Along the I-5 Corridor

Things to do and see along the I-5 Corridor from Dunsmuir to the Oregon Border:

Dunsmuir:

• Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Museum. 4103 Pine Street, Dunsmuir, CA (530) 235-0929. Open 3rd Saturday of each month. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  

Mt. Shasta City:

• Sisson Museum. 1 North Old Stage Road, Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-5508. Also located right next to the State Fish Hatchery. Feed the fish!
• Places to eat in Mt. Shasta City:

1. Lily's Restaurant. 1013 South Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta. (530) 926-3372.
2. Strings Italian Cafe. 316 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta. (530) 926-5433
   

Weed:

• Lumberman Historical Museum. 303 Gilman Ave., Weed, CA (530) 938-0550 Open end of May-September.
• Climb Black Butte. Stop at the Ranger Station in Mt. Shasta City for details, maps, directions. The climb takes from 2 to 3 hours depending on your condition. This is a "hike" not a stroll up the mountain! You will ascend something like 1800 feet! The view at the top is a great 360 and Mt. Shasta can be viewed in a spectacular way!
  

Yreka:

• Siskiyou County Museum. A county treasure! Learn about the discovery of gold in our area (the "second" motherlode!), the coming of the trains, local original Indians, Logging, and so much more. 910 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA. (530) 842-3836. Take Yreka Central Exit, turn left (South) on Main Street, drive about 1/2 mile. Museum will be on east side of road.
• Siskiyou County Courthouse and the largest gold exhibit South of the Yukon! 311 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA.
  
• National Historic District, Yreka, CA. Take Yreka Central Exit, turn West, follow sign to "Old Town". Visit the Yreka Chamber of Commerce to pick up a walking or driving tour map of homes and the business district. A real treat! Yreka Chamber of Commerce, 117 West Miner St., Yreka, CA. (530) 842-1649.
• Ley Station Fire Museum. A small museum with vintage fire truck and accessories. Go to the corner of Miner Street and Oregon Streets in Yreka at the west end of the National Historic business area.
  
• Visit Greenhorn Park. Relax, fish, picnic, or let the kids play in the kids area. Greenhorn Road, Yreka. Take the first exit off of I-5, go West, turn right at first stoplight (Main St.) and drive North to Greenhorn Road. (3rd road going left) Turn left. Drive past businesses until you see the lake and entrance.
• Places to Eat in Yreka: Below are some of the places I recommend as a "local".

1. Linda's Soup Cafe ~ 1812 Fort Jones Road, Yreka. (530) 842-5236. Great place for sandwiches and soup! Located in the Raley's Shopping Center at the first (Southernmost) Exit from I-5. Just past McDonald's and the other fast food places. It is in the corner of the shopping center. Great alternative to "fast food", lots of parking in parking lot.
2. The Brickhouse Bakery and Pizza ~ 313 West Miner Street, Yreka. (530) 841-0553. In the middle of "Old Town" in the National Historic District. Take the Central Yreka Exit from I-5 and go West, you will be on West Miner Street. Parking is available behind the restaurant.
3. The Tasty Q ~ 117 West Miner Street, Yreka. (530) 842-9727. Located inside the Chamber of Commerce Information Center. Closed Sunday and evenings. Great sandwiches, will prepare to go. Take the Central Yreka Exit from I-5 and go West, first block past stop light.
   
4. Gold Rush Burgers ~ 1240 South Main Street, Yreka. (530) 842-2177. Take first exit off of I-5 go West to Main Street, turn North. Located on "old 99" (Main Street) Simple little building... great burgers.
5. Village Grind ~ 400 West Miner Street, Yreka. (530) 842-4607. Located in the National Historic District. Sandwiches, Coffee, Espresso. Free Wi-fi. Take Central Yreka Exit from I-5 and go West, about 3 blocks past stop light.
   

Things to See and Do Along Hwy 97

From the intersection of I-5 at Weed, California to the Oregon State Line

• Pluto's Cave ~ Pluto's Cave was formed by an eruption of basaltic lava and is one of the main feeder tubes that carried lava into Shasta Valley. This cave has a large diameter and an established trail. Contact the Klamath National Forest, Goosenest Ranger District at 37805 Highway 97, Macdoel, California 96058 or call (530) 398-4391. This cave is located near Road A-12 about 3.3 miles from Highway 97. Be sure you follow good caving rules, stay on the trail, bring extra flashlights, protect the cave's delicate ecosystem.
  

• Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms ~ Open during mid-June to mid-July. (530) 926-2651 Pick Lavender, walk the Lavender Labyrinth, visit the unique Lavender Shop. Take Road A-12 to the west off of Hwy 97 a few miles north of Weed, Turn on Harry Cash Road, go about 1 1/2 miles, entrance will be at the east. For more details view their web page at: Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms.

