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Nestled in the mountains between Mounts Shasta and Lassen lies the
beautiful Fall River Valley. Almost entirely spring fed, the Fall
River winds for sixteen miles, usually through private agricultural land.
It used to empty directly into the Pit River close to the town of Fall
River Mills, but is now taken through Saddle Mountain via penstocks to the
Pit 1 Power House.
The weather can be cold in winter, but is quite pleasant through the
spring, summer and early fall, with warm days and cool nights and an
occasional evening thunder shower. Fishing is plentiful in several lakes
and rivers in the area, and hunting is good for both deer and waterfowl
through their seasons.
The soil is rich and water plentiful, providing for a thriving
agricultural community. We are known for our "Fall River Wild Rice",
a grower-owned cooperative, as well as for the cattle, hay, lavender, and
mint produced here. We have very comfy lodges and motels, a good
choice of restaurants, equestrian and rodeo events, a Clark Glasson
designed and built golf course, the Fort Crook Museum, white water
rafting, artists, galleries, and world class fly fishing. There are
also good biking and hiking trails.
In the area are also
several State Parks, including one only accessible by water. |
