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All of the stories from the area surrounding Lassen Volcanic National Park
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May- 2020 -28 May
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How to Experience Being Surrounded by Millions of Butterflies on Lassen Peak
Lassen Peak is known to many as Northern California’s most active volcano, having erupted just over 100 years ago. The…
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24 May
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Ooowee! Brand-New Outdoor Company Offers Guided Trips in Northern California
Have you ever wanted to rock climb Castle Crags? Or maybe ski in Lassen? Or backpack the Trinity Alps? Or…
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22 May
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Unveils Plan to Begin Reopening Next Week
Photo by Deanna Lewis The National Park Service released its plan to begin reopening Lassen Volcanic National Park, beginning with a…
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22 May
History
On This Day in History: The Lassen Peak Eruption of 1915
It was the late-afternoon of May 22, 1915 when Lassen Peak exploded in a powerful eruption that blasted rock fragments…
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21 May
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Trail Cam Video Shows Mountain Lion Walking Right Next to Unaware People in NorCal
A trail cam near Susanville captured a couple magnificent videos of a mountain lion recently, showing the big cat walking…
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20 May
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Lassen has Completed Snow Removal on its Highway. So When Will the Park Reopen?
Snow removal in Lassen via 2017 In an annual celebration of the passage between winter and summer season in Lassen…
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20 May
History
Ancient ‘Donut-Shaped’ Rock Found in Rural Northern California. What the Heck is it?
An interesting rock was discovered in the rural town of Termo this week, bringing many questions about how it was…
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Apr- 2020 -5 April
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The Short and Spectacular History of the Lassen Peak Fire Lookout
The newly-built Lassen Peak fire lookout in 1913. Photo by Olan Hampton via NPS. In 1913, the Forest Service built…
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3 April
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Key Ingredient for Coronavirus Testing Comes from Lassen’s Hydrothermal Waters
Boiling Springs Lake in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo: Lassen Volcanic NP The gates of Lassen Volcanic National Park remain…
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Mar- 2020 -29 March
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$1.7 Million Granted to Lassen National Forest and NorCal Watershed for Wildfire Restoration
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.S. Forest Service announced $1.7 million in grants to restore forests and…
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Feb- 2020 -14 February
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NorCal Man Wins California Wildlife Photo of the Year with this Incredible Eagle Image
Photo by Randy Robbins Susanville Photographer Randy Robbins goes to great lengths to capture stunning wildlife photography in Northern California.…
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12 February
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These Backyard Trail Cam Composites Show the Vast Wildlife of Northern California
Randy Robbins is becoming a well-respected photographer in Northern California, recently winning the 2019 California Wildlife Photo of the Year.…
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9 February
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Resurrecting Hat Creek – A Wild Trout Legacy in Northern California
That magical, terrifying, intense time between the late 1960s and early 1970s saw change sweeping across America in steady waves.…
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Jan- 2020 -31 January
History
This Man is the Namesake of Lassen Volcanic National Park. His Murder Remains a Mystery.
