Independent visitor guide — not affiliated with Modoc County government.
Field notes, route plans, seasonal explainers, history, wildlife, and practical guides for exploring Modoc County.
The drive from Alturas to Surprise Valley is short enough to fit into a day but varied enough to feel like a much larger journey.
Modoc County is one of California’s strongest regions for travelers who want wide horizons, limited artificial light, and long nights under the Milky Way. The
The South Warner Wilderness rises above the high-desert valleys of eastern Modoc County with alpine basins, forested slopes, rocky ridges, mountain lakes, and long views
Sandhill cranes are among the most memorable seasonal visitors to Modoc County. Their rolling calls can carry across open wetlands before the birds come into
Sáttítla Highlands National Monument protects one of Northern California’s most remarkable volcanic landscapes. Centered on the upper elevations of Medicine Lake Volcano, this remote region
Lava Beds National Monument cave guide is one of northeastern California’s most unusual outdoor destinations. Beneath its open sagebrush landscape is a network of lava-tube
