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 Youngsters
will find plenty of things to do in the natural
playground of Plumas County. Whether they're
wading in a stream or tubing down a snowy hill,
kids will discover that outdoor recreation is a
great way to burn off excess energy and boredom!
There also are special attractions and events
for kids held throughout the year.
 Here's
a sampling of the top attractions for kids in
Plumas County; more information is available by
contacting the
Visitors Bureau or area
chambers of commerce. Or,
order a free copy
of 100 Free (or almost free) Things to do
in Plumas County.
- Fishing derbies
- Climbing aboard locomotives at the
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
- Swimming in creeks, lakes, pools and
ponds
- Miniature golfing in Graeagle and the
Lake Almanor area
- Learning about Native Americans, natural
history and survival through the Junior
Ranger Program at Plumas Eureka State Park
and Lassen Volcanic National Park
- Kayaking on Graeagle Mill Pond
- Hiking along interpretive nature trails
(Red Fir, Sand Pond, Antelope Lake, Round
Valley Lake)
- Biking the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail
or the Portola Riverwalk
- Pony or horseback riding, wagon or
sleigh rides
- Panning for gold
- Climbing to a U.S. Forest Service
lookout tower
- Jet skiing at Almanor and Bucks
- Downhill skiing at Stover Mountain or
sledding at Eureka Ski Bowl
- Tennis and bowling
- Picnicking, horseshoe pitching or
playing ball in a park
- Summer Program for Creative Exploration
in Chester
- Walking to waterfalls (Frazier and
Indian Falls)
- Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing the
Museum Trail in Johnsville
- Blackberry picking in the Feather River
Canyon
- Fourth of July parades and fireworks
- Midway carnival rides and 4-H fun at
Plumas-Sierra County Fair
- Living History Days at Plumas-Eureka
State Park
- Movies, plays and concerts at Quincy's
Town Hall Theatre
- Friday night summer concerts in Portola
City Park
- Skateboarding at parks in Quincy and
Portola
- Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing the
Museum Trail in Johnsville
- Stargazing and making s'mores over a
crackling campfire
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