**Be sure to check hours before visiting, as some museums operate seasonally. **

EAST

Butte Valley Museum

The Butte Valley Museum and Historical Society goals are to recognize, preserve, display and interpret the history of
Butte Valley in East Siskiyou. Located in Dorris, this museum offers the history of the Tulelake Basin and Butte Valley homesteads, military veterans, the Modoc Indian War and the Tule Lake Internment Camps.

WW II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Tule Lake Unit

The East Siskiyou town of Tulelake played a role in the WWII era as it was home to Japanese American Tule Lake Segregation Center and Camp Tulelake, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that housed Japanese American internees. Later this location housed Italian and German Prisoners of War in the 1940s. Explore the grounds and learn about this history that is often left out of textbooks.

photo: Tule Lake National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Established by President Roosevelt in 1908 as the nation’s first waterfowl refuge. The visitor center has a variety of exhibits, displays, brochures and wildlife-oriented programs. Refuge staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and help plan activities. Refuge wildlife is colorfully described by exhibits at the Visitor Center. Information regarding viewing opportunities, sightings, road conditions, and regulations is available.

Lava Beds National Monument

A uniquely natural and cultural site. Explore human history through Native American rock art and Modoc War sites, and the heritage of homesteaders, ranchers, cave explorers, “CCC boys,” and the modern Modoc and Klamath tribes. The monument is also known for scores of lava-tube caves and well-preserved young volcanic features. It lies on the flank of the Medicine Lake Volcano, which is the largest volcano by area in the Cascade Range.

NORTH

Siskiyou County Museum

Located in the county seat of Yreka, this museum educates on the history from pre-historic time to the earliest pioneer settlements. The Museum is an interpretive center for the history of the region and includes indoor and outdoor exhibits, programs, and a research library. There is machinery, early transportation vehicles, and both historic and recreated buildings on display.

photo: Siskiyou County Museum | Siskiyou County California

Montague Railroad Depot Museum

The 1887 redwood building that was built in just five weeks as the town came to be, features many railroad and other artifacts from Montague and the Shasta Valley, including the station agent’s fully-furnished living quarters upstairs. The building served at the rail depot until the lines shut down in 1977 and was moved away from the tracks to its current location.

WEST

The People’s Center

The Cultural Center and Museum of the Karuk Tribe exhibits items representative of Karuk culture and history. Opened in Happy Camp in 2002, the Karuk People’s Center is a 5,000 square foot facility that includes an exhibition gallery, a gift shop, a Basketweaving classroom, a library, a collection’s storage area and the Karuk Language Program Office.

Fort Jones Museum

Fort Jones is the home of the self-proclaimed “biggest little museum” featuring a Shasta rain rock and an exterior of fossils, obsidian, and Native American stone tools. Be sure to take time to peruse the thousands of unique artifacts, photographs and geologic samples from the nearby area.

photo: https://www.fortjonesmuseum.com/

Etna Museum

The Museum of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Eschscholtzia Parlor No. 112, is located in the first Town Hall of Etna, which also housed the fire department, library and jail, and was built to resemble Independence Hall in Philadelphia. This building was threatened by a fire when the Mason’s hall went ablaze next door in December 2023, but the Museum was saved along with all of the treasures inside.

SOUTH

Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum

The Weed Lumber Town Museum is a collection of artifacts and photographs of the people who founded and lived in Weed. Artifacts from the old lumber company store and from the company hospital are on display. Some rooms are decorated with original pieces to resemble a typical home from the early 1900s as well as a room dedicated to law enforcement with jail cell and booking area. Exhibits in the old courthouse feature the timber industry and life in early Weed and the life of Charlie Byrd, the first elected African American county sheriff in California.

Sisson Museum 

The Museum is located on ancestral lands of the Shasta and Wintu Tribes and stands today in a 1906 building on the grounds of the Mt Shasta Fish Hatchery. Established by Justin Sisson, one of the founding fathers of Mount Shasta. Permanent and changing exhibits display the history, culture, and geology of the Mount Shasta area.

photo: https://www.mtshastamuseum.com/

Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum

Located in the former S.P.R.R. train and crew dispatchers’ office, the museum features much more than just railroad photographs and artifacts. Learn the story of Alexander Dunsmuir, a bit of town history, and check out the impressive Native American basket collection.

