This is a magnificent stretch of road in Northern California! If you're driving, I would highly…read morerecommend taking the time to take a particular loop away from Interstate 5. If you're driving north, Exit 680 in Redding, California to CA-299. While this isn't Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, CA-299 will take you to Burney Falls within McArthur-Burney State Park. The park is located just across 299 from Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lassen National Forest. Apparently, one of the volcanoes erupted long ago and covered McArthur-Burney State Park with pumice and basalt rocks alongside the tall pines and redwoods. The magnificent and ethereal 129-foot Burney Falls has been featured in several films. There is a nice vista point just feet from the parking lot. There is also a nice paved trail to the bottom of the falls, across the river and then up to the top on the other side. Within the park, you can drive down to Lake Britton and enjoy a swim or boat ride. Otherwise, you can exit the park and quickly take a left onto CA-89/Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Within a mile, you'll pass by the bridge that was used for the iconic train scene in the film Stand By Me (and other movies). Continuing along this road will eventually take along sweeping and beautiful stretches of straight-as-a-rule and lonely highway surrounded by beautiful trees and vista points. There is a vista point that offers a great photo spot of Mt. Shasta. A couple of miles west of that is a piece of federal land (free admission) with trails or roads that lead to three beautiful waterfalls -- Upper, Middle and Lower Falls -- along the McCloud River. There are signs, paved roads and parking lots near each (along with restrooms). Finally, you can stop in McCloud, California -- one of the most beautiful small towns in California! The entire town sits near Mt. Shasta. You can visit the quaint restaurants or shops that offer nice and very close-up views of the snow-capped mountain. Eventually, you'll reach Interstate 5. The road between Redding and Mt. Shasta is spectacular and should be driven at least once. You won't regret any time that this detour takes!

Oh yeah. I am such a sucker for two lane highways…read more The great thing about this one, it actually IS the quickest route between Southern Oregon and Reno. We joined the highway along I-5 (OK I know this is NOT a two lane highway) around Yreka. We were entertained by amazing views of Mt. Shasta and Black Butte. We then followed CA 89 that winds though the Hat Creek area and Lassen National Forest. Then it was CA 44/36 into Susanville. The scenery is amazing from high alpine meadows, pine forests, and verdant farmland with little pocket communities along the way. You can catch glimpses of Mt Lassen and Mt McLoughlin all along the drive. Driving tip - there is one amazing rest stop along the CA44 stretch that makes for a great stop if you don't think you can make it to Susanville. It is the Bogard Rest area with beautiful new facilities. Since we were on a mission to get home, we did not spend time exploring all the sights to see along the way. With Crater Lake, Mt. Shasta, and Mt Lassen along the way, I think there are a plethora of future opportunities for future trips that are a day trip away from Reno.

Hiker's paradise, outdoor adventure and lowkey living is the best way to describe the City of Mount…read moreShasta. Very small town that offers outsiders a friendly welcome. Plenty of affordable hotels, small local restaurants and well, Mount Shasta. Great place to come spend a few days to get away from the ugly big cities.

How can you not love this place. It's such a beautiful city or small town one might argue. The…read moreplace has some nice eateries, local places to visit such as parks trail heads, campgrounds, and most important of all, looming over the city sits Mount Shasta with its beautiful snow capped peak year around. If you have not been here or are driving by on the 5, this place is worth the pit stop or to spend and afternoon eating and visiting the local flavor.

Anyone hear of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) before? This trail is approximately 2650 miles long,…read moreand it stretches from the Mexican border in Southern California all the way up to the Canadian border in Washington state. For the folks who are able to complete the trek, it normally takes them about 5 months. Unfortunately, my lovely wife and I have not gotten the chance to do this hike of a lifetime. We have hiked a miniscule portion of the incredible Pacific Crest Trail, though. We have also met a couple of hikers who were in the midst of completing the dream! This trailhead is one of the areas where you can access the PCT. It is pretty darn cool.

This trailhead is gorgeous!. Someday I will hike this section. For now it's beautiful to drive…read morethere & hang out by the creek, look at the bridges, scenery and those tropical-looking umbrella plants . I was hoping to talk to some hikers passing through but we weren't there long enough. To get there you take the road (Squaw Valley Rd. I believe) from McCloud, the one that heads to the McCloud Reservoir. Once you pass Friday's RV Retreat, take the first road to the right and drive in a couple miles (apr). The trailhead will be on your left. You'll see a toilet...If you want better directions you can also stop at the Ranger's office in McCloud.

