Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park in the SPRING! (Sulphur Works, Chaos Crags, & Manzanita Lake)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

This video was filmed on April 7, 2022. A HUGE thank you to Visit Redding for partnering with us! Check out more things to do in the Redding area here: visitredding.com/ Keep California beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/ Follow our Journey to Alaska: kzbin.info/aero/PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/

[@sweets_on_the_loose5575]

You came at the perfect time. We got about a foot or more of snow this past week… Come back to Redding and Lassen Park. If you do, check out Hat Creek and spend some time fishing in Old Station.

[@annafoster8795]

Yay, I just found your channel and I've lived in Redding almost all my life! You need to check out the little town called “old shasta” in the summer it has lots of cool history and sights

[@Halfpace52]

I watched many adventure videos but I really enjoying watching your. As a hiker, backpacker, and adventure traveler, I appreciate in depth information. And you two are super cute couple.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much! That means a lot and thanks for watching!

[@guadalupeknippen528]

You two are so adorable. You bring me happiness. Time spent with you is so lovely and calming. It's like you are the best tour guides I've ever watched without being the typical tour guides, does that make sense? Oh well.... you're great an always a pleasure to watch. 🙏❤️🐕🇺🇸

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We gotcha! Thank you for saying that! It means a lot to us. Thank you so much for watching and commenting, Guadalupe!

[@Julied319]

Right in my backyard… thankful for local beauty!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@AzulFyre]

Thanks for covering the Lassen Volcanic National Park, I don't hear enough about that one. I definitely want to spend more time in Redding and the surrounding area when I finally make it back there.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

You really don’t hear enough about it and it has so much to offer! Thanks for watching!

[@leslielarsonandrus]

Beautiful!!! We camped at Lassen and collected our biggest pine cones there!! 24 inches was our biggest!! I absolutely loved Avenue of the Giants (Redwood Forest) and Founders Forest is the trail left untouched. The worlds tallest tree fell there I believe in 1991? You see uprooted trees just unbelievable! Can't wait for your next video!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow that’s amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@MrRobertoa1]

I can't wait to see the Redwoods National Park. It's beautiful 😍. It's on my bucket list of places to go. I will get there soon.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s an amazing place!

[@catospanky]

This video brings back so many good memories of our visit there in 2016, right after Burnie Falls. I believe we were a little earlier in the season than you were. We couldn't go very far, but hiked till there was nowhere left to hike because of snow.

[@redbluffman3278]

Yes, you have to come visit in the summer and see Bumpass Hell, climb Lassen Peak and hike the Kings Creek Trail to the waterfall. Absolutely breathtaking! Also I wish that you could’ve seen it 2 years ago before the Dixie Fire burned 60% of the park. My little ID picture here has always been a little shot from the first snow one year from behind the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We are very excited to visit again in the summer one day. Lassen looked so beautiful

[@cgamiga]

I'm glad my family visited before the fires too, so sad to see the news... hope it's recovered. We need to come back again to do Bumpass Hell... is Subway caves open, or closed from fire? PS like your tag, we visited Red Bluff a LOT as we had to supercharge our Tesla there for visit... Redding one isn't open yet...

[@Carolann_237]

Looks fantastic! I put you guys on my treadmill and walk with you on the trail.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Alright! We’re glad you could come along!

[@wendypederson243]

Yes! The Redwoods next! So excited for you... also the the table top and Target shopping cart dances were great!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

😂😂😂 gotta keep dancing! Thanks for watching!

[@jayhipp5953]

I used to live in Redding California and my family use to go up there and look around. I was enjoyable time of my life

[@sweets_on_the_loose5575]

Such a great video showcasing one of the best National Parks. We live between Redding and Lassen Park and have done Chaos Crags a few times. Your video was fun to watch and now I want to go get one of those Horchata drinks at Evergreen. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We highly recommend that horchata granata! Redding and Lassen were so much fun! Thanks for watching!

[@monigiguere1]

I just binged all of your videos and I don’t know what to do with myself until the next one! Thank you for your awesome videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you so much, Monica! We’re happy you enjoy them!

[@marymiller2121]

One of my favorite parks also, and I especially your audio of the birds singing! Thanks for sharing beautiful nature, we need this positive inspiration and back to nature in this very strange planet we are living on🏜

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We totally agree! More positivity and nature please!

