Lassen Volcanic National Park
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
NE California
Wonder and excitement will fill your soul when you see Lassen Volcanic National Park. Just standing on the grounds of an ancient volcano that is still active is awe inspiring. The outdoor adventures abound at this park with winter activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, camping, and sledding. Summer activities are camping, backpacking, fishing and birdwatching; just to name a few of the great things you and your family can do at Lassen. Continue reading for great vacation information about Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Uniqueness
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a remote mountain park full of solitude and abundant recreational activities. Witness a brief moment in the ancient battle between the earth shaping forces of creation and destruction in Northern California when you visit Lassen Volcanic NP. Nestled within Lassen’s peaceful forests and untouched wilderness, hissing fumaroles and boiling mud pots still shape and change the land, evidence of Lassen’s long fiery and active past.
Hydrothermal (hot water) features at Lassen Volcanic fascinate visitors to this region of northeastern California. Boiling mud pots, steaming ground, roaring fumaroles, and sulfurous gases are linked to active volcanism and are all reminders of the ongoing potential for eruptions in the Lassen area. Nowhere else in the Cascade Range of volcanoes can such an array of hydrothermal features be seen.
Lassen Volcanic National Park’s 106,372 acres provide a wealth of fun activities that are as varied as the seasons of the park. The summer brings opportunities for hiking, camping, attending a ranger-led program, picnicking, fishing, photography, and more. There are over 150 miles of hiking trails within the park which range in difficulty from a strenuous 5 mile round-trip hike up Lassen Peak to a gentle 1.5 mile stroll around Manzanita Lake. The Main Park Road provides incredible views of the Cascades and High Sierras, as well as access to mountain lakes and active hydrothermal areas.
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