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Overview Lassen Volcanic National Park was established in 1916 and features a number of volcanic elements, including hydrothermal vents, lava flows, etc. Tiffany last went as a young adult. Mark has not been since he was a child. Maps Caltopo Map National Park Map. Recommend changing from Standard to Brochure for the best view of park details. Camping Overview of locations We’ve looked at the following Campgrounds: Manzanita Lake Campground is on the Western Side of the park. Lost Creek Group Campground is near Manzanita. Summit Lake is in the center, nearest to most activities. Activities A majority of the activities are on the South Western side of the park. ...

Black Miners Bar is on Lake Natoma in the Folsom State Recreation Area. Main features we’ve used are: Boat Launch Beach This area gets very busy early. Beach There is a large beach with a silt sand and pebble beach. Unlike most of Lake Natoma the beach extends fairly far out into the waterway. In a typical year a 6-foot person could easily walk 30-40 feet into the water before needing to swim. ...

Truckee Tunnels Hike Trail Report Alright, so Tiffany insists the correct name is the “Donner Tunnels Trail”. Of course, she is correct. Overall the trip was enjoyable. Despite being a hot day the tunnels were cool. A slight draft when in the tunnels which was only really noticeable around the portals. Trail Condition and Geography We began at the top of the trail at Tunnel #6 and descended towards Truckee. The descent is around railroad grade which is mostly noticeable on the way back up. Total trail length is 3 miles from start to the new right of way. ...