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Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
The 6,280 acre Modoc Wildlife Refuge was established in 1960 to manage and protect migratory waterfowl. Funds available under the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act helped purchase this refuge which lies at 4,300 feet elevation at the base of the Warner Mountains. Water is the key to attracting waterfowl in...
Modoc County Historical Museum
Some items on display date back 150 years and include Indian artifacts, an antique gun collection and domestic items used by the early day pioneer families of Modoc County.
Modoc National Forest
Modoc National Forest is a land of contrasts and unspoiled settings for a vacation getaway. Unique vistas of rugged mountains, lava caves, craters, pristine and serene lakes and streams await visitors to this beautiful forest. Some of the most outstanding attractions include: Burnt Lava Flow, Medicine Lake Glass Flow and Glass...
Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway
Traversing an area unrivaled in North America for its volcanic features, the Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway provides a rich mixture of geology, wildlife viewing and native American history. This route is somewhat unique in that the entire route is only available for driving for a short four month span from...
Mill Creek Falls (Modoc)
A short hike into the South Warner Wilderness will take the visitor to the overlook for Mill Creek Falls. This waterfall usually runs year round with more impressive flows in spring when the snow begins to melt and Mill Creek swells.The trailhead is at the end of the only paved...
Highgrade National Recreation Trail
Highgrade National Recreation Trail is 5.5 miles long. Elevations range from 7,100 to 7,800 ft in this high elevation forest setting.The Modoc National Forest segment of the Back Country Discovery Trails is about 200 miles long with another 42 miles of alternate (more challenging) trails. Most of the Modoc Back...
Big Nasty Trail
The Big Nasty Trail is a fantastic loop trail that is named after a brush-covered formation of rough lava rock. Sweeping views of Lava Beds and the Modoc National Forest can be seen from here, and the trail is a fantastic spot to view the sunset. From the Mammoth Crater/Hidden...
Who We are
The Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, a non-profit destination marketing organization, has been dedicated to promoting economic development through recreation and tourism for over 86 years in the region's eight counties: Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity. The Association also operates a California Welcome Center in Anderson, located...
Printable Itineraries
A Day in Butte CountyA Day in Lassen CountyA Day in Modoc CountyA Day in Plumas CountyA Day in Shasta CountyA Day in Siskiyou CountyA Day in Tehama CountyA Day in Trinity CountyRoad Trip Through Lassen Volcanic National ParkChasing Waterfalls in UpState CAExplore Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Shasta Cascade Membership Benefits
The Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association, a not-for-profit organization, was founded by a group of local business leaders in 1927. With a mission of promoting economic development through recreation and tourism in the eight-county region known as the Shasta Cascade (Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity), the Association...
Stargazing in the Shasta Cascade
With untouched natural wonders far from the light pollution of major cities, UpState CA is one of the best places in California for stargazing. While the view of the stars is wonderful in the whole region, amateur astronomers flock to places like Lassen Volcanic National Park and Modoc County for...
SCWA Board of Directors
September 09, 2025 - Anderson Welcome Center and ZoomDecember 09, 2025 - Anderson Welcome Center and ZoomMarch 10, 2026 - Anderson Welcome Center and ZoomJune 09, 2026 - Anderson Welcome Center and Zoom
Meet the Board
The Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association is a non-profit organization that is guided by a 13-member board of directors. These representatives of the tourism and hospitality industry donate their time and energy to help us build a bigger and better tourism economy in the Shasta Cascade Region.Board President: Ed RullmanBest Western...
Fire Information
Fire Information Update – October 5, 2020 – Due to the success of the firefighters and emergency services personnel maintaining the Zogg Fire, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is open to boating and lake-based recreation including the southeast side of the park Brandy Creek Beach, Marina and RV Campground, according to its...
Un entorno inalterado para la recreación al aire libre
Redding, en el centro de la región de Shasta Cascade, es la ciudad más grande al norte de la capital de California, Sacramento, y se encuentra a solo tres horas en automóvil al norte de San Francisco. La región abarca ocho condados que comprenden el 25 por ciento de la...
Fun Facts about the Shasta Cascade!
FAQWhat is the Shasta Cascade Region? The Shasta Cascade Region is comprised of 8 counties in far northeastern California. Fun FactsButte CountyCalifornia’s first suspension bridge, constructed in 1856, is at the south end of Lake Oroville in Bidwell Canyon Recreation Area.Bidwell Park in Chico (3,618 acres/1,464 hec) is the third-largest municipal...
