Welcome Spring with a visit to Lassen Volcanic National Park or any other national park during National Park Week, April 15 through 23. “Spring skiing and snowshoeing at Lassen Volcanic National Park are wonderful ways to get outdoors and enjoy the… Continue Reading
Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Steve Gibbons announced that the winning entry for the 2017 Lassen Annual Pass photo contest was submitted by Michele Swartout of Red Bluff, California. This wonderful photograph entitled, “American Pika along the Lassen Peak Trail”… Continue Reading
Two new interactive children’s exhibits encourage Lassen Volcanic National Park’s youngest visitors to explore natural history and sustainability. “Providing hands-on activities is a great way to engage our next generation of park stewards,” stated Park Superintendent Steve Gibbons. “The new… Continue Reading
Photo courtesy of Lassen NPS Flickr Lassen Volcanic National Park encourages all fourth graders to visit the park for free this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those… Continue Reading
Lassen Volcanic National Park celebrates its centennial this year along with the celebration of the National Park Service’s creation in 1916. Events and programs are planned to commemorate the rich history of the park and National Park Service and… Continue Reading
Ranger-led snowshoe walks at Lassen Volcanic National Park begin on January 2 and are offered every weekend day through April 3. Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. “The ranger-led snowshoe walks are an excellent way… Continue Reading
The recent storms and transition to snowy winter conditions have closed the Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway to vehicle traffic through the park for the season as of Monday, November 16. Visitors can still drive into the park as far… Continue Reading
MINERAL, CA – Due to a major wind event this past February, Lassen Volcanic National Park experienced an unprecedented number of downed trees along the park’s 150 miles of hiking trails. Especially hard hit was an eight- mile stretch of… Continue Reading
Lassen Volcanic National Park’s summer programs explore the rich volcanic landscape and celebrate an explosive history and wondrous night sky. Summertime visitors have the opportunity to join in on nature walks, talks, living history and junior ranger programs by day… Continue Reading
The Cascade Mountains stretch from southern British Columbia, Canada, all the way into northern California. Part of the famed Ring of Fire – a string of volcanoes and mountains running throughout the Pacific Ocean – the southern Cascades contain hundreds… Continue Reading
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