Mount Shasta
		Mt. Shasta is located on Interstate 5 about one hour south of the Oregon border.  It was a destination at least annually for fifteen years ... holding much tradition and fond memories.  The first two pictures are taken from the perennial room at the Tree House Lodge ... a fine establishment with great food and an indoor pool (at reasonable rates).
		Mt. Shasta has real personality.  This photo and the one to the right were taken from the same location but at different times of day.			Beginning with a brilliant blue in the morning, the hues work their way to deep red in the evening as the sun sets.
					The stone bench on the cabin's backside offers rest and views of what lies ahead.  Treeline is a few hundred yards away, and hiking becomes increasingly arduous (to put it mildly) beyond that.  The annual destination is at 10,400' ... Lake Helen.  It is well into the snowy area in this picture.  From here, ascent takes about two hours, return ... about 30 minutes.
		The most popular ascent begins at the Bunny Flat parking area (elev 6700').  Along the way, the Sierra Club's Horse Camp (7800') provides an excellent rest stop complete with tasty spring water.
		This is the view from about 9000' ... down toward Horse Camp.  In the distance are the city of Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Mountains farther west.
					The next watershed to the mountain's southeast is not as well-traveled and offers plenty of beauty as well.  This spring-fed stream and valley are about three miles from the road's end.
		The Trinity Mountains are west of Mt. Shasta.  One popular destination is Heart Lake ... named for it's shape.  Unlike the volcanic Cascade range of which Mt. Shasta is a part, the Trinities are geologically similar to the Sierras to the south ... created as a result of tectonic movements.
					This is the view to the east from Heart Lake.