The volcanic areas are best visited in summer and fall. Heavy snows close most ... and plug dome—can be found in Lassen Volcanic National Park, where they literally bubble and steam.

Tucked away in far northeastern California, Lassen offers sweeping grandeur and hydrothermal marvels in an uncrowded, contemplative atmosphere. The park is home to more than 40 volcanoes, bubbling ...

Yet here I was, in Lassen Volcanic National Park, trying to figure out how to ... flighting: The Mill Creek Falls trailhead is visible from the park’s main parking area, isn’t strenuous (yours truly ...