Journal
Field notes and slow dispatches from the foot of Mount Shasta.
Trails & Waterfalls
Five Waterfalls Worth the Drive
The falls around Mount Shasta aren’t a footnote to the mountain — they’re part of the same story.
8 min read
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Stories & Notes
Town & Community
6 min read
The Crossroads at the Base of Mount Shasta
Climbers, ranchers, remote workers, and seekers, sharing one walkable main street — and why the people who experience it tend to come back.
Kids & Dogs
5 min read
Mount Shasta With Kids
The mountain doesn’t care how old you are, and our pristine lakes don’t check IDs. What’s here is genuinely good for everyone — which is a lot rarer than it sounds.
Kids & Dogs
5 min read
Visiting Mount Shasta With Your Dog
Mount Shasta is one of the best dog destinations in Northern California. We're based here, we own dogs, and this is our honest guide to the trails, swimming spots, patios, and logistics that make the trip work.
The archive
Earlier entries.
Every dispatch we've filed since we started the Journal — organized by chapter, by season, or by what you remember reading on the porch one slow afternoon.
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From summit logistics to a quiet picnic spot we don't put on the map — the front desk has been doing this for years. Send us a note before you arrive, or stop by when you check in.