When you gain the rim of the caldera at Lassen Peak, you realize in a flash why you came this far. As you top the rise, hardened lava flows extend in the caldera in front of you, a jumble of crags and ...

The inaugural “Reach the Peak Hike-a-Thon” to the top of Lassen Peak will take place Sunday. Hikers need to sign up by Friday. The hike is a five mile round-trip walk to the 10,463 feet summit of ...

If you’re looking to explore the natural beauty around Mount Lassen without committing to long, strenuous hikes, you’re in the right place. The area offers plenty of short trails that pack stunning ...

Ah, 162 miles north of Sacramento in Shasta County, stands this Lassen Peak, 10,457 ft in elevation, A trailhead just passed lay Kelly is only 2.5 miles to the summit, but the climb includes 2000 ft ...

While towering peaks and vast, verdant forests capture nature’s grandeur, there are places where the planet’s raw and untamed power is on full display. And where else does nature's beauty show off ...

Lassen Park >> Hikers in Lassen Volcanic National Park may see more fallen timber than usual along the trails in the park this summer, and they should expect to pay more to get into the park. “We had ...

Hollywood actor, producer and martial arts instructor Chuck Norris can add another moniker to his repertoire: Seasoned mountain climber. The “Delta Force” and “Walker, Texas Ranger” star announced on ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California will enter its first full season with a new visitor center at the park's south entrance. Along with the Redwoods, Lassen is the closest national ...