Day 9 - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park was one of the places we were most excited to visit on this trip, and we were not let down. We left our Wildwood-esque hotel bright and early and hit the road. We drove straight to our campground to set up camp before exploring the park. The campground was right inside the park and situated on Manzanita Lake. We decided to do the scenic drive from one end of the park to the other, while stopping at various highlights throughout. 

Lassen Volcanic NP is home to 4 different kinds of volcanoes: shield, composite, cinder cone, and plug dome. Lassen Peak, the namesake of the park, is a plug dome volcano that most recently erupted in 1916. We were able to drive up real close to the peak, where there was still snow on the ground. We continued the drive past lakes, overlooks, and hydrothermal areas. 

We returned to our campsite for a delicious meal of steak, potatoes, and corn on the cob, and then we ventured to the shore of Manzanita Lake to stargaze.

The Regency Motel - not Wildwood

Will you take me as I am? 

Welcome to Lassen Volcanic National Park 

Our campsite for the night

Lassen Peak in the distance

Steve the Lizard

Devastated Area Interpretive Trail

The Raging Rapids (actually Kings Creek, I believe)

Hot Rock (so hot right now) 

Summit Lake

Poor Betsey lost her underwear 

Meadows 

First signs of snow 

Lots of snow! Lassen Peak behind us

Lake Helen and Lassen Peak

Sulfur Works 

Steamin'

Rainbow sunset 

Selfie

He sailed off into the sunset, never to be seen again

Dinner!

Glow

Day 9 Rating: We lava-ed this park 10/10