National Park News

The main park road through Lassen Volcanic National Park will open to the Bumpass Hell parking area on Saturday, June 18. The Lassen Peak trail is open to over-the-snow travel until trail crews begin work on the trail. The trail will be open to the summit on three weekends this summer.

The Lassen Gateway Coalition, dedicated to improving communication and developing partnerships within the Lassen gateway communities, held its spring conference on May 10.

The Lassen Gateway Coalition, dedicated to improving communication and developing partnerships within the Lassen gateway communities, held its spring conference on May 10.

Spring road opening has begun at Lassen Volcanic National Park. A ten-mile section of the park road from Manzanita Lake to Devastated Area will open Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m.

Spring road opening has begun at Lassen Volcanic National Park. A ten-mile section of the park road from Manzanita Lake to Devastated Area will open Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m.

Lassen Volcanic National Parks request submissions for its 2012 annual pass photo contest.

Lassen Volcanic National Parks request submissions for its 2012 annual pass photo contest.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz, announced that the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Warner Valley Comprehensive Site Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement has been signed.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz, announced that the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Warner Valley Comprehensive Site Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement has been signed.

Outdoor adventure awaits you this summer! The park currently has opportunities for campground hosts, visitor center assistants, and interpretive interns.

Outdoor adventure awaits you this summer! The park currently has opportunities for campground hosts, visitor center assistants, and interpretive interns.

Lassen Volcanic National Park entrance fees will be waived April 16 to 24 with added snowshoe hikes in celebration of National Park Week, coinciding with Earth Day and Junior Ranger Day.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Headquarters to Plan Utilities Replacement

Lassen Volcanic National Park Headquarters to Plan Utilities Replacement

Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz announced the 2011 Lassen Annual Pass is now available for online sales.

The recent storms and colder temperatures have closed the road through the park to vehicle traffic for the winter season. The current snow depth at the Lake Helen area is 27” deep

To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced Veterans Day will again be celebrated as a fee-free day for all park visitors in honor of U.S. veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The winner of the 2011 Annual Pass Photo Contest has been awarded. Congratulations to Michael Rubin of Shingletown, CA.

Lassen Volcanic National Park closes Lassen Peak Trail for the season due to weather. This past week saw sustained 50 mph winds and the beginning of winter weather. Snow drifts on the peak trail have accumulated up to four feet in depth. “The snow caused us to completely shut down trail rehabilitation operations. We will resume trail work as the snow melts in the spring” said Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz.

Lassen Volcanic National Park announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Warner Valley Comprehensive Site Plan (FEIS) this week. Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz stated “I am pleased to announce the release of this document, which is the result of many years of collaboration between park staff, researchers, and the public.” Koontz added “I greatly appreciate the input we received during the development of the plan from individuals and groups who have a deep commitment to this beautiful and historically significant area.”

Lassen Volcanic National Park will begin an eight-day helicopter operation to haul rock for the Reach the Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project.
The Lassen Peak Trail and parking area will be closed from August 21 at 8 p.m. through August 31. During these helicopter operations there will be no stopping or parking along the 2.5 mile stretch of the main park road between Lake Helen Picnic Area and Terrace Lake Trailhead and the possibility of closure for short periods of time.

Lassen Volcanic National Park will waive entrance fees on August 14 and 15 along with other national parks throughout the country.

Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Lassen Park Foundation hosted the ‘Reach the Peak’ kickoff event July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lassen Peak parking area to celebrate the Lassen Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project.

Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Lassen Park Foundation will host the Lassen Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project at the “Reach the Peak” kickoff event on July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lassen Peak parking lot.

The deep winter snows and late storms have extended the road, campground and trail openings at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Lassen Volcanic National Park fire staff plans to take advantage of a projected burn window sometime between Monday, June 28th and Monday July 19th to reintroduce fire into the park.

Lassen Volcanic National Park will waive entrance fees on August 14 and 15 along with other national parks throughout the country.

Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Lassen Park Foundation hosted the ‘Reach the Peak’ kickoff event July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lassen Peak parking area to celebrate the Lassen Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project. 

Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Lassen Park Foundation will host the Lassen Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project at the ‘Reach the Peak’ kickoff event on July 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lassen Peak parking lot.

The deep winter snows and late storms have extended the road, campground and trail openings at Lassen Volcanic National Park.