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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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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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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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The 10 Best Summer Activities to do in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Summer has officially hit Northern California, which means we ceremoniously trade out our snowshoes and hard-shelled jackets for swim shorts…
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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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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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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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History
What’s in a Name? The Story Behind Hat Creek
By Chip O’Brien Names almost always make for a good story, and Hat Creek is no exception. Of course, not everyone…
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How This Man’s “Hell” Became One of Northern California’s Favorite 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Did You Know There is 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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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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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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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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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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Weather
Over 2,000 Lightning Strikes Hit Northern California this Week
Earlier this week, we reported on a beautiful and frightening lightning storm that hit Northern California on Tuesday night. Turns…
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Rolling Through the Remote Ishi Wilderness – A Photo Essay
By Ryan Loughrey After visiting the Ishi Wilderness, it is easy to see how little effort it would take…
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The Tricky Trek to the Summit of Lassen’s Cinder Cone
Lassen Volcanic National Park can be accurately described as both a geologist’s wonderland and an adventurer’s paradise. The hike to…
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Breathtaking Views Await at the Top of Lassen’s Brokeoff Mountain
Several hundred thousand years ago, ancient stratovolcano Mt. Tehama blew forming Brokeoff Mountain. Experts suggest Tehama’s explosion matched the destructive…
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