Category Archives: Turtle Bay Museum

Walk through the Garden of Lights 2022

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Skip@RR

Only a few more days left to enjoy an evening stroll through the McConnell Arboretum festooned with zillions of dancing lights. Seen here from above via my drone video:   I’ve written about this unique attraction before, and it just … Continue reading →

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Early Spring on the Sacramento River Trail in Redding

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Skip@RR

Out for a bike ride on a nice day at the trail, I happened upon a duck standing on a turtle. Turtles and ducks, just hanging out. That’s Really Redding.

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A New Year celebration in Redding at Turtle Bay

Posted on January 5, 2017 by admin

We rang in the new year at noon at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding. Happy Noon Year! Welcome to 2017. Family friendly New Year’s celebrations. Thanks Turtle Bay. That’s Really Redding.

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Good Friday in Redding

Posted on March 26, 2016 by admin

Took the cousins to the McConnell Arboretum north of the Sundial Bridge in Redding. The lovely Karry captured this cute image on her iPhone. Whimsical and colorful. It looks like the turtle sculpture is turning it’s head to look into … Continue reading →

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Watch the fish being fed at Turtle Bay Museum

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Skip@RR

You can watch the the fish in Turtle Bay’s Sacramento River aquarium being fed each day at 10:30 am. Here’s a brief video of the scene, recently.

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Bandaloop dances on the Sundial

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Skip@RR

Well actually, suspended from the Sundial Bridge. Here is a brief video taken from my perspective among the large crowd gathered last night to enjoy these amazing performers. Be sure to watch in HD. On the Summer Solstice in 2014, … Continue reading →

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Turtles on the trail

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Skip@RR

Just a lovely few Spring days here recently. Took some photos around Turtle Bay. Another fine Spring. It’s Really Redding.

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Final weekend for Masters of the Night at Turtle Bay

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Skip@RR

Bats! Subjects of myth and legend. Also, interesting critters that occupy an essential and beneficial niche of our ecosystem. Turtle Bay Museum has this interesting Bat exhibit until Sunday. Flap your mammal wings and get in there before it’s gone. … Continue reading →

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