[@suzanneaydelotte801]

So beautiful there! I guess it wasn’t cold hiking in the snow with your tank top! 🥶 I could smell the mud pots while watching…oh wait…that was Dad! 😂 Thank you for showing me a NP that I didn’t know existed! Great job and safe travels!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lololol all those beans are catching up to the Big Guy! 😂😂🤢🤢 No it wasn’t too cold! Thanks for watching!

[@Hefmier]

Glad that Lassen Volcanic is open again. I tried visiting last October but the park was closed due to the recent fires there. Another great video.!! Greetings from Washington state!! ;)

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We had a great time out there! Thanks for watching!

[@Ostrom38]

Fun video! Looking forward to your return trip to Lassen to see the other parts of the Park. Redwoods is gorgeous, can't wait to see that video! I laughed at the Adam dancing on the table. It even looked like half his face disappeared with the focus. 😂

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Haha 😂 I’m glad I could sneak that one in. Kathryn didn’t know it in the moment so I had to tell her to find the Easter egg in that clip!

[@loeyminske3459]

Wow! New park for me! Never been to Lassen Park. Love the hikes and picnics. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It sure was beautiful out there and we had a great time!

[@Scrambler85]

This is very high on my must see list for 2022. Thanks for posting this. Definitely a thumbs up for the video 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you can get out there! Thanks for watching!

[@alrichardson7027]

Hello Adventurers, Lassan is such a beautiful place and very quiet too. Looking forward to seeing those Redwoods😊😊😊. Great video👍👍👍👍👍👍.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Al!

[@chrishoward4546]

Very nicely done thank you!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️

[@sonny1172]

I was so excited to see this video because I just got to see the 17 mile section that the PCT goes through the park and not what car tourists see. We got to see Boiling Lake and Terminal Geyser which we’re both really awesome. So cool you got to visit during shoulder season and have the place almost to yourselves! It will be neat to go back and see more. I love the sounds of the ducks and geese. ❤️ Thank you for another wonderful adventure!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes that would be amazing! We would love to do section hikes of the PCT! What you did sounds amazing! We can’t wait to go back as well! Thanks, Sonny!

[@jonathantower]

Thanks for this! I really need an escape to somewhere beautiful today, and the enthusiasm and positivity with which you present your adventures is infectious in the best possible way. Besides Lassen, I didn’t know all the other beautiful places there were to see around Redding. Adding it to my list, for sure.

[@cgamiga]

Check out Mt Shasta and Lake Siskiyou bit farther (1hr) north! Mini-Tahoe!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Weee glad we could show it to you! We hope you can get out to Lassen and Redding one day! Thanks for watching!

[@alanbehrens4231]

Burney Falls is must see.

[@gregprince2523]

What a beautiful place that was!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

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[@mcnater]

What a unique park...thanks for the tour...loved the nature sounds towards the end. So nice.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is a unique park! We love including nature sounds when we can. Thanks for watching, Nate!

[@cgamiga]

Great visit and photography, and detailed explanations re sulfur works etc! yeah, I was happy to be wearing covid mask for that, helped reduce the smell :) Very cool tidbit about camping in the parking lot during winter! There are GORGEOUS lakes (Emerald and Helen etc) higher up along hwy 89 thru the park (and Summit farther along), but closed during winter/spring... pretty w/ snow and ice, even in May... note, that portion of hwy 89 has 8000' elevation; I got altitude sickness- so drink more water & be mindful! Bumpass Hell trail was still snowed in and wasn't open previous Memorial Day, so need to visit later in summer... despite it being 103F in Redding at the time..

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Colin! Good to know about the elevation!

[@dianastefenelli2986]

Hard to believe your almost at 100k well deserved! great videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Hard to believe for us too! Pretty exciting! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@erby9953]

My wife and I look forward to watching your latest adventure every week. We appreciate your suggestions and how you are open about what you encounter as you go - the hurdles that you faced. You all are fun and sweet. Haha, we enjoy watching you describe all that great food! Thank you for the time you put into your videos! We live near Shenandoah National Park.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow that means a lot to us! We go back and forth sometimes about how much we should share so I’m glad it resonates with some people! Thank you for saying that and thanks for watching! We love Shenandoah!

[@cesarmunoz3129]

Again guy's thank you much for this awesome videos, you guy's take many of us there every time i watch the video is like actually being there with you, i can even smell the curry 🍛 😀 😄 God bless you guy's be safe see you soon 💛 💙 💚 💜 🧡 ❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The curry is delicious! 😋 we really enjoy sharing our adventures!

[@fieldofview-travelfilmlife64]

I really worried how these beautiful Lassen area goes after big wildfire 2021, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It looks like it’s recovering well. Thanks for watching!

[@monicamoore1386]

You guys are having so much fun. I enjoy the educational information provided and the options for other times of the year when in the park. It is so beautiful. I did not think Lassen Volcanic park was worth visiting until I watched your video.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re happy to provide valuable information and we’re glad it helps! Lassen is definitely worth a trip! Thanks, Monica!

[@chrisgoldsby4103]

Another wonderful adventure!! We visited Lassen last June just before the forest fires. Hope you get back there to see the rest of the park. Thanks again!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re excited to go back another day! Thanks for watching!

[@GISJohnMaine]

That's one place I never made it to when I lived in Oregon. Need to add it to my list to visit some day. The Redwoods are amazing. Also, so many cool places to explore once you make it to Oregon. Crater Lake Nat Park, Bend, John Day Fossil Beds, or any place along the Oregon coast. I haven't been in Oregon or Northern California for 30 years and I miss the natural beauty of the area. I'm looking forward to your future videos. Safe travels and thank you again for sharing your experiences. Now I've got to give that curry recipe a try....!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The curry is so easy and delicious! We’re excited to be back in this area to see new places to us and revisit some spots we’ve been to! We won’t be able to see it all, but we’ll thoroughly enjoy what we do get to see. Thanks, John!

[@jamiesworld4675]

Another awesome video. Can't wait to see the redwoods. I'm back home from my east coast adventure. I highly recommend Cumberland Island if you're ever in the southeast Georgia region.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Our friends who live on a boat were just out there recently and their videos made us want to go!

[@jamiesworld4675]

@@AdventuresofAplusK I'm working on my videos if you want me to email you a link. They are definitely not on your level.

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thanks for the video. It is beautiful there. I haven't' been there in years, need to go back.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a gorgeous place!

[@dougjohnson3494]

You two do excellent work! Thanks, Godspeed!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Doug. And thanks for watching!

[@JaxBespoked]

Lassen Peak was my favorite part of the Park. Bumpass Hell is amazing but if you've been to Yellowstone it just can't compete. I also enjoyed being alone in the Warner Valley on the way to Devil's Kitchen. Nice solitude and beauty even during high season.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re so excited to go back and see what we missed! Thanks for watching! 💙

[@barbaramadson3538]

I'm headed up to camp at Manzanita Lake in Lassen in Sept. I was only able to secure campground reservations in Yosemite for 3 days rather then the 5 I had planned on, so based on your prior video, I plan to head into Redding to explore for two days before heading to Lassen. Thanks for your fun and informative videos!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Sounds like a great trip! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@sarahn.4775]

What a beautiful park!! I love when y'all share recipes! I'm planning on trying your curry soon. I loved hearing the birds. So pretty!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The curry is super good! We love sharing the nature sounds when we can! Thanks for watching!

[@MSSchub]

The Lassen Volcanic National Park looks amazing. I have been watching your videos for over a year and thought I was subscribed. However, I must have been bumped off. So I am subscribing again.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Well, thank you and thanks for watching!

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Fantastic. I love your vlogs.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@jugatsu23nichi]

Totally nostalgic! I spent all my summers growing up going to summer camps, Boy Scout Camps, and family camping up in Lassen. I've hiked to the Lassen summit 2 times and the views from there are amazing! Thank you for this video

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We can’t wait to hike Lassen someday! An amazing place! Thanks for watching, Spencer!

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

You just just crack us up with your dance moves! Incredible video guys, we truly appreciate you taking us along, as we probably could never hike to these amazing places (bad knee!). Looking forward to the Red Woods! Great job! ~Cara 😊

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re glad we could put a smile on your faces! 😃 we truly appreciate you watching!

[@AverageJoesLibrary]

These videos have definitely put the Redding area toward the top of our list. Just moved to Monterey so loving the recent content.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Awesome! That’s our goal! Thanks for watching!

[@EdCook-f4q]

That little dance at the end about Target was hilarious. Laughed at that one, out loud! Too funny. I have been to Lassen and have seen what you didn't. Yes, go back but you seem to say that about everything you saw in California and even other places. Way I see it, you need to live at least two lives to get back to where you want.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Too true! There’s always more to see and do

[@joybeekingston6472]

So beautiful!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

❤️💙

[@joycemoses2411]

Lassen Volcanic National Park reminded us of Yellowstone and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, too! Beautiful! Great snowball fight...lol!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Lassen is a gem and we can’t wait to go back. Thanks! ❤️☃️

[@johnlenart597]

So much to see and not enough time for everything. You're showing me some of the beauty that I missed when I traveled through years ago. Having few people there was nice., also cheap camping.!! The dance routines always the icing on the cake. 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Story of our life! So much to see…not enough time!

[@MagellanandGreyhound]

I’d be concerned about the smell making me too nauseous. How crazy to see both hot thermal pools and snow. And those mountains. Even though you didn’t see all of the park, looks like it amazing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The smell is a little rich at times! It was such a beautiful park and we can't wait to return one day!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

I love this park so much, so happy you got a chance to visit with so little people there. When you go back definitely get Bumpass Hell in, it's beautiful! My friend and I try to go once a year to do a trail in the park. Last year we were going to to Devils Kitchen, but the fires in the area made it not an option. We are going to try to do it this year in June. Check into that hike for when you make it back. Also, wanted to add, Lava Beds NM is about 2 hours north, and it is so much fun doing some of the caves in that park, it's definitely a hidden gem and caving there is an absolute blast!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’ll definitely look into that stuff! Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Happy you enjoyed your time in California!

[@debrabalawajder2617]

My 4 year old granddaughter watched this video and the previous one on Redding with me. She enjoyed them and thinks Kathryn is cute! Redding made a good choice in asking you to do a video on the area; I am ready to go!! Great job and great photography!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Tell her I say thank you, that is very sweet! ❤️❤️

[@benchrist2840]

I love that NP. My wife and I live in Redding and have hiked all over that park. We're going back up there in 2 weekends to do a little camping with friends at Manzanita Lake and do some hiking. Great videos, glad to see you two enjoy our local areas.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s awesome! We had a great time in town and in the area!

[@robertevans428]

I lived in Susanville in 1961-'63 and I can see from your video that things have really changed up there, especially at Manzanita Lake. First of all, the road wasn't plowed in the winter and there was no "formal" trail around the lake, let alone picnic tables. Thanks a bunch for the update.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved our time out there. Thanks for watching!

[@cgamiga]

Enjoy Redwoods SP/NPs! We had great visits there recently too! Make sure to see Lady Bird Johnson trail/loop.. and north in Elk Meadow, do GREAT short Trillium Falls trail!! Amazing trees and nice little falls. Drury Scenic Parkway was pretty side-cut from 101 to see yet more redwoods. Jedediah Smith farther north has some more nice ones as well.. we took short detour to OR border, but was too late to hit Natural Bridges scenic spot, make sure you hit that on the way north! are you also driving bit south to Avenue of the Giants on 101? Tons of great little groves and hikes and trees and stops. On the way back south, are you going thru Ft Bragg & Mendocino and parts of Hwy 1? It is a bit tight/windy road from 101 at Leggett to hwy 1, but SUCH gorgeous scenery south on 1... check out Laguna Pt beach, and south Pt Cabrillo lighthouse. If you go back toward 101, Hwy 128 east thru Navarro River SP is simply gorgeous and even more redwoods, then pretty ranches.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were able to visit several of these suggestions, but some we just didn’t have time for. We’re editing our Redwoods video now and it will be out soon. Thanks for all the tips, Colin!

[@cgamiga]

@@AdventuresofAplusK yeah, figured I'm a bit behind you :) Hope can help with others visiting in future- I'll post same tips on that video when it comes out- enjoy!! Can't wait to see farther north and Alaska!

[@lesmots-vf1xb]

it's a party every time i watch your adventures. It's so inspiring! Thanks for your recommendations! ❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wahoo! 🎉🥳 thanks for watching!

[@rosemiller646]

Wonderful & informative video about Lassen Volcanic National Park! I’ve always wanted to learn more about this area, and you guys definitely delivered on this! Now about that green curry: it might be delicious, but my first thought when you poured it onto your food is that it looked like what Linda Blair spewed out in “The Exorcist!”

