It’s a beautiful Saturday morning here in Siskiyou County and it finally feels like summer has set in. Plenty of options for things to do this weekend –
cream tea at Ms. Lynn's Tea in Montague
My first pick for the weekend: heading out to the Montague Farmers Market Saturday morning. It’s at Railroad Park in downtown Montague from 9am to noon. I’m looking for fresh veggies, cheese, and maybe some buffalo meat. Other things to do in the Montague area: check out Shepherd’s Dream wool bed store, slow down for lunch at Ms. Lynn’s Tea, go to the Shasta Valley Wildlife Area or drive (or bike) through the Little Shasta Valley because it’s just so darn pretty. If you find yourself heading for Little Shasta then you might as well head up to the Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms to see if the lavender’s blooming yet in this odd summer.
If you’re in Yreka on Saturday, the Siskiyou County Museum is hosting Black Bart at 2pm for a first person presentation of the life and times of the infamous stage coach robber and his counterpart, nemesis, Wells Fargo detective, James Hume.
If you like water events, Saturday at 10 am the River Exchange is holding a Family Fun Event at the Lake Siskiyou Marina. From 10am to 3pm you can grab your paddle and kayak or canoe for a wet poker run. Paddle your craft to five stations around the lake to pick a card – best hand wins! Kayak and paddle board demos, prizes, BBQ and more. The fun starts at 10 am. $10 for adults, $6 children under 12, or $20 for a family. To register or for more information go to www.riverexchange.org or call 530-235-2012.
So there are some suggestions for enjoying Siskiyou County this weekend.
Tags: Family Fun, farmers market, Lake Siskiyou, Montague, Ms. Lynn's Tea, Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms, Shasta Valley Wildlife Area, Shepherd's Dream, Siskiyou County Museum, Yreka
Family Fun | Visit Siskiyou June 25, 2010 | 
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Coming up Wed, July 7th - Summer String Summit 2010 in Weed. I didn’t go to this last summer, and I was sorry I missed it after I heard how good it was. So this year I’m going, you should too. It’s at the theater at College of the Siskiyous in Weed – doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are $22 at the door for adults, $7 at the door for kids.
Summer String Summit
Mt. Shasta 4th of July walk/run 2010 official t-shirt
4th of July is big in Mt. Shasta – BIG. The town nearly doubles in size as folks come in for a three-day celebration centered around family, fitness and small town goodness. While the celebration offers live music, a street fair, and fireworks, it’s the annual fun run/walk (always held on the 4th) that is the heart of the event. This year’s 30th Annual Mt. Shasta 4th of July Fun Run & Walk promises the same highjinks and good times it’s become known for over the years. A crowd of over 4,000 will surge downtown, wearing the shirt of the year (see right), to walk past jugglers, musician, food booths, belly dancers and gymnasts as they complete the 2 mile fitness walk. Families come back year after year for this parade in reserve that is as much social event/family reunion as it is an organized walk. The run draws athletes who complete annually on the mostly shady, mostly flat beautiful course that leaves downtown just ahead of the walkers. As runners approach the finish they are cheered on by walkers returning to the downtown area. Everyone in town gets into the spirit of the run, with over 600 volunteers making it happen.
fireworks over Lake Siskiyou
The Annual 4th of July Celebration, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, brings activity to downtown, starting this year on Friday, July 2nd. Friday and Saturday Mt. Shasta’s downtown will be the site of a live music stage, street fair and side walk sale. Main Street will be cleared by Sunday morning for the annual parade, held after the run/walk on the 4th. Festivities wrap up that night with fireworks over Lake Siskiyou. The best seat to watch fireworks is from the greens at the Mt. Shasta Resort golf club where live music and picnics are the activities of the afternoon.
There is so much to do in Mt. Shasta for the 4th of July. If you haven’t been yet, plan to head to the mountains for this year’s Independence Day. If you’re heading back for another year, thanks for joining us!
Let the links above lead you to more information about specific events. If you are planning on coming, book your lodging early. The Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort, a 4th of July favorite, books up early, so contact them right away if camping is your preference. For more lodging and trip planning suggestions, contact the Mt. Shasta Visitors Center at 800.926.4865.
