Dear Friend ~
In case you're not familiar with where we are, we're in Northeastern California. In Modoc County, the last frontier in California; unspoiled, unpolluted and uncrowded.
The elevation of Modoc County varies from 4,000 ft. (valley floor) to 10,000 ft. (the peak of the Warner Mountain Range). The annual precipitation averages 17 inches. Modoc has four distinct seasons: Spring in Modoc is a favorite for everyone with many varieties of wildflowers blooming from March through August. Summers are mild, 90 degrees is considered a heat-wave. Fall brings vibrant color changes to the native foliage. Also, the duck, goose, swan and crane migrations are spectacular sights. Winters are cold, but dry. Spending the brisk, sunny days outdoors is usually very pleasant.
The county seat is Alturas with a population of approximately 3,500. Centrally located in the county on State Highways 299 and 395, Alturas has all of the ancillary services; conveniences and necessities: banks, theater (live and movies), restaurants, shopping, hardware, dry goods, groceries, hospitals, doctors, dentists, opticians, chiropractors, electronics, Internet providers and more. There are several clubs and organizations: Elks, Rotary, Arts Council to name a few. What we don't have are malls, traffic lights, gridlock, freeways or gangs.
The surrounding towns of Adin, Canby, Cedarville, Eagleville, Ft. Bidwell and Likely make up the community of Modoc County. They also offer many of the services listed above. Our small towns offer a community spirit that is lacking in many of the larger urban and suburban areas. It is nice to know your neighbor and have a friendly wave from folks passing by.
There are 255 miles of trout streams and over 4,000 lakes and reservoirs containing trophy size Rainbow and Brown Trout in Modoc. A 6,000 acre National Wildlife Refuge is located near Alturas, providing improved habitat for migrating fowl and other wildlife.
1,425,000 acres of land comprising most of the Modoc National Forest lie within Modoc County and this area offers 2,925 miles of forest roads and hundreds of miles of trails for exploration and enjoyment.
If you enjoy any outdoor recreation, Modoc is a giant playground. We are horseback enthusiasts (don't fence me in!) and the trails throughout the Warner Mountain Range and Modoc National Forest are spectacular. Opportunities are abundant for those who like to fish and hunt. Furthernore, those who choose to watch and enjoy the scenery, on any give day you may see mustangs, mule deer, antelope, elk, geese, duck, grouse, quail and bald eagles.
Actually, we can't do our area justice with our description, you must see and experience what we're trying to tell you for yourselves.
California's Best Kept Secret Modoc County—It's Unique!