7 7 LASSEN NATIONAL PARK

So, this is our last stop before heading home. We have been waiting to go to Lassen since the beginning of our trip. We weren't able to visit before now because of the snow. The trail to the volcanic area of the park was closed due to too much snow. So we waited.

Now we are here.

This is a picture of Mount Shasta from on our way to Lassen. Beautiful isn't it.

This is a view from Lassen. Also, beautiful.

In 1914 Mt. Lassen erupted and threw this "small" boulder over 5 miles. Actually, it was not thrown, but carried by a mudflow caused by the eruption. When it was found 3 days later, it was still warm.

When we started down the trail to the active area of the park, this was the sign we saw. Makes you think twice.

Even tho the trail was open, it was not free of snow. There were about 6 patches of snow, with this being the largest. Good thing we live in Colorado....snow doesn't bother us. Other people were slipping and sliding.

And red algae here too.

This was our first view of the active area. What you can't see, is the sound. The fumeroles, the vents where hot air is being blown out at great force, makes noise like speeding trains. And of course, the smell.....rotten eggs. I actually love it.

Then at another spot in the park were mud pots. Arleen couldn't stop taking pictures of these beautiful bubbling pots of mud. If not forced, another place she would still be at.

Here are some pictures.