• 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.

Student Resources

Students and a park ranger spot a bird at Manzanita Lake.
NPS Photo
 
students-squirrel

What Will You Discover?

Imagine walking on a boardwalk alongside bubbling pits of mud and hissing cracks in the earth. Steam rises from boiling pools and moistens your skin, and the smell of sulfur fills the air. A quiet squeak makes you look up and see a golden mantled squirrel perched on the handrail. Can you imagine this scene? Would you like to join this journey?

You are personally invited to learn more about Lassen Volcanic National Park. Use the information below to discover your national park.
 

Student Documents
Basic Volcanic Terms and Explanations
General Volcanology
History of Lassen and Surrounding Region
Lassen Weather Statistics
Lassen's Geology
Plants and Animals of Lassen
Supplemental Park Information
Volcano Crossword
Lassen Peak and Mount St. Helens Comparison

Other Useful Park Documents
Park Newspaper, Peak Experiences
Lassen Bird List
Lassen Wildflower List
Lassen Wildflower Guide
Lassen Conifer Guide
Lassen Amphibians and Reptiles
Bear Safety
Explore the Undiscovered
Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center 'Green' Brochure

Useful Park Web pages
Lassen Animals
Lassen Plants
Lassen History and Culture
History of Drakesbad Guest Ranch
Lassen Wildflowers Photo Gallery
U.S. Geological Survey, Lassen Peak

Other Resources
Trees of Lassen National Forest (includes many trees found at Lassen Volcanic National Park)

 

That is Some Hot Water!
Lassen Volcanic National Park is located in the northern section of California. The park is known for its many volcanoes and hydrothermal (hot water) features. Did you know that know all four types of volcanoes found on earth can be found at this one park? Or that the one of the hottest steam vents (fumaroles) in the world is here at Lassen? The hydrothermal areas in the park are examples of ongoing volcanic activity, and are reminders that Lassen is constantly changing.

 
Bumpass Hell drawing

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.