nps.gov - Lassen Volcanic National Park - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/lavo News releases from Lassen Volcanic National Park. en-us Scenic Drive through Lassen Volcanic National Park to Open for the Holiday Weekend http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/highway-opening-2013.htm Sat, 18 May 2013 17:12:11 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway scheduled to open for through travel May 24 through 27. Chester Youth’s Artwork Featured in New Junior Ranger Booklet for Lassen Volcanic National Park http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/jr-ranger-booklet-release.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 17:32:11 EST A Chester youth illustrates the new Lassen Volcanic National Park junior ranger activity booklet. Did You Know…Lassen Volcanic National Park Celebrates National http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/national-park-week-2013.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:44:19 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park celebrates National Park Week April 20-28. Lassen Volcanic National Park to hold Open House Fire Management Presentations in Chester and Burney http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/fire-open-house-events.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:34:54 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park will conduct open house events on the park's fire management program in Chester and Burney. National Park Service to hold Open House Fire Management Presentations http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/fire-management-presentations.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:02:07 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park will present information on its fire management programs at three open house events in Redding, Chester, and Burney. Lassen Volcanic National Park Tourism Creates $15,807,000 in Local Economic Benefit – Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/2011-economic-impact.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:44:35 EST A new National Park Service report for 2011 shows that the 351,269 visitors to Lassen spent $15.8 million in communities surrounding the park. 2013 Annual Photo Contest Winner http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/winner-of-2013-annual-pass-contest.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:55:18 EST Oliver Wiegel's photo entitled "Hydrothermal Pools at Bumpass Hell" was selected as the 2013 Lassen Annual Pass photo contest winner. Lassen Plans Youth Camp at Crags Campground http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/lassen-plans-youth-camp-at-crags-campground.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:57:18 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Lassen Foundation plan to open a youth camp at Crags Campground. National Park Service Releases Reading Fire Review http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/reading-fire-review.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:54:13 EST The National Park Service released its report on the Reading Fire. The purpose of the was to identify and share lessons learned. North and South Ranger-led Snowshoe Walks at Lassen Volcanic National Park in Celebration of National Winter Trails Day http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/winter-trails-day-2013.htm Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:13:21 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park is offering an additional ranger-led snowshoe walk in the Manzanita Lake on Saturday, January 12 in celebration of National Winter Trails Day. Park Highway and Visitor Center Remain Closed due to Winter Storms http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/park-highway-remains-closed.htm Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:07:24 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway and Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center not anticipated to open until Monday, December 31. Winter Storms Temporarily Close Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/visitor-center-temporarily-closed.htm Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:23:00 EST Recent winter storms have resulted in significant snowfall which led to the temporary closure of the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center and park highway. Public Invited to Participate in Mineral Christmas Bird Count December 14, http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/christmas-bird-count.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:39:38 EST The public is welcome to participate in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count in Mineral on December 14, 2012. Winter Storms Close Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway for the Season http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/highway-closed.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:34:47 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway is closed to through traffic for these season. Winte rrecreation opportunites include ranger-led snowshoe walks and the Lassen Film Festival. Restoration process begins in Reading Fire area http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/reading-fire-restoration-begins.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:31:13 EST An interagency team of specialists has completed a restoration plan for the Reading Fire burn area. Lassen Volcanic National Park Honors Public Lands Day and Welcomes Visitors to Art & Wine Event http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/public-lands-day-weekend.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:58:29 EST Lassen to celebrate National Public Lands Day on September 29 with recreation and Art and Wine of Lassen event. Areas of Lassen Volcanic National Park to Open Following Reading Fire Containment http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/openings-following-reading-fire-containment.htm Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:20:28 EST With the recent containment of the Reading Fire, more areas of the park are becoming accessible to visitors. The main road through the park is scheduled to open to through traffic on Monday, August 27 at noon. Lightning-Caused Fire Managed for Forest Health in Lassen Volcanic National Park to be Suppressed Update 8/8 http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/reading-fire-2.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:26:24 EST Reading fire update Lightning-Caused Fire Managed for Forest Health in Lassen Volcanic National Park to be Suppressed http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/reading-fire.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:25:50 EST The Lightning-caused Reading Fire to be supressed Campgrounds, Trails Open at Lassen Volcanic National Park in time for the Week of July 4 http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/campgrounds-and-trails-open.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:04:46 EST All campgrounds are now open. The Bumpass Hell trail is also open, although with severe trail hazards. The Lassen Peak trail is open to the summit Saturday, June 30 through Sunday, July 8. Get Outdoors in Lassen Volcanic National Park! http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/get-outdoors.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:55:45 EST Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with fee free entrance and special ranger-led walks. Highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park to Open June 1 http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/highway-opening-2012.htm Sat, 02 Jun 2012 10:16:47 EST Highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park to open Friday, June 1. Thanking Americas Armed Forces http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/thanking-americas-armed-forces.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 10:58:00 EST Active duty U.S. military offered free entrance to all national parks