We couldn't resist a quick stop to admire Mt. Shasta as we made our way south and back into California.

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Lassen Peak is the world's largest plug dome volcano. It erupted in May 1914. Here we are looking at the north side of the peak.

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We just can't get away from snow this trip. The rainstorm last night dumped snow here at 8500 feet. Actually we got snowed on at about 6000 feet as we were taking in the sights.

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Yes it was cold (31 degrees) when we reached the Sulphur Works Thermal Area (and it smelled like rotten eggs!). A fumarole is a steam vent. It is a pipe-like crack in the ground where superheated gas escapes. When the steam hits the surface, it can be as hot as 200-300 degrees.

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We could hear this huge mudpot boiling away. It actually sounded like a washing machine as it agitates.

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This was once solid rock but now is mud. Acids dissolved the rock into clay. Clay mixed with a high content of water makes these thumping, bubbling mudpots.

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Last nights snow left the trees at the higher altitudes looking like flocked Christmas trees. What a beautiful sight!

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Here is the other side of Lassen Peak. Doesn't it look spectacular with its new dusting of snow!

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Summit Lake is just one of the many lakes in the park. What a sereneness one feels standing by a mountain lake such as this.

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We saw flocked trees yesterday and woke up to snow in our campsite today. At least we don't have to shovel it!

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We remembered camping on Manzanita Lake 28 years ago and after making inquiries, we found out that they have moved the campground to where we are now and knocked down the cabins and lodge in an effort to clear the area where they think a new eruption might flow. Now we know why the area looks different!

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