Visit Chico

Wildflowers and Blossoms -- Bidwell Park, Chico. This 3,600-acre municipal park is the third largest in the United States. It sprouts a variety of wildflowers including lupine, poppies, delphiniums, buttercups, and western redbuds. Miles of walking, h ...

Artist: Fred Daly Location: At Nick’s Stuff & Things

Est. 1931. Exhibits include bird specimen museum, self-guided nature trail, educational programs and auto tour on 9,100 acres. Open sunrise to sunset. Admission: $2.50, 16 and under free.

Open Saturday's and Sunday's from 12:15-4:15pm

Birding in Butte County -- The Sutter Buttes (the world’s smallest complete mountain range), is the backdrop for 8,400 acres of wetlands known as the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. Located 8 miles southeast of Gridley, the area is the most extensively us ...

Biking, Fishing, Hiking Biking enthusiasts need to look no further than Butte County to experience world-class bicyling. Home to the #1-rated bicycling town in America (1997 Bicycling), Chico environs offer the challenges of mountain biking to racing ...