On May 22, 1915, an explosive eruption at Lassen Peak, the southernmost active volcano in the Cascade Range, devastated nearby areas and rained volcanic ash as far away as 200 miles to the east. This explosion was the most powerful in a 1914-17 series of eruptions that were the most recent to occur in the Cascades prior to the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens. Lassen Peak is the largest of a group of more than 30 volcanic domes erupted over the past 300,000 years in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- Fall at Manzanita Lake Courtesy nps.gov
The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center is open year round. It includes displays, a film presentation and a place to eat your lunch. Concessions including food and gift shop have limited hours during winter. Winter hours are 9 am until 5 pm daily. From there you can get maps and information on everything to see in the park.
- Manzanita Lake In the Fall, Lassen National Park, courtesy NPS.gov
Weather can change quickly and winter equipped vehicles are necessary during wet weather conditions.
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.
Current Weather Conditions can be found at http://www.nps.gov/lavo/.
- Mt Lassen – Ranger stands by road.
