Majestic Mt. Shasta, California

Long, long ago, a legend of a lost continent called Lemuria was believed to have sunk beneath Mt. Shasta. That ancient continent was thought to have sunk beneath Mt. Shasta with the people called Lemurians living under the mountain. The continent is believed to have descended some 12,000 years ago. They were thought to be the Earth Keepers and protectors of Mother Earth.

The Legend of Telos tells of a crystal city within the sacred mountain inhabited by highly intelligent people, peaceful and able to be invisible to humans. The Lemurians were said to have a mastery of energy, sounds, and vibrations.

There have been numerous stories of lights, lenticular clouds, shadows, and outstanding sunsets. All of these add to the mystical aura of Mt. Shasta.

The mountain is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. It is located about 45 miles from the Oregon border and believed to be the Root Chakra of the seven Chakras of the world.

The Native American Indians of the tribes of the Shasta, Achumawi, Astugewi, Modoc, and Wintu believe the mountain is the home of "The Creator" and sacred.

Mt. Shasta is considered the Root or most famous of the seven Chakras. Here is the list of the Chakras and their location:

Root Chakra - Mt. Shasta, California - energy, motivation

Sacred Chakra - Lake Titicaca, Peru- emotions, life

Solar Plexus - Ultra and Tijuta, Australia - self-esteem, energy

Heart Chakra - England, Maui, Hawaii -love, connections

Throat Chakra - Giza, Mt. Sinai, Mt. Olive, Jerusalem, Israel, truth

Third Eye Chakra - Glastonbury, England - beliefs

Crown Chakra - Mt. Kailash, Tibet - higher guidance

In the City of Mt. Shasta, many shops and businesses are offering guided hiking or driving tours, meadows, and sacred springs available. They offer crystals, books, and tours.

Visitors from all around the globe visit the sacred mountain. They seem eager to feel the calling of the hill. Some of those visitors ended up staying permanently to be a part of the surrounding area.

They offer retreats and visits to the healing springs, along with spiritual workshops and yoga classes. Shasta Vortex Adventures offers several different guided tours and has a website explaining their journeys. Recommended for a place to stay is The Tree House or the Best Western.

Whatever the reason for your visit, it will be memorable forever. Mt. Shasta and all the glory surrounding the area make it truly a majestic place to visit.

Many mysteries surround Mt. Shasta, and one often associated with the mountain is the sightings of Bigfoot. Is it possible there is such a creature? No one can say. Is it possible that the UFO sightings are real? Perhaps the legends of the Lemuria are real.

Was there an ancient continent that could have disappeared under Mt. Shasta. Even the infamous John Muir, who visited the mountain in 1874, described it as "a religious icon." His most famous quote was "When I first caught sight of it I was weary and 50 miles away and afoot. Yet all my blood turned to wine, and I have not been wear since."

Within the Park, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls to flow through California. The falls are fed from an underground spring. The 129 foot fall so impressed President Theodore Roosevelt that he declared it the eighth Wonder of the World.

Located in the park are cabins, campsites, RV spurs along with a general store, and ample picnic areas. Information is on the National Park Service website.

All around the area, countless outdoor activities abound. There are camping sites, hiking, biking, snowboarding, boating, fishing, and climbing. Several businesses offer water-rafting for the beginner and the skilled.

Some of these include:

Otter Bar

Lassen Volcanic National Park

South Fork River