Flowers with insects, at the Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay's McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

I went on another trip to the Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Gardens in Redding, California  This local attraction is free, that is the wonderful part.  The bridge is free, the walking and biking trails are free, and consequently they actually go through all the way to the Shasta Dam from the bridge.   It offers so much, exploration park, museum, cafe, outdoor playground for children, old monolith, animals, and a seasonal butterfly exhibition.  It is quite spectacular and you could easily spend a few hours there with your family or friends.

The bridge from a higher point.

http://www.turtlebay.org/

Sundial Bridge over the Sacramento River, Shasta County

The Sundial Bridge is always a favorite to visit and explore for locals and visitors.  The Turtle Bay Sundial Bridge is a wonderful walking bridge landmark designed by Santiago Calatrava.  You can visit his website here. 

http://www.calatrava.com/  

This wonderful piece of architecture is a must see if you are going to be in or passing by Shasta County. 

The bridge is very well designed, and is an actual sundial.

More pictures of the bridge.....  http://picasaweb.google.com/Veroniqque/SundialBridgeAndSacramentoRiver#

Sundial Bridge, Sacramento River, Shasta County

This bridge is fantastic! I think that it was one of the greatest structures to be built in California. I have visited it numerous time and it is just wonderful to visit. My grandpa will argue with you till the sun comes up about what a waste of money it was. If you want to get him riled up just mention the Sundial Bridge. :-)

"Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava conceived the Sundial Bridge’s unusual design, his first free-standing bridge in the United States."