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City in California, United States
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Etna is a town of 716 people (2016) roughly to the west of Yreka on Highway 3 in Siskiyou County in Northern California. It's at about 3500 feet in altitude in the verdant Scott Valley. In addition to more natural beauty than is healthy, Etna also features a gas station, grocery store, hardware store, second hand store, a bar, a theater (stage), a public swimming pool, and seven churches. Etna used to be a gold mining and timber town. Timber production has slowed, which many locals blame on environmentalists. Farming is another common occupation in the area.
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It happens on a weekend in early July in a park near the high school. Great music, good food, and booths from local vendors. It is necessary to pay for admission, but the cost is very reasonable.
Serves classic American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Decorated in the western style, Bob's has been serving the valley for years and has become a trademark of the town.
The local burger joint. It also has inexpensive frosties and milkshakes of many flavors. Inside, the walls and tables are covered with historical pictures.
Main Street. Serves large portions of mixed styles of food for lunch and dinner.
A microbrewery making both beer and what's said to be really good root beer. An excellent choice if you want fresh beer and a nice meal. You can either eat outside on the garden patio or inside overlooking the brewery itself. The brewery serves all ages.
It's probably the rowdiest bar around. It also manages to attract some rocking bands.
By car
From the I-5 exit at CA-3 in Yreka. Travel west on CA-3 (following the sign for Etna & Fort Jones) for roughly 25 miles. You'll pass through Fort Jones after about 12 miles and Greenview after 18.
On foot
From the Pacific Crest Trail, hike to Etna Summit. At the top of Etna Summit there is some radio gear, a small parking lot, and a road. Follow the road down the mountain.
By bus
The nearest Greyhound stop is in Yreka. The Greyhound drops off in Yreka, but it doesn't pick up in Yreka.
By train
The nearest train station is in Dunsmuir. From Dunsmuir travel north on the I-5 for roughly 45 minutes until reaching the exit for CA-3 in Yreka.
Etna is small enough to walk around the entire town. To go anywhere else it's easiest to have an automobile. Hitch-hiking is not difficult and fairly well accepted in the area.
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