At McCloud Heritage Junction, soot-stained trains, clumsy volunteers and tiny disasters-flat tires, rain, late steam-ups-turn misadventures into beloved stories
Travel & Wellness
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Yoga Studio One and the Mount Shasta Confessions of a Reluctant Yogi
Reluctant yogi confessions from Mount Shasta: awkward poses, studio charm, mountain mystique and practical tips—funny, honest guide to trying yoga anyway. now!!
Travel & Spirituality
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Mother Earth RocksHere and My Slightly Embarrassing Mount Shasta Pilgrimage
A self-mocking Mount Shasta pilgrimage: muddy boots awkward confessions to pines, sacredness, snacks and solitude – an honest, funny travelogue in Sedaris voice
Adventure Travel
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Clarion Hotel and Spa and the Awkward Grace of Visiting Mount Shasta
Bemused guide to Clarion Hotel & Spa near Mount Shasta: practical tips, spa comforts, trails, and the awkwardly graceful mix of pilgrimage and tourist detours.!
Humor / Personal Essay
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My Unsuccessful Attempt to Appear Calm at POP Organic Grocer and Cafe
Wry field report of my failed quest for serenity at POP Organic Grocer & Cafe in Mount Shasta—coffee, kindness, and my spectacularly uncalm performance. Soaked.
Outdoor Adventure
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Confessions on the McCloud River Loop
David Sedaris–style confessions on the McCloud River Loop: waterfalls, volcanic cliffs, awkward revelations, and one adult admitting love for gourmet trail mix.
Humor / Personal Essay
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Confessions from the Berryvale Grocery Store
Confessions from the Berryvale Grocery Store: a wry, affectionate tour of sticky notes, eccentric locals, miracle jam and small-town gossip.
Humor / Personal Essay
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I Went to Mount Shasta for Solace and Came Home with a Crystal and a Sense of Shame
A witty, self-aware tale of a Mount Shasta trip: seeking solace, buying a crystal, and returning with a shiny keepsake—and an unexpected, ridiculous shame. Why?
Adventure Travel
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Notes on My Unplanned Pilgrimage to Mount Shasta
A wry, intimate account of an accidental Mount Shasta pilgrimage-packing light, meeting odd locals, and finding quiet revelations between thrift stores and snow
Outdoor Education
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Headwaters Outdoor School and the Accidental Intimacy of Campfire Confessions
At Headwaters Outdoor School, Mount Shasta, campfires act like unlicensed therapists—prompting awkward confessions, nature lessons, and dubious s’more choices!!