While you might associate volcanic eruptions with distant lands, numerous active volcanoes across America could potentially ...

Publisher’s note: This story originally appeared in the Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 edition of the Lassen County Times. The Lassen Peak Hike is listed as strenuous by the rangers at Lassen Volcanic ...

At 8:32 a.m. on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with explosive force—the largest volcanic event in U.S. history. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake triggered a massive landslide that tore away the ...

California is known for its stunning outdoor spaces, but not all great parks get the spotlight they deserve. If you’re ...

It’s the kind of place where you bring out-of-town guests to prove you made the right retirement decision. Eagle Lake sits about 15 miles north of Susanville, claiming the title of California’s second ...

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Shasta Lake boaters, hikers and anglers will have to go to Redding if they want in-person help with permits and information this autumn. The U.S. Forest Service closed for the winter the Shasta Lake ...

Fall leaf season is a special time, especially in California. It’s also fleeting. Yosemite National Park is one of the best national parks in America for fall foliage, according to the National Park ...

California hides natural treasures in plain sight, and Kings Creek Falls in Lassen Volcanic National Park might be the crown jewel you’ve been missing all along. Have you ever rounded a corner on a ...

The National Park Service reportedly fired a trans Yosemite National Park ranger who hung a transgender pride flag across the park’s El Capitan rock formation in California earlier this year. Shannon ...