A frozen lake below snow-covered trees and peak

California · West

Lassen Volcanic
National Park

Photo: NPS Photo / Scott Arnaz · Original photo

Some places change your perspective.

All four types of volcanoes found on Earth.

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes. Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.

Park information: National Park Service.

LocationCalifornia
Designated1916
Coordinates40.49°, -121.51°

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