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 … [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, … [Read more...]