It's clear at first sight that Shasta water feels truly special
For example, if you stay in the Shasta area, after two or three days you will notice that your skin feels moisturized and smoother than usual, and your hair is shinier and smoother. Just by using "Shasta water" in the shower, you can immediately tell the difference every time you go about your daily life
The same goes for swimming in a lake. In particular, when I first visited Medicine Lake, which I will introduce here, after swimming in the lake, I felt so healed that my body and hair were noticeably transformed. It's hard to put into words, but I remember feeling like my body and mind were purified by the pure beauty of nature. It was quite a shocking experience
I don't know if it's because of the high mineral content, or if the water itself has been percolating for many years and is truly pure, but I feel that Shasta water is truly special. It's very sacred
As the name Medicine Lake suggests, it has long been a place where indigenous people have come to heal their minds and bodies
While living in the United States, I have traveled to many places, hiked mountains, and seen many different natural sites and lakes, but Medicine Lake has left a strong impression on me; it is a sacred place where the term "sacred place" truly fits
At an altitude of 2400m
Just quietly
Always there
Just as it is
Standing quietly
This caldera lake was formed by a volcanic eruption and has existed here since ancient times
It is considered a sacred lake by indigenous peoples, bringing healing
If you visit Medicine Lake, take the time to relax and enjoy nature
This is the furthest of Shasta's famous tourist spots, located over an hour from Shasta city and about an hour from McCloud
The period during which you can go there is short, and you can only go there for a limited time from around July to around October, when the snow melts and the roads are open
There are picnic tables and campsites nearby
There is also a trail that goes around the lake, about 13 kilometers (about 8 miles)
It's always empty and very quiet. There's a campsite, so if you camp, the views are amazing, both at night and in the morning
Kato Sayaka
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