Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp

Paul Bunyan’s Forest Camp is an educational hub modeled after an old-time forest camp similar to ones all over Shasta County a hundred years ago. North State forests and wildlife are the heart of the Millhouse museum, and visitors delight in viewing the animals and exploring the hands-on exhibits.  In addition to the Millhouse, the Paul Bunyan campus consists of outdoor play equipment, a water feature, an amphitheater that hosts our seasonal animal show and the Parrot Playhouse, our year-round aviary featuring Lorikeets. Learn all about local bird life from interactive computer programs. Learn how to tell the difference between rattle and gopher snakes. Create a leaf rubbing or tree necklace from one of the rotating craft projects set out to help educate young visitors about the unique relationships between animals, humans and ecosystems in our Northern California forests.  The history of logging in the North State is brought to life through artifacts that were used in our woods a century ago, and photographs show what life in a lumber camp was like. Learn about the camp’s namesake, the Paul Bunyan Lumber Company, and its founders, the Stratford family, whose contributions built the Forest Camp for the education and enjoyment of our visitors.