ramp on Hwy 32, a few miles west of Chico, and come out at
Washout Beach, off River Rd.
Bidwell Park
PARK
Growing out of downtown, the 3670-acre Bidwell Park is the nation's third-largest muni-
cipal park. It stretches 10 miles northwest along Chico Creek with lush groves and miles
of
trails
. The upper part of the park is fairly untamed, rather refreshing to find smack in
the middle of a city. Several classic movies have been shot here, including parts of
Gone
with the Wind
and
The Adventures of Robin Hood
.
The park is full of
swimming spots
. You'll find pools at One-Mile and Five-Mile recre-
ation areas and swimming holes (including Bear Hole, Salmon Hole and Brown Hole) in
Upper Bidwell Park, north of Manzanita Ave (don't be surprised if some opt for birthday -
rather than swim - suits.
Adventure Outing
OUTDOORS
( 530-898-4011;
www.aschico.com/adventureoutings
; 2nd & Chestnut Sts, Bell Memorial Union
basement; life jackets $4-8; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
The CSU-student run outfitter rents equipment such as life jackets, rafts, and even coolers
at very reasonable prices by the weekend or week. They also lead popular trips further
afield.
Festivals & Events
With the students out of town, family-friendly outdoor events take over the town each
summer. The
Thursday Night Market
fills several blocks of Broadway from April to
September. At City Plaza (Main and W 4th Sts), you'll find free
Friday Night Concerts
starting in May.
