The first winter snow turns the mountain into a magical place. The snow depth ranged from a few inches to a couple feet deep, and with others breaking trail ahead, we were able to do this trail without snowshoes, enjoying the trail before avalanches become a danger. It is truly a different world in the winter. With…
Volcanic action has shaped the land and ocean of the Pacific Northwest for millions of years. The fascinating land forms that remain tell the story of that history that continues to shape the land today. A relatively recent volcanic eruption in the 17th century created this Cinder Cone in Lassen Volcanic National Park. At 700 feet high,…
A nicely graded trail through shaded forest and boulder fields turns into a steep climb. Scrambling over the rocky trail, I paused to see vast views of the Cascades where Mount Rainier occasionally made a showing through the clouds. From the perch at the top of Bandera Mountain, the ice and snow covered Mason Lake is visible. …