November 18, 2009
Road Closure in Lassen Volcanic National Park Signals Beginning of Winter Season
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.
November 16, 2009
Public comment period to close November 21, 2009 for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Lassen Volcanic National Park Warner Valley Comprehensive Site Plan
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.
November 05, 2009
Free Entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park for Veteran’s Day
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.
November 03, 2009
Lassen Volcanic National Park Announces Winner of the 2010 Annual Pass Photo Contest
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.
October 09, 2009
Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to complete the Crescent Prescribed Fire and reenter the Hole and GRII Prescribed Fires this fall.
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.
August 21, 2009
Fairfield Fire reaches 1,664 acres of Lassen Volcanic National Park Wilderness
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.
August 20, 2009
America's Best Idea Film Festival at Lassen Volcanic National Park
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.
August 20, 2009
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Lassen Volcanic National Park Warner Valley Comprehensive Site Plan
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.
August 13, 2009
A Portion of Lassen Peak Trail to Open in Time for Fee Free Weekend
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.
August 11, 2009
Lassen Volcanic National Park 2010 Annual Pass Photo Contest
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.
August 11, 2009
Lassen Volcanic National Park Manages Fire in Wilderness
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.
July 30, 2009
Lassen Peak Trail Rock Fall is Tragic for Local Family
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.
July 06, 2009
Lassen Volcanic National Park Plans to take advantage of a warmer and drier weather pattern to implement the Crescent Prescribed Fire
Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to initiate the Crescent Prescribed Fire Project on Wednesday, July 8th or Thursday, July 9th.
June 17, 2009
Summer Fun for Free at Lassen Volcanic National Park
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.
June 01, 2009
Lassen Volcanic National Park Manages Forest Ecosystems with Prescribed Burns
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.
May 18, 2009
Lassen Volcanic National Park Plans to Burn a Unit of the Crescent Prescribed Fire Project
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.
