The 4th of July Run/Walk is the big shindig each year in Mt Shasta. It's become so popular chances are you won't find a room if you haven't booked one already. There's a KOA camp in town plus camp sites at Lake Siskiyou, but if you do plan to be in Mt Shasta over the 4th, better find a place to stay now. Gas is always at least 30 cents higher in Siskiyou County than either Redding or Medford/Klamath Falls, so top off before you come to town. If you think gas prices are high where you are...you ain't seen nothing yet, wail until you stop in Mt Shasta. If you're wondering how New Zealand and Mt Shasta are connected, read Traveling New Zealand. New Zealand's South Island is similar to the Cascade Mountains. Groceries are
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