| | Yreka is pronounced 'Y-reeka' from the Indian word for 'white mountain'. Yreka is nestled in the northern most corner of the majestic Shasta Valley offering panoramic views of Mount Shasta and three different mountain ranges, the Cascades, the Siskiyou's and the Marble Mountains.Yreka enjoys four distinct seasons and offers abundant recreational opportunities. Close at hand are camping, world-class fishing, white water rafting, hiking and backpacking, skiing at two nearby ski parks, bicycling and snowmobiling.Yreka is also the most historic city in this region -- a remarkably well-preserved gold-rush era town featuring a "step-back-in-time" downtown and over 70 pre-1900 houses. This original part of town has been listed on the National Registry of Historic Places since 1972.Visitors to Yreka can enjoy many water sports including boating, fishing, water skiing, canoeing and rafting on the many lakes and rivers like Irongate Lake, Copco Lake, Greenhorn, Lake Siskiyou, Lake Shastina, Klamath River and Scott River.Plus, Siskiyou County is a camper's heaven with numerous camping sites that fit everyone's needs. Visitors can look for wildlife like eagles, black bears, birds and many wild animals while hiking in the Marble mountains or Mt.Shasta. The Pacific Crest Trail winds its way through the Marbles.Do you like geocaching? Yreka, California offers over 1,400 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Yreka, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Yreka. |  | | | |
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