The 120,000 square-foot store is an anchor to The Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley, a 72-acre lifestyle development center, located at the southeast corner of Highway 120 and South Union Road. Recently named the #1 outdoor retailer in America by Sporting Goods Business Magazine, the store will offer free Outdoor Skills Workshops for adults, kids and families that will help maximize outdoor fun by teaching new skills and improving existing ones.

Hand-painted murals from renowned artists depict scenes of California's picturesque countryside from Emerald Bay to Muir Wood, to Gray Lodge State Wildlife Refuge and Sutter Buttes, to the California coast and Sierra Nevada Mountain range.  Spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, pristine mountain lakes and beautiful beaches-all are beautifully replicated by artists' brushes.  State and record wildlife mounts are displayed alongside local period prints depicting early Californians enjoying sporting adventures.

Massive log and rock work frame the Grand Entrance and protects visitors from inclement weather.  Inside, rustic wood floors, antique pine wall finishes, and vaulted post and beam construction ceiling make up the front lobby.   A fire crackles in the large ( 18' x 15') moss rock double-sided fireplace and a 65' replica of the world's largest tree (in volume), The General Sherman in Sequoia National Park, welcomes visitors.

Giant, exquisitely crafted outdoor themed chandeliers, made by Bass Pro Shops' own artisans, hang throughout the store.  Elk, deer, raccoon, rabbit, turkey, bobcat and bear tracks are imprinted in the concrete floor.  Bear, deer, sheep and other wildlife in natural and action settings are set amidst boulders on top of the 24,000 gallon fresh water aquarium.

Massive rockwork soaring 28' to 30' high above the aquarium replicates Yosemite's Half Dome and allows visitors to walk under the waterfall as it cascades into the fresh water aquarium   

The main aquarium will be stocked with more than 120 fish native to the area including largemouth bass, striped bass, sturgeon, brook trout, rainbow trout, blue catfish, white crappie and bluegill.  The trout pond will feature 20 native rainbow, brook, cut throat, golden and brown trout.   Two elevators rise up behind the trout pond offering riders a bird's-eye view of the store and all the wildlife dioramas.  Elevator features and siding are fashioned of antique cedar and pine simulating the key features of the historic California railroad stops of the past.  An antique pedestrian trestle walkway spans the second floor between the hunting and camping department. 

Other museum quality wildlife exhibits and dioramas are seen throughout the entire store.  At any moment visitors could expect to come upon a covey of California quail being flushed from grasslands or a sentinel of Rio Grande turkeys standing guard in a thicket.  Several of California's native wildlife such as Black Tail Deer, Tule Elk, Black Bear, sheep and antelope, are captured in natural poses depicting them interacting in nature.  Also feaured are wild hogs in their native habitat.

Special displays in the store include a pictorial and memorial tribute to John Muir and the 26th United States President, Theodore Roosevelt.  An avid outdoorsman, President Roosevelt promoted the conservation movement and efficient use and maintenance of our natural resources.  Muir, an early advocate of conservation, was instrumental in saving the Yosemite Valley, the Sequoia National Park and various other wilderness areas.

Bass Pro Shops' dedication to detail is evident wherever you look as their own artisans work with local craftspeople to create a visual style unique to that store, including handcrafted ornate metal fire screen doors, iron railings, sconces and more.

But the attention to detail doesn't stop with store design and imagery elements.  The same consideration is given to merchandise selection.  Visitors will have the area's largest array of freshwater and saltwater rods, reels and fishing accessories to choose from, all hand-picked and specially selected for the area.

The White River Fly Shop, featuring antique and collectible fly fishing memorabilia, has a vast selection of the latest in fly fishing gear.  Experts will continue the art of hand-tying flies on site and assist customers in making the perfect selection.

The attention to detail continues to be evident in the hunting department where cabinets are adorned with hand-carved animals.  Customers will find an equally impressive array of hunting clothing and gear.  The archery department offers a bow set-up shop and a 25-yard archery range that is perfect for testing new bows or sharpening necessary archery skills.

More than a hunting and fishing store, visitors will also find items perfect for camping, hiking, outdoor cooking, bird watching or whatever your outdoor pleasures may be. A gift and nature center offers a variety of items from artwork to lamps, to bird feeders and furniture, to home decorating items and gifts for the holidays.  Cooking accessories include cookbooks, spices, grills and jerky making items.

The store also features a General Store and a Fudge Shop.  Visitors can hearken to an earlier day while they wander through the General Store themed just like an old country store their parents and grandparents probably shopped for their general goods.  A large collection of foods and gift items are available for country, outdoor and lodge living as well as some of the best homemade fudge around.

A wide selection of men's and women's footwear and apparel, featuring popular brands including Columbia, North Face, Woolrich, Bob Timberlake, World Wide Sportsman and RedHead are also available. A NASCAR(r) department offers racing clothing, caps and memorabilia for your favorite drivers.

Kids of all ages will enjoy the laser arcade themed as a remembrance to one of California's most significant events-the Gold Rush.  Remnants of an old gold mining community have been taken over by a bevy of wild 'critters.'  The arcade features 56 animated laser targets and each laser rifle costs 50 cents for 20 shots.

The Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Manteca will also include a Conservation Room celebrating local conservation groups.  A Bass Pro Shops hallmark, the company's dedication to conservation is apparent through the many groups and organizations whose ongoing efforts and continuing outdoor education they support.

 "The people of our company believe very strongly that the future of our industry, the sports we serve, and the sports we personally enjoy are absolutely more dependent upon how we manage our natural resources than anything else," says Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris.  "It is far more important than any catalog we mail, any new store we open, or any new product our vendor creates."  The room will accommodate 120 people for various civic, educational or conservation functions.

A marine and boat center displays a full range of boats from Tracker Marine--the world's largest manufacturer of fishing boats.  From big water boats to small fishing boats, canoeing and even kayaking, customers will find exactly what they need to have fun on the water with selections from Tracker, Nitro, Tahoe, Sun Tracker, Mako and more.  An on-site, state-of-the-art boat service center with 3 service bays will also be available for customers' convenience for boat rigging.

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World has hired associates from the Manteca and surrounding area that have a passion for the outdoors so customers will be assured of getting local skilled, knowledgeable assistance with questions and selections.