Videos

Duration:

20 minutes, 19 seconds

This 20-minute film provides a brief introduction to Lassen Volcanic National Park. It is normally only shown in park visitor centers and is being provided online for a limited time during COVID-19 response. The film was funded by Lassen Park Foundation (lassenparkfoundation.org) through donations from visitors like you.

 

Visiting Lassen Volcanic

 

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  Lassen Hydrothermal Areas

  Learn where and how to find hydrothermal or "hot water" areas at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 26 seconds

 

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  Hiking Bumpass Hell

  Learn more about the trail into Lassen's largest and most popular hydrothermal area, Bumpass Hell.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 5 seconds

 

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  Hiking Lassen Peak

  Learn how to prepare for and enjoy the 5-mile round-trip hike up Lassen Peak with Ranger Todd.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 52 seconds

 

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  Winter in the Southwest Area

  Join Ranger Amanda on an exploration of winter in the Southwest Area of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Learn what there is to do and how to come prepared for a safe and enjoyable visit.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 4 seconds

 

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  Lassen Dark Sky Festival

  Enjoy a peak at Lassen Volcanic National Park's incredible dark, night sky and learn more about what the Lassen Dark Sky Festival is all about. go.nps.gov/darksky

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 34 seconds

 

Wildlife and Safety

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 17 seconds

Find out how you can keep your food secure and bears safe when you visit Lassen Volcanic National Park.

 

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  Bear Stuff

  Take a look at the difference between Bear Stuff and Not Bear Stuff and learn how you can help keep Lassen's bears wild.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 4 seconds

 

Meet the Artist in Residence

 

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  Painting Birds with Jhenna Quinn Lewis

  Jhenna Quinn Lewis left her studio to spend four weeks in Lassen Volcanic National Park as one of three 2017 Artists in Residence. See how Jhenna captured the spirit of Lassen's bird life through her elegantly simple yet extremely lifelike paintings. Audio described version: go.nps.gov/lavo/JQL

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 34 seconds

 

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  Making Masks with Jym Davis

  Artist in Residence Jym Davis spent two weeks living and making animal masks in the park. Learn more about his artwork that he, visitors, and rangers alike were able to try on and enjoy.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 4 seconds

 

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  Recording Natural Sounds with Greg Weddig

  Many people come to Lassen Volcanic National Park to "get away from it all" and that includes the nonstop clamor of our everyday lives. Volunteer and 2017 Artist in Residence Greg Wedding introduces us to his passion of recording natural soundscapes. Version with audio Description: http://go.nps.gov/LAVO/GW

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 28 seconds

 

Science & Youth in the Park

 

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  What to Expect at Volcano Adventure Camp

  Discover what Lassen Volcanic National Park's Volcano Adventure Camp (VAC) is all about. From camping cabins, to ranger-led programs, to group hikes - VAC offers youth and their chaperones a night out in their national park.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 42 seconds

 

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  Lassen Youth Camping

  Hundreds of young people experience camping for the first time through Lassen's Youth Camping program. To further support this successful program, Lassen Volcanic National Park will open Volcano Adventure Camp, a new youth camping facility, in 2016.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 4 seconds

 

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  The Astrobiology Student Intern Program

  Learn how NASA scientists and Red Bluff High School students are working together to complete astrobiology research in the park.

  Duration:

  48 seconds