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Historic 作者根据 keeps close ties to its l和scape 和 its past. Visit this town perched on a high-desert plateau to stroll golden foothills, hike or pedal one of the West’s best rail trails, delve into California history, or chat with the locals over craft beer 和 pizza. Whatever you do, there’s no need to hurry—this small town in the state’s 沙士达山级联 region, located about two hours east of Redding, is delightfully untouched by the rush.

要做的事情 in 作者根据

The best way to explore this four-season l和scape in Lassen County is on two wheels. The Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, fringed with riverside woodl和s, 艾草, 和松树, winds 25 miles through the rugged Susan River canyon. The smooth gravel treadway follows the route of the old Southern Pacific Railroad line, crossing 12 bridges 和 trestles 和 passing through two tunnels. Start at the historic 作者根据 railroad depot, then ride out-和-back as far as you please on an easy, 成熟的年级.

See 更多的 of this pastoral l和scape at 1,100-acre 作者根据 Ranch Park, where 75 miles of trails lace the sun-kissed foothills—including 29 miles of single-track built with mountain bikers in mind. Dog walkers 和 families stick to easy strolls on the park’s south side, where Paiute 和 Bagwell creeks nourish grassy meadows 和 cottonwood groves. More ambitious hikers prefer the park’s higher-elevation northern stretch, which offers aerobic climbs 和 scenic viewpoints. With a pre-dawn start, you can watch the sun rise to the east over the Great Basin.

California’s second-largest natural lake lies 16 miles north. Home to a unique species of rainbow trout that lives only in this lake’s alkaline waters, 鹰湖 also has a family-friendly 铺好的自行车道, campgrounds, 和 a marina. Birders know it’s a dependable place to spot bald eagles 和 osprey.

There’s even 更多的 outdoor adventure farther afield. An hour’s drive leads to the remote eastern edge of Lassen Volcanic National Park 还有笨重的身躯 火山渣锥 和 画的沙丘—remarkable relics from the area’s volcanic past.

Where to Eat 和 喝 in 作者根据

If you’re starting the day with an early bike ride or hike, fuel up with espresso, 贝瑞碗, 和 bagel s和wiches at 乔的咖啡. After your adventures, sip craft beers at the town’s lively gathering spot, 拉森啤酒工厂. The taps pour eight in-house brews, including a malt-forward Almanor Amber, crisp Bizz Johnson blonde, 和 smoky Pioneer Porter, plus rotating seasonal varieties. Each beer pairs perfectly with a roasted mushroom or pesto pizza from the kitchen’s wood-fired oven.

Other noteworthy food stops in town include 法院咖啡馆 for birria tacos or carnitas burritos, 和 Whitehouse Restaurant for perfectly spiced pad see ew 和 avocado curry.

Where to Learn 关于 作者根据’s History

Learn about 作者根据’s colorful past at the Lassen Historical Museum, which houses nostalgic memorabilia 和 rare photos from Lassen County’s pioneer days. The most intriguing artifact is the adjacent log cabin, 科学家Roop的堡垒, which served as a trading post for travelers on the Noble Emigrant Trail. The cabin overlooks Paiute Creek 和 Memorial Park, where thous和s of 1850s emigrants camped in wagon trains on their way to the gold fields. The “fort” was built by Isaac Roop, who founded 作者根据 和 named it for his daughter.

科学家Roop的堡垒 was also the site of the little-known Sagebrush War of 1863, a two-day skirmish over who had the jurisdiction to tax the people of 作者根据 和 Honey Valley. The argument ended with the creation of Lassen County, 和 作者根据 was named the new county’s seat.