Here in Modoc county, surrounding the Best Western Trailside Inn in Alturas, is the history of the American west. From the days of discovery and exploration to the glory structures of another generation, written in the tailings of old mines, flashing in the streams and lakes, preserved in a place where the west still lives. Whether you are looking for the history of another time or just looking for some good outdoor western fun, you will find it all here in the land the native Americans once called "the smiles of god." at the heart of the smile, you will find the Best Western Trailside, Inn.