Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Our trip to McArthur via Lassen National Volcanic Park - October 10th




On our way to visit friends in McArthur, we decided to take the route through Lassen Park because we'd heard it would be snowing there. In fact, the thermometer dropped 10 degrees F as we climbed the road. I'm so glad Grant got the idea to do this! Check out the website link above if you are interested in hiking to Bumpus Hell or ascending to the summit of Lassen Peak. There's also the Loomis Ranger Station at the north end of the park, where you can see some of the pictures Frank Loomis took of the last time Lassen erupted.

South gate into the park

The Hot Springs



Red Fir and Mountain Hemlock
The long and winding road











Beautiful Aspens