The Very Best of Lassen Volcanic National Park | Your Complete Guide

[@steveblankenship5474]

Great video! I've been to Lassen several times and to the peak once. I had a humorous experience there once. In the 90’s I took my two kids there for camping. I noticed the steam vents were a little more active than my last visit, Dante’s peak was a recent movie and of course there was Mt. St. Helens. At the campsite at two in the morning a loud siren went off. Everyone woke up and we were all thinking the ground was going to start shaking any time. Nothing happened and after a long 30 minutes everyone tried to go back to sleep. Three AM another loud siren, oh this must be it how do I get down the mountain? Then we saw a lonely golf cart come with a light on with a ranger. He said “sorry folks it was a false alarm” and quickly got back in the golf cart and disappeared down the road. I think I would have left in a hurry too. Lassen is indeed a beautiful park and well worth a visit.

[@AmericasParks]

Wow, what an incredible memory! Knowing Lassen is still an "active" volcano, good reason for concern!

[@mandireinders9360]

As a child growing up between Shasta and Lassen, Dante’s peak scarred me! I will always put volcano eruption as one of my biggest fears and have even shied away from hot springs lol

[@topquarkbln]

@@steveblankenship5474 what an once in a lifetime experience! I guess you get a feeling for the forces of nature there, which is awe-inspiring and beautiful. ❤️👍

[@lesliesmith7835]

Thank you Randy and Julie for such an amazing and beautiful video. I loved how well you shared so many facts and details of the park. For me, being out in nature and enjoying all the beauty God created, makes life so worth living."... God Bless the Smith family and America's Parks.... Robin 🙏🙏

[@AmericasParks]

Right on, brother! Feel so alive amongst all the Lord's beauty... especially when I can share it with loved ones!

[@jimgreen5788]

Thanks, Randy and Julie, for bringing us along on this newest outing a looong way from your back yard.

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear that!

[@jymnmeier3527]

So fun to see this after being there. Well done, as always. We loved Lassen. Cold Boiling Spring was so amazing. The girls called it Heart Lake as, from our point of view, it was in the shape of a heart.

[@AmericasParks]

I always enjoy your family and the creative names you assign these special sights!

[@charlessapp1835]

God sure blessed you with beautiful weather in July. Those views were gorgeous. Now I want to go. When looking at the burnt out forest, I think about how God has designed the world to recover quickly from fires, volcanos, and world wide floods. In a few years, there will be brand new forest started to replace what was lost.

[@AmericasParks]

Right on! Amazing how the fire destruction, though sad to see, is good to regenerate the forest. Incredible how God's creation, like our bodies, is built to recover.

[@jameshouse1268]

This park sure does have diversity! Thanks so much for the great directory of the stops, hikes, and overlooks. Take care always!

[@AmericasParks]

So true, James! for a "smaller" NP, there sure is a lot to do!

[@topquarkbln]

@@jameshouse1268 you get better advise from your videos than from advertisement and tourist information. Even just watching it becomes more lively 👍🌞

[@juliesmith444]

Such a scenic area. The mountains with the lake and all the colors- really beautiful!

[@AmericasParks]

Those were a memorable two days!

[@discoveroutdoors]

I just discovered your channel because I've just started making videos on nature and soon the national parks. Your videos are definitely an inspiration for me! They're so much fun to watch and put a big smile on my face. Thank you for sharing your adventures and the world's beauty with us!

[@AmericasParks]

Hey, that's really encouraging! All the best to you with your new adventures!

[@johntootallmalone50]

Lassen has been one of the parks at the top of my list for several years now. I never knew about it until I found it looking at Google Maps and have wanted to visit ever since! You visited on my birthday, July 17, and looks like you guys had a great time with some great weather! As always, I really appreciate your videos. They always have great content and narration, thank you for what you do!

[@AmericasParks]

Really kinds words, my friend! Hope you'll be able to visit for yourself in the near future!

[@chris_1825]

Another great video. I definitely think Lassen gets overshadowed by its more popular California neighbors like Yosemite, Death Valley, and Redwoods. Glad you and your wife had a fun time!

