The charming town of Chester, located at the northern end of Lake Almanor, is the gateway to the Lassen Volcanic National Park and a recreational paradise. Dairy farming, logging and tourism have all impacted the area, and their past is chronicled at the Chester Museum, which also displays a number of Maidu Indian baskets and artifacts. The Chester Library, built in 1929 and … [Read more...]
Shasta Inn, Mt. Shasta
Stay & Play Packages Available! Nestled among majestic evergreens with stunning views of Mount Shasta, lies the newly owned Shasta Inn. The Shasta Inn offers you the casual elegance one would expect from a rustic boutique hotel with beautifully appointed rooms suites, kitchenettes, cabins, conjoining rooms and vacation rentals; all with modern-day conveniences. Stay and … [Read more...]
Strawberry Valley Inn, Mt. Shasta
Retreat to Cool Mt. Shasta Strawberry Valley Inn is open year-round and offers monthly specials including a "Stay & Play" ski package, "Sweetheart Massage" package, romantic getaways and spiritual retreats. This charming inn is the perfect home away from home, offering guests the opportunity to relax, rejuvenate and take advantage of everything Mount Shasta has to of … [Read more...]
Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, Lewiston
Come See the Beautiful Campground! The Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort is located within walking distance of the old single lane bridge which spans the scenic Trinity River and the historic part of Lewiston. Their guests enjoy watching deer graciously journey through the terrain, eagles soar above the forested mountains, ducks, blue heron and osprey feeding at the river. For the … [Read more...]
Mountain Gate RV Park, Redding
Great Activities in Every Direction! Come relax and enjoy the beautiful award winning RV campground while visiting all of the great recreational possibilities offered by the Shasta Cascades in Northern California. Mt Gate RV Park is centrally located within an hour’s drive of beautiful Mount Shasta and Lassen Volcanic National Park. Swim beneath the eighth wonder of the world, … [Read more...]
Fawndale Lodge & RV Resort, Redding
Reserve now to guarantee availability. Fawndale Lodge offers exceptional accommodations in a spectacular natural setting. Located one mile from Shasta Lake, it is the perfect base for exploring the Shasta Cascade region. Easy access off Interstate 5 just one mile south of Shasta Lake. The Motel and RV Park is nestled in the tall pines of Shasta Trinity National Forest located i … [Read more...]
#66 – Shasta Lake Trails
With 365 miles of shoreline, Shasta Lake has a lot to offer hikers, bikers, equestrians and trail runners. Many of the trails are short spurs heading down to the water, carved out by anglers looking to access the best fishing spots, but there are plenty of loops and longer hikes as well. The Samwel Cave Nature Trail takes you on a 1-mile tour through an ancient landscape … [Read more...]
#55 – Hat Creek Volcanic Area, Subway Cave
Located in Lassen National Park, Hat Creek Volcanic Area is the second largest ancient lava bed in the state. 20,000 years ago a river of lava called the Hat Creek Flow crawled northward near Old Station for 16 miles, and covered the floor of Hat Creek Valley. Typical of a lava field, the landscape is a mostly barren expanse of craggy rock but there are two points of interest … [Read more...]
#51 – McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park
Amid evergreen forests within the Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau is the McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park. The second oldest state park in California, it is home to the amazing 129 ft. spring-fed Burney waterfall. If you make the trek here, you won’t be disappointed by what President Theodore Roosevelt called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Springs above and at the fa … [Read more...]
#53 – Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park
Ahjumawi (Ah-joo-MAH-wee), also transliterated Achomawi, is the name of one of the 11 bands of the Pit River Tribe of native Americans indigenous to the area. Their name translates to “where the waters come together.” Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park is situated along the shores of Big Lake near the confluence of the Fall River (a major tributary of the Pit River) and Tule Riv … [Read more...]
#58 – Great Shasta Rail Trail
Eventually, the Great Shasta Rail Trail will provide 80 miles of non-motorized terrain between the towns of McCloud and Burney. The trail will wind through historically and environmentally notable terrain and will be open year-round, allowing for hiking, biking, running and horseback riding but also cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Currently, there are two open sections: … [Read more...]
#94 – Bizz Johnson Rail Trail
Linking the towns of Susanville and Westwood, the 25-mile Bizz Johnson Trail is part of the national Rails to Trails initiative, which converts abandoned stretches of railroads into multi-use recreation trails. Bike, run, hike, ride a horse or cross country ski along this varied route that follows the old Fernley and Lassen Branch Line of the Southern Pacific Railroad. … [Read more...]
#96 – Susanville Ranch Park
Susanville Ranch Park is a 1,100-acre multi-use recreation area. The park offers 29 miles of easy to challenging trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, dog walking or cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. In the south, the riparian area around Bagwell and Paiute Creeks offers gently sloping trails through open grass meadows and pine forests. It is … [Read more...]
#95 – Cinder Cone, Fantastic Lava Beds
Before Lassen Volcanic National Park received its national park designation, it was two separate national monuments — Lassen Peak National Monument and Cinder Cone National Monument. Lassen Peak happens to be located in Shasta County (go figure), but Cinder Cone is located in Lassen County, as are several remarkable volcanic features created by it. Cinder Cone is believed to … [Read more...]
#97 – Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake is a fisherman’s dream! It’s the only place in the world where you’ll find the famous Eagle Lake Trout—a rainbow variety that thrives in the high-alkaline waters of Eagle Lake, the second biggest natural lake in all of California. Legendary for its record-breaking size (10 lbs is not unusual), fast growth rate and tasty flavor, this trout is a true trophy fish. The la … [Read more...]
