Diane’s guidebook
Day trips and activities
Living in a rural area, people sometimes ask what is there to do? There are lots of fun adventures in this beautiful Northern California area.
Ashland is a vibrant town with lots of excellent dining, shopping, wine tasting, entertainment, and hiking areas. Explore the outdoors in Lithia park. Watch a world class Shakespeare play or take in the Caberet. Dine along the Ashland Creek at one of many restaurants. Only 40 minutes away.
89 locals recommend
Ashland
Ashland is a vibrant town with lots of excellent dining, shopping, wine tasting, entertainment, and hiking areas. Explore the outdoors in Lithia park. Watch a world class Shakespeare play or take in the Caberet. Dine along the Ashland Creek at one of many restaurants. Only 40 minutes away.
See one of the natural Wonders....and explore some fantastic views along the route.
112 locals recommend
Crater Lake
See one of the natural Wonders....and explore some fantastic views along the route.
Hike on Mount Shasta! There are all levels available. Even in winter you can snowshoe by Bunny Flats.
140 locals recommend
Mount Shasta
Hike on Mount Shasta! There are all levels available. Even in winter you can snowshoe by Bunny Flats.
A fun way to spend the day relaxing with a gorgeous view of Mt. Shasta. Paddle boards, canoes, and other water rentals are available. Bring your picnic or enjoy the snack bar or restaurant on site.
77 locals recommend
Lake Siskiyou
A fun way to spend the day relaxing with a gorgeous view of Mt. Shasta. Paddle boards, canoes, and other water rentals are available. Bring your picnic or enjoy the snack bar or restaurant on site.
In the winter time snowmobile rentals or sledding are available to enjoy some back country. There is a warming hut to relax in. Bring your picnic.
Deer Mountain
In the winter time snowmobile rentals or sledding are available to enjoy some back country. There is a warming hut to relax in. Bring your picnic.
A nice place to walk around the lake, visit some historical sites. spend time at the playground. Hike one of many trails.
6 locals recommend
Greenhorn Park
A nice place to walk around the lake, visit some historical sites. spend time at the playground. Hike one of many trails.
This is a beautiful area to hike and see the Crags, Mt Shasta views and nature. Castle Crag State park. There is a picnic area as well. The hike to the top is about 3-4 hours round trip. Best time is mid-spring to fall. Summer hikes are good to start earlier in the day.
Castella
This is a beautiful area to hike and see the Crags, Mt Shasta views and nature. Castle Crag State park. There is a picnic area as well. The hike to the top is about 3-4 hours round trip. Best time is mid-spring to fall. Summer hikes are good to start earlier in the day.
Cute and quaint town to walk thru and enjoy some beautiful historic homes.
18 locals recommend
McCloud
Cute and quaint town to walk thru and enjoy some beautiful historic homes.
This is a great hiking area for all levels. You can also take a dip in the water on a hot day. Trail has lots of shade.
71 locals recommend
McCloud Falls - Upper Fall
Upper Fall RoadThis is a great hiking area for all levels. You can also take a dip in the water on a hot day. Trail has lots of shade.
Great shops and restaurants in this quaint town. There is a great kitchen store, collectible stores and eateries.
157 locals recommend
Jacksonville
Great shops and restaurants in this quaint town. There is a great kitchen store, collectible stores and eateries.
Etna
Access to Pacific Crest Trail hiking, Denny Bar has great food, and swimming holes.
Stroll down historic Yreka Miner Street. Good places to eat and shop. Historic building and museums showing gold rush and railroad history.
Yreka
Stroll down historic Yreka Miner Street. Good places to eat and shop. Historic building and museums showing gold rush and railroad history.
Klamath River
From fishing, floating the river or going to the fish hatchery. Lots to do/ see.