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved Lassen. Thanks for watching!

[@saraho1913]

Excited for you guys getting close to 100k 👏🏻

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Pretty crazy huh?!

[@karenk2831]

You all find the neatest coffee shops! Yeah I really like this area! Look forward to more from you all from this area in the future!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love finding cool coffee shops! We can’t wait to go back!

[@mlabes4564]

Thanks for the curry recipe!!! What a great evening!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s 😋

[@SchoandJo]

that National park looked amazing. Can’t wait to see the differences in peak season! Loved the slow-mo geese and those bird noises were incredible ❤️❤️❤️

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We can’t wait to also! That lake was 😍

[@sambee21]

I’ve lived in Cali my whole life and didn’t know this national park even existed, I love your content!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thanks, Samantha! We’re glad we could show it to you! Thanks for watching!

[@amberfoster3726]

Alot people don't. It truly a hidden gem

[@pamelakern2849]

This was a beautiful area !! The thermal area was wonderful 😊 This video was alot of fun. I love California ❤❤

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We love California too! It’s so diverse and special. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@rwelmer]

This park is a gem and one of the prime reasons we live in Redding. Sadly much of it was affected by last year's Dixie Fire. Haven't gotten to see some of our favorite places there since, as they closed the Park for the winter as the fire wound down. Fortunately many of the main points of interest should be unaffected, but the stunning views of forests extending out toward Lake Almanor have been lost for a generation or two.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It is sad to think of what was lost. But thankfully it’s a large park and there is still tons of gorgeous sights to see! Thanks for watching!

[@aolkeriil]

Another amazing adventure. It looks so peaceful. Stay safe ✌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you!

[@RayerozeYT]

Another great video you two! I always love it when there are cute romantic parts of you guys! You two are some serious couple goals 🥰

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you, Raye! ❤️💙

[@brunnie]

Thanks for the look at Lassen. Until next time... Travel Safe.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

❤️👍

[@kevinstrahle9687]

Shh Lassen is a great place don't tell to many how great it is ha ha. Glad you guys enjoyed it, definitely come back in the summer. Didn't look like much snow for this time of the year. Also did you see where the big fire was. Enjoy

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We saw fire damage near the visitor center, but we didn't notice much near Manzanita Lake.

[@tdwestcott2704]

We live a few miles outside the Manzanita lake side. We’re glad you enjoyed Lassen Park. This has been a dry year and you visited when we had very little snow. On the bright side the park was open because it closes during strong storms. We enjoyed these two videos on our area.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We loved our time at Lassen and in Redding and can’t wait to come back one day to see more! Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@MrfiX725]

Ooo, Evergreen Coffee... thanks for the introduction!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That granita was so good! Would love to go back and try more items!

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Looks intriguing!

[@cashstt716]

Another place I did not even know that existed… Thank you for showing it to us… I hope some time you guys will do a live video chat… I’m sure there are so many questions your loyal subscribers would love to ask you… Please consider it…

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re glad we could show it to you! Thanks for watching! We’ll be doing a q&a video celebrating 100k subscribers, but not live, that way more people can participate. We’ll put out a link to submit questions! But we do have a few Q&As we have done before that are on a playlist on our channel.

[@pamgonzales9030]

I visited the park back in October 2020. It was beautiful! And off season as well so pretty empty. Bumpass Hell is defiantly worth revisiting for! its pretty amazing.

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Was it cold in October? Any snow?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re very excited to come back in a different season to see what we missed!

[@pamgonzales9030]

​@@mindiwilhelm4322 It was perfect temp, around 60. No snow, it was a year that was very very dry. At the time all those really bad fires were happening around California and Oregon (I guess that's almost every year now though) I highly recommend visiting the park, its beautiful and as mentioned in the video, Redding is so close and there's so much to do in the area in general.

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

@@pamgonzales9030 Thank you so very much.

[@hedycohen9804]

Hopefully you can come back and hike Bumpass Hell. The hot springs are beautiful. Unfortunately, the park road is only open for only a short window of time each season. We went in July 2012. I am sure the crowds will be much crazier now. Thanks for sharing what you were able to explore.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were bummed we couldn’t see that this time, but we’ll definitely be bad to see that! Thank you for watching!

