シスキュー郡の天然記念物・トップ20

The Faery Falls is a beautiful waterfall that cascades into a large pool, surrounded by lush forest and moss-covered cliffs. You reach this waterfall via a short, easy hike through the forest past the ruins of an old retreat center, Ney Springs Resort, which used the water for healing sickness in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Once you reach a fork in the trail you can take the left branch to get to the base of the falls or the right one to get to a nice overlook of the canyon. This is a must visit if in the area.

Though it might pale in comparison to Mount Shasta's grandeur, Black Butte is still a prominent landmark in southern Siskiyou County and it definitely captivates drivers with its conical shape as they approach it on Interstate 5. Hiking it to the top will allow you to get acquainted with its particular surface formed from viscous lava and it will also unveil the well-kept secret of its lush northern valley.

Hopkins Chocolate Cave is one of the most challenging caves in the park. There is one passage that is less than 3 feet high, and deeper areas of the cave require crawling. Explorer E.L. Hopkins named the cave for its rich brown lava formations that look like melted chocolate. Check in with rangers at the Visitor Center for a free permit before entering any of the caves in the park, and always follow their rules for caving safely and softly.

The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden rests upon the northwestern slope of Mt Shasta, 13 miles north of the City of Weed, on Hwy 97 in Siskiyou County on 136 acres of land provided by the USDA Forest Service, which were replanted with tens of thousands of trees by countless volunteers. The trees are living tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives in war. The sculpture garden, a place for reflection & remembrance, healing & reconciliation, pays homage to all honorable veterans, in conflict and in peace. Founded by a group of veterans in 1988, today, the Garden is maintained by the Kiwanis Club of Weed/Lake Shastina. https://www.lmsgarden.org

You can still smell the strong sulphur in the steam venting out from several locations on the plateau, but there is currently not enough water rising to form a pool. Over a hundred years ago John Muir apparently saved himself and a companion by lying on the heat from the steam when forced by weather to overnight on the plateau without a tent or sleeping bag, but that wouldn't be enough heat currently. Several simple stone wall circles provide some limited wind protection.

In the fall you can literally hike up to the summit of this tallest free-standing mountain in the lower US via the eastern route without climbing or any snow. The standard Avalanche Gulch route would be too dangerous without snow due to frequent life-threatening rockfall.

Impressive waterfall deep below the Falls Trail which leads along the rim. A deep pool invites for swimming below the waterfall, while very high cliffs on the western side are used by some fearless cliff jumpers.

Ice-skating in hot summer deep underground in a volcanic lava cave? Yes, while it is over 100°F outside, some caves here preserve cold winter temperatures long into the summer, some throughout the year. This cave with a steep descent deep into a 7000 year-young lava tube cave, reaching down three levels, with large icicles and and underground frozen lake on the lowest level. The cave was formed by volcanic gas bubbling through liquid lava dunging the last eruption of a Modoc cascade volcano, and connects underground to the western side of Medicine Lake Road (highway 49). Warning: None of the many caves here have any signage or guidance, many are long with multiple confusing branches, narrow crawl/climbing sections, sudden deep drops, loose rock, water and ice underground. Only teams of experienced cavers with the right equipment should attempt exploration.