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Background: I had seen a picture of a friend standing in front of a waterfall, and I thought: I must go there! After discovering that the waterfall, McArthur-Burney Falls, eponymous…
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After the hike at Chaos Crags, I wanted to catch the sunset at Manzanita Lake. And boy, what a treat. This is the view I had while eating my dinner….
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The trailhead is at an interesting location, with a slight turnout on the left hand side when heading to the Manzanita Campground. It looks like a random pull-out section and…
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This area is aptly named Devastated Area because of all of the remnants of the volcanic rock and ash that the volcano ejected on May 22, 1915. In June of…
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*I’ve come across many blogs and very few admit the troubles and faults that come with running a blog. For me, I haven’t fully decided on a theme and layout…
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On the map, I noticed that Cold Boiling Lake was another point of interest that was a hydrothermal region. Hm! And it’s a short walk from Kings Creek Picnic Area…
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With beautiful curves and jaw-dropping living remnants of the historical past, everyone can enjoy the 30 miles of Highway 89, also known as the Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway. Here…
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This place is aptly named for explorer Kendall Bumpass who visited this spot in the 1800s. He wanted to show his friends the hydrothermal pools and fumaroles, and well, he…
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This was my first-ever solo trip hiking and backpacking. I was filled with excitement with a modicum of nervousness, and when I’m alone in unknown situations, all my senses are…
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This post is a continuation from part one. Upon reaching the Bear Valley Trail, Glen Trail, and Baldy Trail junction, I weighed my options and decided to take a detour…