Mount Lassen

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On this trip, we spend long summer days exploring California's least visited National Park:Mt. Lassen. This geothermal wonderland last erupted in 1917, a blink of a geologic eye, and until Mt. St. Helens blew in 1980, it was the only active volcano in the contiguous US. In many ways, Lassen Volcanic National Park is like our own little Yellowstone: remote high country with sulfur springs, boiling mud pots, steam vents and abundant wildlife and bird activity. Four Native American tribes intersected here (Ishi, the so-called last wild Indian, came from this region). In August there will still be beautiful wildflower displays. The flora is a delightful mix of the Cascade Range and the northern Sierra. The weather will be perfect for incredible stargazing and a lot of hiking. We will have the option to climb Lassen Peak at 10457 '. We are based at one group camp on the peaceful east side of the park, right on Juniper Lake. But if you don't like to camp, there is a motel option.

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Michael (far left) and friends overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater in February 2009. I have spent every February since 1993 in Tanzania. The adventure in the Serengeti remains one of my favorite Footloose Forays trips.

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