Parks & Nature
Lassen Peak
Summit on a special full moon hike and it's unforgettable
One of the National Parks best 'Hidden Gems'. In August they
have 'dark night' specials for stargazing. Definitely check
the schedule for special events!
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
One of the National Parks best 'Hidden Gems'. In August they
have 'dark night' specials for stargazing. Definitely check
the schedule for special events!
One of the coolest waterfalls that's way off the beaten track. Definitely bring a picnic hike down the 1/4 mile trail and plan
a picnic lunch. It's an out of the way 'local' waterfall where you can spend the day swimming and relaxing
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Potem Creek Falls
Fenders Ferry RoadOne of the coolest waterfalls that's way off the beaten track. Definitely bring a picnic hike down the 1/4 mile trail and plan
a picnic lunch. It's an out of the way 'local' waterfall where you can spend the day swimming and relaxing
Kosk and Hunt Hot Springs are actually in Big Bend on the
river and you can jump from these springs into the river
for a chill. I'm a hot springs afficianado and this is one of my
favorite. You need 'secret directions' but they are in my
home manual! Oh, and they are totally FREE!
Big Bend
Kosk and Hunt Hot Springs are actually in Big Bend on the
river and you can jump from these springs into the river
for a chill. I'm a hot springs afficianado and this is one of my
favorite. You need 'secret directions' but they are in my
home manual! Oh, and they are totally FREE!
This is the World's Houseboat Capitol, and though it's a day trip from my house I do oftentimes spend time on the lake.
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Shasta Lake
This is the World's Houseboat Capitol, and though it's a day trip from my house I do oftentimes spend time on the lake.
One of the least visited parks in the system. It's scene of the
last Indian War in America. The Modoc War. Modoc County
BTW is the least inhabited county in California. During WWII
This was also where they had the Japanese camps. Very sad
and dramatic history and well worth a day trip!
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Lava Beds National Monument Visitor Center
1 Indian Well Campground TrailOne of the least visited parks in the system. It's scene of the
last Indian War in America. The Modoc War. Modoc County
BTW is the least inhabited county in California. During WWII
This was also where they had the Japanese camps. Very sad
and dramatic history and well worth a day trip!
Located inside and outside of Burney McArthur State Park there are two 'put ins' one in the park and one outside of the
park for speed boats. You can also rent watercraft inside the park so you can waterski, seadoo, paddle board, or any other
water craft until your heart is content! If you're going into
the park you can get food at the general store and down at
the lake.
Lake Britton
Located inside and outside of Burney McArthur State Park there are two 'put ins' one in the park and one outside of the
park for speed boats. You can also rent watercraft inside the park so you can waterski, seadoo, paddle board, or any other
water craft until your heart is content! If you're going into
the park you can get food at the general store and down at
the lake.
I say this is touristy and a secret spot because it's on the map
but everyone seems to drive past it and the most people I have ever run into is about 8 and on most days you have
the cave to yourself to explore. Make sure you have flashlights obviously, but you start on one end and you can walk through to the other!
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Subway Cave Lava Tubes
I say this is touristy and a secret spot because it's on the map
but everyone seems to drive past it and the most people I have ever run into is about 8 and on most days you have
the cave to yourself to explore. Make sure you have flashlights obviously, but you start on one end and you can walk through to the other!
Bar none the coolest hidden waterfall in the region! Get there quick though because the secret is out on the internet. Lots of German and Japanese yelling Descende'! There's a 40 foot jump (and higher for true daredevils) to cliff jump and this is one of the places Red Bull Super Star Robert Wahl the hippest Free Style Cliff Jumper in the business got his start. He's a Burney Native and this is the place he practiced the gainers and 'double misty's' that have made him an instagram sensation. If you want to see youngsters in the sport coming up this is the spot! I love packing a lunch and just hanging out and watching locals jump.
Hatchet Falls
Bar none the coolest hidden waterfall in the region! Get there quick though because the secret is out on the internet. Lots of German and Japanese yelling Descende'! There's a 40 foot jump (and higher for true daredevils) to cliff jump and this is one of the places Red Bull Super Star Robert Wahl the hippest Free Style Cliff Jumper in the business got his start. He's a Burney Native and this is the place he practiced the gainers and 'double misty's' that have made him an instagram sensation. If you want to see youngsters in the sport coming up this is the spot! I love packing a lunch and just hanging out and watching locals jump.
This place is like a longer version of Burney Falls with water shooting from springs and over the rim. I would rate it one of my top 3 favorite waterfalls in the World it's that unique!
Though not 'officially' open to me seeing it that makes the journey that much more satisfying. I felt I had to point out the falls are in the area. I think it's technically been closed to the public, but locally we all know everyone hikes in anyway and that the directions can be found on the internet.
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Mossbrae Falls
This place is like a longer version of Burney Falls with water shooting from springs and over the rim. I would rate it one of my top 3 favorite waterfalls in the World it's that unique!
Though not 'officially' open to me seeing it that makes the journey that much more satisfying. I felt I had to point out the falls are in the area. I think it's technically been closed to the public, but locally we all know everyone hikes in anyway and that the directions can be found on the internet.
