If you can stay longer, climb Cinder Cone, an outstanding example of the results of volcanism, and, if you have the stamina for a more demanding trek, try Lassen Peak. Four types of volcanoes ...

Tired of crowded national parks, or want something new? Here are less visited national parks in California, what months to ...

They offer miles of hiking trails, rock climbing opportunities ... including one of the largest plug-dome volcanoes: Lassen Peak (10,457 feet). Most of the park is closed in winter, but some ...