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Bit
Of Alturas History
As
the seat of Modoc County, Alturas (Spanish for "Valley
on Top of a Mountain") lies in the broad valley of the
Pit River, near the center of the county. Before white men
arrived, Alturas was occupied by a branch of the Pit River
or Achomawe Tribe of Native Americans.
The valley is a prehistoric lake bed which was formed from
alternating erosion and rebuilding of the volcamic flows of
the Modoc Plateau which surrounds all but the northeast side
of it.
The
city's limit is bordered on the south by the Modoc National
Wildlife Refuge, where natural wetlands have been preserved.
A new vista point has been built along the highway a quarter
mile from town to allow viewing deer, antelope, Sandhill Cranes,
Canada Geese, and other inhabitants.
Listed
below you will find just a few of the things to see and do
in and around Alturas. For a complete list, please visit the
official Alturas Chamber
Of Commerce web site.
Winter
Time Recreation
In
the Winter you can find an abundance of activities to do in
and around the area. Enjoy Nordic and Alpine skiing at Cedar
pass, which offers T-Bar and a bunny hill to meet every
level of downhill skiing. For the adventurous skiier, try
the set tracks and unbroken wilderness trails. Other activities
include Ice Fishing, Outdoor Ice Skating, sledding and snowmobiling.
Summer
Time Recreation
Hang-gliding
from high above our valley, waterskiing on the lakes, camping
in pristine wilderness, golfing, and cycling the plentiful
back roads and hillside trails are just a few of the many
summertime activities in and around Alturas.
Its
Spring Time!
In
the spring Bald and Golden Eagles have been spotted, and
are becoming more abundant along with Canada Geese, Mallard,
Teal, Gadwall, Wigeon, and Pintail Ducks. You won't want
to miss the delightful Sandhill Cranes, Shorebirds, and
Wablers. White fronted geese visit only in the spring, and
are joined by pelicans, cormorrants, herons and egrets.
Wildlife Viewing and Photographers
Rocky Mountain Elk, along with mule
deer, coyotes, skunks, raccoons, minks, muskrats, squirrels,
black-tailed jackrabbits, wild turkey, longhorn sheep, antelope
and mountain lion and even an occasional sighting of Black
Bear, create a great opportunity for wildlife viewing and
photography.
Modoc
County Historical Museum
The museum is open seasonally from May - October.
Tue - Sat. 10am-4pm - Closed Sunday and Monday. 600 Main
St. - 530. 233-2944
Modoc
County Fair and Rodeo Aug. 21st - 24th
For more information call the Alturas Chamber (530) 233-4434
Hot
Air Balloon Fest Sept.13th - 14th
For more information call Jim Cavasso (530) 640-0000
Local
Restaurants
Antonio's Restaurant
- Receive a 10% discount while staying with us.
220 South Main Street - (530)
233-5600
Wagon
Wheel Restaurant
- 308 W. 12th St. - (530) 233-5166
Al Aguilla Mexican Restaurant
- 206 N. Main St. - (530) 233-2454
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Cedar
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Balloon
Fest - Rodeo - Wildlife Refuge |
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Antonio's
Italian Restaurant |
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