Heritage Junction Museum of McCloud

The Museum displays the logging and sawmill heritage of the town of McCloud and the surrounding area through artifacts, photographs and written materials.an impressive collection of artifacts from McCloud’s history, including the giant Corliss steam engine that powered the McCloud sawmill from 1903 until 1979. The museum also has a huge photographic collection covering the entire history of the town and its surrounding country.

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Denny Bar Co.

Tucked in the North Siskiyou town of Etna, Denny Bar Co. is a distillery, sit-down restaurant, AND hidden pizza gem! Their custom-built massive wood-fired oven is front and center as you enter the establishment, and their signature pies are as creative as they are crispy. Denny Bar Co. is a great spot for a cheesy slice after a day out on the trail!

Recommendation: Try the Burrata, Pepperoni and Hot Honey, what’s not to love about this combo?!

Smoked Tomato Pie

You notice the intoxicating smell of pizza right when you walk in. Quality of ingredients is what sets STP apart from the other options in Yreka. From the tomatoes to the house smoked chicken and pork, all the way to the hand filled cannoli, you can’t go wrong! Smoked tomato pie has a casual and friendly atmosphere that is great for groups, and they host local musicians regularly.

Recommendation: PPP: Smoky pulled pork, pineapple and peppers. They infuse the sauce with pineapple juice and smoked jalapenos and drizzle everything with BBQ Sauce!

Sparky’s Landing

Hand tossed dough and a wood fired oven, no wonder Sparky’s can produce up to 300 pizzas in a night! This downtown Mt Shasta restaurant specializes in craft cocktails, pastas, and steaks but we have our eyes (and tastebuds) focused on their insanely good pies. While Mt Shasta has a few options, we are currently swooning over Sparky’s Landing!

Recommendation: THE GOAT: Garlic olive oil, cheese blend, Goat Cheese, prosciutto, Caramelized onions, topped with balsamic glaze. Can we say YUM!

Pizza Factory

For over 40 years, Pizza Factory in Dunsmuir has been serving up their tasty hand-tossed pizzas. Their motto proudly declares “We Toss’em, They’re Awesome,” and they don’t lie. A mom-and-pop atmosphere and friendly service is the testament to why this pizzeria has been serving the people of Dunsmuir and its visitors for over four decades!

Recommendation: ALL MEAT: Piled high with Canadian bacon, salami, pepperoni, ham, signature sausage, and bacon! Bring your appetite!

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Spring Mushrooms

Siskiyou County offers excellent habitat for spring mushroom hunting! Lots of the edible mushroom species we seek are “mycorrhizal” meaning they have a symbiotic relationship with a tree – exchanging beneficial nutrients for carbon and sugars. Ponderosas, true firs, Douglas firs, pines, and cedars all form a complex forest type typically referred to as “California mixed conifer”. Many different kinds of oaks also pepper the landscape and play host to fungi. Foragers can expect to find gourmet edibles such as morels and spring porcini in the area.    

What To Look For

 As you drive around the forests in April, May and June you will likely see signs of foragers roaming the woods, even if it is only their cars parked on the side of the road. 

Morchella species, aka morels, are arguably the most prized of all mushrooms. It is easy to spend a few days searching high and low trying to find these elusive fungi. However, once you unlock their secrets, you can really fill your basket.

Morels typically fall into three distinct types: 

1. Natural morels tend to grow in the same areas, during the same time of year, year after year. In Siskiyou county you may find both “black morels” and “blonde morels” which are easy to distinguish by their respective colors. 
2. Burn morels are fleeting – they grow in the same spot for a few years only, but in great abundance if the weather cooperates. They can happen anywhere in the area where a conifer forest was impacted by fire. Hunting these spots requires planning and research, unless you happen to drive past a burn.  
3. Disturbance morels also commonly known as logging morels, are usually found in areas that have been logged within the last few years. These fungi are typically black morels, and like burn morels, can fruit in astounding quantities if you hit the right spot at the right time. The disturbance morels tend to fruit before the burn morels, at the same elevations.

Boletus rex-veris, commonly called the spring porcini or spring king, is another popular gourmet mushroom available to foragers in this region. This large and charismatic mushroom can be easy to spot but is often hiding under the pine and fir duff forming a camouflaged “shrump” or mushroom hump. Look for these especially around fir trees.

