Lassen Volcanic National Park Back to Western Roadtrip 2010 Above: Panorama of Manzanita Lake Below: Lake Helen, thawing out in mid-July

Lassen Peak reflected in Manzanita Lake:

Panorama of Lake Helen:

Panorama of Lake Helen from down low:

Sulphur Works:

Lake Helen:

View from Lassen:

Neon lichen in Lassen:

Panorama of Lake Helen at sunset:

Another view from the road in Lassen:

The 2009-10 winter featured record-breaking snowfall in areas. The park didn't open until mid-July, two days before my visit: