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Lassen Volcanic National Park
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What's New

June 13, 2006

The contract was awarded to June 13, 2006. Final design work has begun.


August 16, 2005

 
bulldozers and rock crushers in action
The rubble of the Lassen Chalet is currently being crushed into a re-usable state.
 

June, 2005

Contract was sent out for re-bid. We are awaiting negotiations and the award of a new contract.

May 31, 2005

 
a wrecking ball is bringing down the old ski chalet
On May 25 a wrecking ball was brought in to tear down the chimney. The process took most of the day.
 

April 20, 2005

The demolition of the Chalet has begun. No potable water will be available at this location until mid-June. Restroom facilities are available near the Southwest Walk-In Campground and the Sulphur Works parking lot.

 
NPS crews begin taking the old ski chalet down piece by piece
 

March 15, 2005

The contract was sent out for initial bids. Demolition of the existing Lassen Chalet will start in April. The Chalet and restroom facilities will close on the morning of Monday, April 11. Temporary restroom facilities were available for visitors and campers in the Southwest area until construction officially begins. No potable water was available at this location once the Chalet closes on April 11.

November 18 , 2004

The National Park Service Director approved the Lassen Volcanic National Park package for bid advertisement to Replace the Dilapidated Ski Chalet and Improve Visitor Services. A contract will not be awarded until the appropriations bill for 2005 is passed and funds are available.

September 8, 2004

Lassen Volcanic National Park completed the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the new facility and the new Southwest Entrance Station. See the news release on the Park webpage under "News."

Come back to this page in future weeks for breaking news, decisions, and photos!
reddish color microscopic snow alage  

Did You Know?
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.

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Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 19:56 EST