Sights in Northern Mountains
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Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak, the world's largest plug-dome volcano, rises 2000ft over the surrounding landscape to 10,457ft above sea level. Classified as an active volcano, its most recent eruption took place in 1915 when it blew a giant cloud of smoke, steam and ash 7 miles into the atmosphere. The national park was created the following year to protect the newly formed landscape. Some areas destroyed by the blast, including the aptly named Devastated Area, northeast of the peak, are recovering impressively.
Hwy 89, the road through the park, wraps around Lassen Peak on three sides and provides access to the geothermal areas, lakes, picnic areas and hiking trails. It's only possible to…
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Mossbrae Falls
There's a small waterfall up a forest path from the riverside gardens, but Mossbrae Falls is the larger and more spectacular of Dunsmuir's waterfalls. To get there from Dunsmuir Ave, turn west onto Scarlett Way, passing under an archway marked 'Shasta Retreat.' Park by the railroad tracks (there's no sign), then walk north along the right-hand side of the tracks for a half-hour until you reach a railroad bridge built in 1901.
Backtracking slightly from the bridge, you'll find a little path going down through the trees to the river and the falls. Be extremely careful of trains as you walk by the tracks - the river's sound can make it impossible to hear them coming.
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California Theater
On Dunsmuir Ave at downtown's north end stands what was once, and soon-to-be-again, the town's pride: the California Theater. In a grassroots community effort this long-defunct, once-glamorous venue is being carefully restored to its original glory. First opened in 1926, the theater hosted stars like Clark Gable, Carol Lombard, and the Marx Brothers. Today the lineup features musical performances, theater groups and comedians, as well as films.
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Sundial Bridge
Resembling a run-aground (and wildly off-course) cruise ship, shimmering-white Sundial Bridge spans the river vista. Completed in 2004, this impressive glass-deck pedestrian overpass connects Turtle Bay Exploration Park to the north bank of the Sacramento. Designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the bridge/sundial now attracts visitors from around the world who come to marvel at this unique feat of engineering artistry.
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Joss House State Historic Park
Joss House State Historic Park, in the center of town, holds the oldest continuously used Chinese temple in California - it dates from the 1870s. Its Taoist shrine features an ornate altar, more than 3000 years old, that was brought here from China. Tours depart from 10:00 until 16:00 on the hour.
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Siskiyou County Museum
Sever blocks south of the courthouse, the exceptionally well-curated Siskiyou County Museum brings together pioneer and Native American history. An outdoor section has several historic buildings brought from around the county.
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JJ Jackson Memorial Museum & Trinity County Historical Park
The JJ Jackson Memorial Museum & Trinity County Historical Park has gold-mining and cultural exhibits, plus vintage machinery, amazing memorabilia and an old miner's cabin outside.
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Siskiyou Summit
About 25 miles north of Yreka on I-5, just across the Oregon border, Siskiyou Summit closes often in winter - even when the weather is just fine on either side.
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Vintage Steam Engine
As you follow winding Dunsmuir Ave north over the freeway, look for the vintage steam engine in front of tame Dunsmuir City Park & Botanical Gardens.
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Siskiyou County Courthouse
The Siskiyou County Courthouse downtown was built in 1857 and has a collection of gold nuggets in the foyer.
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Yreka Creek Greenway
Behind the Siskiyou County Museum is the Yreka Creek Greenway, where walking paths wind through the trees.
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