Sep 21, 2025 · Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story …

The Lassen area was first protected by being designated as the Lassen Peak Forest Preserve. Lassen Peak and Cinder Cone were later declared as U.S. National Monuments in May 1907 …

Until Mount St. Helens blew in 1980, Lassen's eruption was the most recent volcanic explosion in the lower 48 states. Ecologists now study Lassen's landscape to see what the future may bring...

Oct 13, 2025 · Nestled in Northern California ’s wilderness, Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of America’s most underrated natural gems. Known for its steaming fumaroles, crystal-clear …

Aug 22, 2025 · Lassen National Forest is a total of 1.2 million acres or 1,875 square miles. It lies at the heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California, called the Crossroads.

Sep 8, 2025 · Lassen Volcanic National Park experiences all four seasons. It is home to several hundred varieties of flowering plants, and if you enjoy observing the local flora on your walks …

Aug 29, 2025 · From the summit of Lassen Peak to the bubbling mudpots of Bumpass Hell, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a place where volcanic history and natural beauty come …

Oct 21, 2025 · In fact, Lassen Peak that was formed by lava too thick to flow far away from the place of eruption, is one of the largest plug dome volcanoes in the world. The gurgling …

Oct 6, 2024 · Most visitors drive Highway 89 through the western half of the park. The 30-mile park highway contains many of the most popular viewpoints and destinations in the park. …

Located in the Shasta Cascade region above the northern Sacramento Valley, it is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range of the Western United States, and part of …