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Shasta is a World Class Volcano.

 Mt Shasta is a world class volcano that dominates the scenery in the northern Sacramento Valley. Mt Shasta attracts tourists, outdoorsmen, bird watchers, skiers and people who want to explore the back country near the mountain. That backcountry includes the Lava Beds National Monument and Glass Mountain. From beautiful vistas, to lava tubes, to wonderful lakes and streams, Mt Shasta has it all. 

Mt Shasta, Jewel of Northern California


Mt Shasta Is Big, But Beautiful to Gaze Upon

Viewed from west of Interstate 5.
Viewed from west of Interstate 5.

Glass Mountain has Obsidian sitting all over the ground.

Glass Mountain is one of the most unusual volcanic footprint that I have ever seen.
Glass Mountain is one of the most unusual volcanic footprint that I have ever seen.

Lava Beds National Monument

This river of lava frozen in time is a must see when you visit the Mt Shasta area volcanic area.
This river of lava frozen in time is a must see when you visit the Mt Shasta area volcanic area.

I love going to Mt Shasta!

My trip review, in a nutshell

My many trips to the Mt Shasta area have always been rewarding. Lodging can be found in Mt Shasta City, Dunsmuir and Mcloud. I have found Glass Mountain to be the most fascinating place other than the views of MT Shasta. Glass Mountain has a mound of very large obsidian rocks sitting on the ground. One wonders where they came from!

Mt Shasta is 14,162 feet and Shastina is over 12,000 feet in elevation rising up with no other major mountains around. I like volcanoes and sawtooth mountains for their special beauty. Shasta is massive and beautiful and does not get as much press as Mt Ranier near Seattle, being isolated. But they are almost the same height and both are dominant. Shasta has more sunny days for viewing however. Shasta is the second highest cascade volcano by only a few hundred feet.

5 things you shouldn't miss!

1. Glass Mountain. 2. The view of Mt Shasta from McCloud. 3. Enjoy Shasta Lake 4. Explore the Lava Beds National Monument and the Lava Tubes. 5. Enjoy the Alpine Lakes such as Siskiyou and beautiful Castle Lake with great views of Shasta.

 

Lava Tubes

Lava poured into these tubes and retracted, leaving large caves.
Lava poured into these tubes and retracted, leaving large caves.

Lake Shasta, Recreation Paradise

Lake Shasta has unparalleled recreational opportunities and promotes itself as the houseboat capital of the world.
Lake Shasta has unparalleled recreational opportunities and promotes itself as the houseboat capital of the world.

Summer at Mt Shasta

Climbing Shasta

Mt Shasta Moonrise

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jewelsofawe  says:
11 months ago

Great pictures.

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