Mt. Shasta Vacation

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Mt. Shasta Area Vacation Spots

If you're making a list of California destinations to visit, do include a Mt. Shasta vacation, which includes many wonderful attractions of the Shasta Cascade. The Shasta Cascade is a tourist region in Northeastern California, bordered by Oregon, Nevada and California's Central valley.

The name of the region, Shasta Cascade, is derived from Mount Shasta, which is the second highest peak in the Cascades and the fifth highest in California. It is also here where you'll find several of California's most popular national forests and monuments: The Klamath National Forest; Lassen National Forest; Mendocino National Forest; Modoc National Forest; Plumas National Forest; Shasta-Trinity National Forest and Lava Beds National Monument. It's also home to numerous rivers, lakes and waterfalls. Officially, there are six rivers which are located in Shasta Cascade.

Most Popular Attractions of the Shasta Cascade

You could easily spend weeks just exploring all the National Forests in the Shasta Cascade region. But, if you just have a week or two, or are having a short Mt. Shasta vacation, be sure to check out some of the most popular attractions of the Shasta Cascade:

Shasta Lake

No Mt. Shasta vacation is complete without visiting Shasta Lake. Often called "the jewel of Northern California," as well as the "houseboating capital of the West," Shasta Lake is one of the state’s largest reservoirs with over 350 miles of shoreline, offering visitors countless opportunities for recreation, such as wake boarding, waterskiing and fishing. There are also non-water-related activities as well, from camping to hiking, to exploring Shasta Caverns.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Visiting Lassen National Volcanic Park is like visiting another planet - well, except without the spacesuit. But, it is otherworldly there. Mt. Lassen is the world's largest plug-dome volcano, and features such interesting terrain as steaming mud pots, smelly sulfur vents and boiling pools. If you've got the time (about 2 hours) take the trail to Boiling Springs Lake, which is naturally heated to about 125 degrees.

Mt. Shasta

At 14,162 feet high, Mt. Shasta is the second highest volcano in the United States, offering outdoor enthusiasts much in the way of recreation, from hiking in the spring and summer to skiing in the winter months at the Mt. Shasta Board & Ski Park. Check out the guided hiking trips offered through Shasta Vortex Adventures (shastavortex.com), where you'll find some really cool treks like the Wildflower and Waterfall Tours, and Sacred Site Treks.

Shasta Sunset Dinner Train

Want to combine the beautiful scenery with fine dining? Hop aboard the Shasta Sunset Dinner Train for a three-hour culinary journey, where you are treated to a four-course meal prepared by a gourmet chef. You can go to Shastasunset.com for more info.

Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville is where you go if you want some of the best fishing in California. With over 165 miles of shoreline, Lake Oroville is the second largest reservoir in the state. In addition to fishing, there's plenty to keep you occupied at Lake Oroville: swimming, camping, windsurfing, and waterskiing. If you have access to a boat, you can check out one of the most popular attractions on the Lake - floating campsites.

McCloud Falls

A trip to the Shasta Cascade area wouldn't be complete without a hike to the McCloud Falls. The Falls are comprised of three levels and take about 3.5 miles roundtrip to see them all. But, the scenery is gorgeous, and the hikes are fairly easy, so it's worth the walking.

Rafting the Rivers of the Shasta Cascade

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned whitewater rafter, you'll have fun rafting the rivers of the Shasta Cascade. Check out Bigfoot Rafting Company and their Klamath River 2 - 4 day Expedition, where you can explore the remote Class II-III Klamath River. Or, for the truly fearless, try their Class IV Whitewater Adventure along the South Fork of the Trinity River. Go to bigfootrafting.com for more details.

Lava Beds National Monument

Located near the Oregon/California border you'll find Lava Beds National Monument, which boasts around 300 lava tube caves, many of which were formed over 30,000 years ago.

Turtle Bay Museum

Located within the Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Turtle Bay Museum includes interactive displays within two changing galleries. Works that are shown inside the museum relate to science, art, history and human nature.

Shasta State Historic Park

Located 6 miles west of Redding, The Shasta State Historic Park is a row of brick building remains originating from gold-rush era. The park features exhibits in history and artworks.

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