Explore Mt Shasta with me!!
I fall short of words when it comes to describe the beauty of this place, Mount Shasta gives tremendous breathtaking views and a peaceful aura. I visited this place recently and it was an amazing excursion, we planned a three days’ trip and had a wonderful time with family and friends. In this post I will share what places we covered and how I tried to cover most places with a very naughty toddler.
Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Museum: Our first day started with waking up at 4 am, we left our place around five. Around 10:30 am we reached at the Turtle Bay Amusement park and started exploring the amazing sundial bridge, it has a really great architecture and built certainly well. Both side of the bridge give breathtaking views of Sacramento river, you can take a walk on the greenish opaque glass deck which is absolutely stunning.
To be frank I was literally scared to walk on it for the first time as it appeared all delicate glass, but after sometime I enjoyed every bit of it. Not only the bridge is built well but it is decorated even more beautifully. At dusk bridge get covered in amazing lighting and gives a really magnificent view of the entire place. After exploring the bridge and trails that adjoins it we decided to make our way towards the turtle bay museum.
This museum is right next where the bridge starts and entails amusing activities. It has tons of activities for the kids to enjoy and explore the natural beauty. I absolutely adored the wings of summer, butterflies’ area, it had really beautifully captured butterflies in an enclosed garden.
The museum itself is desired very stunningly, the wood and steel structure and floor-to-ceiling glass is certainly admirable. We watched the animal show and it was really wonderful to hear story of each animal and how they survived. We then made our way towards parrot feeding, which was an absolutely hilarious experience. Kids had a really great time and they really enjoy feeding parrots. After this we also stopped by some gardens and souvenir shops nearby the area and called it a day.
To be frank I was literally scared to walk on it for the first time as it appeared all delicate glass, but after sometime I enjoyed every bit of it. Not only the bridge is built well but it is decorated even more beautifully. At dusk bridge get covered in amazing lighting and gives a really magnificent view of the entire place. After exploring the bridge and trails that adjoins it we decided to make our way towards the turtle bay museum.
This museum is right next where the bridge starts and entails amusing activities. It has tons of activities for the kids to enjoy and explore the natural beauty. I absolutely adored the wings of summer, butterflies’ area, it had really beautifully captured butterflies in an enclosed garden.
The museum itself is desired very stunningly, the wood and steel structure and floor-to-ceiling glass is certainly admirable. We watched the animal show and it was really wonderful to hear story of each animal and how they survived. We then made our way towards parrot feeding, which was an absolutely hilarious experience. Kids had a really great time and they really enjoy feeding parrots. After this we also stopped by some gardens and souvenir shops nearby the area and called it a day.
Lake Shasta Cavern: Our second day was dedicated to Shasta caverns, it was an hour drive from our hotel and we left around 10:00 am. We actually wanted to leave bit early but with kid’s, things take a little longer, yet we reached on time. The drive from Redding to Cavern is breathtaking and I enjoyed every bit of it. Upon reaching you have to take boat, it takes you along the Shasta lake and the captain of the boat will make your tour very entertaining, giving every detailed information.
After the boat ride you have to take a bus ride to make it to the caverns. Entire route is scenic and gives you an opportunity to admiring the natural view. Upon reaching the cavern you will feel how worthy it was to wait and get hold of this enchanting natural escape. Caverns are natural and absolutely exclusive, with guides in each cavern room you get a really get good information about their existence and how they formed.
I would be continuing my Shasta journey in a next post, as this one seems quite a long one. Till then stay tuned and keep smiling!! J
Toddler tip: It a long wait to get into the boats and there is a waiting time as well, if you have small kids its gets really difficult to control them as you are standing near the lake and they make every effort to get into water. Make sure you have enough arrangements like keeping their favorite toy, books or a candy to pacify your kids, my 2.5 years old was really anxious.
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