The Drive from Redding to Salem

I wanted to capture some of the terrain we have traveled on but snapping pictures in the car is a bit of a challenge.

Part of my growing up years where in Redding, California. It is hot - a dry kind of heat like when you open your oven. Temperatures are around 118 F in the summer. Mt. Lassen runs north and south along the east side of the state. Mt. Shasta (to the north) is were I learned how to ski and have to say I am quite spoiled as my idea of skiing is without a coat! I didn't get a very good picture of Shasta Lake but I was so happy to see if full for once!

Redding is the largest, farthest city north. It is cradled in a horse shoe of mountains. As we come down the pass toward Oregon, we always stop in Ashland which is know for its Shakespearean Festivals. We take a break at Lithia park and eat lunch or splash around as we cool off in the creek.

The land is mountainous and dry. As we drive North into Oregon we begin to see rolling green hills.