Spontaneity has not been my strength, mostly because I love to plan and in fact I travel twice. Once when I plan and again when I am traveling.
Over coffee and an almond croissant in Reno, I looked at the map and saw Lassen Volcanic National Park, no research, 'just do it'.
What a win. Loved the drive.
Lassen Peak is one of the largest plug dome volcanoes in the world! Formed 27000 years ago, its a baby geologically and a beauty.
We have moved away from the Sierra Nevada's to the Cascades and it is fascinating to be right in the seismic zone, the Ring of Fire. This will be the first of many volcanoes we see.
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| On the approach road to Lassen Peak |
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| View of Lassen Peak from the southern approach |
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| At 10457' well above the forest line |
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| Only Fred! |
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| Lassen Peak from Kings Creek Meadow |
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| Sky, rock, tree will be an enduring memory for me |
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| Algae coloring Emerald Lake in the Park |
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