[@AmericasParks]

Well said, Chris! Thanks for the kind words!

[@vanslamma]

Another great video. Thank you for continuing to share your love of the National Parks. Do you have any plans to see the other National Parks outside of the lower 48?

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated! Hopefully one of these days I'll make it to Alaska and Hawaii! :)

[@Sentinel_ICBM]

Beautiful place. I visited there in spring of 2019 and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. It's a beautiful place that I hardly ever hear anything about.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks and happy to hear you have enjoyed this special place!

[@matthiasjurcik3871]

Love this Video, great Nature absolut Amazing Randy. God bless You and Your Family

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you and have a blessed week!

[@davidsavage6227]

What a class act. Really enjoyed watching as you toured this park. Beautiful place.

[@EnglishFlorals]

Thank you for showing us Lassen - a hidden gem. I had not heard of it before but will add it to our bucket list. Thank you

[@porcine83]

Well done as always. Thanks for taking us along on your family adventures. Hoping to get to Lassen next year (along wirh Crater Lake and Redwoods)

[@AmericasParks]

Hope it all comes together! The combo of those three parks makes for a great trip. Consider Lava Beds if you have the time, maybe Oregon Caves too.

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

Thanks again for this fantastic video! I'm excited about my trip there in a couple of weeks!

[@AmericasParks]

Sweet... hope you have a fantastic trip. Hopefully Bumpass Hell should be open by now!

[@phyllispolhemus8056]

I really enjoyed your video - wishing you all the best on your next adventure.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for your kid words, dear sister!

[@OurNationalAdventure]

What a fantastic national park. I love the trees on the drive in up. It's such a diverse, beautiful park.

[@AmericasParks]

Very true words! Hope the family is doing well! :)

[@poppawolf26]

I love this park....I've done some camping and fishing while here....hiking to the top of Lassen is fun....

[@ericoiesen9832]

I’ll echo the comments that Lassen is underrated compared to Yosemite and other better-known national parks in California. I live a long drive away - first time I visited about 10 years ago, I wondered why I hadn’t done it sooner. Have been back several times over the years with my kids who have very fond memories of camping, hiking, and sightseeing. In addition to the sights off the main park road, I love the Butte Lake area but haven’t been into Warner Valley. I haven’t been back since the Dixie fire but have been meaning to go - I want to hike Brokeoff Mountain. Keep up the great work of your channel!!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the kind words! Yes, wanted to hit the Warner district, but I understand it was crushed by the fire. I think they said it's a 2 mile hike just to reach the trailhead.

[@topquarkbln]

Thanks for sharing this inspiring video, I'm glad I have found a channel about the awe-inspiring beauty of the American National Park ❤️🗽🔥👍

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for sharing that... means a lot to me!

[@NickandRachel]

I like these breakdowns! Also like seeing the lesser known national parks. Thanks for the detailed video 😁

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

Thanks for all of the fantastic tips in this video (and ALL of your videos). Using your video as a guide/tutorial, we just returned from our trip last night. On the itinerary were Lassen Peak, Bumpass Hell, King's Creek Falls, the Subway Cave Lava Tunnels and a few other trails. We successfully completed ALL of them! I have to agree with your last video that Lassen Peak was somewhat more difficult than one might expect. Not only is it an uphill incline all the way to the top, but the lack of shade for most of the hike is rough. Thankfully, with the right hats and wind jackets, it is very rewarding (and I even played in the snow at the top). The same was true with King's Creek Falls -- as much of the foliage along that hike was destroyed by the 2021 Dixie Fire. The falls were fantastic and the one-way hike up along the cascades reminded me of a smaller version of the Mist Trail in Yosemite. Bumpass Hell was a fairly easy hike -- except for the smell. Thanks again for all that you do, America's Parks! Many of us are following your example -- successfully following you after you've shown how to successfully complete these trails. I appreciate your honesty in all of your videos. Since watching your videos, I also began watching the videos of your church services and reading through the amazing quotes at your quote website. It's not often that you can say that things are "life-changing;" but, that word is very fitting here.