Indulge yourself at Ms. Lynn's Teas in Montague.
It feels like summer has finally come to Siskiyou County and it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day. If you’re here in Siskiyou County on this beautiful morning here are some suggestions for how you can spend your day:
Dunsmuir Railroad Days: Fuel up with a pancake breakfast at St. John’s Catholic Church Social Hall then check out model trains, take the kids to the L’il Engineer Contest, tour the Railroad Museum, watch the parade and more. There will be food, craft, and train related booths. Stay later for live music or enjoy a picnic at Tauhindauli Park.
Take a drive to the Vintage Airstream Trailer Rally outside of McCloud at Friday’s RV Park for the Airstream Open House. Afterwards, keep driving to the stunning aquamarine waters of McCloud Reservoir or plan an afternoon hike on the Squaw Valley Creek Trail.
Go underground at Lava Beds National Monument to tour extensive lava tubes. Call early in the morning to find out if any spots are still open on the Fern Cave Tour, and if not, check in at the afternoon summer interpretive program before heading back into the cool darkness of the caves.
Walk the fields at the Mt. Shasta Lavender Farm on opening day. It’s been a long spring, so the blossoms may not be open yet, but nevertheless, the farm provides a beautiful view of the valley and Mount Shasta.
Shop for goodies at the Montague Farmers Market from 9am to noon at the downtown park then settle in at Ms. Lynn’s Teas for a delightful, leisurely lunch.
Mountain bike riders will come from around the region next Saturday, June 19th for the Humbug Hurry-Up race in Yreka’s Greenhorn Park. The race offers classes for beginners to experts with courses to suit those skill levels. For the experts, the 24-mile long course promises climbs, chutes, “the Monster Mile” and smooth single track. Beginners will get a sorta-friendly 10-mile ride that includes the smooth single track of the Big Ditch and service roads, along with the climbing that you just can’t avoid in Greenhorn Park.
The race takes place on the trails around and behind Greenhorn Park, a community resource that honors the Gold Rush history of the area. If you’re at the Park and not riding as fast as you can on a mountain bike, you can take time to look at the Gold Rush era buildings.
Also set for Saturday, June 19th is Yreka’s Gold Rush Days, which includes a horseshoe tournament, a chili cook-off, a watermelon eating contest and box car races at Miner Street Park, just a few blocks from the historic downtown district. An historic home tour, Street Theatre featuring Cowboy Action Shooter, and Hard Luck Lin – Gold Rush history storyteller are also part of the celebration.
To learn more about the Humbug Hurry-Up, or to register, go to the website or call 530.842.9622. To learn more about Gold Rush Days, call the Yreka Chamber of Commerce at 530.842.1649
Fields of lavender with Mt. Shasta in the background
Yes, mark your calendar for the Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms season – June 12th thru July 18th – because it’s a short season and you don’t want to miss it. The heady scent of lavender and the low buzz of bees greets you as you walk into the rows of lavender, admiring the color around you. Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms is located on a slope above the Shasta Valley where the red soil provides stark contrast to the bring purple flowers. From up on the hillside you can look out of the valley where you have full view of Mt. Shasta as well as the Eddy Mountains. You can walk the straight rows or the arcs of the labyrinth or sit in the shade outside the villa-like farmstand that offers lavender lemonade.
When you go, plan to take your time. Some folks spend time with their camera working to capture the scene while others bring their paints for plein-air painting. You’ll want to make several excursions out into the lavender where you’ll see something new every time. There are tables with umbrellas half way out in the field, so you can stop for some shaded rest as you pick baskets of lavender stems. When you’re done touring the fields, be sure to browse the villa for lavender-inspired products and artwork.
The Little Shasta Church
The Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms is somewhat remote, nestled on the eastern side of the Shasta Valley. Pick up directions from the Farms’ website. On your way to the Farms you’ll be near the Little Shasta Valley (just north of the farm on Harry Cash Road). This is a great area for the Sunday drive of days past where you can see the old steepled church and drive through lush green farm land. Take a map of the area and spend the afternoon driving the back roads before heading back to town. There is plenty see out in the Little Shasta Valley, and you can learn more about it on this older post Touring the Little Shasta Valley and Montague.