[@hankbern9847]

Hey guys.....Adam and Kathryn...so glad I came across your channel....just the right amount of everything....commentary, video, drone work, food, humor, places you go....We told you that we have been in 46 States right!!!We lack Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii....and you will get three of the ones we lack!!!!I'm sure you will get all 50 at the rate you're going....Have to total up our National Parks sometime and will let you know in future comments...All the best from Hank and Pam of South Texas!!!Sorry about your window!!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We’re glad you found us as well! Thanks! We work hard to have a good balance like you mention. Ooooo you’re missing our favorite states! Well we can’t really say how we like Alaska, but I’m pretty sure we will love it and we’ll let you know soon 😂 Window will be back to normal soon! Thanks!

[@genevievemayet630]

Love this video and I am driving the entire 101 in July. Show more bloopers at the end, you two are funny. Thank you!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We hope you have a great trip! We don’t have bloopers on every video, so we share em when we’ve got em!

[@heehaw-i6u]

So beautiful. Thank you. x

[@heehaw-i6u]

Sending you love and laughter on your many adventures together. Watching with interest from rural Perthshire, Scotland. Thank you for sharing your trips with us. xx

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

This place is amazing. Some real Yellowstone and Iceland vibes coming from it for obvious reasons! Getting to stay at the parking lot in the park was very cool for you both. I've stayed at the permanent tented campsite in Yosemite (back then it was Curry village, but I think the name has changed) and have done a couple of different cabins in Yellowstone, and being inside the park really is the best as adventures can begin so early. You guys picked a perfect spot for your curry dinner, though it was weird seeing snow on the other side of the lake and Kathryn, you sat in a tank top in the sun. The shot of the goose with its wings out was amazing, and the montage with just the nature sounds was so calming! Easy to get those sounds when you've only come across 10 other people in the park - benefits of shoulder season I guess! 🥳 Just catching up now on your videos as we get a 4 day bank holiday weekend over Easter (so Good Friday and Easter Monday off work for most people) and naturally we took advantage of this.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes we got Yellowstone vibes too! We can’t wait to go back to Yellowstone again! The contrast of snow and tshirts and tank tops is always odd to the eyes 😂 Lassen was an amazing place! We hope you had a great holiday!

[@indylaura99]

If you haven't been to Banff in Alberta you need to go. Sooooo many hiking trails. Go to the visitor center in the town of Banff and they have tons of maps with people to help you decide. I recommend the town of Canmore and the drive to the south through a couple provincial parks.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We went to Banff quite a few years ago and LOVED it!

[@bigjimslade6250]

Another great video from the Redding area.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@carolhenderson1156]

In trip planning mode for our 2023 California, Oregon and Washington road trip (from western PA) and I am taking notes in my rocket book while watching your videos. Much as I did for our last fall trip to South Dakota, Montana, etc.; your hiking tips were so helpful, and, like you, we travel with our dog so we have limits. We intend to be doing the Alaska drive in either 2024 or 2025 (my husband started racing asphalt circle track, winning Rookie of the Year at 60 years old, so our travels are currently shoulder season). Thank you for taking us along, your content is some of the best. Where did you get your National Parks checklist?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The checklist is included in the Kit on this blog post: adventuresofaplusk.com/blog/our-must-have-gear-for-van-life/ We’re so glad we could be helpful! That’s our number one goal! Wow way to go with Rookie of the Year! Impressive!

[@LukeGeeTravels]

Definitely an underrated park! It almost feels like a mini Yellowstone with more mountains and WAY less tourists!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes it really does! We can't wait to go back and see it in the summer sometime! Thanks for watching!

[@LukeGeeTravels]

@@AdventuresofAplusK i definitely like the snow covered hills and mountains and WAY less crowds! Happy exploring guys!

[@HusbandnWifeDuo]

Bookmarked to watch later.

[@sierrachan9365]

I live near lassen and you came perfect time because it’s been snowing a lot this past week!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was the perfect time!

[@bradherschler7874]

We were there in early August last year when the Dixie Fire was happening. We were able to do Bumpass Hell and the hike up to the top of Mt. Lassen which were amazing and I highly recommend. However, when we were at the top of Mt. Lassen, we saw the huge plume of smoke from the fire, and a helicopter landed on the top by us with people coming out to set up radio equipment to fight the fire. When we came down a ranger pulled up to us and said we had to leave immediately because the park was being evacuated due to the fire. It stayed closed for months. I'm glad to see that the park still looks beautiful after all of that. When you go back, you have to go in like mid July, just after the snow melts but before all the crazy wildfires.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Wow! That’s a crazy story! We had a great time out there and can’t wait to visit again. Thanks for watching!