You’ve surely seen the name Lassen plastered throughout Northern California, but behind the name sits a wild west murder mystery.…
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Dec- 2019 -28 December
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How You Can Snowshoe an Active Volcano for FREE in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: National Park Service With mounds of snow in the Northern California mountains, adventurers…
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27 December
History
How this Man’s ‘Hell’ Became One of Northern California’s Most Popular Destinations
Bumpass Hell is a popular destination for people traveling through Lassen Volcanic National Park. Lassen is chock-full of hydrothermal activity,…
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2 December
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7 Incredible Winter Adventures Near Redding, California
It’s officially winter in Northern California, which means we’ll be trading in our shorts and sun-tan lotion for scarves and…
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Nov- 2019 -26 November
Stories
The 4 Volcanos Surrounding Northern California Are Some Of The Most Dangerous in America
Mount Shasta It’s no secret – we have some active volcanos in our area. But are you aware that we…
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26 November
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Lassen Park Highway Will Close Tuesday Due to Snowstorm
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park The first major winter storm is set to slam Northern California this week and Lassen…
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9 November
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An Underground Adventure in Lassen’s Subway Cave
Sitting in the Lassen National Forest is the Subway Cave, a beautiful cave formed thousands of years ago by flowing…
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5 November
History
The Legend of Old Shavehead – The Lassen Native American Known for Murdering Samuel Burney
As written in the book California’s Best Fly Fishing Old Shavehead. Photo: California State University, Chico While geologists estimate that…
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Oct- 2019 -14 October
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Hiking to Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of the best kept secrets in Northern California, as its a hotbed of volcanic…
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Sep- 2019 -30 September
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Lassen National Park Highway Closed Due to Snowy Conditions
Lassen Volcanic National Park received a rare snowstorm this past weekend, resulting in multiple inches of snow accumulation throughout the…
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30 September
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Lassen Park is Looking Like a Winter Paradise Right Now
As the clouds clear on the rare September snowstorm that swept through Northern California this week, the mountains are already…
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30 September
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Snowstorm Blankets Northern California Mountains with More on the Way
As the summer season winds down in Northern California, it seems like we may just skip the fall season entirely.…
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27 September
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What Month is It?! Snow Forecast for Northern California Mountains this Weekend
Although summer just officially ended on September 23rd, it’s beginning to feel like winter in Northern California. We’ve already seen…
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19 September
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Outside Magazine Lists the Best Hikes in Northern California National Parks
A list of the best hikes in every National Park in America was recently compiled by Outside Magazine, including the…
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15 September
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Following 17-Month Closure, Lassen’s Bumpass Hell Trailhead Reopens to the Public
Bumpass Hell, Lassen Volcanic National Park. Flickr/J. Philipp Krone On Friday, September 13th, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials brought joy…
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6 September
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Lassen’s Famed Bumpass Hell Trailhead Set to Reopen to the Public
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park In April of 2018, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials closed the trailhead for its famed…
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4 September
History
Video Explores the Human History of Lassen Volcanic National Park
In an installment of Lassen NPS’s video newsletter, Lassen Peek, they give a brief introduction to the human history of the…
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Aug- 2019 -29 August
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Lassen National Forest Announces Seasonal Campground Closure Dates
Photo: Lassen National Forest The Lassen National Forest’s Almanor Ranger District announces seasonal campgrounds and day-use areas closures beginning September…
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27 August
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The Stunning Hike to Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park
We made the short trek from Redding, California to Lassen Volcanic National park to see one of the premiere destinations…
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24 August
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Volunteers Needed to Preserve the Historic Harkness Peak Fire Lookout in Lassen Park
Although most historic fire lookouts aren’t in service anymore, Lassen Volcanic National Park still has a working and is looking…
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23 August
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Officials Monitoring Lightning-Ignited Wildfire in Lassen Volcanic National Park
The Red Fire in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Photo by National Park Service. A lightning bolt has ignited a small…
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23 August
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7 Exhilarating Summit Hikes Around Redding, California
