The Shasta region of California has no shortage of great lava tubes to explore. My favorite is probably the Subway Tube in Lassen National Park, but Pluto’s Cave is a fantastic cave that I stumbled on. A short walk is all that is needed to access the massive cave, and it is a great spot […]
Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmuir
Last updated: Thursday, May 18, 2017 By 3 Comments
Hedge Creek Falls is a beautiful 35-foot waterfall only a quarter mile walk from the trailhead in Dunsmuir. This waterfall has one unique feature though, there is a large cave carved out behind it, and you can walk behind the waterfall. It’s a great whole family hike, here is all the information. Details .5 miles […]
Yaks on the 5 In Dunsmuir: One of Northern California’s Best Road Trip Restaurants
Last updated: Friday, May 5, 2017 By 2 Comments
Yaks on the 5 is one of the best restaurants along Highway 5 from Sacramento to the state line. It was even voted as one of the top in the United States when it made the Yelp Top 100 list in 2015, and I have confirmed it myself on multiple occasions. It doesn’t look like […]
Headwaters of the Sacramento River in Mt Shasta City Park
Last updated: Monday, May 15, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The Sacramento River is one of the most impressive natural resources in all of California, and if you are visiting the town of Mount Shasta, you can take this quick stop to visit its humble beginnings. Mount Shasta City Park, on the outskirts of town, features the start of the river and has become an […]
Lava Beds National Monument Guide: Caves, Buttes & Lava Fields
Last updated: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 By 2 Comments
Lava Beds National Monument is the best park you have never been to. It is so far up in the Northeast part of California that it took me five years to finally make it, but I am glad I did. The monument itself has over 46,000 acres and on that property, it features more than […]
Sentinel Cave: The Longest Easy Cave in Lava Beds National Monument
Last updated: Thursday, August 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
As the longest of the nonextreme caves in Lava Beds National Monument, Sentinel Cave is an amazing experience for anyone who isn’t afraid of a little darkness. This cave has you hiking in the dark for about 15-20 minutes and over 3,280 feet. It’s pretty surreal when you do it and make sure to bring […]
Sunshine Cave in Lava Beds National Monument
Last updated: Thursday, August 18, 2016 By 1 Comment
Sunshine Cave is unique in Lava Beds National Monument as it is one of the few caves that has cave-ins that let in the light. There are a couple of others in the park that have this but what sets Sunshine Cave apart is how big the cave in is and that the light coming through […]
Golden Dome Cave in Lava Beds National Monument
Last updated: Thursday, August 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Golden Dome Cave is a great lava tube in Lava Beds National Monument if you are feeling adventurous and want to do some more legit caving. This cave has a less defined trail and some areas which require you to bend over to get through, so it feels more intense than many of the other […]
Mushpot Cave: Lava Beds National Monument Beginner Cave
Last updated: Thursday, August 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Mushpot Cave is the perfect place to start in Lava Beds National Monument. It is an introductory cave which has interpretive signs and is lit, so you don’t need a flashlight. While it’s not as impressive as the others, it is a good way to get excited about the area. Details 770 feet Paved path […]
Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout in Lava Beds National Monument
Last updated: Thursday, August 18, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Schonchin Butte is one of the best ways to get a birds eye view of Lava Beds National Monument. While most trails go underground in the park, this trail goes straight up to the top of Schonchin Butte and to the fire lookout that sits on the lava rock at the top. Here is all […]
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