Tuesday, October 4, we drive on south to Mt Shasta City….and I am in awe….
In one of my first views of the mountain, it’s hiding behind the clouds.
But the clouds slowly move by….it hardly looks real.
Snow capped Mt Shasta (two peaks) is one of the most beautiful mountains I’ve ever seen. But beyond creating awe, I feel something else here. I’m not sure of what to call it, but words like magical….mystical….purity….holy….come to mind. This is a special place. It’s not just another mountain.
I know it helps that we are here in the ‘off’ season for tourists. We stay at the KOA Park, which in this case is great, and highly recommended.
Our site at the Mt Shasta City KOA.
It never even half fills while we are here. (On the right you can see another Casita. There were two people, a Golden Retriever and a Chocolate Lab traveling in it.) 🙂
In town it’s easy to find a parking place and the parks nearby are peaceful.
At City Park we go to the headwaters of the Sacramento River, coming from an underground pure spring.
The sign nearby says that the water flowing here coming from Mt Shasta, and was precipitated about 50 years ago as rain and snow. It’s been filtered by the earth since that time. While we are here, people come and fill their water jugs, as do I.
I take the kids just a bit farther down stream before letting them in the water.
And then of course…. 🙂
We take many enchanted walks in the area.
Joy and Shiloh seem to appreciate the beauty too.
A dip in Lake Siskiyou. They have churned up the mud, as you can see.
There are loads of wild blackberries here. I eat my fill as we walk.
Also loads of squirrels, and they are being watched by two interested parties.
Walking near Castle Lake. The water here had to be really cold because as soon as the kids put their feet in, they got out. The air temp was 50 degrees and when I put my hands in the water, it was colder than the air.
This place is awesome on every level. If I am blessed to continue my travels, I’ll be back.
View of Mt Shasta from near the campground. It’s just as snow-covered as in the first pictures, but this was taken this morning, with the sun reflecting different. The Mt is over 14,000 feet high and I’m taking the picture from an elevation of just under 4,000 feet.
We are only here for two days, and it’s time to move on. As I write this we are spending the night in Susanville, CA before we head down Hwy 395 to the east side of Lake Tahoe.
Our campsite in Susanville, CA. I don’t unhook tonight.
Bye Mt Shasta. I hope to see you again.
Wandering Spirit 
Shasta is such a landmark from all over Northern California. When traveling in the area, it seemed to dominate the scene for days. I miss it.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
Yes Judie, I got peaks at it during most of the day yesterday as I traveled south east. Sometimes I’d see it in the rear view mirror, sometimes out the drivers side window. Every time it make me gasp.
It’s nice that you have water temp testers at hand! ;-> Loved how they dip in toesies, and then decide – “uh, we think NOT”!
Exactly Judie!
Hi Micky
There is a great RV park in Lee Vining that we stayed in last year and the June Lake loop should be looking pretty colorful soon. I agree with your thoughts on Mt Shasta! Just in awe!! Your furry kids have a good life 😊
Hi Patty, I’m hoping to hit the color around the June Lake Loop. And maybe even before and after, June Lake, for that matter. There is so much elevation change that the timing is different everywhere. Some are peaking now, some in a week or two, so I think I may see some pretty sights. I’ll stay at an RV Park that was recommended to me by Silver Lake.
I’ve always had the same feelings when I see those mountain peaks!!!
Hi Marsha, I try to describe some of these things in words, and I just fall so short. Feelings have so much more dimension and depth. Words like ‘amazing’ are so blah! :-))
hello Spirit! i wonder if you are in contact with RVSUE via e-mail? her site is down now for over a week and my friend Dawn in Michigan is worried along with me. you can e-mail me if you know anything. thanks so much.
Bess and Dawn, yes, I have been in contact with RVSue, and she and Reggie are fine….just the blog isn’t working right now. She expects it to be back up shortly. That’s actually how I started the blog I just posted, so people won’t worry. I know we have some of the same readers.
Just wanted to say hello. I followed a reference from RVSue’s place. Been reading her blog for ages, but somehow missed yours. I’ve gotcha bookmarked now. You and Sue are living my dream. At my age (68) I’m not sure all the pieces are ever going to fall into place, so in the meantime I will continue to live vicariously through you two. 🙂
Love your pups! I’m an animal person, but dogs especially ring my chimes. Your two are just gorgeous.
Looking forward to following you around the country. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Suzette, I’m glad you found me, welcome to this blog!
I’m glad I can help you out with that dream….even if it’s in a vicarious way.
Just sayin’though, there are solo women who have started this lifestyle in their 70’s….
I know there are so many circumstances though, but there is always hope!
Joy and Shiloh thank you very kindly for the compliment.🐶🐶