Small park in honor of the Northern California Native Americans…read more Amazing how the natives survived in this hellish yet tranquil landscape. There is a small lot on the east side and street parking. A large, open hut is visible on the street, and some statues on the back end. Its a small but peaceful area where you can appreciate the massive mountains, and endless trees.

I can't recommend this hike enough. Mossbrea Falls is beyond beautiful. Almost like stepping into a…read morefantasy novel. The walk along the railroad tracks was fine. I felt there was plenty of space on the side to safely walk through. I passed several Union Pacific employees and received nothing by waves. No one seemed to mind. If you're in the area, Mossbrea Falls should be at the top of your list of trails to hike. You must see it for yourself.

We visited Mossbrae Falls on October 8, 2026. It is a long walk along a very rocky path close to…read morethe Union Pacific railroad tracks, so wear sturdy shoes. The train went by us and it is verrrry long! It probably was an hour walk to the fallls, but worth it. We brought water bottles with us and it was a warm day.

Our dog loved swimming in this Lake Not so many people when…read morewe were there which was great. We will definitely be back!

What a gorgeous place to spend time relaxing with an incredible view of Shasta. We were able to…read morefind parking at one of the public access lots, which is free, and then took a short wander down to the lakeshore to take in the majestic beauty. Highly recommend pulling off the interstate for a rest stop here to stretch your legs and breathe in the crisp air!

The OG flagship park for Medford. Gone is the huge wooden play structure we grew up on where battle…read morewounds were earned from hitting your head running up and down the labyrinth of stairs and hiding spots. Gone are the onslaught of splinters, burns from the hot metal slides and being attacked by the countless wasps hiding in the nooks, crannies and roof peaks. Even back then, this was the park to go to! Fast forward to a recent refresh, the playground is still sprawling and super diverse, something for everyone! Wood has been replaced by plastic and metal but the laughter of kids as they run wild is still here. The only downside is maybe the lack of parking, but on hot summer days you'll find the ice cream truck posted up in the lot closest to the playground. What I really love about this park is that's it's more than just a playground. The greenway cuts through it making bike riding an awesome option. Keeping in that theme, there's a BMX style dirt track with whoops, table tops and fat banks and burms. A comprehensive skateboard park, tennis courts, a huge open grassy area, covered seating for parties and a large dog park round out this sprawling Medford classic.

Sadly, the bear house and little kids playground was burned on or about Feb 8, 2023. Luckily the…read moreplay area for older kids is still there. My 4-year-old was sad that she couldn't play bear; hopefully the bear house will be replaced. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!

I had such a wonderful short hike at this preserve this past August. Located in Shasta/Trinity…read morenational forest, entrance is free. I parked the Upper falls and followed the trail along the river to see those falls followed by Middle and Lower Falls, If you start where I did it's downhill first with the uphill on the way back but it's a fairly easy grade. The falls each had their own unique attributes and Middle and Lower falls have swimming access. Really lovely area and not too crowded.

We finally got a glimpse of this beauty well, the lower…read morefalls of it! Still beautiful. We walked about 1.1 miles to get to the lower falls because the road was closed. It was a really easy and breeze of a hike. There's a lookout point once you get to the waterfall and there's also stairs if you prefer to get a closer view of the waterfall. All in all, this hike is about 3.2 miles round trip and there's plenty of snow to walk & see right now.

I'd just napped a few miles up the road at the Collier Rest Area so I didn't need to stay here very…read morelong other than to stop and enjoy the fantastic view of Mount Shasta. Yes, this was a particularly clear day and you could see the mountain with ease. Overnight parking is not permitted and there are no services here. It's a parking area with a tremendous view that is only accessible for southbound I-5 traffic. Don't miss out. [Review 20957 overall - 487 in California - 1942 of 2023.]

One of the best views of Mr Shasta along the highway. If your heading south you might as well stop…read moreand stretch your legs and soak up the views. Tons of parking and views - but that is about it. I don't think there were any special services or trash cans - just a place to sit - and some markers that show the elevation of Mt Shasta and the current elevation of where your currently at. Mt Shasta has an elevation of 14,162 and Vista Point an elevation of 2660 feet. The little stop is owned by California Department of Transportation - and there are some river rocks around their sign and one dead tree that looks to be a native type. Offramp and freeway on ramp were luxury long with lots of time to slow down or speed up. Pop your trunk and maybe have a beverage that you packed while enjoying the view - you know I did.

