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 ...

After a prolonged closure due to extensive snow and necessary maintenance, Lassen Volcanic National Park has reopened its iconic Bumpass Hell trail. This reopening offers hikers the opportunity to ...

LASSEN PARK — The route to hell is open again. While theologians might argue it’s never closed, we’re being a little more literal here: The main trail to Bumpass Hell in Lassen Volcanic National Park ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park's Bumpass Hell trail through the largest and most surreal hydrothermal area in the park is now open after incredible winter snowfall kept it buried most of the summer.

A hike-a-thon to the summit of Lassen Peak has been added to Lassen Volcanic National Park’s annual Day in the Park, which is scheduled for Saturday. Day in the Park has for many years celebrated the ...

LASSEN PARK — An environmental assessment on a proposal to rehabilitate the Lassen Peak trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park is now available for review and comment. The document reviewed a “no ...

CASTELLA, Calif. — Sore-footed Camas hiker Jake Rose hopes to reach this town along Interstate 5 this weekend as he continues through northern California along the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Lassen Volcanic National Park officials are closing off a popular backpacking area in the park because at least one bear has become a little too familiar with hikers. Park officials said there have ...