Anyone hear of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) before? This trail is approximately 2650 miles long,…read moreand it stretches from the Mexican border in Southern California all the way up to the Canadian border in Washington state. For the folks who are able to complete the trek, it normally takes them about 5 months. Unfortunately, my lovely wife and I have not gotten the chance to do this hike of a lifetime. We have hiked a miniscule portion of the incredible Pacific Crest Trail, though. We have also met a couple of hikers who were in the midst of completing the dream! This trailhead is one of the areas where you can access the PCT. It is pretty darn cool.

This trailhead is gorgeous!. Someday I will hike this section. For now it's beautiful to drive…read morethere & hang out by the creek, look at the bridges, scenery and those tropical-looking umbrella plants . I was hoping to talk to some hikers passing through but we weren't there long enough. To get there you take the road (Squaw Valley Rd. I believe) from McCloud, the one that heads to the McCloud Reservoir. Once you pass Friday's RV Retreat, take the first road to the right and drive in a couple miles (apr). The trailhead will be on your left. You'll see a toilet...If you want better directions you can also stop at the Ranger's office in McCloud.

Fill your water bottle up here!…read more This is a favorite stop for me off the I5. The little Main Street is just a few miles from the freeway and easy to get to. Once there you will find a sleepy, historical town from the 1920s and 1930s tucked away under her highness, Mt. Shasta. It is because of Mt. Shasta that the water is so good. And it has actually won awards too. There is a water fountain monument at the entrance of the town, two spigots for tall humans, one for small humans and one for dogs. This is where I fill up my water bottle with the sweetest water I have ever had. And it's free! Further down the street there is a pizza parlor that's always open and a video/general store that sells cold drinks and homemade fudge and a bar with a mellow crowd. My only wish is that Dunsmuir had more shops and restaurants open later in the day. Everything seems to close so early there!

This was a really neat town. Very quaint with some incredible restaurants to choose from. There…read moreis a railroad resort that is awesome to stay in, or look around for a neat little place to stay here.

I just heard on the news that House of Design was closing after 25 years in the Red Bluff Area. I…read morewill really miss shopping here around Christmas time. It was the closest thing to what you think Christmas days of old were like. Such beautiful displays and wonderful one of a kind decor. It will truly be missed in this area.

Beautifully decorated home decor shop. Currently mostly Christmas/ holiday items. Also a small…read morespecialty section for infants, little stuffed animals and blankets. The Christmas trees are quite beautiful. See photos. Only issue was the prices, a bit high. But very inspiring place! Nice reuse of an old library.

I love this place! A hidden gem!!! They have a bunch of drink options and awesome beer and wine…read more Great ambiance! The bartenders are friendly and accommodating. This will become a regular bar spot for me! 5 stars.

I had the pleasure of visiting this city in July of 2019. I came here with my boyfriend at the…read moretime. He's from Chester and he wanted to travel back home to catch the 4th of July fireworks cast over Lake Almanor. Going into this trip, I didn't realize I would be going to such a small town. Being that I am from the city, I am accustomed to seeing a lot more people, traffic, and franchise restaurants. I think there was only one franchise restaurant in this whole town. That being said, I had the opportunity of trying a few of the local restaurants around town. The food was great! Also I had the chance of going to my first lake, Lake Almanor. That lake is beautiful! From the lake, I could see the mountains in clear view. At the time, there was still snow on the mountains from that winter's snowfall. This sight gave me an unforgettable memory to take back home, as well as other great experiences I had while visiting. I am grateful I got the opportunity to come to this city and experience a new surrounding for the 4th of July. It is something I will never forget. Everyone I met during this visit was friendly and made me feel welcome. If you like being around nature and want to get away from the busy city lifestyle, this is a great place to visit.

As a new resident, I am thrilled with Chester. Great town, and super good people. Its been an…read moreamazing experience. Everyone is so kind and even smiles! People just wanting to live their lives, and let you live yours. Beautiful place.

This is a magnificent stretch of road in Northern California! If you're driving, I would highly…read morerecommend taking the time to take a particular loop away from Interstate 5. If you're driving north, Exit 680 in Redding, California to CA-299. While this isn't Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, CA-299 will take you to Burney Falls within McArthur-Burney State Park. The park is located just across 299 from Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lassen National Forest. Apparently, one of the volcanoes erupted long ago and covered McArthur-Burney State Park with pumice and basalt rocks alongside the tall pines and redwoods. The magnificent and ethereal 129-foot Burney Falls has been featured in several films. There is a nice vista point just feet from the parking lot. There is also a nice paved trail to the bottom of the falls, across the river and then up to the top on the other side. Within the park, you can drive down to Lake Britton and enjoy a swim or boat ride. Otherwise, you can exit the park and quickly take a left onto CA-89/Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Within a mile, you'll pass by the bridge that was used for the iconic train scene in the film Stand By Me (and other movies). Continuing along this road will eventually take along sweeping and beautiful stretches of straight-as-a-rule and lonely highway surrounded by beautiful trees and vista points. There is a vista point that offers a great photo spot of Mt. Shasta. A couple of miles west of that is a piece of federal land (free admission) with trails or roads that lead to three beautiful waterfalls -- Upper, Middle and Lower Falls -- along the McCloud River. There are signs, paved roads and parking lots near each (along with restrooms). Finally, you can stop in McCloud, California -- one of the most beautiful small towns in California! The entire town sits near Mt. Shasta. You can visit the quaint restaurants or shops that offer nice and very close-up views of the snow-capped mountain. Eventually, you'll reach Interstate 5. The road between Redding and Mt. Shasta is spectacular and should be driven at least once. You won't regret any time that this detour takes!

Oh yeah. I am such a sucker for two lane highways…read more The great thing about this one, it actually IS the quickest route between Southern Oregon and Reno. We joined the highway along I-5 (OK I know this is NOT a two lane highway) around Yreka. We were entertained by amazing views of Mt. Shasta and Black Butte. We then followed CA 89 that winds though the Hat Creek area and Lassen National Forest. Then it was CA 44/36 into Susanville. The scenery is amazing from high alpine meadows, pine forests, and verdant farmland with little pocket communities along the way. You can catch glimpses of Mt Lassen and Mt McLoughlin all along the drive. Driving tip - there is one amazing rest stop along the CA44 stretch that makes for a great stop if you don't think you can make it to Susanville. It is the Bogard Rest area with beautiful new facilities. Since we were on a mission to get home, we did not spend time exploring all the sights to see along the way. With Crater Lake, Mt. Shasta, and Mt Lassen along the way, I think there are a plethora of future opportunities for future trips that are a day trip away from Reno.

Hiker's paradise, outdoor adventure and lowkey living is the best way to describe the City of Mount…read moreShasta. Very small town that offers outsiders a friendly welcome. Plenty of affordable hotels, small local restaurants and well, Mount Shasta. Great place to come spend a few days to get away from the ugly big cities.

How can you not love this place. It's such a beautiful city or small town one might argue. The…read moreplace has some nice eateries, local places to visit such as parks trail heads, campgrounds, and most important of all, looming over the city sits Mount Shasta with its beautiful snow capped peak year around. If you have not been here or are driving by on the 5, this place is worth the pit stop or to spend and afternoon eating and visiting the local flavor.

Awesome. Some of the best in the north state. The venue is so beautiful; the clear skies, the pine…read moretrees and of course the Trinity river. Lots of booths and tailgate parties too.

The lighting of Lewiston Bridge is an annual event put on by local volunteer groups. It is a great…read moreway to bring the community together around the holidays.