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Dunsmuir is a city in Siskiyou County, California, United States. The population was 1,923 at the 2000 census. It is currently a hub of tourism in Northern California as visitors enjoy fishing, skiing, climbing, or sight-seeing. During steam engine days, it was notable for being the site of an important Central Pacific (and later Southern Pacific) railroad yard, where extra steam locomotives were added to trains to get them through the grade to the north.

In the center of the Shasta Cascade area of Northern California, Dunsmuir is a popular destination for tourists. Visitors come to enjoy world-famous trout fishing in the Sacramento and McCloud Rivers. In addition, many visitors come to see and climb Mount Shasta, Castle Crags or the Trinity Alps, as well as skiing, or biking or hiking to enjoy the many waterfalls, streams and lakes in the area. The town is well-known as a destination for historical and cultural tourists, as the town has preserved an authentic 1920s and 1930s look and feel. Finally, given Dunsmuir's long connection with the railroad, railfans arrive from around the world to enjoy the sights and sounds of the railroad in the steep Sacramento River canyon.

Right beside the river, set down an old-fashioned town with no stop lights, no parking meters, no traffic, and few worries. Step back to a simpler time, a time when shopkeepers ask, "How's the family doing?" or people smile as they pass on the street.

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