Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Largest National Forest in California

The Shasta–Trinity National Forest is a federally designated forest in northern California, United States. It is the largest National Forest in California and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The 3,454-square-mile (8,945.5-square-kilometer) forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles (10,103 km) of streams and rivers. Major features include Shasta Lake, the largest man-made lake in California and Mount Shasta, elevation 14,179 feet (4,322 m).

Kidnapped Forest Service Workers Freed

Kidnapped Forest Service Workers Freed Two U.S. Forest Service employees were freed after being held hostage at gunpoint for more than 12 hours in a remote area of California's Shasta-Trinity National Forest; a father and son were arrested.