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1986 Publishedmed by the Loomis Museum Association in Cooperatioen Qcdddtwith Lassen Volcanic National Park for Park Visitorsj n v T r- 00 o OL, UJ CO Q < o- £ 2 O P SUMMER 1986 PublisheDMEd by the Loomis Museum Association in cooperatioEn QCDDDTwith Lassen Volcanic National Park for park visitorsJ. u O a o a. o g P 2 5 a. Lassen. Celebrates 70 Year On August 9, 1916, a bill was passed the U.S. Forest Service, Roosevelt estab­ the bill's passage. quickly sent to the surrounding areas in the U.S. House of Representatives lished Cinder Cone and Lassen Peak Na­ On May 30, 1914, Bert McKenzie, a by telephone and before long the lines establishing the park which today offers tional Monuments in May of 1907. It cattle rancher, observed "smoke rising" were busy with calls from San Francis­ a refuge of pristine forests and quiet wasn't until a local Congressman, John from Lassen Peak and alerted the forest co to Seattle as the news spread. lakes amidst a memorable volcanic Raker, introduced the first park bill in service rangers stationed at Mineral. landscape to thousands of visitors each 1912, which along with the local efforts The rangers hurried to a spot where The eruptions of 1914 and 1915 and year. The idea of setting land aside for of two businessmen, Arthur L. Conard they could see "smoke rising and steam the national publicity that followed its scenic, scientific or recreational and Michael E. Dittmar, that the idea to issuing from the peak." Ranger Robert were a major factor in the final creation value had originated close to forty years establish a park was revived. Previous­ Abbey investigated the next day and of Lassen Volcanic National Park in earlier in 1864 with the setting aside of ly, Raker had met only indifference in came back to report steam and ashes 1916. Encouraged by growing local Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of his efforts to get a park established. being blown out in large puffs, the for­ sentiment in favor of his park bill, Raker Big Trees in California. Yet most 19th However, the eruption of Lassen Peak mation of a newly made crater and loud introduced it one more time in Decem­ Century Americans believed that the considerably altered the prospects for noises and hissing steam. Reports were ber of 1915. On August 9, 1916, the country's resources, including its scenic bill passed without opposition and was areas, were inexhaustable. Fortunately, signed into law by President Woodrow there were people in the Lassen region NEED HELP OR Wilson. Although 79,561 acres of land who aroused serious concern for the INFORMATION were set aside, there was no money ap­ preservation of the lands now known as propriated for its protection until 1920 Lassen Volcanic National Park. TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY when money was put into road con­ Lassen Volcanic National Park struction. On Michael Dittmar's con­ In 1905, President Theodore Roose­ Headquarters •rMUtllch tinued insistence, the first national park velt established the Lassen Peak Forest (916) 595-4444 (8am-4:30pm) service ranger was hired to assume resi­ Reserve which included over 1-1/2 Manzanita Lake Ranger Station (916) 335-4266 (8am-4:30pm) dence at Lassen in 1922. million acres of lands in the Lassen n area. Two years later, the first forest OR DIAL 911 '«*'«neme„u e„2""W<fc / ROAD CONDITIONS In the coming years, great efforts supervisor and over 100 local citizens were made to expand the park and to of Lassen and Plumas counties signed NATURALIST PROGRAM 7 buy privately owned lands within the petitions addressed to President Roose­ INFORMATION park boundaries. Eventually, lands velt asking him "to appoint a committee Manzanita Lake Visitor Center were acquired which included Manza­ to examine Lassen Peak and its sur­ (916) 335-4850 (8am-5pm) nita and Reflection lakes. Sulphur roundings with the view of making it a Works, and portions of Juniper Lake, national park, that the beauties of Drakebad and Warner Valley which en­ nature there may be protected and pre­ A Message from the Park Superintendent larged the park to over 106,000 acres. served, as intended by the Welcome to Lassen Volcanic National Park! This year marks the 70th anniversary of the park, Later, in 1972, close to 80,000 acres government." The petitioners included which was established by an Act of Congress on August 9, 1916. Lassen Is a park which can best be enjoyed by getting out of your car and experiencing It first-hand. were formally recognized by Congress an impressive collection of doctors, Take time to hike a trail, listen to the wind In the trees, or enjoy a sunset. You'll be glad you did! for its wilderness values to be preserved lawyers, miners, lumbermen, farmers, The park staff is here to help you. Please contact any