Lassen Volcanic National Park

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #36: August Notables

Every month of the year has its own set of national park notables. August has seen the establishment not only of Lassen Volcanic, Virgin Islands, and Hawai’i Volcanoes national parks, but also the National Park Service and National Parks Traveler! So, this Quiz and Trivia piece is devoted to these August notables.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 20th, 2021 12:21pm

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Dixie Fire Charring Lassen Volcanic National Park South To North

Very little was standing in the way Monday of California's massive Dixie Fire, which was feasting on kiln-dry forests as it charred its way north through Lassen Volcanic National Park, skirting around lakes and to the east of the park's Fantastic Lava Beds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 16th, 2021 3:07pm

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Dixie Fire Burning North Through Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park's moisture-starved forests are feeding the northern edge of California's massive Dixie Fire, which has forced closure of the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2021 3:48pm

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UDATED | Lassen Volcanic National Park Closed Due To Dixie Fire

As the northern edge of California's massive Dixie Fire burned into Lassen Volcanic National Park on Thursday, rangers were sweeping the park's trails to ensure any remaining visitors were told to leave the park, which had closed because of the flames.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 10:36am

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UPDATE | Dixie Fire Prompts Lassen Volcanic National Park To Ban Backcountry Camping

The unpredictable nature of the Dixie Fire in northern California has prompted a ban on backcountry camping in Lassen Volcanic National Park, and the Warner Valley and Juniper Lake areas were closed to all visitors.

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By Compiled From N... - July 27th, 2021 6:25pm

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National Parks To Visit This Summer...And Those To Dash From Your Thoughts

Apologies in advance to my brethren in the travel writing industry, and their editors, but your suggestions for national parks to visit this summer are incredibly ridiculous for the most part and most likely to produce a miserable vacation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2021 12:05pm

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Five Parks To Help You Avoid Crowding This Summer

It's going to be a crowded summer in the National Park System, but that doesn't mean you can't find incredible parks that are a bit off the well-beaten path and will offer you both beauty and some solitude without too much work on your part.

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By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2021 1:45am

Spring Road Clearing Continues At Lassen Volcanic

If you are planning a visit to Lassen Volcanic National Park any time soon, be aware that spring road clearing continues in the southwest area of the park.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 8th, 2021 4:00am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #24

It’s time for another national parks quiz and trivia piece. This one covers a number of National Park Service units from all around the nation. Test your parks knowledge, see just how much you know (or don’t know), and learn some interesting things as well.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 8th, 2021 2:00am

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Pikas Are Adapting To Climate Change Remarkably Well

Climate change is harming many special places and iconic species around our planet, from Glacier National Park’s disappearing glaciers to California redwoods scorched by wildfires. But for the animal I study, the American pika (Ochotona princeps), there’s actually some good news: It’s not as threatened by climate change as many studies have warned.

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By NPT Staff - January 8th, 2021 2:00am

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