Tired of crowded national parks, or want something new? Here are less visited national parks in California, what months to ...
On June 14, 1914, three men climbed Lassen Peak to see why a seemingly dormant volcano had started rumbling 16 days before. Now, peering into a newborn crater, they felt the ground tremble.
The snowiest mountain in California — and the second snowiest place in the continental United States — is Lassen Peak in Shasta County, with an average of about 45 feet of snowfall yearly.
What not to miss: The challenging 5-mile round-trip Lassen Peak Trail offers spectacular views. On a clear day, hikers can see Mt. Shasta, another active volcano more than 100 miles away.