employee Is you want more Information or and protected in its natural state. the sheriff, tax collector, a high ranking need help during your stay In the park. You are especially urged to attend the Naturalist programs to Today, as we look out across a spec­ judge, the U.S. mineral surveyor, increase your understanding of the park, and of the vital forces and people who have shaped It into tacular geologic landscape, dotted by printer, barber and power company of­ what It Is today. Be aware of safety hazards during your visit. Stay on the boardwalks around the hot pools as painful burns can result from falling through the thin crust which surrounds these features. beautiful lakes and streams, a feeling of ficials among others. Favoring the crea­ Again, welcome. We hope you will learn about the park, and that your visit will be pleasant and appreciation arises for the vision of tion of smaller national monuments that memorable. Gilbert E. Bllnn those before us and their efforts to could be administered at a low cost by Superintendent create Lassen Volcanic National Park. PAGE 2 A CAMPGROUND GUIDE Lassen Volcanic National Park operates six camp­ SOME REGULATIONS: No camp may be established in the park and used grounds throughout the park with fees ranging from Campsites are not to be disturbed by cutting plant as a base for hunting outside the park. $4.00 to $6.00. The largest campground in the park, life or digging or leveling ground. Please leave your camp as clean as you found it, or Manzanita Lake, is a concession-operated camp­ Fireplaces are constructed in most developed cleaner! ground for a pilot program in 1986 and the fee will be campgrounds and must be used where provided. Your cooperation in helping to protect the park, so $6.00 per site. Never leave a fire unattended. that others who follow will be able to enjoy the same Camping is limited to 14 days year-round except at Firewood: wood from dead and downed trees may things you have enjoyed, will be appreciated. Lost Creek and Summit Lake; limitation at these areas be used, except manzanita. Group Camping: Seven group camping sites are is 7 days year-round. Use of wood from standing trees, live or dead, is available at Lost Creek Campground, two at Butte Electric, water or sewer connections for trailers are prohibited. Wood gathering is not permitted in the Lake and one at Juniper Lake. Each site can accom­ available in nearby forest and commercial camp­ Devastated Area. Firewood is scarce in the park and modate a maximum of 25 people. The nightly use fee grounds. Campground facilities are available on a the use of portable stoves is encouraged. Use of chain is $20.00 per group site, except at Juniper Lake, first-come, first-served basis. saws is prohibited. which has no fee. Group sites are restricted to tent camping only. Camping is not permitted along roadsides, in picnic Designated quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. areas or undesignated sites. to 8 a.m. and include generator usage. Sites are available to scouts, religious and college Opening and closing dates are dependent on It is prohibited to wash clothing, cooking or eating groups, etc. Reservations must be made in advance. weather and snow conditions. utensils or pollute in any other manner, such as clean­ Send requests for campground reservations, special Additional information is available at all contact ing fish, any waters in the park. use permits and fee waivers to Superintendent, stations. A wilderness permit is required when camp­ The use of firecrackers, fireworks or firearms in the Lassen Volcanic National Park, P.O. Box 100, ing anywhere other than a designated campground. park is not allowed. Mineral, California 96063-0100. SUMMIT LAKE Fee North BUTTE LAKE JUNIPER LAKE Elevation: 5700' No. Sites: 18 No Fee Elevation: 6695' No. Sites: 94 (N & S $6.00 Elevation: 6100' No. Sites: 98 Fee: $6.00 Location: ends of lake) South Location: On east shore of Juniper Lake, 1 mi. from Ranger Station via rough Facilities: $4.00 On the shore of Butte Lake, NW corner of park, via Hwy. 89 N. of dirt road leading 13 mi. north of Chester. Swimming, fireplaces, tables, flush toilets, (north campground), gar­ Manz. Lake to % mi. N. of Old Station, then E. on Hwy. 44 to Butte Facilities: bage collection, naturalist programs. Protestant Christian Ministry Lake turnoff. Swimming in lake, boating without motors, fireplaces, tables, pit Services. Many trails begin in this area. Faculties: toilets, garbage disposal. Water obtained from lake should be boiled. Fishing, swimming, hiking to nearby Cinder Cone and Snag Lake. Not recommended for trailers. Boating without motors. Fireplaces, tables, piped water, comfort sta­ CRAGS CAMPGROUND (Overflow only)* CONCESSION-OPERATED tion, garbage collection.
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