Yreka is located 100mi/161km northeast of Eureka at the north end of the Shasta Valley. The downtown is a California Historic Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Klamath National Forest Interpretive Museum in Yreka has exhibits and presentations on forest and fire management, mining, grazing and recreation, and Hallie Daggett, the first woman forest-fire lookout.
Hours:
8am-4:30pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Siskiyou County Museum was built in 1950 by the county to collect and interpret the history of the area for future generations. Located within one hour of Lava Beds National Monument, the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area, 14,162 foot Mount Shasta, and numerous gold-bearing rivers, the museum features exhibits detailing Siskiyou County's colorful history from Indian cultures to 20th century themes.
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sat:9am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Outdoor Museum: Open from May to October from 10am ~ 3:30pm or by appointment.