Make Time for Mount Shasta

White dog with Mount Shasta in background

The Shasta Cascade region’s name comes from a monumental mountain (Mount Shasta, at 14,179 feet, one of the highest peaks in the country) and the Cascade mountain range that begins where the Sierra Nevada peters out, just north of Lake Almanor in Plumas County. The mountain, 75 miles north of Redding, is considered by many to be one of the world’s most spiritual “power spots,” but even if you’re not into New Age philosophy, you owe it to yourself to bask in its bewitching presence. Read more.

Snouts out the window

happy bully breed dog with head out window of car

Photo by Andrew Pons.

Fall is a great time for a scenic-drive vacation, and it would be hard to find more options than in the Shasta Cascade region, which boasts 12 designated scenic byways, each with its own intrinsic qualities. Read more.

Climb (or drive) every mountain

Two adventurous pooches rest on an intriguing shoreline peppered with rocks, their loyal water bottle companion at their side. Behind them, a serene lake seamlessly merges with the cloudy summer sky, creating a breathtaking backdrop for this canine-friendly spot. This picture-perfect setting offers not only natural beauty but an array of exciting activities for your furry friends to enjoy. - Dogtrekker

Buddy and friend on Lake Shasta. Photo by Michael Brown.

On a clear day, 14,179-foot-high Mount Shasta comes into view just north of Sacramento as you make the trip up Interstate 5. Read more.

Explore A Scenic Byway

Photo Credit: Beth King Fall is great time for a scenic-drive vacation, and it would be hard to find a better variety of options than in the scenic Shasta/Cascade region, which boasts 12 designated scenic byways, each with its own intrinsic qualities. The 500-mile Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway, which winds through the least populated part of California, is one of just 21 routes nationwide designated an “All-American Road” by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read more.

Experience Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta, 63 miles north of Redding and a constant presence on the Shasta Cascade horizon, is considered by many to be one of the world’s most spiritual “power spots.” Read more.