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Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, Lake Shasta and Shasta Country

The mountains and lakes of northern California create a unique playground where you can climb a peak, visit a volcano that blew its top a century ago, sleep in a railroad caboose and enjoy some great water recreation.
  1. Pictures of Shasta Country (2)
  2. Shasta Camping (9)
  3. Where to Stay (13)
  4. Shasta Marinas (11)

Day Trip or Weekend Getaway to the Lassen Area

Whether you've got a day or a weekend, this guide will help you discover the best the Lassen area has to offer.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Use this guide to the Lassen Volcanic National Park National Park to find out how to get there, when to go and what to do

Shasta Country

An overview of the Shasta area. Includes Lake Shasta, Mount Shasta, local communities and sights.

Mount Shasta Area Map

Area map shows the area from Weed south to Lake Shasta, including Mt. Shasta, Dunsmuir and McCloud

Lake Shasta

A guide to northern California's Lake Shasta includes when to go, what to do and an overview of geography.

Lake Shasta Houseboat Rental

Information about Lake Shasta houseboat rental, including rental companies, costs and more

Mount Shasta

The largest volcanic peak in the contiguous United States has one of the highest base-to-summit rises in the world, and a top elevation of 14,162 feet.

Mt Shasta Ski Park

A profile of Mt. Shasta Ski Park in northern California

Whiskeytown Shasta National Recreation Area

Mount Shasta is one of the tallest peaks in California. Located in northern California.

Bigfoot in Northern California

The elusive Bigfoot has been sighted more than 20 times in Shasta County. Find out more about where he's been seen in this Bigfoot guide.

Dog Sledding

You don't have to go to Alaska to experience a dog sledding tour.

Wild Horse Sanctuary

Located near Shingletown, the sanctuary provides a home for wild horses and burros. They offer offers 2 and 3-day weekend pack trips and a 4-day cattle drive experience. The animals range over thousands of acres and tours are not given.

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