June 13, Lassen Volcanic National Park

Today was the last of the national parks we planned on visiting on this vacation.  We got to Lassen about 10:30 after getting a late start.  And it was magnificent.  Almost like being back home, lots of green, cool temperatures, but sun.  Most of the trails were closed because of snow, but there were enough things to do.  And then there was the snow.  The park has only been open about a week and a half.  

Until Mt. St. Helens blew it's top, Lassen was the only active volcano in the continental United  States.  And that was in 1915.  They have lots of geothermal activity like Yellowstone and one of the few places that have all four types of volcanoes. 

Like I said, we couldn't get into the hot springs and geysers because of the snow so we just drove through and went to the campground on the way to I-5.   We are staying just a few miles from the Subway Ice caves.  When Marv was in college, he and some friends were going to climb Mt. Lassen during spring break.  But it being March, they ended up getting snowed on and decided to camp in the ice caves before they headed home.  So we made a visit to them to see what they were like.  Brrrr.  Even with no snow.  
Tomorrow we are heading north and will stay at 7 Feathers Casino in Canyonville, OR, then Friday make it home.  I will finish up the blog from home.  Hope you have all enjoyed our travels.  I know we have had a good time, but will be good to be home.
Til later