Dunsmuir

The official slogan of this northern California town is “Home of the Best Water on Earth.“这可不是空谈. Dunsmuir, situated along the Upper Sacramento River in the Trinity Mountains, gets its drinking water from snowmelt that’s naturally filtered through volcanic rock on Mt. 沙士达山. Dunsmuir’s water is so pure that it doesn’t require additional treatment.

Thanks to waterfalls, mountain lakes, and 顶端的飞蝇垂钓溪流, water is also the key to Dunsmuir’s appeal as a destination for outdoor recreation. 事实上, anglers come from all over the country to test their skills as they fish for rainbow trout on the Upper Sacramento and brown trout on the McCloud River (late spring and early fall are peak times). 冰川雕刻的 城堡湖 is another prime spot, even in winter when you can bundle up for ice fishing. The lake also has an appealing campground and trails that lead into the backcountry.

If you’re a waterfall connoisseur, Dunsmuir is definitely your kind of place. Just outside town, an easy hike leads to 树篱溪瀑布, where a small grotto lets you look out toward the forest from behind the plunging curtain of water. South of Dunsmuir, the modest yet stunningly beautiful Sweetbriar瀑布 makes for an ideal quick hike right off Interstate 5.

You’re also bound to notice the jagged ridge of granite spires that soar above the area. Rising to an elevation of 6,500 feet, these 170-million-year-old formations give 4,000-acre 城堡峭壁州立公园 它的名字. 有超过30英里的小径, outstanding fishing on the Sacramento River, 还有阴凉的露营地, the park is a must for anyone looking for outdoor adventure.

As much as you’ll want to spend your days exploring Dunsmuir’s wilder side, leave time to discover what’s in town too. 沿着上萨克拉门托 邓斯缪尔植物园 bring the region’s natural beauty right into town, with paths that meander through dogwood and 沙士达山 lilies, as well as plantings of other local and California natives. Dunsmuir’s long railroad history earned it inclusion on Union Pacific’s Train Town USA Registry, and rail buffs come here to see trains rumbling down the tracks and to visit the museum managed by the Dunsmuir Railroad Depot Historical Society. 对于一个独一无二的住宿 铁路公园度假村 lets visitors spend the night in refurbished, vintage cabooses—some with clawfoot tubs and walk-up cupolas.

一个只有1人的小镇,750居民, Dunsmuir has a surprisingly good restaurant scene—especially if you’re into beer. 微型啤酒吧 Dunsmuir啤酒厂 takes advantage of the outstanding local water to craft its Rusty Spike Imperial Red Ale, while regulars tout such menu favorites as the clam chowder and elk burgers. You’ll find 更多的 premium craft beers, as well as creative artisan burgers, at the popular 牦牛在5号线, which began as a coffee roaster and sources its meats and other ingredients locally.

With its brick walls and shelves of books and board games, 的驾驶室 is a homey spot and a good bet for everything from bagel sandwiches and chai lattes in the morning to a surprisingly comprehensive selection of hard-to-find Belgian ales, 苹果酒, 在夜晚，它会变得强壮. And for a special dinner in Dunsmuir, intimate 咖啡馆Maddalena 提供地中海风味, including a pan-roasted seabass with Meyer lemon risotto, that taste even better on a summer night beneath the back patio’s grape arbor.