Shasta Cascade Area Attractions

Artifacts native to Lassen County and old time lumbering equipment and tools are on display at the museum. Adjacent to the museum is Roop's Fort, built in 1854. Pictures of Susanville dating back to the mid 1850's and Native American artifacts are displayed.

The Lassen National Forest is located at the juncture of the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades, the Modoc Plateau and the Great Basin. There are over a million acres of wilderness that allow backpacking, hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Eagle Lake is the second largest lake in the state of California. It is an ideal location for viewing golden & bald eagles nesting.

Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area is a woodland park located on the Sacramento River offering visitors fishing, camping and hiking. Birdwatchers can see geese, ducks, herons, jays, quail, owls, hawks, falcons, and pheasant.

The McCloud River Preserve is a wildlife preserve located on 2,330 acres of rough river canyon. It is located southeast of Dunsmuir near Lake McCloud. Hiking and trout fishing are offered here.

Castle Crags State Park is situated on the Sacramento River and offers the visitor hiking and swimming opportunities.

The Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge is an 9,100 acre wetlands reserve in Gridley. There is hiking, hunting and fishing in this rich wildlife habitat.

The McCutcheon-Pearl Harbor Battle Monument can be found at 2023 Highway 99 in Gridley.

Portola Visitors Center is located within Williams House, an old log cabin that houses exhibits about the Williams family, historical pictures and other items relating to lumber, railroad and mining in Portola. The home was recognized in the California Historical Landmark Registry.

James Beckwourth was an African American trader, trapper, explorer and 49er. He built this cabin in the 1850's as a trading post and hotel using "V" notched logs. he recorded his life story and adventures.

The Portola Railroad Museum has an extensive collection of over 35 locomotives and 80 other rolling stock. Visitors can climb on the equipment and drive a diesel locomotive.

The Weed Historic Lumber Town Museum features historic displays about the town and the lumber industry. Exhibits include lanterns, antique saws, a logging engine, antique cameras, oil lamps, and an old stagecoach. There are three rooms featured including a kitchen, sewing room, and bedroom from the 1900s.

The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden serves as a memorial to American veterans of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Metal sculptures are grouped into nine theme areas across 32 acres.

The Red River Lumber Company, was once the largest pine lumber mill in the world. Westwood was the site for the mill and the museum has artifacts from 1913 when the mill was established.

Westwood Memorial Park is a cemetery in Westwood Village near Los Angeles. It is the final resting place of Marilyn Monroe and numerous other celebrities.

Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is 7,021 acres of critical open water and wetlands habitat forming an oasis for wildlife in the high desert.Modoc is one of more than 540 National Wildlife Refuges forming a network of federal lands dedicated primarily for wildlife and habitat.The refuge is a haven for migrating birds in the Pacific Flyway and a mecca for birdwatchers. Depending on the season, waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds and birds of prey stop here to rest. Other species can be viewed year round. A variety of mammals from bats to badgers,reptiles, amphibians and fish call Modoc NWR home.Morning and early evening are the best times to see wildlife. Binoculars and a camera are essentials as you quietly drive the auto tour route, your car acts as a viewing blind. The route may be also enjoyed by foot or bicycle. The route is approximately 3 miles in length.

The Modoc County Historical Museum in Alturas has Native American Indian and pioneer displays including an antique gun collection.

Near Quincy is the Lake Almanor Recreation Area which offers fishing, swimming, water-skiing and camping. Hikers can access the Pacific Crest Trail in Bucks Lake Wilderness.

The Chester Museum features Indian artifacts and photos from the area.

The Fort Crook Museum has six rooms with furniture, a blacksmith shop and Indian artifacts. There are four buildings in the complex, which originally consisted of 25-30 log buildings. Genealogical records are available.

Hat Creek Recreation Area is one of three districts in Lassen National Forest. There are campgrounds and excellent trout fishing in the area streams. There are also hiking and backpacking opportunities.

The offices of the Orland, Newville and Pacific Railroad are at 221 East Yolo in Orland.

The Indian Valley Museum has historic and American Indian artifacts from the 1850s to present day in two display rooms. One room is dedicated to the native Maidu Indian culture, featuring a fine collection of Maidu baskets. Mining displays help relate the traditions of mining, ranching and logging in the area.

The Plumas National Forest was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1905. Plumas covers more than one million acres with hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and water activities. It is located between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade Mountain Ranges.

The Ash Creek Wildlife Area is located northeast of Bieber and features more than 11,000 acres of marshlands.

The Big Valley Museum has artifacts from the history of the settlement and American Indian items.

The Plumas-Eureka State Park and Museum in Blairsden was established in 1959. The museum was originally a miner's bunkhouse used by the men who mined for gold in the area in the 1850's. Displays include mining tools, photographs, pioneer household items, working models of antique mining machinery and antique skis as well as animals native to the park.

The Western SkiSport Museum was founded in 1969 to exhibit skiing history. Highlights begin with California gold miners racing down the mountains on "long boards" to the ski clubs of the 1920's and the local ski industry.

The Plumas County Museum in Quincy has logging, gold mining, railroad history and other historic displays including Maidu Indian woven baskets. The restored 1878 Victorian house next to the museum is furnished with museum pieces. Stella Fay Miller Gallery named for the museum benefactress, features local artists on a two-month basis.

Bucks Lake Wilderness offers great fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities.