Saturday, June 20, 2009

Things to See and Do on Highway 96

Highway 96 from Interstate 5 to Weitchpec at Hwy 169:
Note: When you start your journey down Hwy 96, be sure you have fuel and your supplies!

  • Enjoy the Scenery the entire way!
  • Check out river rafting possibilities.
  • Enjoy the many river access points along the Klamath and enjoy fishing!
  • Stop at Quigley's Store at Klamath River,CA for a cold drink and good deli sandwich or hot soup and coffee. (Don't blink, you'll miss it!) (530) 465-2224.
  • Look for the Walker Bridge, built circa 1910 ~ still in use today!
  • Several nice Forest Service Campgrounds along the road, check them out!

  • Happy Camp, California ~
  1. Visit the Happy Camp People Center (Karuk Museum), 64236 Second Avenue, Happy Camp, CA 96030. (530) 493-1600. Karuk Website.
  2. Be sure and look for the sculpture of Big Foot as you enter town! :)
  3. Check out Klamath River Rafting at Happy Camp's local outfitter: River Country Rafting (530) 493-2207.
  4. Recreational Gold Mining. Contact the Happy Camp Chamber of Commerce for information. (530) 493-2900

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