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo of Chip O’Brien on the Summit of Mt. Shasta “Doubly happy,” said John…
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21 August
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Nostalgic Northern California National Park Posters to Hang in your Home
Rob Decker grew up in the Bay Area and found a love for National Parks at a young age. He…
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20 August
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Lassen Volcanic National Park Named ‘Yosemite Without the Crowds’ by Reader’s Digest
You don’t hear about Lassen Volcanic National Park when the top national parks in the United States are discussed, and…
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12 August
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Hailstorm Blankets Lassen Volcanic National Park During its Busy Birthday Weekend
Facebook/Lassen Volcanic National Park It was supposed to be a busy weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park. On Lassen’s 103rd…
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7 August
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Trail Cam Footage Shows Lassen Pack Pups Howling in NorCal Wilderness
It was recently announced that the Lassen Pack, California’s only known wolfpack, welcomed a litter of three new pups. While…
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6 August
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Celebrate Lassen’s Birthday with 2-Day Event in the Park – Discover Lassen
Lassen Volcanic National Park turns 103-years-old this week and the only way to celebrate this milestone is to head up…
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Jul- 2019 -30 July
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Millions of Butterflies Have Arrived on Lassen Peak for Yearly Migration
Every year in the fall, Lassen Peak is bombarded by millions of California Tortoiseshell Butterflies during their yearly migration. This…
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30 July
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Harmful Algae Blooms Have Turned Lassen’s Willow Lake ‘Pea Soup’ Green
Willow Lake has turned green due to the toxic algae blooms. Photo by Craig Hemping, Lassen National Forest. Located between…
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30 July
Events
Explore the Cosmos at Lassen’s Dark Sky Festival this Weekend
Flickr/LassenNPS Friday through Saturday, August 2-3, 2019Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…
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29 July
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Discover a Wildlife Utopia at Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated National Parks in the United States – Lassen Volcanic National Park.…
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27 July
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The 8 Best Adventures in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Brought to you by Visit Redding Photo: Joe Parks Sitting right outside Redding, California is one of the most underrated…
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26 July
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REI Offering a Women’s Campout in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: REI REI has been expanding its services for women. With their recent release of Sierra Women’s Campouts, they will…
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14 July
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Lassen’s Famed Wolfpack Grows with a New Litter of Pups
Trail Camera of the Lassen Pack The Lassen Pack, California’s only known wolfpack, has grown recently with the announcement of…
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Jun- 2019 -6 June
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Lassen’s Manzanita Creek Trail Temporarily Closed Due to Bear Activity
Lassen Volcanic National Park announced Thursday that it has temporarily closed Manzanita Creek Trail due to bear activity. The bear…
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3 June
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Stunning Footage Captured of Lightning Exploding Tree in Lassen Park
A stunning video captured in the Lassen Park’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center shows just how powerful lightning can be. Park…
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May- 2019 -14 May
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Lassen Park Officials Measure 28-Foot Snow Walls During Road Clearing Efforts
The road clearing in Lassen Volcanic National Park continues as officials are beginning to realize just how big the snow…
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2 May
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New Book Highlights the Compelling Geologic Story of Lassen
Named for Kendall Vanhook Bumpass, a Lassen Country settler and prospector from the mid-1800s, Bumpass Hell encompasses 16 acres and…
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2 May
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Fisherman Cited for 10 Times the Legal Limit of Trout in Plumas County
On Sunday, April 28, a concerned angler called in a tip to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife after…
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Apr- 2019 -26 April
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Lassen Park Road Opened to Devastated Area, Crews Reach Sulphur Works
Road crew begins removing snow from the park highway outside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center When the springtime hits Lassen Volcanic…
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23 April
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Hiking Lassen’s Cinder Cone is Hard but the Views are Incredible
My first attempt to hike Cinder Cone this summer did not go as planned, as I ended up getting stuck…
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16 April
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Bumpass Hell will Remain Closed when Lassen Park Opens for Summer Season
Photo: National Park Service In April of 2018, Lassen Volcanic National Park officials closed the trailhead for its famed hydrothermal…
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16 April
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Lassen Man Convicted in California’s Largest Ever Poaching Case
