Technical Details
Hey, there, curious visitor!
I'm not sure what you'd like to know, but here's the dump.
Technology
This website runs on a simple Python Flask application. It does almost nothing.
It uses Bootstrap 5 for the base styling.
The website was written almost entirely by Claude Code in the space of an evening.
Honestly, it did such a good job I figure it'd be a shame not to put it on the web.
Accessibility
I have made a good-faith effort to ensure this website is accessible to all visitors, including those using assistive technologies. The site meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and includes features such as descriptive alt-text for images, proper heading structure, keyboard navigation support, sufficient color contrast (AAA level), skip links, ARIA landmarks, and reduced motion support for users with vestibular disorders.
That said, this is a personal, non-commercial project created and maintained by an individual. This site does not engage in commerce, has not been funded by any organization, offers no public accommodations, and is not subject to legal accessibility requirements. While I strive to make the site accessible, it is provided as-is without warranties.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using this site, I genuinely want to know about it. Please report issues through GitHub (see Contributing section below) or via email (see Contact section below), and I'll do my best to address them.
Photo Credits
The photographs on this site are:
Image: Modoc_County_Courthouse_-_Alturas_California.jpg
Author: Ian Poellet
License: CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Modoc_County_Courthouse_-_Alturas_California.jpg
Alt-Text: The neoclassical Modoc County Courthouse, opulent for a little farming community in far-northeastern California, opened in Alturus in 1914
Image: Modoc_County_Courthouse,_Alturas,_California_(218926125).jpg
Author: Ken Lund
License: CC BY-SA 2.0
Alt-Text: The neoclassical Modoc County Courthouse, opulent for a little farming community in far-northeastern California, opened in Alturus in 1914
Image: Modoc-NF-01.jpg
Author: US Government (National Forest Service)
License: Public Domain
Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/modoc/newsroom/releases/public-surveys-modoc-national-forest
Alt-Text: Medicine Lake recreation area Hemlock Camp Ground
Image: patterson_lake_modoc.jpg
Author: US Government (National Forest Service)
License: Public Domain
Source: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/modoc/wilderness
Alt-Text: A tranquil mountain lake below steep volcanic cliffs in the South Warner Wilderness. A horse stands at the water's edge drinking, with patches of lingering summer snow scattered across the rocky slopes behind it. Bright turquoise water, rugged ridgelines, and sparse trees create a remote, high-elevation alpine scene.
Image: modoc_nf_valley_view.jpg
Author: US Government (BLM)
License: Public Domain
Source: https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/TP2615
Alt-Text: View of Surprise Valley from the Warner Mountains, Modoc National Forest.
Image: CresslerAndBonner.jpg
Author: Don Barrett
License: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/donbrr/15481504643
Alt-Text: Cressler & Bonner building, built in 1883-84.
Additional Info: Cressler and Bonner were partners who played a major role in the development of both Surprise Valley and Modoc County.
Image: LOC-Modoc_County_Courthouse.jpg
Author: Highsmith, Carol M.
License: US Government (No known restrictions on publication)
Source: https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2013631211/
Alt-Text: The neoclassical Modoc County Courthouse, opulent for a little farming community in far-northeastern California, opened in Alturus in 1914
Apart from the images from Wikimedia, this website is in the public domain (see the footer for precise details). Do what you want with it.
Contact
If you want to contact me, send an email to:
admin (at) visit-modoc.com
It'll come right to me.
If there's something wrong, please, let me know and I will fix it as fast as I can.
Want to take over the website because you'll do a better job than I can? Let's talk!
Contributing
This website is open source on GitHub, and I'd love your help making it better! Whether you found a typo, have a suggestion, or want to add content, there are a few ways to contribute:
Create an Issue
Issues are great for reporting bugs, suggesting improvements, or discussing ideas:
- Visit the GitHub Issues page
- Click the green "New issue" button
- Describe what you found or what you'd like to see changed
- Submit! No coding required.
Don't have a GitHub account? They're free and take just a minute to create at github.com/signup.
Submit a Pull Request
If you're comfortable with code and want to make changes directly:
- Fork the repository (click "Fork" at the top of the repo page)
- Clone your fork to your computer:
git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/VisitModoc.git - Create a new branch:
git checkout -b my-improvement - Make your changes and commit them:
git commit -m "Description of changes" - Push to your fork:
git push origin my-improvement - Go to the original repo and click "New pull request"
New to pull requests? GitHub has a great step-by-step guide.
Not comfortable with GitHub? No problem! Email works too (see above).
Why?
Why did I do this? Why not?
Best,
Charles McGuinness