#21 – Black Butte Lake
Picture this: enjoying a perfect day of fishing a warm-water lake for crappie, catfish and large and smallmouth bass with magnificent black volcanic buttes on all sides. Not into fishing? How about wake boarding, sailing or windsurfing? If you prefer on-shore activities, try the 13 miles of hiking, biking or running trails. In spring, fiddlenecks, California poppies, baby blue … [Read more...]
#30 – Ishi Wilderness
Rugged country awaits visitors to the Ishi Wilderness. Unlike many wilderness areas in Northern California, the low-elevation Ishi Wilderness in the Lassen National Forest rarely sees snow, making it a perfect destination for winter camping, hiking and fishing. Its dramatic landscape is crisscrossed with deep canyons, dotted with caves, marked by lava pillars and branded by … [Read more...]
#29- Brokeoff Mountain
At 9,235 ft. in elevation, Brokeoff Mountain is the highest point in Tehama County. Volcanic and glacial action have left the mountain with a sheer north face that looks as if someone had broken off half the mountain, hence its name. Brokeoff Mountain is actually the largest of several remnants of a much larger volcano called Mount Tehama, which scientists say was about 11,000 … [Read more...]
#79 – Siskiyou County Lakes
Siskiyou County has more than 270 named lakes, and dozens of unnamed ones. They vary in size from larger, well-known bodies of water like Lower Klamath Lake and Tule Lake, to tiny jewels hidden away in pristine alpine settings. Some of the lakes have whimsical or even goofy names. For example, there’s Boozey Lake, Hole in the Ground Lake, Knownothing Lake, Lipstick Lake and F … [Read more...]
#70 – Castle Crags State Park
The dramatic profile of Castle Crags State Park comes from the 6,000-foot-tall, glacier-polished, granite spires (crags) that lend the park its name. The park has dozens of developed campgrounds with showers, flush toilets and potable water, so it’s a great place to set up camp and explore the surrounding area. But even if you never leave the park, there’s so much to do in this … [Read more...]
#71 – Rock Climbing Castle Crags
Rock climbing can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Just you, the rock, your mind and whatever gear you can carry with you to keep yourself and your climbing partners safe. It’s about being in the moment and pushing through to the next sequence of moves. When you finally reach the top of the rock face, there is an amazing feeling of accomplishment. There are many o … [Read more...]
#83 – Town of McCloud
On the southern slope of Mt. Shasta, the quaint town of McCloud has everything needed to keep the traveler well fed, well accommodated and entertained. Though popular in the winter months when there’s easy access to skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, there are also four golf courses and plenty of hiking, swimming, fishing, backpacking, mountaineering, kayaking, … [Read more...]
#82 – McCloud River & Falls
If you enjoy swimming, hiking, fishing or just looking at spectacular natural beauty, then the McCloud River in the Shasta National Forest is your paradise. You can visit three impressive waterfalls on one 4-mile hike. The river is spring-fed and runs cold but it’s a great way to cool off in the hot summer months. The lower falls are perfect for diving and swimming in deep, b … [Read more...]
#77 – Hiking & Backpacking on Mt. Shasta
No matter your hiking level, Mt. Shasta provides stunning panoramic views. You can hike for as little as 15 minutes or spend all day rambling as far as you please. It’s even possible to pitch a tent for the night. Of course, the higher you climb on the mountain, the more breathtaking the views. Depending on which trail you choose, you’ll meander by creeks, waterfalls, evergreen … [Read more...]
#72 – City of Mt. Shasta
If you are looking for that “ski resort” town, with snow-lined streets, quaint gift shops, art galleries and cozy cafés, look no further! The City of Mt. Shasta has all of this and more. Because of its unique geographical position, Mt. Shasta gets more yearly snowfall than other towns in the area, even at its relatively low elevation of 3600 ft., making it a true “winter wonder … [Read more...]
#84 – Black Butte
Driving on the I-5 between Mt. Shasta and Weed, you can miss the overlapping giant volcanic lava domes called Black Butte. The mountain often takes second billing in the area thanks to the titanic Mt. Shasta, but Black Butte is worth a visit in its own right. If you’re up for it, it’s a 2.5 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,800 ft. to its summit, where you’ll be awarded spec … [Read more...]
#86 – Pluto’s Cave
The majestic grandeur and almost other-worldly presence of Mt. Shasta have inspired countless fantastic tales, including some about an underground city located beneath the mountain and populated by a species of wee folk called Lemurians. Access to this fabulous city is said to be, as one would expect, through caves, although exactly which cave and where it is located is a … [Read more...]
#87 – Lava Beds National Monument
Developed volcanic caves, history and culture are what you’ll find at the one of a kind Lava Beds National Monument. An enormous shield volcano has created a diverse landscape with over 700 lava tube caves, many of which have been improved for visitors and have easy to follow trails, ladders or staircases, and, in one case, lights. The Ranger Station offers guided tours through … [Read more...]
#89 – Medicine Lake & Glass Mountain
Most people don’t know that Medicine Lake Volcano is the largest volcano (by volume) in the Cascade Range. A shield volcano, rising 3,900 feet above the Modoc Plateau to an elevation of 7,795 feet, it was formed gradually by lava flows from several small, gentle eruptions. Medicine Lake fills the caldera in the summit area of the volcano and provides great fishing, camping, h … [Read more...]