Lassen Volcanic National Park, in northeastern California, is a gem among U.S. national parks ... Here are some additional attractions and hikes to consider during a multi-day itinerary: Cinder Cone: ...

Congress designated the area in 1976, and the 1994 California Desert Protection Act further ... tortoise critical habitat and annually stripped away 7,500 tons of cinder from a cinder cone supposedly ...

California's geographical diversity is by ... This is one of the few spots in the world where all four types of volcanoes (cinder cone, composite, shield and plug dome) exist.

Airports: Redding and Chico, California; Reno ... If you can stay longer, climb Cinder Cone, an outstanding example of the results of volcanism, and, if you have the stamina for a more demanding ...

Tim Neville There are only a few cities in the country that can claim to have a volcano within their limits and Bend is one ...

“When Congress created the preserve, they basically drew a line around all the good stuff and said, ‘OK, the Park Service gets all this,’” Nichols said in his amiable Southern California drawl. The ...

Near the California-Oregon border, Lava Beds National Monument ... It features singing sand dunes, ancient volcanic cinder cones and springtime wildflower explosions. The secluded Castle Mountains ...

Discover the beauty of Oregon's national parks. From Crater Lake to historic trails and monuments, explore the diverse ...

Here’s a quiet side of Hawaii that many visitors rarely experience: peaceful trails and parks where you can enjoy the islands’ natural beauty without the ...