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Lassen Volcanic NP Highway Closed to Through Traffic
The Lassen Volcanic NP Highway is closed at the Devastated Area (10 miles inside the northwest entrance) and Bumpass Hell parking area (7 miles from the southwest entrance). More »
Special Events
Visitors sample local wine on the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center patio Art & Wine Festival Wine tastings and art exhibits featuring local wineries, artists, and musicians will be celebrated in style at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Returning for its third year, this celebration of local art and wine is located at the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the Southwest Entrance to the park. Park admission is free September 29, 2012 courtesy of the National Park Service's Fee Free Days. This event features local artists, wineries, and musicians. Local wineries featured in 2011 hailed from nearby Manton, CA, and included Lassen Peak Winery, Alger Vineyards, Mount Tehama Winery, Indian Peak Vineyards, and Ringtail Vineyards & Winery. 
Annual Christmas Bird Count Join in the 112th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count and be a part of this special contribution to conservation. Volunteers ready to enjoy a beautiful day in the woods are invited to meet at the administration building in park headquarters at 8 a.m. The bird count will continue through 4:30 p.m., however you can participate for an hour or two, or the entire day. Novice and experienced birders alike are welcome. Be sure to bring a lunch, snow boots, gloves, warm clothes, and binoculars. 
Lassen Film Festival Saturday, January 14 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Discover winter at Lassen through outdoor fun and film at the first annual Lassen Film Festival. Join us for this free event celebrating Lassen Volcanic National Park and outdoor recreation through film. Entrance to the park is also free for the weekend in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Be sure to bring your snow clothing and equipment to enjoy snow play before and after the festival. For lunch, you may purchase a special meal from Lassen Café or bring your own food to enjoy by the natural stone fireplace. |
Did You Know?
On the evening of May 14, 1915, incandescant blocks of lava could be seen bouncing down the flanks of Lassen Peak from as far away as the town of Manton, 20 miles to the west.