[@AmericasParks]

Wow, those were REALLY encouraging words! Glad the Lord is using the work in many areas to be a blessing in your life!

[@MikeGetsLost]

So glad you put the length of your itinerary in there for us, really useful for planning!

[@AmericasParks]

Happy to hear that! All the best if you have an upcoming trip!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Always cool when I do a search and one of your videos pops up! We are going here soon - limited time (& a dog). This helped me form a plan!

[@AmericasParks]

That's really encouraging to hear! :) Glad the video helped and hope you had/have a great trip! Kayla and I will always cherish that time with you guys at the Channel Islands! Take care!

[@kaylasmith1515]

A complete guide for all the park’s highlights. I can’t believe there was still snow in the middle of July.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, Kayla! Have a super weekend!

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

This park is fairly close to me, and it is beautiful! It's definitely a hidden gem. I enjoy our visits here. The hiking trails are beautiful. Great overview of all Lassen has to offer. It has different beauty for each season 😊

[@AmericasParks]

Very well said! You live in a beautiful part of our amazing country!

[@TheDTYW]

Me and my wife planning this trip next month and I came across your video. This is the best by far detail tour video I’ve ever seen. Thank you Randy and Julie for sharing. Keep up the good work. I will definitely subscribe in your channel. Stay safe and God Bless you both.

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate the kind words! Have a blessed trip enjoying the beauty of God's creation!

[@caseymoffitt682]

Awesome! I’ll be there in 2 weeks

[@scenicsteps75]

Splendid work of nature. Good vibes…

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate the feedback!

[@KeithHoltupthepeak]

This was great, very informative. I was going to go there is June of 2021 but a series of unfortunate events prevented it. I fully intend of getting back there some time in the future. This video really highlights how amazing it will be when I get there! Thank you for sharing it.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that, Keith! Hope things come together for you regarding a future trip!

[@kristiandsarah9880]

As a local you did a great job with this video. One of the best I’ve seen. I hope that you headed north after your visit and got to see all the other awesome places to see.

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate knowing I did justice to this amazing location! We had a great time in that area... so many beautiful sites and memories! Have a blessed week!

[@Chillaxing113]

I had not heard of this beautiful diverse park. Great job with the video! Thank you for taking us on this national park adventure!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Debra!

[@haileysmith3029]

Love how you pieced this together! Great memories, and cool new hat!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks... great memories of visiting that park with you 6 years ago! Our first stop on that amazing trip!

[@stevedietrich8936]

Very nice video Randy. We've been to 38 of the NP's but never to Lassen. I've been meaning to get there but it is just so far from anything else. Was Subway Cave a lava tube? Beautiful park!

[@AmericasParks]

Definitely worth visiting! Yes, subway is a lave a tube, however nowhere near the size of lava beds or ape cave.

[@myjourneysinfaith]

What a beautiful park. Thank you for sharing

[@AmericasParks]

Thank for watching and have a blessed weekend!

[@ryanandangieisbell8444]

Very underrated and beautiful NP. Just visited it 2 weeks ago. We were limited on time and only did the Bumpass Hell hike. Some day I hope to go back again.

[@AmericasParks]

RIght on... and glad you hit one of the best locations when you were there! It was a bummer that Bumpass was closed when we arrived.

[@normiewoo787]

Beautiful video. Really still diggin' the cowboy? hat, too. Too bad you didn't get to see Bumpass Hell. That happened to you last time, too, right?. Is that thing open like a week a year or something?

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, think you are about right! lol! Short season for Bumpass Hell... did miss it both times!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Great overview of the park! This video made me realize I am overdue for a return trip, so maybe next summer! Sad to see how much fire damage happened in 2021😢. Great video, Randy! Nice work!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much, Eric!

[@tylerslawson]

Loved reminiscing my many videos to Lassen. I have had a few adventures there. The one place you might have missed were the Painted Dunes. Beautiful and bizarre, I felt like I was walking on the moon!

