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Southern Oregon Hot Springs — Every Soak South of Eugene, Mapped and Spec'd
- November 8, 2026
Six soaks south of Eugene, each spec'd across fourteen fields — temp, hike, fee, winter access, clothing policy, dogs, camping, and more — from Terwilliger on the McKenzie to free tubs on Hart Mountain. Plus the honest answer on hot springs near Crater Lake, and where to pitch a tent at the end of the road.
Mount Shasta's Formation: How a Volcano Collapsed, Buried a Valley, and Rose Again
- October 22, 2026
Mount Shasta stands on the wreckage of an older mountain that failed in one of the largest landslides known on Earth, sending roughly 28 cubic kilometers of rock across what is now Shasta Valley. Four overlapping cones rebuilt the peak — and the debris still shapes the landscape along Interstate 5 today.
Mount Shasta Eruption History: What Science Tells Us About the Mountain's Violent Past
- October 4, 2026
Mount Shasta has erupted more than a dozen times in the last 10,000 years, with its most recent confirmed activity dating to 1786. Here's what the geological record reveals about this volatile Cascade giant—and why scientists rank it among the most dangerous volcanoes in the United States.
Is Mount Shasta a Volcano? The Definitive Guide to Understanding This Cascade Giant
- October 4, 2026
Yes, Mount Shasta is a volcano—and one of the most massive in the Cascade Range. Standing at 14,179 feet, this stratovolcano is built from four overlapping cones and shaped by the same subduction zone that drives all the major volcanoes of the Pacific Northwest.