10 Things to do in Lake County

1. Twin Pine Casino

If you enjoy gambling and do not want to make the trip to Las Vegas, Twin Pine Casino offers the same basic games and amenities. They have a hotel and restaurants as well. It is a delightful place to stay when visiting Lake County.  http://www.twinpine.com/

2. Harbin Hot Springs

If you are more interested in spiritual pursuits and relaxation, Harbin Hot Springs is one of the oldest resorts and hot springs in Lake county. The resort offers natural spring fed pools, yoga, massage, hiking, and more. A word of warning, it is clothing optional. http://www.harbin.org/

3. Boggs Mountain State Park

If you are more active-minded and want to see some of the incredible beauty that Lake County has an abundance of, try hiking in Boggs Mountain State Park. The park has about 21 miles of trails and two campsites. Most of the trails are under one mile in length, so they are reasonable hikes for just about anyone. To get to the park you will drive through beautiful Cobb Mountain. http://www.boggsmountain.org/

4. Konocti Concert Series

One of the better known destinations in Lake County is the Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa. This resort is located on the south shore of Clear Lake. There is both an indoor and outdoor arena for concerts, featuring many well known musicians. http://www.konoctiharbor.com/

5. Wine Tasting

Lake County is increasingly being known for its world class vineyards and wineries. Prior to prohibition, Lake County produced more grapes than Napa County. That rich tradition has been returning in recent years with many new wineries and tasting sites. There are several good sites with more information, here is one. http://www.lakecountywineries.org/

6. Bass Fishing on Clear Lake

Clear Lake is known for its world class bass fishing. If you are interested in fishing, there is ample opportunity to try your skills here. There are many guides available for hire for the day. Just search the web. Here is a site that lists several guides and bait and tackle sites. http://www.lakecounty.com/things/fishing.html

7. Boating on Clear Lake

Clear Lake is the largest lake wholly in California. There is no doubt that one of the best ways to see it is from the water. There are many types of boating activities that are available, from ski boats to canoes. Here are places to rent boats. http://www.lakecounty.com/things/boating.html

8. Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course

If you enjoy golf, you will enjoy the 18 hole course located at Hidden Valley Lake subdivision. The course is located on Hartmann Road at the entrance to HVL. The front nine holes are flat and the back nine winds through the beautiful hills and blue oaks that make Lake County so beautiful. http://www.hvla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=94

9. Mendocino National Forest, Lake Pillsbury and Snow Mountain Wilderness area

Much of northern Lake County is part of the Mendocino National Forest. The drive north past Upper Lake toward Lake Pillsbury is spectacular. Not far from Lake Pillsbury is the Snow Mountain Wilderness area. It is well worth the trip. If you are a camping and hiking enthusiast, you will love it. http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/mendocino/

10.Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center

In Middletown, Calpine has a visitor center which highlights the many geothermal plants that it has in the area. If you are interested in green energy, you will find the site interesting. Lake County is one of the largest producers of geothermal energy.