[@AmericasParks]

Really glad to hear that! Yes... would love to get back and see the painted dunes. Simply ran out of time.

[@tylerslawson]

@@AmericasParks It happens! I just wasn’t sure if it had crossed your radar. It wasn’t well publicized when I was there.

[@jonathantitus2629]

As always thank you for sharing and inspiring. We only have a few more parks to visit and of them this is #1 on my list, so I really enjoyed seeing your suggestions and have taken notes on them. It seems so pristine every time I see video or still pictures.

[@AmericasParks]

You'll really enjoy this place! If you're looking for another more challenging activity, consider the hike up brokeoff mountain.

[@kevinstrahle9687]

I was just there yesterday aug 26 did lassen peak just about all the snow is gone. Very small crowds just how I like it. Great park in my backyard wish I knew you where there would have been a pleasure to hike with you.

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you had a great trip! Would have have been an honor to join you on a hike!

[@johnberry6380]

What about the dead trees around the shore of that lake ! Or were they Tamarack trees ? ⁉️ great adventure and especially with your sweet daughter ! I want to hear you preach a sermon ! You are a pastor right ! Love these videos ! 🇺🇸♥️✝️🕎✡🙏🧙‍♂️🕊☝️

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the kind words... not sure about the trees! Yes, a pastor in NJ. Here are my sermons if interested. Have a blessed week! www.jerseygrace.org/sermons

[@vs123]

Very beautiful nature

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@potatothorn]

fantastic video! you sure packed it all in, this sure does make us want to take a trip up there / too bad you couldnt get to bumpass this time but at least you got in a little swim// neat cave too thanks for taking us along

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks, buddy! Need to get back once again and experience Bumpass! Enjoy your weekend!

[@thermann9]

Excellent video, we really enjoy your enthusiasm for nature!

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate those words of encouragement!

[@BorneoGirlAdventure]

Lassen is one of my wish list for my dream place 😍

[@AmericasParks]

You have good taste! Hope you can get out there!

[@khaimrant]

Love it! We had to skip this NP due to the timing, but definitely it is on our next trip.

[@AmericasParks]

Hope you can get back to this gem! Thanks for the comment!

[@OrlyLiba]

Thanks for the great video! I would love to go there with my kids. Is Thanksgiving break a good time to go or is it usually too cold? Thanks!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the kind words! You'll probably hit some cold at that time (low 20's at night and just above freezing in the day).

[@jadesmith3981]

Great editing!😊

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated!

[@DestinationEarth]

What, lots to do in this park. It's strange that you can have snow and tshirts in the same video, lol. Don't worry Julie, I'd also pass getting into that cold water too!

[@AmericasParks]

She's the smart one in the family! lol!

[@donaston19]

Ciao from Italy 🇮🇹 beautiful video thank you 😊

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that and greetings back from the USA!

[@birdman5223]

Good stuff MrRandy👍😎

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you, my friend!

[@hbdad12]

Great video. My family and I visited in 2021 two weeks before the Dixie fire went through. We based our itinerary on your first video of this park. The hardest hike our family ever did was the Cinder Cone trail in the Northeast part of the park. I sure hope you got to see Burney Falls which is outside the park and not too far from the subway.cave.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks so much and glad to know you are finding the videos helpful! Yes, cinder cone is on the bucket list if I ever get back! :)

[@khanwalih]

Extrodinary job ❤

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated!

[@jogolock1190]

I'm doing a Northern California Road Trip next year, will be travelling through Lassen Volcanic NP but will be only there for one day, hoping I can do some of those things, looks an amazing place. Should mention, will be end of May so hoping roads passable by then.

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, hope so as well! This park is high elevation and possibly you might be confined to the either of the two entrances at that time of the year. Only one main road and it takes a while to open it up due to the snow.

[@guodzillakaiju5683]

I had some of the most wonderful summer vacations at Lassen. My brother and I still laugh about the time we got discount snowcrab legs in Redding, and he, Mom and I spent that afternoon boiling crab legs under a pine tree in the rain. If I recall correctly, it was the Manzanita Lake campground.

