Exploring Bumpass Hell Hydrothermal Area in Lassen Volcanic National Park 

It turns out that Lassen is the least visited National Park! I’m not sure if it has to do with how remote it is, but it’s phenomenal! It features all four major types of volcanoes, remnants of eruptions, and boiling sulphuric pits. How is it not more popular?!

Lassen is one of my favorite places. It might not be as fun and exciting as Tahoe, but it’s definitely quieter. Lol. It’s also pretty nice for stargazing.

It is a bit off the beaten path. I suppose we are lucky it isn't more well known, then it would be super crowded like Yosemite!

@wayouttatune2 I went to Pinnacles in 2008 when it was still a Monument. I knew it would be a Park someday. Recently did a list of the 19 parks I have visited, Pinnacles was my #3 behind only Redwoods and Yosemite!

I think it is mostly because of the location haha...

It was a really nice time at the park for sure

No problem!

That's awesome! How was it?

@@californiathroughmylens we loved it. It was a gorgeous, early morning hike and we got Bumpass Hell to ourselves for a good 30 mins. Enough time to soak in and leave with amazing memories.

You should visit Lassen, it is a really cool park. I will have more videos on it soon.

@@californiathroughmylens I live in the southern end of the central valley, so I normally go to Sequoia NF, Sequoia NP, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite, but I have not yet gone to Lake Tahoe or Lassen. I really need to go explore more of the northern and eastern Sierras.

Thanks, you too!

Wow, that sounds amazing!

Appreciate it!

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you like the videos!

No problem!

Awesome, glad you got to see it!

It’s an amazing park! Not many people take a chance to explore it

@@californiathroughmylens I had driven the whole (California) PCH from South to North, and was heading back East to KC and it was just kind of on the way.

No problem! Glad you got to experience it and thanks for the comment

Awesome, I will have more videos on the park soon!

Thanks for the comment, I am glad you got a chance to visit the park! I agree that Lassen Peak has one of the best summits I have been on. The views from up there are crazy!

Thanks for the comment and I am glad the videos have encouraged you to explore!

Thanks for the comment! I’ll have to check it out

You should, it’s an awesome spot for sure!

No problem!

Awesome! Burney Falls is one of my favorite places in CA. I just grabbed a cheap hotel in Redding for this trip

Really appreciate the kind words, thank you!

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It is a pretty special place from a natural point of view

Glad you enjoyed the videos!

So glad you got to check it out!

Thanks so much, I hope you enjoy your trip!

haha, thanks for the compliment, Huell was the best! Thanks for the tip as well, I will have to check it out

Yea, Lassen is hard to visit with its closer for more than half the year but when it is open it is a magical spot for sure.

That’s awesome!

I agree! Bummer about the elevation sickness though. Those are amazing names haha 😂

I hate to say it, but some kids (and adults) might not be so kind when they meet someone named "Bumpass".

Thanks! She is pregnant with twins and will be back soon!

@@californiathroughmylens that is freaking amazing. Congratulations dude.

I had the same question. I was planning on going to Lassen this past weekend to go stargazing and was concerned about the air quality and visibility of the stars at night. I contacted the park directly through their Instagram page. They responded pretty quickly the following day with this: The stars have been decent, for the past few days smoke has been thick in the day and mostly clear at night. Smoke impacts and air quality can vary greatly from day-to-day and even in different areas of the park. The park is open with no closures associated with fire at this time. Please check: www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/management/current-fire-acitivity.htm for information on fire activity in the park www.nps.gov/lavo/learn/nature/airquality.htm for information about air quality in the park inciweb.nwcg.gov/ for information about fires outside the park fire.airnow.gov/ for a map that shows smoke impacts and fire across the United States Hope this helps. Ranger Austin

@@michaeljohnson3425 thank you so much!

It wasn’t open when I went this time (about a month ago)

This was in July, so about a month ago

Awareness to Persons who have Physical Challenges should be a feature of Every National Park system. I haven't seen a station low enough to wash #Diamods at #CraterOfDiamonds, but I've only seen video's. I'll have to ask #DMI aka Diamond Miner Ivins #DiamondMinerIvins if there are. He shows some of the best side shots of interesting things along the way. Best wishes for to have #Access. #LoveLightPrayersUp!

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, this is not a wheelchair accessible hike. Check out my Convict Lake video though as that lake has a half mile wheelchair accessible trail you may want to check out

Convict Lake video, I'll be sure to check it out, Thanks!

Convict Lake video, I'll be sure to check it out, Thanks!

Thanks for the information, I will be sure to reach out with that feedback.

It's not really hot by Bumpass Hell (unless it is already a warm day) but there is a strong sulfur smell when you are there

Most people had masks or a thing around there neck like me that you pulled up when you walked past other people

@@californiathroughmylens Thanks for the reassurance! Visiting next week hopefully assuming the fires and smoke is under control.

No problem. This was about a month ago, hopefully it is still like that when you visit

SoCalifornia29 I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Lassen is the least visited National Park.