A Northern California man has plead guilty of poaching more than 150 protected birds in Lassen County and has been…
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5 April
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The Massive Snow Removal Operation at Lassen Park is Underway
When the springtime hits Lassen Volcanic National Park, park officials begin the massive undertaking of trying to clear the snow off…
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Mar- 2019 -23 March
Hikes
13 Snowshoe Hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park
A snowshoer waves on a ranger-led snowshoe walk through the red fir forest. Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of…
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21 March
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Winter Returns: Up to Four Feet of Snow Expected in NorCal this Week
With NorCal’s record snowfall of February in the rearview mirror, March has recently seen a long span of spring weather…
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15 March
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Lassen Volcano Adventure Camp Open to Youth Group Applications
Photo: National Park Service Lassen Volcanic National Park and its partner Lassen Park Foundation invite youth groups to plan their…
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9 March
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NorCal’s Shingletown Tops CalFire’s List of Wildfire Vulnerable Communities
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection submitted a 45-Day Report to Governor Gavin Newsom that outlines 35 fuel-reduction…
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Feb- 2019 -28 February
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Researchers Recapture Rare Red Foxes in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Photo: Lassen Volcanic National Park State wildlife biologists in Lassen Volcanic National Park have been trying to learn about the…
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Jan- 2019 -16 January
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Piles of Broken Sleds, Trash Found at Lassen’s Eskimo Pass
The government shutdown continues to cary a negative effect on the public lands of Northern California. The stories have circulated…
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14 January
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Blizzard Watch: Nearly 10 Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains this Week
After the New Year, Department of Water Resources officials measured a low snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, showing the snowpack…
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13 January
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Lassen Park Announces Limited Reopening Amidst Government Shutdown
The record-breaking government shutdown, which began on December 22nd, has taken its toll on National Parks. Most Northern California National…
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6 January
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See the Snow-Covered Road Conditions From All Over Northern California
The first winter storm of 2019 has arrived in Northern California, and boy is it a doozy! Some summits have…
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5 January
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UPDATE: Lassen Could Receive Nearly 6-Feet of Snow this Weekend
On Friday, we wrote about how the storm coming into Northern California could produce up to four feet of snow…
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4 January
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Winter Storm Watch: Up to 4-Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal this Weekend
Lassen’s Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center Christmas brought Northern California a hefty gift in 2018, delivering over a foot of snow over…
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2 January
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Chaos, Lava and Snow – A Winter Trip to Lassen’s Crags Lake
By Ryan Loughrey For an area replete with unattractive names, the trail to Crags Lake is filled with beauty. Last…
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Dec- 2018 -28 December
Hikes
Meeting a Distant Giant: A Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Tour of Lassen
By Ross Lawrence Photo: National Park Service Cruising east down State Highway 36 from Redding, I got the sense that…
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9 December
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Lassen Park has A LOT of Snow Right Now
It’s official. Since the storms moved in on Thanksgiving and have continued to dump on the Northern California ever since,…
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8 December
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Rare Photos Of Snow-Covered Cinder Cone & Lava Beds Captured in Lassen Park
Ever wanted to know what Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Cinder Cone and Lava Beds look like underneath several feet of…
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7 December
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A Snowshoeing Adventure Around Lassen’s Manzanita Lake
Photo by Darlene M. Koontz By Ryan Loughrey Despite the current sunny weather, this most recent storm imbued Northern California with…
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Nov- 2018 -27 November
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A Winter Exploration of Lassen’s Subway Cave
By Ryan Loughrey It is one of the locations that is close enough to make a day trip, and one…
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Sep- 2018 -28 September
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Lassen Man Arrested in California’s Largest Ever Poaching Case
After following an anonymous tip, Game Warden Todd Kinnard visited an 80-acre property in the Lassen County town of Standon,…
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14 September
Hikes
The Full-Moon Hike to the Top of Lassen Peak
By Frances Griffey In Northern California, we’re surrounded by nature. Trees, mountains and wildlife flourish under the NorCal sun. But…
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12 September
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After a Decade, Researchers Finally Caught a Red Fox in Lassen. Then They Caught Another One Three Weeks Later.
