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Redding, city (1990 pop. 66,462), seat of Shasta co., N central Calif., on the Sacramento River; inc. 1872. A principal tourist center for a mountain and lake region, it also has lumbering, food-processing, and diverse manufacturing. Redding is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. Simpson Univ. is there. Attractions include the Turtle Bay art and history museum, the Sundial Bridge, and an arboretum. Nearby are Shasta Dam Shasta Lake, 46 sq mi (119 sq km), is formed by the impounded waters of the Sacramento, Pit, and McCloud rivers. The lake is included in Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreational Area (see National Parks and Monuments , table). ..... Click the link for more information. , Lake Shasta Caverns, Lassen Volcanic National Park Lassen Peak, 10,457 ft (3,187 m) high, is officially an active volcano even though the last major eruption occurred in 1914; it was intermittently active until 1921. The peak was a prominent landmark in the mid-1800s for westward travelers to California. ..... Click the link for more information. , Lava Beds National Monument (see National Parks and Monuments National Parks and Monuments National Parks Name Type1 Location Year authorized Size acres (hectares)
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Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery. ..... Click the link for more information. , table), Whiskeytown Lake, and McArthur–Burney Falls Memorial State Park. Redding Otis. 1941--67, US soul singer and songwriter. His recordings include "Respect" (1965), Dictionary of Soul (1966), and "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" (1968) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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