Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 15) l e G a c Y s c e n i c B Y WaY Three days later a great explosion blasted out a new crater. The area was designated a national Park in 1916 because of its significance as an active volcanic landscape. The park is a compact laboratory of volcanic phenomena and associated thermal features. several groups of hot springs and fumaroles remain as remnants of this volcanic activity. in an era that all too often ignores the importance of nature and special places, lassen remains a sacred and enchanting destination. it is truly an enriching national park experience. mountain has a special spiritual aura. Mccloud, on the southern slope of Mount shasta, offers everything from luxury accommodations and fine dining to camping and picnicking. Mccloud is a town of superlatives - from having the oldest golf course in northern california to ~ all aMerican rOad shasta city has a century long history as a railroad town. The town may be one of the few places that you can actually spend the night in a 19th century railroad car. railroad Park resort, has a collection of old cabooses and dining cars to help provide a truly unique resort experience. continuing north, Weed and its historic lumber Town Museum offers a collection of artifacts including the original lumber company store, as well as a collection of antique logging equipment. nearing the california border is one of the least populated areas of california, with the largest wildlife population. literally millions of birds pass through this area annually on the Pacific flyway. The lower Klamath nWr has the distinction of being the first refuge set aside for waterfowl in the nation. seventy five percent of the wildlife migrating along the west coast Pacific flyway visit this area. it is also home to the largest concentration of wintering american bald eagles in the continental united states. The community of Tulelake is known as the horseradish growing capital of the world with more than 1/3 of the world’s crop grown in the area. lava Beds national Monument showcases unusual volcanic features and was the site of the only native american/us army battle in california history. The monument is a fitting end to the california section of the all american road’s only scenic highway celebrating nature’s process of landscape building. DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 33 miles • Minimum Driving Time: 2-4 hours • Best Time to go: Late May - November Old Station / McCloud creek, rivers and Waterfalls This section of the Volcanic legacy scenic Byway begins at the northern edge of lassen Volcanic national Park and is a continuation of the volcanic terrain from lassen. Old station served as a stagecoach stop and military post in the early part of california’s settlement. By the 1860’s it was known that this area had a unique geological history. Just north of Old station is subway cave offering an opportunity to walk through a 1/3 mile long volcanic lava tube. further along hwy. 89 is hat creek, considered by many as one of the best trout flyfishing streams in the country. numerous access points, as well as campgrounds, provide the makings of a great summer vacation. hat creek virtually rises right out of the ground. These cold spring fed waters are perfect habitat for trout. The intersection of hwy. 89 and 299 allows for several optional side trips to the communities of Burney and fall river Mills. north of the intersection about six miles is what Theodore roosevelt called the “eighth wonder of the world” Mcarthur Burney falls state Park. The never-changing water volume over the falls is what makes it so unusual. The sources of most of its water are springs, just a 1/2 mile above the falls. The scenic drive continues north on hwy. 89 to the Mccloud river and a chance to see three spectacular water falls – lower, Middle and upper Mccloud falls. Just to the west is Mccloud, a great stopover or even a place to enjoy the evening. the best dinner train experience, and the oldest square and round dance venues in california. Moving up the byway, at the base of the mountain is Mt. shasta city. from the luxurious chalets at Mount shasta resort to the largest campground in the area on lake siskiyou, it’s a great place to stay. The city is known for its wide variety of bookstores, galleries, gift shops and good restaurants. dunsmuir, just south of the byway and Mt. DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 100 miles • Minimum Driving Time: 2-4 hours • Best Time to go: April-Nov., winter for refuges DRIVE TIPS • Distance: 70 miles • Minimum Driving Time: 3 hours • Best Time to go: March – November McCloud / Tulelake Shasta in View This portion of the all american road has the distinction of having a view of Mount shasta for almost the entire section. Majestic Mount shasta at 14,162 feet is the tallest volcano in california and can often be seen from more than 100 miles away. for centuries, the mountain has served as the anchor for the cascade range, as a spiritual center for native americans, and as a nature lover’s and mountain climber’s paradise. its interesting history, tales of lore, myths and legends continue to attract visitors from around the world who believe the shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 | 15 http://www.volcaniclegacybyway.org http://www.volcaniclegacybyway.org http://www.shastacascade.com
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