Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park Moves To Winter Operations

Lassen Volcanic National Park in California has moved into winter operations with the closure of Lassen National Park Highway (CA State Hwy 89).

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By NPT Staff - November 27th, 2020 1:45am

Winter Season Has Arrived At Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California has closed its highway to through traffic for the winter/spring snow season due to recent snowfall.

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By NPT Staff - November 16th, 2020 1:45am

Lassen Volcanic National Park Extends Area Closed To Overnight Use

The amount of Lassen Volcanic National Park backcountry closed to overnight use due to a bear or bears obtaining food from backpackers has been greatly expanded to encompass most of the eastern half of the park.

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By NPT Staff - July 19th, 2020 5:22pm

Careless Campers Lead To Closure Of Backcountry Area In Lassen Volcanic National Park

A backcountry area of Lassen Volcanic National Park in California has been closed to camping for 60 days because one or more bears were able to obtain improperly stored food and/or scented items from campers.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2020 1:15pm

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #6

It's time, again, to test your national parks knowledge with the Traveler's National Parks Quiz And Trivia #6. See just how much you know about your national parks, and learn a little, too.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 16th, 2020 8:12am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #5

Bored with self quarantine? Yearning for the fresh outdoors of a national park / national monument / national recreation area? You may (or may not) need to bide your time a little longer, so in the meantime, why not test your public lands knowledge on this month's Quiz #5.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 6th, 2020 8:32am

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #4

It’s March 2020 and now time for another national parks quiz with a little trivia thrown in. Are you ready to test your national parks knowledge? See how much you know on your own, first, before checking the answers at the end of the page.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 10th, 2020 4:37pm

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Winter Opens Snowy National Parks To Hardy Adventurers

Thanksgiving week brought a lot of snow to much of the country. I returned home to find 8-9 inches of the white stuff in the yard, and a decided chill (low teens) in the air. All of which naturally got me thinking about how to enjoy the winter months in the cold weather side of the National Park System. If you’re looking to enjoy parks chilled and blanketed by winter, here are some destinations to consider.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 6th, 2019 1:45am

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Trail into a cinder cone, Lassen Volcanic National Park

a trail leading down into a cinder cone with a lone tree, 2 bushes, and hiker at the top in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Covering over 106,000 acres (almost 431 square km), this national park in northern California offers volcanic vistas for visitors to explore.

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Cinder Cone @ Lassen Volcanic National Park

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By Rebecca Latson - November 15th, 2019 9:58am

National Parks Traveler Episode 21: Can Guns Protect You Against Bear Attacks?

Tom Smith, a professor of wildlife sciences at Brigham Young University and a member of the National Rifle Association, discusses how effective guns in backcountry locations are in defending against bear attacks. What he says might surprise you. This episode also looks at the Volcanic Legacy Highway that ties Lassen Volcanic National Park and Crater Lake National Park together.

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