Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 37) Tu l e l a k e i s t h e Horseradish Capital of the World, producing 1/3 of America’s harvest. BLM-Eagle Lake Field Office 2950 Riverside Dr., Susanville, CA 96130 530-257-0456 Fax: 530-257-4831 www.ca.blm.gov/eaglelake • The 30-mile Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail follows the route of the historic Fernley and Lassen Railroad, leading hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians on a gentle, meandering course along the tranquil, forested banks of the Susan River. • Eagle Lake, the second-largest natural lake in California, is known for its trophy-sized trout, and offers excellent developed campgrounds, a marina, and beaches. • The rugged Fort Sage Off-Highway Vehicle Area offers trails to suit every riding ability. • The backcountry of the Skedaddle Mountains offers cross-country hiking through isolated desert canyons. The Skedaddles are home to wild horses, mule deer and pronghorn antelope. • Those with adventurous hearts can explore the Nobles Immigrant National Historic Trail or Buckhorn Back- Country Byway. BUREAU OF R E C L A M AT I O N Shasta Dam 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd., Shasta Lake, CA 96019 530-275-4463 Fax: 530-275-2441 Castle Crags State Park • Shasta Dam has the highest overflow spillway in the world. • The second largest dam in the United States. • The sheer mass of the concrete is 6.5 million cubic yards, weighing 15 million tons. • Free daily tours and visitors center. CALIFORNIA D E PA RT M E N T O F WAT E R R E S O U R C E S Oroville Division 460 Glen Dr., Oroville, CA 95966 530-534-2303 Lake Oroville Visitors Center & Oroville Dam 917 Kelly Ridge Road, Oroville, CA 95966 530-538-2219 / 800-272-8869 Fax: 530-589-4938 • California’s second largest reservoir • Oroville Dam is the tallest and nation’s-largest earthen dam • Visitors can climb a 47-foot tower to view the lake and the Sutter Buttes shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 | 37 http://www.fallrivervalleycc.org http://www.ca.blm.gov/eaglelake http://www.fallrivervalleycc.org http://www.shastacascade.com http://www.shastacascade.com http://www.volcaniclegacybyway.org
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