http://www.nps.gov/lavo News releases from Lassen Volcanic National Park. en-us http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_road_closed_for_season.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:06 EST Winter has arrived at Lassen Volcanic National Park. The recent storms and colder temperatures have closed the road through the park to vehicle traffic for the winter season. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/draft-eis-warner-valley.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:50 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent, Darlene M. Koontz, would like to remind the public that 10 days remain to comment on the  Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Warner Valley Comprehensive Site Plan (DEIS).  The comment period opened on August 20, 2009 and closes at midnight on November 21, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/veteran-day-free-fee-nov-09.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:28:53 EST To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that areas managed by the department will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_photo_winner.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:02:19 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz announced the winning entry for the 2010 Lassen Annual Pass photo contest was submitted by Scott Arnaz of Cottonwood, CA.  This magnificent photograph entitled, "Lassen Peak and frozen Manzanita Lake" showcases Lassen Volcanic National Park and its awesome scenery. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_crescent_fire_fall.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:36:15 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to burn the Crescent Prescribed Fire Project as early as Sunday, October 11, 2009.  Ignition operations should require two days. The entire project consists of three units totaling 1,847 acres. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_fairfield_fire_1664_acres.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:26:56 EST For twenty days interagency fire crews have managed the Fairfield Fire in Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness.  The fire was initially ignited by a lightning storm that passed over the park and neighboring region on August 2. Final acreage is approximately 1,664 acres and falls within the 1,800 acre planned area established during the initial stages of implementation. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_film_festival_this_weekend.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:33:44 EST The national park system in the United States of America is considered to be one of our country’s best ideas and has inspired other nations to establish their own national parks. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_wv_deis_released.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:01:41 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent, Darlene M. Koontz, announced that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Warner Valley Comprehensive Site Plan (DEIS) has been prepared and is now available for review and comment. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_2010_annual_pass_photo_contest.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:16:54 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz announced that the Lassen Volcanic Annual Park Pass photo contest will run through September 12.  The contest is open to the general public, park employees, volunteers and their families. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_fairfield_fire_aug_11.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:05:58 EST A lightning storm passed over Lassen Volcanic National Park and the neighboring region on August 2 which ignited the Fairfield Fire. The fire has grown to approximately 260 acres and is being actively managed for multiple objectives.  http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_lassen_peak_trail_partially_reopens.htm Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:17:52 EST The first 1.3 mile of the 2.5 mile Lassen Peak Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park is to open for the public on Friday, August 14.  The popular trail has been closed since an accident that occurred on the afternoon of July 29. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_july_30_rock_fall.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:28:56 EST Yesterday afternoon, a Red Bluff family was hiking the Lassen Peak Trail in Lassen Volcanic National Park.  They were approximately one mile up the 2.5 mile ascent when a rock fall killed their nine year old son and seriously injured their 13 year old daughter. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_crescent_burn_planned.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:28:52 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to initiate the Crescent Prescribed Fire Project following the Memorial Day weekend. This burn project will take advantage of a burn window sometime between May 26th and June 20th. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_loomis_prescribed_fire_complete.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:25:39 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park fire staffs completed the Loomis Prescribed Fire on May 15.  The fire, which is a continuation of a project begun last fall, was approximately 20 acres and located adjacent to the Manzanita Lake Amphitheater and Camper Store. http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_june_fee_free_day.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:15:58 EST This summer is a great time to discover the wonders of Lassen Volcanic National Park, and you can come into the park for free.  During these tough economic times the National Park Service will waive entrance fees on the following six days: June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16, 2009.  http://www.nps.gov/lavo/parknews/nr09_crescent_prescribed_fire_ignition.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:59:34 EST Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to initiate the Crescent Prescribed Fire Project on Wednesday, July 8th or Thursday, July 9th.