We stopped by Lower Bidwell Park on Tuesday because we had a couple of hours before a scheduled…read moreactivity. What a gem of a park. Beautiful trees shading an asphalt-paved walking/biking path. We really wanted to do loop walk, but never actually found that trail. I would want to give 4.5 if you could give half points, because more signage is needed to direct people toward the nature center and specific trails. That said, this park is such a great feature in Chico!

This is a really cute Park in a nice neighborhood that has a playground and a cement path where you…read morecan walk around and around all day. It's very useful and I love to see a lot of people be utilizing it. The park is clean and maintained and every time I have visited there have been a lot of people walking or playing with their dogs and children playing and riding bicycles. This is a great spot for a picnic or a walk or just to sit in the shade and relax. It also has one of those tiny free libraries in case you want to grab a book and just read for a while. They have two picnic tables, one on each side of the park and a water bottle refilling station. Even though it's a small park, I came here many times when I was in the area I would love to give it five stars but there is no restroom here and I saw lots and lots of people not picking up after their dogs. So walking in the beautiful green grassy area can be kind of a mind field. . Oh and they also have a couple of disc golf stations but I don't play and I never saw anyone using them just in case that helps.

Visited April 5 2026. See my receipt as always…read more I belong to the wine club and love coming here to pick up my wine and a combo pizza. The crust is amazing! Because they do not allow dogs inside or outside in their patio area I had to wait with my car running and my air on high because I had my puppy with me. The owners are very nice and I understand about their pet policy. It would have been nice to have a glass of wine and a slice of pizza inside! It's still a very nice environment with trivia on Thursdays and all kinds of drinks ( try the ice cold slushies! ). Pizza is always amazing! I will try to leave my puppy with my friend next time I visit!

It's rare to find a spot that has wine, mead and cider but this place has it all and offers…read moretastings to boot. It is locally owned by a husband and wife and has been open for about three months in an airy space. Loved the tasting that you can mix and match for four pours, as well as their alcoholic slushies that rotate flavors. I got the peach cobbler slush and it was amazing. You can order pizza and food freshly made. The owner was so sweet and gave us a personal tour of how the grapes are made. His passion and love for what he and his wife does really shines. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Support local business!

I highly recommend Sac River Eco Tours. Henry is a wealth of information and makes every tour…read morepersonal and rewarding. We have been on three Sac River tours and two Eagle Ranch tours. Saw 46 Bald Eagles on last tour. We are looking forward to his Sutter Buttes tour. Great experience!!

From the owner: Professional adventures on water and land since 2002.read more

You can't go wrong with booking The Bus-Man! Jim goes above and beyond to make sure you and your…read moreguest are taken care of.

From the owner: Bus-Man Holiday Tours has been providing Butte County and neighboring areas in California with…read morereliable and top-notch local charter bus transportation services since 1992. Founded by Jim Taylor, the company's primary focus is on offering convenient and cost-effective travel solutions for various groups, clubs, businesses, organizations, and churches in the region.

I came across this park while staying overnight in Willows and looking for something to do. What an…read moreamazing place! There were so many different types of birds (we saw thousands) and I even spotted a bald eagle. I appreciated that dogs are allowed and the park is open until an hour past sunset. Purchasing tickets is so easy too. I'll be sure to come back with my SLR camera next time I'm in the area.

We had such a wonderful experience with Sacramento Wildlife Refuge during my daughter's field trip…read moreyesterday. Ranger Nikki led the group, and she was outstanding. She brought energy and enthusiasm, which made a huge difference in keeping a group of first and second graders engaged. Nikki has a natural gift for teaching--she explained things in a way the kids could easily understand while still making it fun and interactive. My daughter came home talking all about what she learned, which says a lot. It's not easy to manage a group of young kids, but Nikki handled it with patience, positivity, and great leadership. We're so grateful for educators like her who make these experiences meaningful and memorable. Highly recommend this field trip for young students!

