• Lassen Peak from Hat Creek

    Lassen Volcanic

    National Park California

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  • Road through the park is closed

    Park highway (HWY 89) is currently being cleared of snow, debris, and rocks. Anticipated opening for Memorial Weekend. More »

  • Park highway under construction near Sulphur Works

    Road crews are working to repair the road near Sulphur Works hydrothermal area. Road will be closed at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center during the week, and open to Sulphur Works on the weekends.

For Kids

Junior Rangers explore the Manzanita Lake area.
Junior Rangers explore the Manzanita lake area.
NPS Photo


Student Resources
Are you looking for more information about Lassen Volcanic National Park for your classroom project? Look no farther! Click the link above for information you can read online, or download, or print.

Programs
In the summer, there are ranger-led Junior Ranger programs for kids seven to 12 and ranger-led talks for the entire family at the Loomis Museum. Check the online schedule of events or the summer issue of the free park newspaper and join us!

Junior Ranger Program
Kids ages seven to 12 can participate in this program! To get started, download a booklet online (1.4Mb pdf), or pickup a Junior Ranger booklet at the Loomis Museum, or the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. You will need to turn in the completed booklet to a park ranger in person at the park. Follow the instructions and have fun! more..

Chipmunk Club
Kids of any age can participate in this program! To get started, pickup a Chipmunk Club booklet at the Loomis Museum, or the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Follow the instructions and have fun!

Volcano Club
People of any age can participate in this program. To get started, read about the program and download the booklet online, or pickup the booklet at the Loomis Museum, or the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Follow the instructions and have fun! more...

Let's Move Outside
Get active in Lassen Volcanic and show your participation in this nation-wide program. more...

Youth Camping Program
Are you dreaming of taking your first camping trip to Lassen? Lassen's Youth Camping Program helps non-profit organizations discover Lassen through camping and exploration.
Small grants are available through the Lassen Park Foundation. Ask your group leader to learn more about the Youth Camping Program.

  • Junior Ranger Poster Photo Gallery Junior Ranger Poster Photo Gallery

    view the art of our Junior Rangers Read More

  • Be A Junior Ranger Be A Junior Ranger

    Click here to learn how! Read More

  • Join the Lassen Volcano Club Join the Lassen Volcano Club

    Click here to find out how! Read More

  • Let's Move Outside Let's Move Outside

    Get active outside at Lassen Volcanic. more... Read More

Did You Know?

reddish color microscopic snow alage

The reddish color sometimes observed on top of snow at Lassen Volcanic NP snow is a living organism called snow algae.  When snow begins to thaw, these microscopic organisms spring to life.  They function as a primary food source and are being studied for their cancer-fighting properties.