The most popular spring king spots can be found near Mt. Shasta with McCloud being well-known as the epicenter of the local hunt. In fact every year McCloud is host to the popular McCloud Mushroom Festival. 2024 marks their 20th Annual event, held every Memorial Day weekend – May 25-26th this year. The festival touts over 100 artisan, craft and food vendors as well as music from local and well-known bands. More than 10,000 people gather each year for this one-of-a-kind event!  

Photo Credit: Eleana Hsu

Where & When

Siskiyou County claims two massive National Forests – Klamath National Forest and Shasta Trinity National Forest. These huge swaths of protected land are primary hunting spots for spring mushroom foragers. Both allow mushroom hunting with personal collections up to 1 gallon per day. Familiarize yourself with the mushroom collection rules of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the rules for Klamath National Forest, it’s important to carry your permit at all times.   

Do not hunt mushrooms in California State Parks like Castle Crags State Park where harvesting mushrooms is against the rules.

The area around the base of Mt Shasta is especially popular with mushroom hunters. It is accessible via hundreds of miles of roads and the forest is endless.

Follow the mushrooms up the hillsides as the season progresses from April through May and into June. From 3,000 to 6,000 feet in elevation is the typical range you will find yourself looking for the fruits of the forest. However, the mushrooms are wiley and can certainly be found outside of these rough guidelines.

Photo Credit: Eleana Hsu

Practical Tips

• Keep your mushrooms cool – cooling down mushrooms after picking them can really extend their shelf life. Alternatively, morels and porcini dehydrate very well and are delicious when rehydrated.
• Consider weather and road conditions. Check with your local forest service office for closures.
• Remember cell phones often don’t work in the field. Practice safe hiking practices. Let someone know where you are going. 
• Don’t eat any wild mushroom if you are not 100% sure about your identification. If in doubt, do not consume. 
• Cook your mushrooms thoroughly, especially morels, which will sicken people if raw or undercooked.

Photo Credit: Eleana Hsu

Sustainable Hunting Practices

Sustainable mushroom foraging practices are correlated to protecting the habitat – if the trees disappear so too will the mushrooms. That said, there are many things the mindful forager can do to help guarantee a harvest in years to come:

• Tread lightly – the main organism of the mushroom lives under the ground in a vast network of threads. Trampling the mycelial network or raking the forest floor can damage the ecosystem and potentially inhibit future fruitings. 
• Leave some behind – whether for spore production, animal food, or for fellow foragers to collect, it’s always good practice to leave some mushrooms behind to aid spore dispersal and complete the lifecycle.
• Leave no trace

Tools

Like any hobby, it pays to do a little homework to get yourself up to speed before you jump in. Mushroom hunting is a wonderful activity – the more you learn, the more mushrooms you add to your edible basket. In time, you will be surprised at how much you know about the forest floor!

• A regional identification book is key to learning your local land and its fungi. 
  • All That the Rain Promises and More (Arora) is a popular pocket-guide.
  • Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast (Siegel & Schwarz) is an excellent desk reference
• Join a local mycological society. These clubs typically organize forays in season and have lots of friendly and knowledgeable folks who are keen to help you out. 
• Look for relevant Facebook or Reddit groups online – lots of valuable information can be gleaned just from watching the photos that come through local groups. At the least it will tell you what is fruiting now and in what kind of habitat (what kind of leaves or needles do you see on the forest floor in photos?). 
• The burn morel hunting maps at Modern Forager have rated burn perimeters and USFS disturbance maps as well as many other helpful map layers for those interest in burn morels and disturbance morels.

Photo Credit: Eleana Hsu

There is something special about getting into the outdoors and harvesting nature’s bounty for a meal at your table. There is no better way to appreciate the beauty and fragility of the land and the connectedness in nature.    

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Hidden Spots of Serenity

There are few places that offer the same level of sheer wonder when it comes to outdoor scenery. Here, you can allow the noise of everyday life to fade into the background and embrace the feeling of a truly natural world surrounding you. For instance, instead of focusing on email alerts, why not focus on the sound of a cascading waterfall tumbling down right in front of you? In Siskiyou, you’ll find no shortage of stunning natural landmarks, each offering a unique vista to explore.

