A vacation in Modoc County will open your
eyes to the recreation possibilities of the great outdoors.
Our favorite recreation, and that of our visitors, is always
centered around the crisp air and gorgeous scenery. Winter recreation abounds with Nordic and
Alpine skiing at Cedar Pass which offers T-bar and a bunny
hill to meet every downhill skill level. They also feature set
tracks and unbroken wilderness for adventuresome cross-country
tastes. Don't miss our wonderful opportunity for ice skating
(yes, outside!), ice fishing, sledding and snowmobiling.
Summer time is another ideal time to visit,
when hang-gliding from high above our valley or waterskiing on the lakes, camping in pristine wilderness,
golfing, and cycling the plentiful back roads and hillside
trails are some of your family's choices. Surrounded by national
forest, hikers and backpackers will find endless areas to explore. Maps and
information are available from the U.S. Forest Service.
Fishing is one of Modoc County's great
recreational opportunities. Countless creeks, rivers and lakes
provide an abundance of native species for the fishing
enthusiast including bass and trout in the lakes and mountain streams
and big catfish and bass in the warmer waters of the Pit
River.
Abundant marshes, forests, plains, and lakes
provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife in Modoc County.
The Modoc National Wildlife Refuge lies
mostly to the south of Alturas, and covers thousands of acres.
In the spring, Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles
have been sighted in increasing numbers. Modoc County is inhabited by Canada Geese, Mallard, Teal,
Gadwall, Wigeon and Pintail Ducks. Tundra swans are a delight
to watch as are sandhill cranes, shorebirds and wablers.
Whitefronted geese visit only in the Spring. Most of these
birds also nest in Modoc County over the Summer, and they are
joined by pelicans, cormorrants, herons and egrets.
Our most recent arrival to Modoc County has
been a herd of Rocky Mountain Elk. The Elk along with
mule deer, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, minks, muskrats,
squirrels, black-tailed jackrabbits, wild turkey, longhorn
sheep, antelope and mountain lion create a great opportunity
for wildlife viewing and photography.
Private and public hunting grounds are
plentiful. Hunting antelope is a thrill not many people get to
experience, but if you get a tag in the lottery, the
opportunity is better here than anywhere to bring home a
trophy and some great memories. The mule deer population is
abundant in the foothills and mountains. Occasionally black
bear may also be found.
To satisfy their curiosity about the area's
history, many visitors go to the
Modoc County Historical Museum.
It houses perhaps the most complete collection of Indian
artifacts, pioneer guns and other early settler articles
anywhere in the nation. The museum is located in Rachel Dorris
Park.
Whether
you visit us in winter or summer, you're bound to leave
feeling positively refreshed!
A vacation in Modoc County will open your
eyes to the recreation possibilities of the great outdoors.
Our favorite recreation, and that of our visitors, is always
centered around the crisp air and gorgeous scenery. Winter recreation abounds with Nordic and
Alpine skiing at Cedar Pass which offers T-bar and a bunny
hill to meet every downhill skill level. They also feature set
tracks and unbroken wilderness for adventuresome cross-country
tastes. Don't miss our wonderful opportunity for ice skating
(yes, outside!), ice fishing, sledding and snowmobiling.
Summer time is another ideal time to visit,
when hang-gliding from high above our valley or waterskiing on the lakes, camping in pristine wilderness,
golfing, and cycling the plentiful back roads and hillside
trails are some of your family's choices. Surrounded by national
forest, hikers and backpackers will find endless areas to explore. Maps and
information are available from the U.S. Forest Service.
Our most recent arrival to Modoc County has
been a herd of Rocky Mountain Elk. The Elk along with
mule deer, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, minks, muskrats,
squirrels, black-tailed jackrabbits, wild turkey, longhorn
sheep, antelope and mountain lion create a great opportunity
for wildlife viewing and photography.