Fill your water bottle up here!…read more This is a favorite stop for me off the I5. The little Main Street is just a few miles from the freeway and easy to get to. Once there you will find a sleepy, historical town from the 1920s and 1930s tucked away under her highness, Mt. Shasta. It is because of Mt. Shasta that the water is so good. And it has actually won awards too. There is a water fountain monument at the entrance of the town, two spigots for tall humans, one for small humans and one for dogs. This is where I fill up my water bottle with the sweetest water I have ever had. And it's free! Further down the street there is a pizza parlor that's always open and a video/general store that sells cold drinks and homemade fudge and a bar with a mellow crowd. My only wish is that Dunsmuir had more shops and restaurants open later in the day. Everything seems to close so early there!

This was a really neat town. Very quaint with some incredible restaurants to choose from. There…read moreis a railroad resort that is awesome to stay in, or look around for a neat little place to stay here.

Had to search what Yreka means , translated from Shasta Indian word…read more White Mountains/ North Mountain reference from Mount Shasta . Passing through to silver falls we Check in to hotel Baymont by Wyndam Small town , quaint feel . Driving through town we can see in the distance view of "white mountain " Mt Shasta covered in snow. Near by

I am dealing with a project going on in my backyard that's been going on for over a year they have…read morebeen illegally working in properly bringing Dustin dirt and noise into the households of our community already living here. I've been to the city and the county for help and nobody has been of any help. I even went to a city meeting and only got 3 minutes to speak and got no response in return.

Awesome. Some of the best in the north state. The venue is so beautiful; the clear skies, the pine…read moretrees and of course the Trinity river. Lots of booths and tailgate parties too.

The lighting of Lewiston Bridge is an annual event put on by local volunteer groups. It is a great…read moreway to bring the community together around the holidays.

It might be 115 degrees in Millville when I get out of the car to visit my 19th century ancestors…read morethat are buried in this cemetery, but the grass is green and damp and the cemetery looks fresh and well tended. I wonder what life was like for these people as I walk around in this quiet cemetery and look at the names and the remembrances carved on gravestones. One time I talked to someone in the office that houses records for both this cemetery, and the other one across the street, but I have never seen anyone else here, I suppose this is because the cemetery is well off the beaten path, there is no freeway, and there is nothing else near by, not even a grocery store to bring people to Millville. There is a Millville historical society that has published books on this town and Oak Run, so these towns and the people who lived in them will not be forgotten Little more than a blip on the map now, Millville had a larger population than Redding before the railroad bypassed the town. The Masonic Hall is the one of, if not, the oldest building still standing in Shasta County.

I love weed - that is - Weed, CA. This is where a small city meets nature - how can you not love…read moreit? Lots of nature here - forests, a volcano, a nearby lake and rivers. And I suppose that is all great but what good is nature in the middle of nowhere without any hotel to stay at or restaurant or store? I'm no survivalist and so I will take the comfort of a cheap motel any day over some tent out there with big bears and whatnot. And cheap motels you can find here. There are two motel 6s and many more. A cute downtown with small shops for tourists and some not so fancy restaurant choices that get the job done. A few gas stations and a supermarket - really everything you could ever need to be comfortable on a short stay. Weed has two freeway exits and it doesn't take long to travel from one end to the other. Overall, a great way to visit and experience Mt Shasta.

I like Mayor Parham. He's cool. Sometimes the council votes a little wonkey. On some issues. But…read morethat's just my opinion. Also chief Mayberry has always been nice and professional. The new cops they hired suck tho. No joke! Seen an officer drive so bad he literally broke at least 6 traffic laws while I was driving behind him. It was all within about a mile. No blinkers in 3 turns, swerving into the opposite lane , speeding, tailgating and ran a stop sign!

Always my go to pizza parlor when I'm in Dunsmuir. Consistently great pizza and nice local vibes…read more Arcade games also are fun to play even as an adult!

This meal was easy, the arcade games were entertaining, and the staff was friendly. It was the…read moreonly food open downtown for dinner the nights that we were in town.