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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

North To Alaska Day 3

We left Lodi, CA this morning and headed North on Interstate 5 to Redding.  On our way we stopped at the Olive Hut and picked up some fresh olives from a family owned orchard.  As soon as we left the Olive Hut, we could see Shasta Mountain.  It looks just like the mountain on the can!
Mount Shasta

When we hit Redding we traveled West on Highway 299.  What a beautiful drive, 130 miles of scenic wonders, curvy roads, steep grades, mountains, and valleys.
Trinity Mountain  


Whiskeytown Dam

Whiskeytown Shasta Trinity Nat'l Recreation Area

Burn Area with Mountain in background

Purple Wildflowers on side of the road

Trinity River Overflowing Its Banks

Shasta Trinity National Forest

Shasta Trinity National Forest
We are staying for the night at the Mad River Rapids RV Park in Arcata, CA.  It's a very nice RV Park just off of Highway 299 and Highway 101.
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  1. Kelly ReidMay 5, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    The Mt. Shasta area is beautiful. I stayed at a campground overnight back in 2009 on my trip South from Bremerton, WA to SoCal. It's breathtaking when you first see its peak in the distance and gets prettier as you go. This will be such a great trip for you two.
    I understand you'll be in MN in July'ish? I stopped by the KOA on opening day to wish them luck and Carissa mentioned she's following you on Facebook and that you will be through to visit family this summer.
    I won't even ask how the diesel prices are. My first trip is on Memorial Day, that will be pump shock filling up with diesel...ouch! :(
    Travel safe and I look forward to the next post. Kelly

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