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National Grassland, Macdoel, Dorris. With America's tallest flagpole west of the Mississippi.
 Located between Mt. Shasta and the Oregon Border on Hwy 97. The two main town are Dorris and Macdoel. Dorris was named after Presley Dorris, who, with his brother, owned a huge homestead cattle ranch in Butte Valley. In 1870 the Presley brothers left their homes and went to Modoc County where they built a bridge which is on the site now called Alturas. Dorris boasts having America's 2nd tallest flagpole at 200ft or the tallest flagpole west of the Mississippi River.
The neighboring town of Macdoel shares the same rural lifestyle as the good folks in Dorris. Ranching and farming are abundant in the rich basin land and supports plentiful wildlife including birds, fowl, deer, and antelope. A hunter's paradise surrounded by the Siskiyou Mountains to the west and the area's high country to the east.
AttractionsJuanita Lake is a beautiful and serene escape from the city. Fishing, small boating, rafting, and camping. Located near Ball Mountain. Meise Lake offers abundant wildlife viewing, located near Macdoel and Dorris. Butte Valley Chariot Races Cultural charm and nostalgia, every Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00, See Siskiyou County Events for dates and times. Bring your Camera!. Tulelake Wildlife Preserve thousands of marsh birds and waterfowl nest in the wetlands of Tulelake. Hawks, owls, and falcons raise their young on the cliffs of Sheepy Ridge. One of the most popular spots for wildlife viewing as well as duck and goose hunting in Northern California. Lava Beds National Monument Walk the paths of the ancients as you explore 21 caves where the last major Indian battle took place in California at Captain Jack's Stronghold. Wonder at the ancient petroglyphs and see the site of the Newell Japanese Internment Camp south of Tulelake. Tulelake - Butte Valley Fair Where Rural America Abounds... Visit one of the most "old fashioned family" fairgrounds situated in the Northeastern tip of Siskiyou County. Learn what true Northern California has to offer in Tulelake, Dorris, Macdoel. The fairgrounds is convenient and central in location for your visits to the many surrounding sites. Booths, Foods, Exhibitions, The best potatoes, grains, onions, horseradish, sugar beets, mint, and hay are grown in the basin's fertile soils. See Siskiyou County Events for dates. Medicine Lake Located 33 miles off Highway 89 northeast of Bartle, offers camping, boating, and fishing. Medicine Lake is a shield volcano and offers unusual volcanic terrain as well as a beautiful, clear mountain lake for swimming and fishing access. Glass Mountain: Covering 4,210 acres east of Medicine Lake, this glass flow has been designated as a Special Interest Area for its unique geological feature - glassy dacite and rhyolitic obsidian flowed from the same vent simultaneously without mixing. Glass Mountain exhibits the results of multi-stage volcanic activity so recent that there has been no modification by weathering, erosion, or vegetative cover. Take care not to handle or walk on the obsidian, as a slip can cause a serious puncture or laceration. Mt. Shasta an active, although "sleeping," 14,162 foot volcano. Lush forests, waterfalls, glaciers, and alpine meadows abound on this "sleeping giant" of a mountain. There are 17 established climbing routes to the summit with Avalanche Gulch Route being one of the most popularly climbed routes in the United States. Many hiking trails offer solitude or company, whichever you prefer. For more detailed information, photo tours, store, and climbing updates, Visit the Mt. Shasta Climber's Guide. There are several maintained campgrounds available for public use within the National Forest boundaries. Campground and Summer Recreation and Winter Recreation information can be obtained on Shasta Home.
ClimateThe variable climate ranges from warm dry summer, to cold, severe, moderately wet winters. Temperatures range from highs of over 100°F for a few weeks intermittently each summer to occasionally as low as minus 35°F in the winter. Yearly precipitation averages 13 inches.
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