DIRECTIONS: Don't rely on your GPS to guide you here. I plugged Pluto's Cave into Google Maps and…read moreit led us down all these eerie gravel roads (there were private properties along the way but we couldn't figure out if they were residential or commercial; didn't see any humans). It was uncomfortable. In the end, it led us to the wrong side of the cave. You are better off looking at Google Maps and just following it manually. It clearly shows where the road to the trailhead is. You take A12 and then you'll see a small sign for Pluto's Cave where you turn onto 43N30. That'll take you to the trailhead. If you want something to plug into the GPS, use Juniper Flat OHV Area which is less than a mile away. Once you make that turn from A12, you'll see an official sign for Pluto's Cave. The parking area wasn't really much but there was only one other car so we managed to squeeze in. OTHER TIPS: ~Bring at least two sources of light. One back-up is generally recommended so you have something else in case your primary source of light dies. In my experience here, I'd recommend bringing a headlamp (mine was garbage so try to get a good one) as well as a flashlight. The thing is, there are some areas in the cave where you have to climb boulders and the terrain isn't flat. Your headlamp isn't lighting up the area where you are stepping unless you look down. Then it won't light up the area in front of you. Ideally, you'd want to use the headlamp to illuminate the space in front of you and point the flashlight at your feet. This may be a major DUH to regular cave explorers but this was my first cave. At the start of the cave area, you actually have some light where the ceiling has collapsed. It almost looks like a small cave but you want to keep moving forward as the cave continues. Eventually though, you reach an area with boulders that you climb to look around the bend. After that, it's DARKNESS. Not sure how far the cave actually continues....eek. I didn't want to risk it with poor/minimal lighting so I didn't go any further. ~Good shoes, obviously. ~Be aware that there are bats in here. Leave them alone. They shouldn't bother you. Don't bother them. This is their home. Also, they carry diseases. ~The trail from the trailhead to the cave is short but not well marked. Beware of rattlesnakes, per the sign. Overall, this is a pretty cool experience but spooky as heck. At least for me. There is a lot of graffiti on the walls which doesn't help. I went with my boyfriend and we didn't see any other people until we were headed back and already out of the cave. If I were to go back, I'd prefer to do it with a larger group.

I would not consider putting Pluto's cave on your bucket list, but if you are in the area it is a…read morecool place to check out. It is not really a place you want to take the kids, more like a place for people with no children that want to experience a spooky experience. The caves are definitely filled with human negative energy. We did not stay long, we just checked them out from a distance, but did not go actually in to the deeper section. This is more like for a group of 3 or more.

I've been to the Klamath National Forest a few times for backpacking, and it's amazing! One of the…read moreless populated places for camping/backpacking, so you don't need a permit for most trails. I've been to three different wilderness area within the Klamath, and each has their own advantages and disadvantages. Marble mountains wilderness: The marble mountains are really nice. I hiked the monument lake trail this past summer, and it is one of my favorites. Despite it being 4th of July weekend, we only encountered one other person on the trail, and often times had entire lakes to our self. We went to Monument lake, one mile lake, and cuddihy lakes. Monument was by far the best, cuddihy was nice, but one mile wasn't worth visiting in my opinion. The water is warm and there's a ton of stuff growing at the bottom of the lake. Fishing is nice at all three lakes. There is a lot of wildlife at the marble mountains as well. I saw elk, deer, chipmunks, a black bear on the access road, and plenty of insects Trinity alps: Came here in fall of 2025 for a short one night backpacking trip on the canyon creeks trail. The trails here were pretty crowded, but it had great views and amazing camping sites. If you hike this specific trail, I'd recommend camping below the lake instead of on it, as it is very cold, windy, and rocky near the lake. Unfortunately, didn't catch any fish here. Russian wilderness: Went here this past Labor Day weekend, and it was my favorites! We did the duck lake trail for two nights, which isn't too hard of hike. It was moderately crowded, but it wasn't like you couldn't find a campsite. Not as much wildlife here, although that may be season dependent. We also took the trail up to horseshoe lake, which is a worthwhile hike, horseshoe had the best fishing by far, I caught at least a dozen fish. Also, horseshoe wasn't as corded as the lower duck lakes, which was nice. The Klamath is a great place to camp/backpack in NorCal!

Klamath is gigantic! It spans across Del Norte/Siskiyou County, California's northern most county…read morebordering Oregon. The forest spans from the I-5 to I-101. Yreka to Crescent City. The dense woods is truly magnificent with skyhigh trees, rivers, gorges and creeks. When traveling, keep in mind cell phone doesn't work in most parts. Verizon has best reception then T-mobile. Boost, Metro and any other won't work at all. Carry enough food and gas cause services are limited unless you are on the 101 or 5. Safe travelings. IG: cigarcpa

Please! If you come here BE RESPECTFUL!! There's too many selfish people ignoring the signage…read more Dirty selfish hippies wading and bathing in the water despite signs everywhere saying not to. It's beautiful headwaters of the Sacramento River. The water is so tasty but these disrespectful people are going to ruin it. Don't come here if you can't be respectful to Mother Nature.

Gorgeous park with lots of shady areas, everyone here was extremely friendly! Coming back during…read moreour trip here!

Such a beautiful park right next to downtown Ashland. It's peaceful, green, and feels much bigger…read morethan I expected. You can enjoy the scenery without having to do a long hike, which made it perfect for us after a long day of driving. I also love how easily you can walk between the park and downtown. Definitely one of the highlights of Ashland and worth stopping by even if you only have a short amount of time.

A beautiful, lush green park with plenty of space to walk, relax, and play. There are huge trees,…read moregreen grass, and a little river running through the park, making it such a peaceful and delightful place to spend time. You can even see deer walking around or grazing in the park from time to time. It's conveniently located right next to the city center, making it an easy place to visit while exploring the area. The Sunday market is also worth checking out. Local artists and vendors set up booths, and you can find all kinds of cute and unique handmade art and crafts. Such a lovely park--definitely worth a visit!