Thursday, April 30, 2009

Yreka RV Park




The Yreka RV Park is located at the Yreka Travel Plaza at the northernmost exit (exit # 776) along Interstate 5 in Yreka.






Address:
Yreka RV Park
767 Montague Road
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 841-0100

How to get here: Travel Interstate 5 heading north to the third and last exit (#776) see the sign for the Yreka Travel Plaza from the Interstate and take the exit going east on Montague Road. Turn right at first stop light, park will be straight ahead less than 1/4 mile.

Amenities: The Yreka RV Park is the newest commercial park in the area. The office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. They boast 102 spaces and can accommodate any size rig, all or most being pull-throughs. The RV park offers Wi-fi, cable TV hookups, restrooms (ADA accommodations) and laundry facilities as well as a group meeting room. Pets are welcome. Even though the park is sparse of trees and greenery, it is very clean and provides a broad view of the neighboring mountains and town.

Contact the park for current rates and availability. They have a small website located at this address: Yreka RV Park

What to do: Yreka RV Park is located nearby to many services, all within a short drive. Within about a mile plus one can find major grocery stores, gas stations, a hospital, and full service RV repair. The excellent Siskiyou County Museum is within a short distance as well as the local library, parks, movie theater, art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, etc., and the Klamath National Forest Headquarters. Yreka is home to a National Historic District and it can be found at the central exit off of I-5. There is a nice walking tour of both the commercial district as well as Third Street, a residential district. A walk around town should include a visit to the Siskiyou County Courthouse and see the largest gold display south of the Yukon. During the summer months a ride on the Blue Goose Train through the Shasta Valley is a great way to spend an afternoon. The Yreka Chamber of Commerce has a welcome center at the corner of Broadway and Miner Streets, (take the central Yreka exit off Interstate 5) be sure and stop in and pick up maps, brochures and other items of interest. A visit to the Yreka History Blog will give one a taste of the history of this gold rush town.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Internet Access

Are you traveling and your laptop needs charging? Having trouble getting the internet on your smart phone or computer? Here is a list of local places that have either wifi, or computers you can use!

WiFi or Computers:

In Yreka:
  • Yreka Mailbox ~ computers available you can use for a small fee, friendly and helpful folks here! You can find them at: 1299 South Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 842-1350. Take any exit from Interstate 5 at Yreka and go west one block, then look for 1299 South Main! Need to mail gifts back home? Other mail services? This is the place to go for great service! They also have great local products if you are looking for a unique or special gift.
  • Siskiyou County Library ~ Yreka has computers available to the public. Also free WiFi The library has reduced hours due to budget cuts, so phone to be sure they are open. Yreka Branch (main) 719 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 841-4175.
  • Black Bear Diner ~ Yreka, located at 1747 South Main Street (first Yreka exit off Interstate 5 heading north, or last Yreka exit if heading south). WiFi may be available.
  • Misty's Wet Yer Whistle Espresso Bar ~ Yreka, located at 401 South Main Street, Yreka. Free Wifi. (530) 842-0221. (Closest exit would be the central Yreka exit off Interstate 5 and head south)
  • Starbucks ~ Yreka.  When traveling from the south, take the first exit from Interstate 5 and turn west.  Travel to the first stoplight, turn right and Starbucks will be 1/2 block on the right.