Get away from it all… spend your vacation at a McCloud hotel. The McCloud River Mercantile Hotel is in an historic setting surrounded by the beauty of tall pines and […]
To get to the trailhead the “upper” and “lower” Sand Flat Road can be used. The same routes can be accessed as the Bunny Flat trailhead using the Sand Flat […]
Located in the historic McCloud mercantile building, The McCloud Meat Market and Tavern now fills the space of what used to be the town meat market. Portions of the building […]
One of the least known waterfalls in the Mount Shasta area is Wagon Creek Falls. It is not thought about much, it gets lost amongst all the other beautiful waterfalls. […]
The outside of this “biggest little museum” features a Shasta Rain Rock and a wall incorporating obsidian, fossils, a cannon ball, mill stones, and Native American mortar and pestles.
Near Tulelake, California is Glass Mountain which is a 4.9 mile round trip trail with moderate traffic. Glass Mountain offers beautiful views and mostly used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding which is […]
A classic 1950s style diner adjacent to the Oak Tree Inn. Features standard American cuisine, including hamburgers, meatloaf, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes and malts — all made from scratch.
A good example of dry and wet high elevation meadows is the Little Shasta Meadow Botanical Special Interest Area that is 290 acres. Alongside the Forest Service road 46N09 about 1.6 miles […]
A family run farm offering high quality grass-fed beef and heritage pork to their customers. Located 40 miles south of the Oregon border in Scott Valley.
The McCloud River Falls Trail is a favorite in the area because it leads you to three waterfalls. These waterfalls have formed because the river has run into tough, erosion-resistant […]
Headquarters of Mt Shasta Recreation and Parks District is located within the rustic, 26 acre Mt. Shasta City Park, one mile north of downtown Mt. Shasta.
The McCloud Area offers fishing, hunting, swimming, camping, hiking, photography opportunities, and breathtaking scenery. As suspected, during the winter months, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, and skiing are the main […]
Get numerous, uninterrupted views of volcanic domes adorning the Mount Shasta Valley, which contrasts superbly with the countless views of metamorphic mountains, such as Mount Eddy, on this isolated, little-known […]
Lake Siskiyou is located in Northern California at the foot of the Trinity Divide. It has amazing views of Mount Shasta and is not far from the city that boasts many outdoor activities. Swimming, non-motor […]
You can get to Horsetail falls by car to admire the marble-white cascade and see a much smaller cascade a half a mile north, Ponytail Falls. If you want to […]
Experience Nordic skiing on 25 km of well-groomed trails and marked backcountry trails. Center also has a trail just for snowshoeing. Photo Credit: Mt. Shasta Nordic Center
Castle Lake trail is one of the longer hikes in the greater Mount Shasta area encompassing 11 miles round trip, and is so worth it due to the amount of lakes and […]
On the southwest face of Mount Shasta is where you will find Clear Creek, the main route. This route has an easier slope than Avalanche Gulch and has amazing views, […]
Along the Klamath River, Iron Gate Hatchery is a salmon and steelhead hatchery that releases fish back to the Klamath River. Fishing, boating and hunting are a few of the […]
Along Captain Jack’s Stronghold Trail you can do one of two short self-guided interpretive trails that go through Modoc, wartime defenses. At Lava Beds National Monument in the Northern Sierra Cascade you can walk where Captain […]
or fresh delicious pizza and more in a fun, friendly, family atmosphere visit Say Cheese Pizza located in Mount Shasta, CA. They’re right on the boardwalk!
In the Trinity Alps Wilderness there are approximately 550 miles of trails around. A lot needs to be maintained, but the maintenance also varies on the patterns of the trails, wilderness preservation […]
Located in the heart of Historic Dunsmuir in Northern California across from the Amtrak Train Station, POPS Performing Arts and Cultural Center is a quality venue for performing, literary, and […]
North of Redding in Dunsmuir there is a waterfall called the Hedge Creeks Falls. Hedge Creek runs off into the Sacramento River and is very popular due to its close proximity to I-5 making it a ideal stopping […]
Temple of Intention is a community activation center dedicated to evolutionary consciousness,that is located just west of the slopes of Mount Shasta, where the pristine Sacramento Headwaters flow by.