On March 6th, a 10-pound female red fox walked into a box trap near Manzanita Lake in Lassen Volcanic National…
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9 September
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A Harrowing Journey into the Haunted Caribou Wilderness
“AAAAAAUUUUAAAACK… AAAAAAUUUUAAAACK…” My eyes opened the size of softballs and the sleeping bag I’d been dozing in nearly lifted off…
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Aug- 2018 -11 August
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9 Family-Friendly Camping Spots in Northern California
The insistent bzzzzzzzz of a mosquito roused me from sleep, but my eyes refused to open in hopes it would…
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3 August
Hikes
Weekend in Lassen – Exploring Cold Boiling Lake and Kings Creek Falls
By Ryan Loughrey Lassen Park offer a bounty of opportunities of exploration. Although I feel I’ve explored a good amount,…
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2 August
Events
Lassen’s 2018 Dark Sky Festival This Weekend
Friday through Saturday, August 3-4, 2018 Join park rangers, astronomers, and astrobiologists in celebrating all that is out of this…
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Jul- 2018 -10 July
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5 Tips for Hiking Lassen’s Brokeoff Mountain
By Ryan Loughrey Brokeoff Mountain in Lassen National Park is notorious for being one of the most difficult hikes in…
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2 July
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The Desolate Hike to Lassen’s Mill Creek Falls
By Ryan Loughrey Now that the road through Lassen National Park is open, Kiva and I decided to hike a…
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Jun- 2018 -29 June
Outdoors
My Northern California Summer Bucket List
By Ryan Loughrey The sun has inspired me to start thinking more about summer. One of the activities I am…
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28 June
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Lassen Peak is Sinking and Scientists Don’t Know Why
A paper written by Amy Parker in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research shows that Lassen Peak has been sinking since…
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14 June
History
Capturing History: 10 Mind-Blowing Photos from the Lassen Peak Eruption
When Lassen Peak Erupted in 1914, there were no advanced photographical instruments. There were no DSLR’s or drones or GoPro’s,…
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13 June
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Discover the Hydrothermal Areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park
It’s been a hundred years since Lassen Peak’s last eruption, but evidence of its violent volcanic potential still pervades Lassen Volcanic National…
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11 June
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Lassen’s Jot Dean Ice Cave – A Cool Summer Getaway
By Ryan Loughrey The Jot Dean Cave is easy to get to, although it doesn’t have a set trail or…
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11 June
History
What’s in a Name? The Story Behind Hat Creek
Names almost always make for a good story, and Hat Creek is no exception. Of course, not everyone may agree that…
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6 June
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Fishing Hat Creek – Tip Your Hat to Great Fishing
By Chip O’Brien Talking about fishing Hat Creek as if it were one, homogeneous fishery is like saying all California…
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6 June
History
A History of Lassen Park in Photos
Lassen Volcanic National Park’s history is fascinating, from the eruption of Lassen Peak to the naming of Hat Creek to…
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5 June
History
The Story of Lassen’s Ishi – The Last “Wild” Native American
It was August 19, 1911, when an unknown, “wild’ man emerged from the wilderness near Lassen Peak and into the…
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2 June
Wildlife
Watch as Millions of Butterflies Fly over Lassen Peak During Yearly Migration
If you hiked to the summit of Lassen Peak in the Fall, you were probably one of the lucky visitors to…
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1 June
History
The Heartwarming Story of President JFK Feeding Deer in Lassen Volcanic National Park in his Pajamas
When President John F. Kennedy visited Northern California in 1963, just months before his assassination, he made the rounds to…
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May- 2018 -30 May
Outdoors
The 6 Best Places to Camp in Northern California
It’s that time of the year again. It’s time to pop-up your tents, put on your mosquito repellent and sleep…
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30 May
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Did You Know There’s More Than One Volcano in Lassen Volcanic National Park?
Did you know that Lassen Peak is not the only volcano in Lassen Volcanic National Park? While it is certainly…
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29 May
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Lassen Peak Ranked As Top 10 Summit Hike In U.S.
Sitting on the eastern side of Northern California lies our beloved Lassen Peak, an active volcano sitting in the middle…
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28 May
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Climbing a Volcano: Hiking to the Summit of Lassen Peak
It’s hard to beat the experience you get when you’re standing at the summit of a significant mountain, especially when…
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22 May
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The Short Hike To Lassen’s Kings Creek Falls
The trail to Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park probably sees more hikers than any other route in the…
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17 May
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Lassen Park Highway Opening Date Announced!
Great news from Lassen Volcanic National Park! They have announced that they’ve finished clearing the park highway of snow and…
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