Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 4) Y r e K a / K l a M aT h r i V e r c O u n T r Y G O l d r u s h h i s T O r Y, s c e n i c r i V e r s & r a n c h i n G h i s T O r Y EVENTS aug. 12-16 nov. 28 Golden siskiyou fair Yreka, 530-842-2767 Yreka holiday Parade Yreka, 530-842-1649 Hidden Treasures Blue Goose Steam Excursion Train Train ride through scenic Yreka and shasta Valley. 530-842-4146 Siskiyou County Museum highlights from the historic past to the 21st century. Yreka, 530-842-3836 Wild & Scenic Klamath River The Klamath offers stunning scenery, great nature viewing and rafting. Yreka/Klamath River Country is truly defined by its combination of the California Gold Rush history and the natural wonder of the Klamath River. Flowing from Oregon to the Pacific Ocean, it is the predominant river in the region. This river, and its tributary rivers and streams provide some of the most exciting rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in Northern California. The town of Yreka was born out of one of the largest Gold strikes in California history and is still shaped by this discovery. Today, a comprehensive sampling of gold collected from the area is on display at the Siskiyou County Courthouse, where some of the nuggets measure in excess of six inches in diameter. Besides gold, logging helped carve out the rich cultural history of the area, where the Yreka Western Railway continues to define the rugged mountain logging town of more than 100 years ago. The Railroad now guides passengers on a scenic, hour-long journey from Yreka, through beautiful Shasta Valley, to Montague, where visitors can enjoy a stroll through this historic ranching and logging town. Scott Valley, a rich ranching area nestled in the mountains southwest of Yreka, is dotted with tiny communities dating back to the Gold Rush Era. Visitors today will find interesting shops, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and an excellent microbrewery in Etna. The State of Jefferson Scenic Byway, Highway 96, follows the Wild and Scenic Klamath River through numerous river communities. The river is also very popular for family rafting trips. For further information contact Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association at 800-474-2782 or www.shastacascade.com. Klamath River Rafting Mt. Shasta, at 14,162’ is California’s tallest volcano, and the 2nd tallest in the United States M T. s h a s Ta / M c c l O u d c O u n T r Y r a i l r O a d h e r i Ta G e , V O l c a n i c l a n d s c a P e s & W O r l d - c l a s s h i K i n G EVENTS TBd July 9-12 TBd sept. 5-6 sept. 10-13 dec.-feb Tulelake Migratory Bird festival Tulelake, 530-667-2231 55th Weed carnevale, Weed, 530-938-4624 Blue Grass festival, etna, 530-467-4144 cool Mtn. nights - saturday / Blackberry festival - sunday, Mt. shasta, 530-926-6004 Although magnificent Mount Shasta is the prominent landmark of the Shasta Cascade region and is visible from almost anywhere in the area, one of the first views drivers will notice as they are coming up I-5 is the aweinspiring granite towers of Castle Crags State Park. Fishermen from around the world are attracted to the area by the world-class wild trout fishing along the McCloud and Upper Sacramento Rivers. From the splashing of Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmuir, to the misting greenery of Mossbrae Falls or the dramatic descent of the Upper McCloud Falls, waterfalls are those attractions that soothe the soul. For the train enthusiast, Dunsmuir offers a self guided railroad photography tour, while the Railroad Park Resort offers a unique experience to sleep in a caboose and eat on a train. In McCloud guests enjoy a journey on board the elegant Shasta Sunset Dinner Train, featuring gourmet dining aboard beautifully restored turn-of-the-century rail cars. Visitors who come to experience the wonder of spectacular Mount Shasta will find exceptional access to the mountain year round via the Everitt Memorial Highway. On the southern slopes of Mount Shasta off Hwy. 89 is Mt. Shasta Ski Park, offering outstanding downhill skiing and boarding. The spectacular Volcanic Legacy All-American Road takes visitors through the lower Klamath and Tulelake National Wildlife Refuges, and the Lava Beds National Monument. The Wildlife Refuges offer excellent yearround birding, while Lava Beds National Monument is a great place to explore the beauty of a volcanic landscape, with both developed and undeveloped lava tubes open for exploration. The monument is also the site of the last Indian battle in California, Captain Jack’s Stronghold. Nearby, Medicine Lake Highlands offers visitors a unique view of pumice deposits, mountains of volcanic glass, and beautiful Medicine Lake. For further information contact Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association at 800-474-2782 or www.shastacascade.com. For additional information see ad on page 59. Tulelake/Butte Valley fair, Tulelake, 530-667-5312 chariot races, Butte Valley. sundays. 530-398-4508 Hidden Treasures Lake Siskiyou, Mt. Shasta - Great fishing, camping, boating & swimming. 530-926-2610 Lava Beds National Monument, Tulelake lava tubes and honeycomb caves created by erupted volcanoes. easily accessible trails. 530-842-3836 McCloud Falls The upper Mccloud river boast three spectacular waterfalls. 530-964-2184 Mt. Shasta, Nick Vine 4 | shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 http://www.shastacascade.com http://www.shastacascade.com
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