Lassen Volcanic National Park will complete pile burning as cool and wet weather begins to enter the forecast. Fall conditions facilitate fuels reduction projects throughout the park by reducing the likelihood of flames spreading beyond pile areas. “Pile burning is… Continue Reading
You can read Part 1 of “Backpacking to Caribou Basin” here. You can read Part 2 of “Backpacking to Caribou Basin” here. In the morning, that damn deer has eaten our hats! Really, actually chewed Chris’ straw hat to pieces,… Continue Reading
You can read Part 1 of “Backpacking to Caribou Basin” here. I wake early and go down to the lake to fish, but get nothing. Not much activity on the surface. Temperamental. In camp, Chris has water hot for coffee.… Continue Reading
“I’ll be there between 6 and 7,” Chris texts me. I tell Darlene. “So, what, about 7:30, then?” She asks. I laugh. Chris is not an early riser. However, he is there by 7. Nearly. So, being in a great… Continue Reading
Quick Reference Suitable for: hiking, biking, horseback riding, no motorized vehicles; mostly single track Amenities: at Oak Knoll Trailhead ample parking (including horse trailers), pit toilet, no water Dogs: under owner’s control Distance: (approximate) 8.5 miles one-way to intersection with… Continue Reading
Fall has arrived in Lassen Volcanic National Park, along with cooling temperatures and occasional dustings of snow. Most park campgrounds and services will transition to fall and winter schedules beginning October 1. “Fewer visitors find their way to Lassen Volcanic… Continue Reading
Hiking to Chamise Peak is beautiful. But stepping onto the top of Chamise Peak, is like taking a step into Heaven. The picturesque view of Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, and the majestic Mt. Shasta is absolutely gorgeous.
But first, you must get there. Continue Reading
Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to re-open the Bumpass Hell Trail September 13, following the partial completion of a multi-year trail rehabilitation project. “We look forward to welcoming hikers on the newly rehabilitated Bumpass Hell Trail,” said Superintendent Jim Richardson.… Continue Reading
Once upon a time, there was copper mining in the Shasta Dam area north of Redding. In the early 1900s, trains provided services to the copper mining town of Coram and others. Well before Shasta Dam existed, the train tracks… Continue Reading
Meet scientists that study these fascinating creatures of the night by attending a “Bat Chat” on Friday, August 16th, at 9:00 p.m. at the Oak Bottom amphitheater, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. Lava Beds National Monument’s Katrina Smith and the National… Continue Reading
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