Cascade Range

The Cascade Range runs from British Columbia in the north to a terminus that merges gracefulling with the Sierra Nevada south of Mt. Lassen in northern California. The California Cascades are drier and not as thickly forested as their northern counterparts. But they are just as lofty. Mt. Shasta tops out at 14,179, second only to Mt. Rainier, and is larger in volume than all its Cascade cousins.

Shasta Lake

Seen here when full in June of 2011, Shasta Lake level fluctuates throughout the year due to the availability of runoff and demand for water.

Southern Casade Forests

Conifer forests dominate the mid-montane zone on boththe east and west sides of the range. At lower elevations the forest is intermixed with deciduous woodlands and shrublands. Grasslands and meadows are more common on the eastern slopes.

Mt. Lassen

Spectacular Mount Lassen is reflected in a sub-alpine lake.

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