• Visit the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden ~ One will find the Sculpture Garden about 13 miles North of Weed on Hwy 97. It was created by Vietnam veteran, Dennis Smith. It is just past the road A-12 that takes one to the Lavender Farms. See it on the west side of the road. Parking and restrooms are available. Free admission.

• Visit Butte Valley Museum ~ Located at 500 Butte Street, Dorris, CA. (530) 397-2707. Open seasonally. Call first for hours.
  

RV Sanitation Stations

Free RV Sanitation Stations in Siskiyou County:

• Yreka

1. Valero Gas Station 1258 South Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 842-3069 The drain area is located just to the north of the convenience store, the slope to the drain is a little off.

Available with a $fee: RV Sanitation Stations in Siskiyou County:

• Yreka
  

1. Waiiaka Trailer Haven, 240 Sharps Road, Yreka, CA 96097 Phone: (530) 842-3069. The Trailer Haven will allow you to use the sanitation station with a small fee.
2. Yreka RV Park, 767 Montague Road, Yreka, CA 96097 Phone: (530) 841-0100. It is believed that they will allow you to use the sanitation station with a fee, phone ahead to double-check.

• Etna

1. Mountain Village RV Park, 30 Commercial Way, Etna, California 96027 Phone: Toll free ~ 1-877-386-2787
   

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
   

RV Repair in Siskiyou County

If you should find a need to make a repair to your RV or Trailer, here are businesses ready to give you a hand!
Yreka:

• Baxter Auto Parts, Inc. (Formerly known as Littrell Parts) 400 South Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-2731 [Take any exit off of I-5 and go west one block to Main Street, follow to 400 block] Baxter offers full service RV repair. They have parking in the back and the road will circle around so in and out is not too difficult.

• CW Mobile Auto Repair, 1445 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-2886. Take any exit off I-5 and go one block west to Main Street follow to the 1400 block.
  

• Yreka Outlands RV Repair, 1409 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-0706. Take any exit off I-5 and go one block west to Main Street (old Hwy 99) and follow to 1400 block.
  

Propane

Should you need to fill propane tanks on your RV here are some businesses ready to assist:

Yreka:

• Amerigas, 215 Montague Road, Yreka, CA (530) 842-2748 [Take the 3rd and most northern exit in Yreka off of I-5 and turn West, Amerigas will be right next to the I-5 on ramp heading South ~ sign can be viewed from I-5.]

• Suburban Propane, 212 State Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-3575 [Take the 2nd exit off I-5 in Yreka at the Train Station and Historic Area. Turn East towards the Train Station and follow the frontage road, which is South Foothill Drive, follow the road to the end and a small portion of State Street will be found. Keep going, it will seem like you aren't in the right place, you should find it. Please note this location is not easily accessible for large rigs, turn around areas are street width.

Etna:

• Mountain Village RV Park, 30 Commercial Way, Etna, CA 96027. Phone ~ Toll Free: 1-877-386-2787
  

Medical Assistance

Hospitals:

In an emergency call 911

• Yreka: Fairchild Medical Center, 444 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-4121 Emergency Room Services

• Mt. Shasta City: Mercy Medical Center, Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-6111 Emergency Room Services

Walk-in Clinics:

While traveling along Interstate 5:

• Yreka: Yreka Immediate Care Clinic, 534 N. Main St., Yreka, CA (530) 842-0606 Monday thru Friday 9:00 - 5:30, no appointment necessary.

• Yreka: Fairchild Medical Clinic, 475 Bruce Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-3507 Monday thru Friday 8:00 - 4:30 p.m., walk-ins welcome.

• Yreka: Siskiyou Family Healthcare, 700 S. Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-3606
  

• Mt. Shasta City: Alpine Health Care, 912 Pine Street, Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-5105.

While traveling along Hwy 97:

• Dorris: Butte Valley Medical and Dental Health Center, 610 West Third Street, Dorris, CA. (530) 397-8411.

While traveling along Hwy 96:

• Happy Camp: Happy Camp Clinic, 64236 Second Avenue, Happy Camp, CA. (530) 493-5257.

While traveling along Hwy 89:

• McCloud: McCloud Healthcare Clinic, 116 W Minnesota Ave., McCloud, CA. (530) 964-2389.
  

While traveling along Hwy 3:

• Ft. Jones: Marble Mountain Health Care, 11219 N. Hwy 3, Ft. Jones, CA. (530) 468-5766.

• Etna: Scott Valley Rural Health Clinic, 155 Diggles Road, Etna, CA (530) 467-5393.