[@Greenchileaddict]

Lassen but not least is this volcanic park. Nice adventure! Pagosa Springs smells the same way.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Aw man! We missed that opportunity! We should’ve said that! 😂Pagosa does smell like that! Thanks for watching!

[@Greenchileaddict]

@@AdventuresofAplusK Here to help with the missed puns. 🤣

[@rosyvalverde1035]

Hi' My favorite couple! Wow what a Beautiful place! Love your 💕 Videos. Good luck on your Adventures. 🙏 ✌

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you, Rosy!

[@meganlane3781]

First, YAY for a new video! We watch EVERY one of your vids and you’re definitely living our dream life! Thank you for letting us travel with you! Second, any chance you could share the backpacks you carried in this video specifically - especially on the Cascade Crags trail? I know you have your packs linked on your site (we use it A LOT) but these ones looked different? Thank you for all you do!!! Happy trails!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you for watching!! Kathryn was using mine which is the REI 40L backpack and I had my Osprey backpacking pack on to carry the snowshoes! They are both linked in the Kit on our hiking gear page: adventuresofaplusk.com/our-must-have-hiking-gear/

[@meganlane3781]

Thank you so much!!!!! We love you two!

[@TheCrazyAztec]

Another great video - whatever you do, don't drive all the way out to Klamath Falls like we did from that area... There are no "falls" in Klamath and everyone thought we where crazy 👽

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Haha good to know! Thanks, Jerry!

[@charleshicks3492]

Beautiful; the hike through the snow made my feet cold; Starbucks 😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

🥶🥶🥶

[@theroadletstravel]

Hope your drive around to the Manzanita Lake wasnt too long. Roads were closed at RMNP during our recent visit and driving around to Grand Lake was going to take 3hours! ::sad:: Thanks for another great video. Excited to watch the y'all at the Redwoods!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

The drive wasn’t too long. Plus it was beautiful so it was a nice, peaceful drive. Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@terizumbusch8408]

So I'm back tracking and watching your Arizona Texas trip on the way to Oregon where I live in Portland I'm gonna tell you guys your appreciation of God's world his handy work his sculpturing sunset sunset sunrises the stars you just you love the things I love and it is a real joy to be traveling with you looking forward to heading up to Alaska should be an absolute Epic journey. I've been there twice so far and I fell in love with it Ellen loves it so once again thank you for how much you appreciate God's world it's just a blessing.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It's a beautiful world!

[@JazzBanjo]

Beautiful guys! We went to Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park during our Oregon road trip in November of last year. If that's were you're heading next it's a beautiful area!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We were just there! We love that area! Thanks, David!

[@sheafan1971]

Another great and interesting video

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! 🤙

[@epvendetta]

You guys are a great travel vlog. Keep doing what you do. 👍

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Thank you! ❤️

[@bobculhane4746]

Lassen National Park was very pretty 😍. Can't wait to see you guys climb that mountain next time. Adam it wasn't McArthur it was King Arthur's sword in the stone...but you made it up with the table dance 😉 love the target shopping dance 😀

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

That’s what I was lookin my for lol it was a spur of the moment thing and I knew it had ‘Arthur’ in there somewhere 😂 thank you!

[@stevedietrich8936]

Kind of neat to be able to visit in the off season, isn't it. It's on my list. Not this year, maybe next. I'm a little behind you guys at 36 NP's.

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It was awesome to be there! 36! Nice job! We’re in no rush to finish!

[@mikeday8470]

Love the sounds of nature in the video at the end. Did you use the 100-400 GM for those shots?

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

Yes we do!

[@elenivaporis2506]

I cannot wait for the next video because you guys post on the weekends and my birthday is on next sunday

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

We're hoping to have a fun one post that day!

[@mollyhelmstetter9993]

Another one to get me ready for visiting this summer - beautiful!!! Is the road closure in park a seasonal one, or was is construction-related? Thank you!!

[@AdventuresofAplusK]

It’s a seasonal road closure. Thanks for watching!