Pacific Crest Trail from Parks Creek Trailhead can be reached from a paved road about 30 miles from Mt. Shasta Ranger Station. Going south on the Pacific Crest Trail, there is level 2 […]
The Castle Crags are a very difficult area to see due to no trails going into the spire covered heart of granite making the viewing difficult. There are some trails […]
Eighty-nine lakes, magical meadows, and big streams are what encompass the Marble Mountain Wilderness. The wilderness is surrounded by a variety of trees, dominated by tanbark oak, madrone, and Douglas […]
Petroglyph Point Trail starts on the east side outside of Petroglyph Point. Across from the trail entrance you will see the trailhead parking lot where you will then hike to the top […]
Rockside Ranch is tucked between the Marble Mountains and Trinity Alps of far Northern California. Roughly two miles outside the small town of Etna, the ranch is on 100 acres […]
Mount Shasta Ski Bowl opened in 1958 and in 1978 an avalanche took out the lifts leaving it no longer operating, but it is still an amazing place to visit. […]
Medicine Lake sits in the caldera of an ancient volcano and is 30 miles Northeast of Mount Shasta. The last time that the Medicine Lake Volcano erupted was nearly 1,000 […]
The Trinity Divide, Heart Lake Trail is short and offers great view. The amount of alpine terrain and vistas is hard to come by. It starts at the Castle Lake […]
The Bunny Flat Trail is where snowmobilers can head into the Old Ski Bowl area, it accesses all routes for climbers and hikers on the south and west sides, and […]
The most interesting trail on Mount Shasta is the Squaw/South Gate Meadow Trail. There are not many developed trails on the mountain which is surprising based off of the size. Most trails follow old […]
One of the most beautiful waterfalls in California is the Mud Creek Falls. It has the highest volume by far of any of the other falls on Mt. Shasta from […]
The Siskiyou Performing Arts Center (SPAC), based in Yreka, began in 1974. A concerned group of Siskiyou county residents felt the need for community theater.
Just 14.3 miles from Weed, California in Siskiyou is Kangaroo Lake. Located in the Klamath National Forest it is a 25 acre reservoir and is 110 feet deep. There happens to be a campground if you want to camp that […]
Panther Meadow Loop Trail gives great views of Mount Shasta. Spring water flows through alpine meadows full of wildflowers. Please stay on the trail due to fragile plants and do […]
The BEST summer FUN in the hot summer sun is right here at Fun Factory Guided Powerboat Adventures! Choose from beautiful 6 lakes and Reservoirs, 11 different marinas and houseboat pick […]
Eat where the locals eat! Burger Express has the best burgers in town. Friendly staff and great prices make this a great stop for lunch or dinner. Photo Credit: Burger […]
We have the best Thai food around and an atmosphere to match. Try us and you’ll be convinced! Our recipes are authentic and time-tested. The ingredients are always fresh.
A unique and fun social space in one of the oldest buildings in Mt Shasta. Deadwood Supply co is a full-service bike shop, with rentals, sales, and repair services and […]
If you want to take an adventure on lowkey rapids or extreme rapids with the most scenic rivers in northern California and southern Oregon choose Living Waters Recreation. They provide exceptional, safe service.
The development of a broad shield volcano formed the Medicine Lake Highlands. When the center block happened to fall along the fractured lines it created an enclosed basin 6 miles […]
Two towns in California, Burney and McCloud, will be linked by the Great Shasta Rail Trail when done, along an 80-mile scenic trail. Along this trail the culture, local heritage, nature and the […]
The Scott Valley Theatre Company (SVTC) is a group of volunteers dedicated to utilizing Etna’s historic Avery Theatre for the cultural enrichment of Scott Valley and the surrounding areas.
The Dunsmuir Railroad Depot has been refurbished to ensure that Amtrak passenger service, the only Siskiyou County stop, continues in this historic railroad community.
