Bigfoot country information

ROAD TRIP

Based on Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards (27.5 mpg) and using AAA’s survey-based average price of $3.90 a gallon for gas last week in California, it will cost you about $92 to drive the 652 miles from Los Angeles to Arcata.

WHERE TO STAY

Coho Cottages, California 299, Willow Creek; (800) 672-1511, https://www.cohocottages.com. Sophisticated cottages along the river with high-tech amenities such as radiant-heated floors and flat-screen TVs. Rooms from $99.

Dillon Creek Campground, 24 miles north of Orleans on California 96, https://www.reserveamerica.com. Book well in advance because the 21 campsites fill quickly.

WHERE TO EAT

Frontier Café, 64118 2nd Ave., Happy Camp; (530) 493-2242. Hungry travelers and locals flock here for a homestyle breakfast, hearty lunch or dinner. The saloon in back makes for a fun night. Entrees from $5.

Raging Creek Pub & Eatery, 38939 California 299, Willow Creek; (530) 629-1147. For a decent burger and fries, sandwiches or a pint of beer, this local favorite works. Open for lunch and dinner. Entrees from $5.

TO LEARN MORE

Big Foot Scenic Byway, https://www.byways.org/explore/byways/62352

Willow Creek-China Flat Museum, 38949 California 299, Willow Creek; (530) 629-2653, https://www.bigfootcountry.net. Free. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, May through September. Open noon to 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays in October. Closed November through April.

Shasta Cascade Wonderland Assn., 1699 Highway 273, Anderson; (800) 474-2782, https://www.shastacascade.com