Nestled in natural beauty, Hedge Creek Falls awaits. Venture out and discover the cave within the falls, offering a unique vantage point to stand behind the falls and admire it’s beauty.Or, take an easy hike along the three McCloud Falls, Upper, Middle and Lower, for breathtaking river and forest views along a calm path. Other popular waterfalls to explore in Siskiyou include:

• Mossbrae Falls
• Sweetbriar Falls
• Burstarse Falls
• Whitney Falls
• Ash Creek Falls

For more inspiration on planning a magical waterfall adventure, check out our blog.

Siskiyou is also home to a variety of natural landmarks that hold centuries of fascinating history, such as the Lava Beds National Monument. At this historic site, you can explore any of more than 700 ancient caves, formed by flows of lava 65,000 years ago. You’ll also find a wide array of Native American rock art, and you can explore historic battle sites.

As you watch the sun sink below the horizon, you might be tempted to call it a day and head out — but then you’d be missing out on the absolutely gorgeous views that Siskiyou only offers after dark. Because we are so far North, Siskiyou has the privilege of avoiding the light pollution of more populated areas, making stargazing the perfect way to end a day of outdoor adventuring. Check out our favorite stargazing spots here, and make sure to work some time under the night sky’s glittering canopy into your itinerary.

Unique Places to Stay in Northern California

Sure, you could go the traditional hotel route — and there are certainly quite a few beautiful, clean hotels in the Siskiyou area to choose from if you’re so inclined — but Siskiyou also has several more unique lodging options, from renovated train cars to resorts with mountain views practically at your doorstep.

• Cave Springs Resort, Dunsmuir
  This stylish resort in South Siskiyou gives you a few different options for customizing your stay. You can enjoy a room in their recently renovated hotel, or you can go for a vintage vibe and spend your stay in your very own completely furnished Airstream. If you’re looking for a little more privacy, one of their luxury cabins is the perfect place to spend some alone time with your special someone.

• Out Livin’, Mount Shasta
  Connect with the great outdoors and experience a completely luxurious stay, all in one spot. At Out Livin’, you can curl up in a fully furnished safari tent, complete with any amenity you might need on your escape. Plus, these glamping spots are dog-friendly, so you won’t have to leave your four-legged friend at home.
• McCloud Mercantile, McCloud
  This family-owned historic hotel is a true representation of the wonderful, dedicated community you’ll find here in Siskiyou. After purchasing the property in 2000, the Mathis family has poured decades of dedication into creating a welcoming, elegant hotel where every visitor leaves feeling like an old friend. During your stay, you’ll also be able to explore the McCloud Mercantile, the town’s old-fashioned general store, and snag some McCloud-made souvenirs to take home.

• Jubilee Railroad Wilderness Lodge, Formerly Railroad Park Resort, Dunsmuir
  How many people can say they spent their vacation sleeping inside a railway car — and not only that, but it was amazingly comfortable? Jubilee Railroad Wilderness Lodge’s Caboose Motel allows you to do exactly that. Immerse yourself in the vintage vibes of Dunsmuir’s own old-fashioned rail park and enjoy a unique lodging experience that transports you back in time. Each caboose has been thoughtfully converted into cozy, one-of-a-kind motel rooms, complete with all the modern comforts while preserving the historic charm of these meticulously restored antiques.
• Shasta View Lodge, McCloud
  Talk about postcard-perfect views. Spend your escape at Shasta View Lodge, and you might just forget to unpack — you’ll be too distracted by the sight of Mount Shasta’s iconic peaks rising up right in front of you. At this lodge, you’ll have a front-row seat to some of the most stunning natural views in California. If you can avoid the temptation to sleep late (we know, you’re on vacation!) watching the sunrise while enjoying your morning coffee is nothing short of a spiritual experience here.
• The Summit Lofts, Mount Shasta
  Tucked away in the heart of downtown Mount Shasta, this chic boutique hotel is the ultimate unwinding spot for all your mountain adventures. It’s not just a place to crash — it’s where you come to live it up after a day out in the wild. Recharge from comfortable, modern rooms that offer incredible views of the surrounding area, and explore the town of Mount Shasta easily.

Spiritual Adventures

A restful vacation can be a spiritual experience all on its own. If you’re looking to go the extra mile when it comes to recharging your spiritual energy, Siskiyou has you covered with a wide array of unique adventures that will soothe your chakras and open your third eye.