[@AmericasParks]

What a great memory... surely one you'll always cherish!

[@guodzillakaiju5683]

@@AmericasParks Oh, I definitely do. And I still have the pot we used!

[@martinjdesmond]

That is too bad about the wildfire that swept through the King Creek falls area in 2021. Reminds me of the nasty wildfire that swept through the lodgepole pine forest on the north side of the incredibly beautiful St Mary's Lake in Glacier National Park. Unfortunately, wildfires are impacting far too many of our national parks. As always, nicely done video.

[@AmericasParks]

Absolutely! So sad to see, but thankfully things will regenerate for the next generation with new life. Thanks for the kind words!

[@jimgreen5788]

Oh, I forgot to mention before posting. I learned some time ago that to the east of Lassen are some the emptiest counties in CA, and even the country.

[@AmericasParks]

Interesting... really enjoy driving through those barren areas.

[@jackmcmichael3560]

Awesome video thank you

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate that! Have a blessed New Year!

[@drewfinn5369]

This is my nearest park only about 90 minute drive. Going there in June or July. So excited. I hope the burned areas will eventually recover. So sad to see.

[@chicken3060]

Next time you guys go you should check out the cinder cone and butte Lake in the north east section of the park. By far my favorite part of Lassen.

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate the suggestion! Other than the Subway Cave, we didn't have much time to explore things outside of the main drive. Made a note!

[@shiloh4184]

What dod you use to film? Awesome job and flow

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate that! As of the past couple years, I have ditched all my big cameras and have filmed everything on my iPhone. Use some slight color grading in the edit as well.

[@MichaelYork-u7i]

Great video! At the end you have yourselves in front of a different entrance sign for the park. Where is that one located? We are going in 2025 and are really looking forward to it.

[@AmericasParks]

I believe that was the one by the NW entrance (Manzanita area) just after you turn right on the highway.

[@dw6752]

I'm thinking of going camping here with some friends, do you think the weather will be acceptable around mid October?

[@AmericasParks]

"Winter weather" is considered happening from November to May. Varies with seasons, but mid-Oct could see temps below freeing at night.

[@glorialiu7536]

Great video! We are planning to visit this park. Are there any bears? I am afraid of it. Thanks!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks! Black bears for sure, not sure if any other species beyond that.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

Kings creek falls hike makes me sad to see the destruction. That area used to be so lush with trees. Now it’s just barren. But the cascades trail back up is gorgeous. It’s more steep but it’s not bad cuz you can stop along the way up which you want to stop anyway. I camped on manzanita lake in one of their basic cabins. It was so great. The view opposite the campgrounds is stunning. I totally want to go to subway cave. I’ve been to lava beds national monument and it looks similar only more open

[@AmericasParks]

Great words, Kelly! Nice to hear of your experience. Yeah, Lava Beds made the subway cave look like a little baby! :)

[@markmaple9111]

Thanks!

[@AmericasParks]

Hey brother, thanks so much for the very generous gift and your special love!

[@markmaple9111]

@@AmericasParks Randy/ Julie; PTL it is with great pleasure that I was ' moved to give ' ; Randy, you and your " tour guide' (Julie) are doing great, marvelous work showing and teaching us the majestic evidence of some our Savior God's breath-taking creation. Safety and health blessings to you both and your 4 special blessings.

[@AmericasParks]

@@markmaple9111 Blessed even more by your genuine and kind words!

[@markmaple9111]

Now there you go Randy being obedient to the word of God and ' outdoing each other' in gracious works of service.... showing God's love.....

[@coastskyadventures2752]

To see what happened to the aftermath of the Dixi fire is very sad.

[@humzahfaizan]

Did you see the cinder cone and painted dunes?

[@AmericasParks]

No, we only had time for the main N-S road through the park. Made a note, thanks... would love to get back!

[@redbarron6559]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@johnberry6380]

6:37

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, the Dixie Fire did a number on this beautiful national park.