If you are giving thought to visiting Siskiyou County or you live in Siskiyou County but would like to explore more of this huge county at the extreme north end of the state,a visit to Scott Valley is a must. Just go to the county seat in Yreka and follow the signs to Highway 3 pointing to Fort Jones and Etna. You will start climbing up a mountain highway that reaches a summit and then you will decend down to the Scott Valley. It is filled with ranches producing hay and cattle. You first enter the sleepy little town of Fort Jones.It was originally a stage stop and tavern on the way from the old town of Shasta in Shasta County to Yreka. It is also a military fort called Fort Jones which was operated from 1852 to 1857 when it was abandoned. You can still see some old Victorian homes that grace this small community. Then you can continue on until you reach another small town called Etna. It was originally started as a flour mill in 1867. It has old brick buildings and quaint little shops with a beer brewery which makes Etna beer. There are a few nice restaurants and it is fun to walk around and explore.
Some of the main attractions of this valley include the Marble Mountains, the Trinity Alps, Scott River,(famous for white water rafting)and the Salmon River which is one of the few natural rivers that has not been blocked by dams or construction.
So whether you are fishing, hiking, biking or just taking a scenic drive, be sure to include Scott Valley. It has it all.
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