Dorris (pop: 886 / elev 4245) is located midway between Mt. Shasta and the Oregon Border on Hwy 97. The city of Dorris boasts having The Tallest Flagpole West of the Mississippi River. The neighboring community of Macdoel shares the same rural lifestyle as the good folks in Dorris. Ranching and farming are abundant in the rich basin land which also supports plentiful wildlife including birds, fowl, deer, and antelope.

Butte Valley, an area of about 130 Square miles which includes the city of Dorris, and the communities of Macdoel and Mt. Hebron, has dropped down between faults in this volcanic area and is completely surrounded by volcanoes.

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Dorris Golden Eagle Motel - Dorris CA
Mount Shasta Resort - Mt Shasta CA - located in the heart of town.
Lithia Springs Resort - Ashland OR - mineral hot springs and koi ponds just across the stateline.
Hyatt Lake Resort - Ashland OR - beautiful mile-high Hyatt Lake in the Southern Oregon Cascade Mountains
Mt Shasta Ski Park - MacCloud CA - exciting adventures year round.
Cave Springs Motel - Dunsmuir CA - famous, rustic, green cabins with river access to blue ribbon flyfishing on the upper-Sacramento river.

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Best Western Miners Inn - Yreka CA - walking distance to many delectable restaurants, bars and local shops

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Yreka Comfort Inn - Yreka CA - luxurious rooms with an excellent quality service
Yreka EconoLodge - Yreka CA - walking distance from the College of the Siskiyous, the Blue Goose Excursion Train and the Siskiyou County Museum

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Macdoel Downs [Dec-Mar]
Macdoel is the home of ‘Macdoel Downs’ the site of one of the most fascinating sporting events in the country. The Cal-Ore Chariot Club holds chariot races every Sunday at 1:00 from the first weekend of December to the first weekend of March. Once a year they have the Tri-State Invitational which involves at least three clubs, Richfield, Idaho; Ashland, Oregon; Wells, Nevada and the Cal-Ore Chariot Club from Macdoel.

Excellent Hunting Opportunities Including Antelope, Deer, Bear, Wild Boar, Quail, Pigeons, Ducks, & Geese. Abundant Streams & Lakes Offering Exceptional Rainbow Trout, Catfish, Brown Trout, & Bass Fishing. 260 miles of Signed Nature Trails & Beautiful Campgrounds. Winter Recreation Includes: Snowmobiling, Cross-Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, & Dogsledding. Chariot Races, Historic Landmarks, & Potato Sheds.

Butte Valley National Grasslands
Location: northern Siskiyou County between Dorris and Macdoel along Highway US-97;
14,250 acre grasslands reserves dedicated in July 1991 as the nation's 20th National Grassland. It is administered as part of the Klamath National Forest along the Klamath River Basin. This area provides abundant birdwatching oppurtunities for Sage Thrasher and Brewer’s Sparrow in the spring, summer and fall. Resident bird species include the Horned Lark and Lark Sparrow. Nesting raptors include Golden Eagle, Prairie Falcon, Red-tailed Hawk and Swainson’s Hawk, drawn by resident rodents in the fields. Ferruginous Hawk have successfully nested in recent years.
Klamath Basin Birding Trail - The Klamath Basin is renowned for its wide diversity and abundance of bird life due to its diverse habitats including marshes, open water, coniferous forest, Juniper woodlands, oak-chaparral, sagebrush-grasslands, grassy meadow and rocky cliffs. This is a bird lovers paradise as over 350 species of birds call this major Pacific Flyway layover home. The Klamath Basin is also a great place for humans needing relief from the hustle and bustle of big city living.

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