Lassen Volcanic National Park's Bumpass Hell trail through the largest and most surreal hydrothermal area in the park is now open after incredible winter snowfall kept it buried most of the summer.

Hikers once again will enjoy more convenient access to hissing fumaroles, steam vents and bubbling mud pots when an improved Bumpass Hell Trail reopens Friday in Lassen Volcanic National Park.

If your trip to Yellowstone National Park feels iffy ... At the start of the Bumpass Hell Trail, a round-trip 3-mile journey into the largest hydrothermal basin in Lassen, a dual-purpose placard ...

Mainly, you want to visit while the Bumpass Hell Trail is open, which is typically only around April through October. What Is ...

The trail to Bumpass Hell, one of Lassen Volcanic National Park’s most popular attractions, will reopen Friday after a closure of nearly two years. The opening follows completion of improvements ...

This Northern California gem boasts fewer crowds than the national parks of Southern California. Lassen Volcanic National ...

Lassen Volcanic ... At the park’s southwest entrance, pay $10 for a seven-day vehicle pass ($25 for an annual pass), then continue on California 89 to the Bumpass Hell parking lot.

On June 14, 1914, three men climbed Lassen ... side of the park between the Southwest and Manzanita Lake Entrances, takes you near the major volcanic features. Explore Bumpass Hell and other ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park features a giant volcanic ... while active hydrothermals like Sulphur Works and Bumpass Hell are worth a visit.

Bumpass Hell, full of steam-belching scenery, is one of its most popular hikes. READ: Lassen Volcanic National Park is unmatched in the park system » In honor of this year’s National Park ...

Read more about the Dark Sky Festival When: 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Lassen Volcanic National Park venue including Bumpass Hell, the amphitheaters and Sulphur Works.