Personalized, affordable and fun rafting and kayaking trips including two Class II runs, one Class III run and a Class V Burnt Ranch Gorge. Photo Credit: Trinity River Rafting Yelp […]
Box Canyon, is an easy 1.5 mile trail with lots to offer and close to the Sacramento River. It offers many vistas down into the canyon, it is a nice relaxing […]
Ash Creek Falls is one of the finest falls in California. It is set far back in Ash Creek Canyon as the waterfall makes a huge scene, gushing over the […]
This, the former U.S. flagpole champ, was erected in 1996. It’s 200 feet tall and flies a flag 30 feet high and 60 feet long Butte Valley teems with American […]
Pluto’s Cave was formed by an eruption of basaltic lava which came from a vent approx. 8 miles northeast between Deer Mountain and The Whaleback. Today it is a lava […]
Mountain Healing Spa offers a wide range of services including massage, physical therapy, manicures/pedicures, facial esthetics, yoga, fitness, & sauna.
A Small Company with Big Goals – to create world-class outdoor experiences. Our Guides and Staff – one of the most experienced guide staffs in the world. Our Style – a mix of service, relaxation, excitement, […]
Up the side of the Goosenest is the Goosenest Trail. It is a short but very steep hike up the side of a volcano with a large crater. It is an outstanding view of […]
On the border of the Modoc National Forest and Lava Beds National Monument is the Gillem Bluff, a low elevation ridge sitting between 4400 feet and 4600 feet in elevation. There are no trails on this part of the […]
Following East Boulder Creek, the East Boulder Lake Loop takes you through a wide shallow canyon. Going through meadows the creek follows along. The route crosses the wilderness boundary into the Trinity Alps […]
Sisson Meadow finds many people enjoying the views and nature of this wetland. It is a 7.5 acre beautiful well-known spot in Mt. Shasta. The land got purchased in 2003 and since […]
“Castle Peak” lies between Castle Crags and the Trinity Divide and this is the location that has given the mountain its unofficial name at the edge of Crags as well […]
Bel-Air Park in Weed, next to the College of the Siskiyous, offers leashed dogs a 7-acre space to take a stroll and enjoy all the recreational opportunities the park has […]
The Museum of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, Eschscholtzia Parlor No. 112, is located on Main Street, Etna, California. The building, was built for the first town Hall, which […]
Ananda Ranch is an environmental enrichment program that was designed to enhance lives through activities with horses. The process can have a powerful impact that allows participants to take […]
There is a volcanic dome called Haystack in the California, Shasta Valley. The valley is a lot less traveled as people just want to get to the high country and pass through. Many people […]
If you want a nice well traveled trail to walk on check out the Lake Siskiyou Trail. It is great for residents of Siskiyou County and visitors. It goes through deep forests, meadows and […]
The Castle Lake Shore Trail begins through brush and rocks as it goes around a little part of the lake. The trailhead is at the north end of the parking […]
In 1985 a group of artists, writers, philosophers, and community members began informal meetings to discuss possible mutual activities, which would employ the arts to address social issues.
The Whitney Falls Trail is a hiking trail that leads to an overlook of Whitney Falls. There are four waterfalls on Mount Shasta, this being one. The Whitney Falls Trail […]
A trailhead that no one goes on is called Sand Flat at 6,830 feet. Just before Bunny Flat you can access it off of the Everett Memorial Highway. Both the upper and […]
Driving to Bunny Flat is still easy, despite the closing of the Everett Memorial Highway. You can hike the Green Butte Ridge Trail or the path to Horse Camp. Right now […]
Castle Lake is located high in the Eddy Mountains west of Mt. Shasta. Photo Credit: Castle Lake TripAdvisor (ber57nie, sekharbvp, Craig S., Timothy Y.)
Remember that wilderness safety is your responsibility. It is important to realize you may not be able to rely on a cellphone for help and the wilderness has unforeseen risks […]
Rex Club and Empire Room is a historic bar, restaurant and entertainment venue located on Historic Miner Street in Yreka. It features live music, performances and craft cocktails in two separate […]
Known for their unique vintage lines such as Levi Strauss, Lodge Cast Iron and Enamel, Rose Bud Salve and Caswell Massey-America’s oldest perfume company.
The Scott Mountains are one of the least known mountain ranges, but most beautiful in the Mount Shasta area. There are rugged peaks, scenic geology and many lakes an meadows. The […]
