Modoc County is the least populated county in all of California. It’s also very secluded, but if you’re willing to make the drive, you’ll be rewarded with a rugged, sweeping landscape dotted with mountain peaks, almost all to yourself. Also known as the Tricorner Region because it’s nestled up against the California border with Oregon and Nevada, Native Americans referred to … [Read more...]
#90 – Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
Fed by snowmelt from the Warner Mountains, the Pit River creates an oasis for wildlife in the high desert climate of Northeastern California. It’s the perfect environment for a wildlife refuge. One in a chain of National Wildlife Refuges along the Pacific Flyway extending from Alaska to Mexico, Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is an important resting and feeding area for … [Read more...]
#91 – Cedar Pass Snow Park
Go back in time to the early days of skiing at Cedar Pass Snow Park. This small, community-run ski area in the Warner Mountains is a labor of love, entirely staffed by volunteers. With a total of six runs, the lower half of the mountain is serviced by a rope tow, perfect for beginners and for the more advanced, the T-Bar takes skiers to higher elevations. Though small, the … [Read more...]