Oroville's Most Famous Couple- Jesse and Cornelia…read more Charles Lott was a lawyer who came to Oroville from Quincy, Illinois, in the mid 1800s. He came west with the Quincy Party in hopes of finding gold. However, he soon discovered that gold mining was heavy, dirty work. He decided that practicing law, settling claim disputes and other matters, was more lucrative than trying to "strike it rich." Charles became a pillar in the community. He ended up becoming a very successful lawyer and eventually became a judge. He went on to become Senator of California in 1851. Eventually, he bought the parcel of land on the main thoroughfare and began building a home there. Meanwhile, he returned to his family home and met Susan Heyer of Pennsylvania. They were married and came to Oroville just as the house was being finished. The Lott's had three children, Charles Fayette, also called Faye, Cornelia Deare, and Sarah Virginia. Sarah died of unknown causes just before turning three. The two surviving Lott children had obvious undesirable traits. Faye was evidently not the most intelligent man. He apparently shunned work but loved to gamble and go to the bars downtown. He would get all dressed up and spend his time in these venues. Cornelia walked with a limp and had some sort of facial tic, apparently as a result of her mother falling down the stairs during pregnancy. For these reasons, Charles felt the only reason anyone would want to marry his children would be for their money. So, he forbade them to marry. However, Cornelia fell in love with Jesse Sank sometime before 1918. Even though her father would not allow them to marry, they maintained a relationship. Susan mother died when Cornelia was 26 years old. Charles hired a seamstress he had met during his travels and she took over the running of the household. She sent Cornelia to finishing school in San Francisco and made it extremely difficult for her to visit home during holidays and vacations. Charles died in 1918, and Faye followed in his father's footsteps in forbidding Cornelia to marry. It was not until Faye died in 1927 that Cornelia and Jesse were finally able to get married. They bought a 1922 Buick and traveled to various places, a rarity of the times. They frequently went on picnics and were very community minded. Jesse spent time working on the house and garden. Much of it was built especially for Cornelia. Jesse installed the fireplace, which included a very special message. He also built modern bathroom for her. After Cornelia died, Jesse continued to carry out tasks that had she had expressed as being her wishes. When he died, his will stated as she willed- that the home and garden be donated to the city as a museum. The couple never had children, so even though the home is over 150 years old only two generations lived there. Some of the furnishings on display are original to the house. Some are not original but are of the times and were donated. The lamp fixtures in the Music Room are original to the house. The table and chairs in the dining room were bought from the old Hearst Summer House near Palermo. Among the artifacts is a drawing of a horse done by Cornelia. Various artifacts are rotated for viewing approximately every three months. Some of these treasures are Battenberg Lace, antique toys, and even a framed piece made of human hair. The Buick is still at the house as well, stored in a carriage house that was built sometime after the original construction of the house. Go back in time by visiting the Lott Home in Sank Park. See how the Lott's and Sank's lived and find out more about the amazing life of the family.

This is a restored home that was built in the mid-1800's by one of the original gold-rush settlers,…read moreand occupied by his family until the mid-1950's. It is a two-story building, sitting on about two acres near downtown Oroville. The outside, which you are free to wander, is well maintained and surrounded by some garden plots and a few outbuildings, one of which houses a restored Buick from 1922 that you can view through a glass separation. The inside, which you can tour for a small fee, has been completely restored and has many pieces of period furniture, household objects, and clothing that help show what the home might have looked like when occupied. And the docent I met was very knowledgeable about the house and the town, so she added a lot to the self-guided tour. It only takes about half an hour for the tour, but if you enjoy restored old homes, it is worth the short visit.

Thank you for an amazing time! The electric bikes were super cool, they gave us a good training…read morebeforehand, and were very kind. We rode to the sundial bridge, through the botanical garden, and some trails where we able to see deer. We really appreciated the greeting store pup too! Super cute!

I have rented Pedego's e-bikes multiple times and thoroughly enjoy them. My adventures have been…read morewith friends and family, where we explored the Sacramento River Trail. I have since purchased my own Pedego e-bike because they are so fun and easy to ride. The owners and other employees I have met in the shop are so nice and helpful. I also have had mechanical work done on my bike here, which they got done so fast.