 The Vibrant Explorer's Gentian This is a very colorful wildflower and is late a July-August bloomer. It is named after Gentius, the last king of Illyria (which was the region of the western Balkans) before its conquest by Rome in 168 BC. Learn more on a Scenic Tour.  Cattle Camp, McCloud, Ca It's still summer! Wanna take a dip...this is a great spot along the McCloud River.  Cow Parsnip, Carrot Family This large plant grows throughout north America.  Beaver Ponds, McCloud, Ca. This is one of my favorite spots in McCloud. There's no beavers anymore but very unique flora and fauna can be found here.  Bluebells of Scotland Wildflower Some would call this a Harebell. Scotland claimed the Bluebell name hundreds of years ago and it stuck!  Silver Lupine, Old Ski Bowl, Mt. Shasta Now is the time the higher elevation wildflowers are going off!
On a side note, I am working on a new printing of my book "Mount Shasta Guide to Fun". I plan on having it out by early winter.  The Old Ski Bowl 7,800 ft. The road is now open to the Old Ski Bowl on Mt. Shasta. It's a great time to go on a Scenic/Sacred Site Tour.  Pussy Paws, Mt. Shasta Pussy Paws, Coayptridium umbellatum named after the kitty cat is a common wildflower on Mt. Shasta.  Alpine Buckwheat, Mt. Shasta These are other known as Dirty Socks...smell them!  Dwarf Lupine on Mt. Shasta Dwarf Lupine...  Fireweed(purple flower) and St. Johns Wort(yellow flower) grow on Mt. Shasta. You can see both of these on the lower slopes. They both are edible and have medicinal value. Learn more on a tour!  Thimbleberry, Rubus parviflorus The thimbleberry has a very tart flavor. They are ripe and found along Everitt Memorial Highway(Road up the mountain). Now is a good time to kept your eye out for Bear Scat along the road. They love the berries!
It's starting to feel a lot like summer. Temperatures are rising, snow is melting and wildflowers are started to bloom.  Mt. Shasta, Ca. Mt. Shasta with interesting clouds hovering around it lately. There is still snow at the higher elevations on Mt. Shasta. Climbing and skiing conditions are good. Come play in the snow before it melts.  Lower McCloud Falls, McCloud, Ca. Waterfalls are gushing, creeks are singing and the lakes are reflecting with bright rays. Enjoy a sacred/scenic tour and visit these incredible places.  Black Butte, Mt. Shasta Black Butte is a Plug Dome Volcano which rises vertically 2,000 ft at an almost 45 degree angle from the valley floor to an elevation of 6,325 ft.  Top of Black Butte 6,325 ft. This is David who drove and flew by Black Butte many times and always wanted to hike it. Well yesterday (June 3) he did it!  Amazing views from the top of Black Butte.
Hiking tours are offered on weekends throughout the summer. Book your hike today!  Spectacular Morning Sunrise A beautiful February 1st morning.  Avalanche Gulch, Mt. Shasta Mt. Shasta is looking a lot like Winter!  A nice coating on the cabin. The Sierra Club Hut also known as HorseCamp. 7,900 ft.  Moon Sunrise A great start to the new year.
 Bunny Flat, Mt. Shasta 9,650 ft.  Early morning on Mt. Shasta The fog lifted...and the skiing was nice. Powder feeling. More on the way. https://www.shastaavalanche.org/.../for.../current-bunnyflat  Photo from Upper Sand Flat, Mt. Shasta On my way down, I stopped at Upper Sand Flat for this picture. A great start to the 2024 season.
 Mt. Shasta, Avalanche Gulch 12/10/2023 THE MOUNTAIN IS CALLING... We have snow. It's not a lot yet, but a good start!
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Get a Gift Card for Your Special Person!  Lake Siskiyou, Mt. Shasta Lake Siskiyou with a dusting of snow on Mt. Shasta. Now is the perfect time to visit.  Old Ski Bowl, Mt. Shasta This is the last month to drive up to the end of the road. The gate closes at Bunny Flat on November 1 or when the snow falls..  Castle Lake, Mt. Shasta Castle Lake with it's gleaming clear water. Come on a Scenic/Sacred Site tour and learn more about this amazing lake!
 Southeast Side of Mt. Shasta This side of Mount Shasta shows a lot of distinct features it offers. The summit of Mt. Shasta 14,179 feet is seen here. Learn more on a Scenic/Sacred Site Tour.  Mountain Pride Penstemon The spectacular pink Mountain Pride. Penstemon newberryi is a species of penstemon. It is native to the mountains of northern California including Mt. Shasta. It grows in rocky habitat, often at high elevations.  Enjoying the silence of nature. There are many sacred places on Mt. Shasta to take it all in!  Sagebrush Mariposa Lily This is growing on the trail to Pluto Cave. Calochortus macrocarpus, also known as sagebrush mariposa lily, is a North American species of bulbous perennials in the lily family.  Pluto Cave, Weed, Ca. I went here with a friend of mine to check out the wildflowers and Pluto Cave. This is located on the Klamath National Forest. Permitted Guides aren't allowed to guide here. It is open to the public sunrise to sunset.  Red Fir Flat, Mt. Shasta A great lunch spot! I was guiding this group of women to all the sacred sites on Mt. Shasta and the surrounding area.  Mt. Shasta in all her glory! The summer has started out great so far...Perfect temperatures, snow's melting and wildflowers are blooming!
 The Magic Rock! Many people come to the Mt. Shasta to explore the Spiritual Energy. Come experience it for yourself!  The Shasta Lily is blooming now. The Shasta Lily also known as the Washington Lily named after Martha Washington. It smells really good!  Ney Springs & Faery Falls, Mt. Shasta This area offers lots of history about the area. Come on a tour and learn more...  Wildflower Galore... Come on my Deadfall Lakes/Mt. Eddy Tour to experience the most incredible display of wildflowers in our area. I offer this hike three Saturdays in August.  What...yep, you never know what you will see in a tour! Have a fun and safe 4th of July Weekend!The Latest out there~ Lake Siskiyou I first decided to check out what's happening at Lake Siskiyou. The drive down North Shore Road is very pot holed-out! It is plowed but still very challenging. Wagon Creek Bridge looks inviting.  Red Barn, Castle Crags State Park A little further south I decided to check out what's happening along Castle Creek Road located in the Castle Crags State Park area. The crags weren't showing in the clouds. This red barn has its own unique look. I love the oak trees around it. There is still lots of snow and the park itself is closed.  Hedge Creek Waterfalls This waterfall is rockin! There is still snow on the trail but walkable. Learn more on a tour or my book, "Mount Shasta Guide to Fun".  Road closed at lower gate, Everitt Memorial Highway. The mountain road (Everitt Memorial Highway) and Castle Lake Road are still closed at the lower gates. There is no estimated time when they will open. We hope soon!
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