Lassen Volcanic National Park is known for its amazing geothermal attractions, like a baby Yellowstone in California. These areas are amazing places to explore in the state, which are unlike anything else you can find in California. The main and most impressive one is Bumpass Hell, also in Lassen Volcanic National Park, but if you […]
Plumas County
Plumas Eureka State Park: Stamp Mills & Gold Mining History
Plumas County is one of the most beautiful areas of California. It houses everything from the 100 lakes in Lakes Basin to the incredible mining history of Plumas Eureka State Park. Just the old Mohawk Stamp Mill is worth the trip to this park, as it is wonderfully preserved and a unique piece of history. […]
Lakes Basin Loop: Long Lake, Cub Lake, Little & Big Bear Lake
During my drive through Plumas County, above Lake Tahoe, I found my way into the Lakes Basin area off Highway 89. This relatively small area has over 100 lakes and countless hiking trails. At pretty much any time during the drive, you are within 5 minutes from a turnoff for a lake. While the big lakes […]