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Bunnell Safe sitting in Chester Museum

Mystery of the Lost Bunnell Safe

The Mystery of the Lost Bunnell Safe is “Cracked” by Local Residents In 1901 the Bunnell Hotel, located at the tip of a mountain ridge, known today...

WP Train Car with slogan Rides Like a Feather

Western Pacific Railroad Museum

Train Car with Local History Donated to Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola from Seneca Healthcare district Seneca Healthcare District Gives...

Plumas County’s Barn Quilt Trail

Over 100 colorful barn quilts adorn community structures throughout the county. Learn where to find them!

trains in feather river canyon at keddie wye

Trains and Railfanning

Plumas County is rich in train history and is renowned for its unique railroad engineering along the Feather River. Learn more about it!

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Places to visit

Plumas-Eureka State Park

Plumas-Eureka State Park

Southeast Plumas

North Fork of the Feather River

Plumas National Forest

North Central Plumas

Round Valley Lake with Lassen Peak in the distance

Round Valley Reservoir

North Central Plumas

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Get outside

Aerial view of Graeagle Meadows

Golfing

kayaker on middle fork of feather river

Kayaking & Rafting

Cyclists in Plumas County in Northern California

Cycling

Places to stay

Swimm Inn at Lake Almanor

Northwest Plumas

Lake Almanor

Lakefront home set in a quiet cove with a private dock.

The Villa, Almanor Brokers

The Villa

Northwest Plumas

Lake Almanor

Private Lakeside Villa within walking distance of the Knotty Pine Marina!

Timber House Lodge

Northwest Plumas

Chester

Step into our uniquely designed rooms in the heart of Chester.

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