 On the mountain... This past week we got snow and more to come! There isn't much yet but enough to get a track in.  The weather station This is the weather station located on Mt. Shasta. This is a great place to snowshoe. My book, "Mount Shasta Guide to Fun" has all the information and maps you need.  Lots of rocks still. There are still lots of rocks, logs and debris out there. Be careful if you plan on venturing out. I'm now offering snowshoe tours on Mt. Shasta!  Here's to the beginning of a good snowy season!
 Spectacular Fall Foliage in Mt. Shasta Autumn in Mt. Shasta is living up to its reputation this year!  Soda Springs, Beaver Ponds This little pond is located in McCloud. Wanna learn more...check out my book, "Mount Shasta Guide to Fun".  Lower McCloud Falls, McCloud McCloud Falls is a great place for fishing, swimming and just hanging out.  Railroad Park, Castella Railroad Park located in Castella is a great place to check out. Take in the breathtaking views of the backdrop of Castle Crags while enjoying nature at its finest.  Heart Lake, Mt. Shasta Heart Lake is one of the jewels of the Mt. Shasta area. It's a 45 minute hike. For more information, check out my book, "Mount Shasta Guide to Fun".  McCloud, California This is one of my favorite spots to take pictures in McCloud~The Old Mill.
Now is a great time to come on a tour. Perfect weather with limited crowds...book now! I hope everyone is doing okay during these difficult times. Here are a few pictures from the past couple weeks.  ALONG CASTLE CREEK ROAD, CASTLE CRAGS STATE PARK  INDIAN WARRIOR WILDFLOWERS  ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIEWS!  PURITY...  BEFORE THE STORM  DURING THE STORM  SPRING HAS SPRUNG! At this time, I'm not tour guiding until the "Shelter In Place" is lifted. I encourage everyone to stay close to home and enjoy your natural surroundings.
 Bunny Flat, 6,950 ft., Mt. Shasta This is what Bunny Flat looks like. It's melting pretty fast for March. Let's keep hoping for that March Miracle!  Road to Old Ski Bowl It will still be a while before the road melts out. It usually opens by July 1. This road makes for a nice snowshoe walk.  Avalanche Gulch, Mt. Shasta The snow surface is pretty good right now. Wanna go on a spring snowshoe tour?  Yep...It's Corning Up! For all the Spring Skiers out there, it's good corn right now!
 Mt. Shasta with her Lenticular Cap! It's been a great start with snow on the mountain, water filling the lakes and rivers, the City of Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir, Weed and McCloud buzzing with tourists!  Lower McCloud Falls, McCloud, Ca. Enjoying a sacred site/scenic tour of the beauty and sounds of Lower McCloud Falls.  New Years Day! Luciana loving Faery Falls on a Sacred/Scenic Tour.  Snowshoeing on Mt. Shasta! First time snowshoers already getting hooked and talking about bringing the snowboard for the way down!  These two women are originally from Florida and are traveling nurses who wanted to check out snowshoeing on Mt. Shasta!  Yep...I needed a picture of me on snowshoes.
I will be gone from Jan 30 through Feb. 15 traveling in Hawaii!  The Spaceships are coming! The mountain showing off...I did a little bit of magic to this picture! It looks like the weather is cooperating and more snow to come. The ski park will be open too(this Friday)!  Bunny Flat, Mt. Shasta Looking at Mt. Shasta Tuesday morning. A bit flat light, cold and windy. The snow on the lower slopes were surprisingly good!  Yummy...  Castle Lake, Mt. Shasta Castle Lake is only partial frozen. There are a few areas that haven't froze. Be smart and don't walk out on the lake.  Left Peak, Castle Lake We still need more snow at the Castle Lake area for skiing!  The mountain peaking out! It looks like we are going to have a spectacular Holiday Season with snow and fun, fun and more fun! Thinking about snowshoeing or going on a scenic tour~ Now's the time to book a tour!  Now is a great time to order my newest 2nd Edition, 2nd Printing book, "Mount Shasta Fun to Guide" as a great gift for the Holidays!
WE'VE BEEN GETTING A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING WITH THE COLORS CHANGING AND A TEASE OF SNOW FALLING!  Old Ski Bowl Area This was on the last day of September. A nice welcoming to October.  Indian Rhubarb also known as the Umbrella Plant. Darmera peltata, it's scientific name is a flowering plant, the only species within the genus Darmera in the family Saxifragaceae. It is a slowly spreading rhizomatous perennial native to mountain streamsides in woodland in the western United States.  Changing to fall colors. Indian rhubarb has stalks that are edible and often used in pies; its leaves are not edible.  Middle McCloud Falls Fall is a beautiful time of year to visit Mt. Shasta. It looks like the weather is going to be nice for October!
 The last bit of snow from the Valentine Avalanche back in February. There's actually quite a bit of snow in this one section of lower Avalanche Gulch. I would be surprised if it all melts out before the next snowfall.  Trees knocked down by the avalanche. I've been wondering about the trees. This was the worst section.  Coyote Mint also known as Pennyroyal mixed with a little penstemon. The mountain is so fragrant of coyote mint (pennyroyal) right now. It smells so refreshing and minty!  One of my favorite places! I love hiking to this area and seeing the variety of wildflowers. It's so colorful!  Old Ski Bowl The mountain road is finally opened to the Old Ski Bowl. All trail heads are accessible. Summer is still here!
Now's a great time to Book a tour and Buy my book.  View of Mt. Shasta This summer so far has been excellent! Mostly cooler temperatures, no fires and a spectacular wildflower display. Here are a few different orchids in our area.  California Lady Slipper  Phantom Orchid  Western Lady's Tresses  Bear Den This is a nice cozy home for a bear. I've been seeing lots of bear prints and scat around. They are definitely out and about!  Round-leaf Sundew This was a very exciting find. It's called Round-leaf Sundew. It captures insects with sticky-tipped hairs and digests the insects nutrients, a process that takes 24-48 hours.  Lake Helen, Seven Lakes Basin I decided to take a swim and it was so refreshing!  Along the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) The weather has been perfect for hiking! Check out my new 2nd Edition, 2nd Printing book, "Mount Shasta Guide to Fun" for some great ideas!  The Everitt Memorial Highway up Mt. Shasta will have the gate open from Bunny Flat to the Old Ski Bowl on Monday August 12, 2019. I think this is the latest date in history. We had a snowpack 141% above normal and it's taken awhile for it to melt!
 Lower Caldwell Lake This is one of my favorite short hikes in the area. It has recently had major improvements to the lower section of the trail making it more accessible for hiking. It was a gorgeous day!  Bigelow's Sneezeweed These flowers are part of the aster family. Bigelow’s sneezeweed is named after J.M. Bigelow, a plant collector on the United States and Mexican Boundary Survey in the 1850s.  California Pitcher Plant  View of Mt. Shasta On the way to the Upper Lake offers spectacular views of Mt. Shasta!  Upper Caldwell Lake 7100 ft.  Labrador Tea Labrador Tea also known as Trapper's Tea was a valued beverage by European settlers and traders.  Beautiful Purebred Arabian Horses These Arabians can be seen from the Stewart Springs Road on the way up to the Caldwell Lakes trailhead.
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