The community is known for its agriculture, producing cattle, Fall River wild rice, garlic, mint, hay, lavender, and alfalfa.

The airport was originally built in the 1940s as a location to train pilots for World War II.

Today the airport has nine permanent t-hangars, five Portable hangars, approximately 30 tie-downs, and provides aviation fuel sales.

[3] Fall River Mills is nestled between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade mountain ranges in the far Northeast corner of Shasta County, California.

[9] Federally, Fall River Mills is in California's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa.

[10] Plans for the Incorporation of the Fall River Mills communities into a City or Town were started.

Stemming from public outcry due to development plans and a need for the local communities to maintain control over the area.

The MAC will be the political and authoritative voice of the Fall River Mills communities to not only Shasta County but the State of California.

Areas proposed for inclusion in the incorporation are the communities of Fall River Mills, McArthur, Pittville, Glenburn and Dana.

The Fall River Valley offers recreation for people of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities being numerous.

Sport angling including Fly Fishing, with several tournaments and derbies held each year.

White Water Rafting is among several popular sporting activities that take advantage of the river systems in the valley.

The Valley is home to the Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park, located north of the Fall River-McArthur Town Center.

These include Clark Field, Fall River Lions Community Park and the Joe Bruce Sports Complex.

Hundreds of cyclists come from throughout the country each year to participate in the Fall River Century Bike Ride which is held in late spring.

Fall River is a spring-fed stream that winds for 16 miles (26 km), mostly through private agricultural land with access points open to the public.

Fall River is piped through Saddle Mountain, to end at the Pit 1 Power House.

[11] The weather can be very cold in the winter, while the spring, summer, and early fall has warm days and cool nights.