• Shasta Vortex Tours
  Long considered a place of spiritual and energetic significance, Mount Shasta is the perfect place to escape to if you’re in need of a grounding, balancing experience. Ahead of your tour, you can connect with your guide and explain any specific desires or goals for the experience, and they will craft your tour around that. Just be sure to go in with an open mind — they’ve been known to turn people away for bad vibes.

• Crystal Wings
  Whether you believe in the healing power of crystals or not, we can all agree that shiny rocks are fun to look at. Whichever camp you fall into, Crystal Wings is a great place to browse crystals of all kinds. This mystical shop is run by Bill Hurley, who was at one point a personal student of the esteemed occultist and crystal expert, Marcel Vogel. Hurley shapes each crystal wand by hand according to what he learned from his expert tutor, and as a result, you’ll find completely unique pieces here, suited to alleviating your most dire of spiritual needs.

With Mount Shasta as an integral part of our community, it’s no surprise that Siskiyou is home to a deeply spiritual community. Check out this blog to discover all the chakra-cleansing adventures you might want on your next escape.

Food & Drink

In between all the mountain adventuring and soul-searching, you need to keep your energy up. Luckily, in Siskiyou, food is more than just fuel — it’s a culinary experience. Check out these popular spots while you’re here and we guarantee you won’t be leaving hungry.

• Yaks Shack, Mount Shasta
  Famous for their sticky buns and burgers, Yaks Shack is a must-stop if you’re anywhere in the Mount Shasta area. Yaks is primarily a coffee spot, but you’ll find much more than a caffeine boost here. Stop by any time of the day and enjoy any of their from-scratch dishes, such as salads with homemade dressing, unbelievably good barbecue and much more. Plus, they’ve got 14 beers on tap, perfect for unwinding after a day hiking and enjoying the outdoors.

• Tree House Restaurant, Mount Shasta
  Dinner and a view, anyone? Tree House offers some of the best views of Mount Shasta alongside a rotating menu featuring everything from chicken Marsala to biscuits and gravy. When the weather’s nice, the patio ambiance is unbeatable.
• Seven Suns Coffee & Café, Mount Shasta
  There’s quaint mom-and-pop, and then there’s Seven Suns, a local favorite and longtime coffee staple in Mount Shasta. You can skip the Starbucks trip on your stay here — trust us, the friendly atmosphere, fantastic food and of course, excellent coffee, make Seven Suns the much better option. The baristas here are also unmatched when it comes to their latte art game, so for all of you who live by “the phone eats first,” you’ll have a great opportunity for photos.

• Pipeline Craft Taps and Kitchen, Mount Shasta
  At Pipeline, you can be sure you’re enjoying food crafted from the best of what Mount Shasta’s own producers have to offer. Offering a seasonal menu with local ingredients as the focus, this spot is the perfect place to snag a beer and a bite after a day exploring Mount Shasta.
• Dunsmuir Brewery Works, Dunsmuir
  Located in historic downtown Dunsmuir, this locally-ran brewery has been serving up the best craft brews and bites in town since 2009. Enjoy artisanally crafted microbrews out on the dog-friendly patio as you peruse their wide menu of elevated pub fare — and maybe pet a dog or two, too.

Plan Your Epic Northern California Escape

There is so much to explore here in Northern California — you really can’t do it all in a day. Plan your stay today and discover the epic things waiting for you in Siskiyou. We’ll see you soon.

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There’s so much to do throughout the beautiful Siskiyou region, you’ll need at least several days – if not a week or more – to explore this special place and all its beauty. Start planning some vacation time in California’s North, where you can celebrate Independence Day and so much more.

MOUNT SHASTA

Located midway between San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, the city of Mount Shasta sits at the foot of Mount Shasta, the beautiful mountain that is also the second-highest volcano in the continental U.S.

With an incredible view as its backdrop, the Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce will present a 4^th of July celebration from July 3-6. After the street fair and live music on July 3, the Mount Shasta Fun Run and Walk kicks off at 8:30 a.m. on July 4, with events ranging from a 2-mile youth race to a 5-mile race that’s expected to draw approximately 1,000 runners. The races start at the corner of Castle and N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. in Downtown Mount Shasta.

