Picture of Lassen Peak from Manzanita

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Overview Lassen Volcanic National Park was established in 1916 and features a number of volcanic elements, including hydrothermal vents, lava flows, etc. We’ve been to Lassen several times! Both Mark and Tiffany went as kids. Tiffany as a young adult, and all of us in 2025. We’re looking forward to returning 2026. Maps Caltopo Map National Park Map. Recommend changing from Standard to Brochure for the best view of park details. Many notices will be at the top during off season due to closures. Camping Overview of locations ...

May 2, 2026 · 3 min · Mark, Tiffany

Black Miners Bar

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. ...

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · Mark, Tiffany

Salt Point State Park State Parks Page – PDF Caltopo Map Hiking Pygme Forrest Grestle Cove Beaches If you hike the many trails along the coast you can find some create beaches with the bluffs overlooking them. How to access them is always an interesting question. You should watch the tides as sometimes at high tide a beach might go underwater.

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