Arts & Culture
Gives you everything you need to know about Burney, but call ahead because they aren't open everyday
Burney Chamber of Commerce
36879 Main StGives you everything you need to know about Burney, but call ahead because they aren't open everyday
This is the coolest little town WAY off the beaten track, museums including one about the 2nd Hearst Castle nearby
It's not open to the public, but you can book a kayak tour and
float by William Randolph Hearst's still operating estate
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McCloud Mercantile Hotel
241 Main StThis is the coolest little town WAY off the beaten track, museums including one about the 2nd Hearst Castle nearby
It's not open to the public, but you can book a kayak tour and
float by William Randolph Hearst's still operating estate
In September there's an amazing small local film festival with
an edge. I went last year and got to preview Modoc and Gap Year and Charged. All films have a NorCal or Outdoors or an
Old West sort of State of Jefferson theme. AWESOME
Fort Jones
In September there's an amazing small local film festival with
an edge. I went last year and got to preview Modoc and Gap Year and Charged. All films have a NorCal or Outdoors or an
Old West sort of State of Jefferson theme. AWESOME
This whole town is off the beaten track, but it's like a living history museum. Much of Chinese culture in the Goldrush meet right here because this is where they housed the Chinese who built the railroads. All kinds of museums, shops, and restaurants. I love this little town. Even has a Buddhist temple!
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Weaverville
This whole town is off the beaten track, but it's like a living history museum. Much of Chinese culture in the Goldrush meet right here because this is where they housed the Chinese who built the railroads. All kinds of museums, shops, and restaurants. I love this little town. Even has a Buddhist temple!
Entertainment & Activities
If you want a true leap back in time this is it! The movie theatre was actually built in the 1940's and it still shows 1st run movies on Fri, Sat, Sunday and sometimes Mondays
Mt Burney Theatre
37022 CA-299If you want a true leap back in time this is it! The movie theatre was actually built in the 1940's and it still shows 1st run movies on Fri, Sat, Sunday and sometimes Mondays
Essentials
Safeway
37264 Main StCloses at 10 pm most nights
Rite Aid
37435 Main StPharmacy closes at 7 pm most nights
Dollar General
37288 CA-299Best Bargain Store in town
Sightseeing
The only place you can ski on a Volcano! In the summer you can ride the lift to the top for a picnic lunch!
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I-Park Ski ye-Mt. Shasta
4500 Ski Park HwyThe only place you can ski on a Volcano! In the summer you can ride the lift to the top for a picnic lunch!
On a clear day you can catch paragliders in the evening
catching the 'lofts' and if you're a paraglider staying at my
place is going to be your dream
Hat Creek Rim
On a clear day you can catch paragliders in the evening
catching the 'lofts' and if you're a paraglider staying at my
place is going to be your dream
Originally funded by IBM there's millions of dollars of equipment designed to search out extraterrestrial life.
They actually offer seasonal tours so go online and check
the schedule if you want to visit.
SRI International - Hat Creek Radio Observatory
42231 Bidwell RdOriginally funded by IBM there's millions of dollars of equipment designed to search out extraterrestrial life.
They actually offer seasonal tours so go online and check
the schedule if you want to visit.
You can drive up the side of the volcano or you can
wander this cool town and it's a fabulous day trip!
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Mount Shasta
You can drive up the side of the volcano or you can
wander this cool town and it's a fabulous day trip!
Even though I clicked the touristy box on the PCT Pacific Crest Trail it's just because it's often why people from countries all over the world come to hike this iconic 2,650 mile trail that runs from Mexico to Canada, and takes in some of the most scenic parts of California, Oregon and Washington. It was even the subject of a recently movie: Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon based on the # New York Times Best Seller by author Cheryl Strayed who wrote about her 1,100 mile hike of this trail. There are many places in the area where the trail crosses, some secret and some very public, like the part of the trail that actually runs directly through Burney McArthur Falls State Park.
Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailEven though I clicked the touristy box on the PCT Pacific Crest Trail it's just because it's often why people from countries all over the world come to hike this iconic 2,650 mile trail that runs from Mexico to Canada, and takes in some of the most scenic parts of California, Oregon and Washington. It was even the subject of a recently movie: Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon based on the # New York Times Best Seller by author Cheryl Strayed who wrote about her 1,100 mile hike of this trail. There are many places in the area where the trail crosses, some secret and some very public, like the part of the trail that actually runs directly through Burney McArthur Falls State Park.
Food Scene
People literally drive from Redding 70 miles away to eat at this Foodie Secret! They have everything from Sushi to
Seared Ahi and Alfredo and Steaks. Best Foodie paradise
for a hundred miles. Make sure to make a reservation!
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Crumbs
44226 CA-299People literally drive from Redding 70 miles away to eat at this Foodie Secret! They have everything from Sushi to
Seared Ahi and Alfredo and Steaks. Best Foodie paradise
for a hundred miles. Make sure to make a reservation!
Drinks & Nightlife
Loosest Slots in Norcal. Awesome nightlife including everything from live music to bare knuckle fighting.
Hey you're in the Wild West!
Pit River Casino
20265 Tamarack AveLoosest Slots in Norcal. Awesome nightlife including everything from live music to bare knuckle fighting.
Hey you're in the Wild West!
The Rex Club
37143 CA-299I'm not a drinker, but everyone in town says this is 'the bar'!