The ”Shining Stars” 4^th of July Parade will begin its march along Mount Shasta Blvd. at noon, preceded by an Artisan Market and Street Fair at 10 a.m. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display at dusk. The street fair will continue on July 5-6, along with a variety of live music the whole family will enjoy.

Lake Siskiyou in Mount Shasta offers plenty of activities, starting with swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating, camping and walking along the 6.5-mile Lake Siskiyou Trail Loop around the lake, as well a prime spot to enjoy the panoramic views of Mount Shasta. Don’t leave without having some fun at Splash Zone, located at Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort. The group of four inflatable floating “islands” feature slides, trampolines and high jump-off points for maximum enjoyment. Boats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and more are available to rent.

Many hikers and bikers who have visited the Siskiyou region quickly realize there may be no better place to go on an adventure, a prime reason being the alpine meadows and spectacular views. The 5.7-mile Clear Creek Trail leads to an excellent spot to see Mud Creek Falls, considered one of the most lovely falls in the area. Another journey can be taken along the 2-mile Heart Lake Trail, which leads to Castle Lake and Heart Lake and, if weather permits, a vision of the mountain reflected in the lake. For a truly relaxing time, head to Mount Shasta City Park, where you’ll find picnic areas, a playground and a nature trail the whole family will enjoy.

Mount Shasta is home to excellent restaurants and bars, such as Pipeline Craft Taps and Kitchen, which specializes in comfort food. Yaks on the 5 (which also has a location in Dunsmuir) features in incredible assortment of gourmet burgers to choose from, or start your day early with a breakfast sandwich or bakery item.

You’ll find a wonderful variety of fruits, vegetables and more at the Mount Shasta Farmers Market on Monday, June 30th and every Monday from 3:30-6 p.m. on E. Castle Street in downtown Mount Shasta.

MONTAGUE

The city of Montague has planned an action-packed holiday, as the Montague 4^th of July Freedom Festival will be held July 3 through 6th Featuring a massice civic fireworks display, carnival, local vendors, food and drink and more, will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4

Have fun at the carnival, held all three days, cheer the participants during rodeo events and dance to the music at concerts, held at various times during the festival. The Freedom Festival Car Show will ride into town from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Hoag Park in Montague.

SCOTT VALLEY

For active families, Kidder Creek Camp in Scott Valley will host the 2025 “Dirty Dash” this Fourth of July weekend. Bring the whole family and dash through an outdoor obstacle course and mud race. Choose between a 1.5K for kids up to age 12 or 5K race for teens and adults. Come out and have a blast while supporting Kidder Creek— you won’t want to miss it!  Register at www.kiddercreek.org

WHILE YOU’RE IN THE AREA …

There’s plenty to do and many places to visit throughout the Siskiyou region. Show your support for local businesses at area farmers’ markets, where you’ll find the freshest fruits, vegetables and other items. The farmers’ market in Weed is held each Wednesday from 3:30-6 p.m. through Oct. 25 at Bel Air Park. The certified farmers’ market in Yreka In Miner Street park on Friday’s from 4-6:30pm. through October. You can find the flavors of Etna each Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon through Sept. at the Etna Farmers’ Market, which takes places on N. Highway 3.

California is home to a number of beautiful waterfalls, and Siskiyou has several that are worth the walk. The trail to Hedge Creek Falls is less than a mile long, making this a must-see on your list of activities. A park off the Dunsmuir Ave. exit on Interstate 5 in Dunsmuir heads toward Mount Shasta and the 30- to 35-foot falls drop. But that’s just the beginning of your adventure, as the trail’s route leads to passage behind the waterfall. Continuing along Hedge Creek, the trail will take you to an observation deck high over where the creek and the Sacramento River meet. From the deck is a jaw-dropping view of Mount Shasta.

Not to be outdone, McCloud Falls in McCloud is home to three waterfalls, and thanks to the 4-mile round-trip McCloud River Falls Trail, you can get up close to each one of them. The well-maintained trail, which is considered easy to moderate, offers several spots where you can go for a swim, and a section of the trail is paved for wheelchairs.

Siskiyou offers an incredible number of adventures to go on, whether you do so by car, bike, boat or foot. Each town in the region has its own charm, so make sure to reserve enough time in one or more of the many lodging choices so that you can see it all.

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